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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock and Dairy 
TOBACCO STEMS FOR SHEEP. 
I have read “A Talk About Sheep,” page 
261. I am very much interested, as I 
keep about GO ewes, grade Shropshires; 
am crossing with a purebred Rambouillet. 
Last Fall 1 lost several lambs from worms, 
and my ewes have not wintered well. 
I have fed and kept constantly before 
them a worm remedy (sal ver) recom¬ 
mended highly to me by a practical sheep 
man. I have kept sheep for 10 years, and 
never had any trouble before in keeping my 
ewes fat and in good condition. Mr. 
Ilayne recommends tobacco. Where can it 
be bought at a reasonable price? I have 
tried to get it from several firms and they 
say they cannot sell the stems, but have a 
fine cut for 25 cents per pound, which 
is far better. I consider that too expensive 
for so large a flock. j. l. f. 
New York. 
It is possible in this case as it has 
happened in our experience that the 
sheep did not eat enough of the worm 
remedy to check the worms. The 
worm remedies on the market are use¬ 
ful as a preventive, and this too is 
the strong point with tobacco. We are 
not at all sure that a sheep will eat 
enough of anything to eradicate worms 
thoroughly after they have gained a 
strong hold, and the sheep gets dull 
and weak from the ravages of the 
pests. Then more drastic measures 
must be resorted to, and perhaps there 
is nothing better than the gasoline treat¬ 
ment. During the past three years in 
our flock the lambs have had tobacco 
stems before them from the first—and 
ISN’T DINNER READY? 
they will eat tobacco when only a few 
days old—and not the slightest trace 
of worms have we seen. J. L. F. is right 
in saying 25 cents per pound is expen¬ 
sive. He should be able to procure 
stems at less than one cent per pound. 
Here in eastern Ohio we can buy stems 
from the cigar factories of Wheeling, 
W. Va., at one-half cent per pound, 
baled in about 200-pound bales, like 
hay. We feel sure that J. L. F. can 
find a cigar factory nearer home that 
will furnish him. The stems are usu¬ 
ally damp and tough, like pieces of raw 
hide, as they come from factory. Run 
them through a feed cutter set to cut 
short, say half-inch lengths, sprinkle 
with salt and put before the sheep. 
There is no danger from the sheep 
that have never been fed tobacco eat¬ 
ing too much, but we would caution 
against keeping the sheep away from 
the tobacco for several days, after they 
have learned the habit, and then al¬ 
lowing them to have access to it and 
get all they want. This may cause 
trouble, as they seem to get hungry for 
it. When the tobacco sprinkled with 
the salt or brine is put before the sheep 
we would keep all other salt away from 
them for a week or 10 days. This will 
encourage them to root around in the 
stems and learn to chew. After this 
they can have salt in one box and to¬ 
bacco in another and J. L. F. will be 
surprised how much tobacco stem his 
60 ewes and lambs will eat this Sum¬ 
mer, and they should be fat and happy. 
Ohio. R. A. HAYNE. 
Hitching Three Horses.— Can you or 
any of your many subscribers tell me bow 
to' arrange the wbiffletrees for a three- 
horse team which will not be too clumsy 
and heavy? I also want to know how to 
give one horse a little advantage over the 
other two. I read so many suggestions in 
The R. N.-Y. that I thought probably some 
of your many subscribers could give me the 
help I need. F. b. d. 
Shelton, Conn. 
R. N.-Y.—We have no doubt they can 
and will. 
BLACKHEAD IN TURKEYS. 
Last Fall I commenced fattening my tur¬ 
keys November 1, expecting to market at 
Thanksgiving, but did not dress them until 
Christmas, so they were fed heavily all 
that time, Between Thanksgiving and 
Christmas three of them died. Their symp¬ 
toms were the same. We opened one and 
found its intestines apparently healthy, but 
the liver enlarged and in very bad condi¬ 
tion. I supposed it was indigestion from 
overfeeding. I marketed GO which looked 
fine. I did not think I had any contagious 
turkey disease, so ordered five from an ad¬ 
vertisement in The R. N.-Y. I was not 
pleased with them, as their average weight 
on arriving was three pounds less than 
the seller said. He said they would weigh 
15 average and they only weighed a scant 
12. I wrote him and he offered me a 
20-pound yearling to make up. I accepte.d 
it, but on its arrival it only weighed 16 
pounds. When the turkeys were here two 
weeks one was taken sick. I*t lingered 
along for more than a week, when it died. 
We opened this bird and found it much 
the same as those I lost last Fall. An¬ 
other was taken sick shortly before the 
one died and I think it will surely die. I 
saved three of my own, and they with the 
other purchased turkeys appear well enough 
now, but I am afraid they will also have 
it These new fowls were so poor they 
could not have indigestion, so I fear it is 
blackhead. I wrote the seller and he de¬ 
clares he has not blackhead on his place. 
Is it blackhead? Did they catch it here 
during the first two weeks or did they 
bring it with them? AVould you advise me 
to market my remaining well turkeys at 
once, or would I stand a chance of raising 
young ones if I put them in a different 
place on the farm? c. c. 
Iloosick Falls, N. Y. 
Your turkeys are probably suffering 
from blackhead. It would not be safe 
to breed from stock which once had 
blackhead but recovered. While the 
disease itself is not inherited, still the 
constitution of the parent stock has been 
weakened and the poults would inherit 
weak constitutions and a tendency to 
the disease. Great care must be taken 
in raising turkeys on a place where 
blackhead has once appeared. First 
there must be a thorough renovation. 
All diseased stock should be killed and 
burned, or possibly isolated from the 
rest. The roosts, the droppings boards, 
the runs and feeding grounds, in fact, 
the whole premises where the turkeys 
were kept, should be thoroughly disin¬ 
fected with a five per cent solution of 
carbolic acid. The turkeys for a year 
or so should be raised on a different 
part of the place. In hatching use only 
eggs from healthy stock, and hatch in 
an incubator or under hens. Treatment 
of diseased birds is not very successful, 
but if taken in time can often be cured. 
A good remedy is as follows: Sulphur 
10 grains, sulphate of iron one grain, 
sulphate of quinine one grain, given 
two or three times per day for. a con¬ 
siderable time. Or sulphur 5-10 grains, 
sulphate of iron, one grain, two to 
three times per day. c. f. b. 
LEG WEAKNESS IN DUCKS. 
Can you give me a remedy for my ducks? 
Two have died from the same cause, and a 
third has it now. They seem to be well, 
and all at once they lose the use of their 
legs and are never able to use them again. 
Can you give me a remedy? c. t. b. 
Catonsville, Md. 
Your ducks are suffering from leg 
weakness or paralysis, which is due to 
any one or a combination of the fol¬ 
lowing causes: Weak constitution, too 
rapid growth, bad ventilating, damp¬ 
ness, lack of exercise, feeding too stim¬ 
ulating a diet, improper heat in the 
incubator. To prevent the disease, see 
that the ventilation is good, give an 
opportunity for exercise, feed some 
green food and not too much corn or 
meat. Wright recommends dry bone 
meal as a preventive. To cure the dis¬ 
ease avoid all condiments and meat 
foods for a time, feed a cooling ration, 
such as bran, barley, green food and 
skim-milk. Give good ventilation and 
exercise. Wright, in “The New Poul¬ 
try Book” recommends strychnine one 
grain, citrate of iron one drachm, 
phosphate of lime one drachm, quinine 
disulphate 15 grains. The whole made 
up into 30 pills and given to the af¬ 
fected birds two to three times per 
day. Salmon recommends five grains 
bicarbonate of soda to be put daily in 
the drinking water. Dr. Sanborn reco¬ 
mends half teaspoonful of tincture of 
nux vomica per quart of drinking wa¬ 
ter. c. F. B. 
SPRING HILL STOCK FARM, 
HILLSBORO, OHIO. 
BREEDERS OF SHORTHORN CATTLE AND POLAND CHINA SWINE. 
For Sale— 6 Scotch and Scotch Topped Bull Calves 
from 8 mos. to 1 year old. Also one 4 year Scotch 
Bull from Imported Dam and Sired by Imported 
Bull First in the King. A few exceptionally well 
bred Poland China Boars and Gilts, fall farrow. 
Shorthorn Sale, June 3rd, 1909. 
For particulars address 
R. R. WEST & SON, Hillsboro, Ohio. 
Now is the approved time to start, double your profits 
Registered Holsteins 
The quarantine retarded our sales. Choice cows 
at bargain prices, also heifer calves. We are fairly 
crazy with the bull fever. They range from four 
weeks up. Royally bred. Prices way below value. 
Write to day. 
RIVENBURGH BROS. 
Ilillliurst Farm Oneida, N. Y. 
FINE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULL CALF s f al r e 
sired tty “Sir Sadie Cornucopia,” No. 42152, whose 
average A.R.O. backing is32.48 lbs. butter in 7days. 
Which is the WORLD’S RECORD. 
Bull Calf born January 11, 09; Dam, choice young 
cow, “Princess Clothilde Johanna,” a niee young 
calf, well marked, sound and right in every way, 
and will lie sold for $50.00 if taken soon. Have 
others if this does not suit you. 
For lull information, address 
QUENTIN McADAM, Prop., 
Brotliertown Stock Farms, Utica, N. Y. 
BULL CALVES-"" YOUNG BULLS 
reaily for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will he kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
YVOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERDOF 
HOLSTEIN-FKIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to 
see them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTJSLYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
The MOST MONEY for $1 Invested in 
Food has been secured in impartial trials 
from THE GUERNSEY COW. 
Reason WHY— by writing 
Guernsey Club, Box R. N. Y„ Peterboro, N. H 
Guernsey Bulls For Sale. 
Choice yearling of distinguished breeding and ex¬ 
cellent individuality. Sire, Ledyard Bay 11074; Dam, 
Tritomas Maud 2d. Adv. R. C14, 11502.9 lbs. milk, 
494.61 lbs. fat. Also several younger bulls. Pedigree 
and prices on application. OTTO W. POST, 
Owasco Lake, N. Y, 
Ano'tiv Cattle Hackn «J r and Trot - 
** I 11 c»*'* a V/alllC, tingIired Mares and 
Colts for sale cheap. 
MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del. 
B ROWN SWISS BULL CALVES, three for 
sale, two to four months old, from extra good 
dairy st rain. Grandsons of Hector No.2191, imported 
from Switzerland. C. F. MAPES, Mapes. N. Y. 
Laurel Farm Jerseys 
Fern’s Jubilee, No. 73852, at the head of 
the herd. Sire: Louisiana Purchase, No. 
68494. Dam: Fern of Florence, No. 164625. 
Test 330 lbs. of Butter in 120 days. 
J. GRANT MORSE, - Hamilton, N. Y. 
QUALITY 
F OR SALE : ( satisfaction guaranteed ) two high 
bred Jersey Bulls, one ten, one sixteen months 
old. Both out of Advanced Registry Cows, having 
authenticated yearly fat tests made under super¬ 
vision of the State Agricultural College, Cornell 
University. For description and prices address 
THOMAS ROSE, Mgr., “Brightside,’’Aurora,N.Y. 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 48 cows, 3 heifers 23 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenhurg. Pa. 
Affflrfl A Grade, when I can sell 
HI I Ul U yon a reg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at fanner’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
REGISTERED JERSEYS 
Rich in the blood of Golden Lad P. S. 1242 H. C., 
Flying Fox P. S. 2729 H. C.. Courage P. S. 1813 H. C., 
The Owl P. S. 2195 II. C. Young Bulls and a few 
Heifers for sale. Fair prices. 
M. S. BELTZHOOVER. 
Sunuyside Park, Irvington, N. Y. 
R EG. JERSEY CATTLE. Chester White, Poland 
China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dogs and a variety 
of Poultry. Send 2-cent stamp for circular. Come see 
my stock and make your own selections. Address 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Chester Co., Pa. 
4 ST. LAMBERT BULL CALVES FOR 
SALE. Two to ten months old. Solid color. 
Breeding the best. 
J. ALDUS HERR, Route 4, Lancaster, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK HERD OF BIG 
BERKSHIRES. 
Am sold out of sows to farrow earlier than June 
lOlh. All stock registered and bred in fashionable 
lines. My hogs are the correct type of present day 
Berkshires, combining size, symmetry, grand feed¬ 
ing quality and prolificacy. Send for booklet. 
J. E. WATSON, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
April 17, - 
When you write advertisers mention Thh 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee page 16. 
HARNESS bM l 
You can buy custom-made, oak-tanned harness 
direct from our factory, at wholesale prices. Save 
the dealers' profits. All our harness guaranteed. 
Money back if not satisfactory. Write for illus¬ 
trated Catalogue “F” and pricelist. Every farmer 
should have this booklet. 
THE KING HARNESS CO., li l.nkc St„ Owesro. Tioga Co.. N. V: 
18 REGISTERED PERCHERON STALLIONS 
From One to Five Years. 
Bred from the best imported stock, closely related 
to the most famous show horses of the breed. 
Several will make ton horses, and will he priced at 
their real worth. ROBINSON & GELDER, 
Kauona, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
I 
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HEAVE 
REMEDY 
NEGLECT 
Will Ruin 
YourHorse 
Send today for 
only 
PERMANENT 
SAFE 
CERTAIN 
Mineral Heave Remedy 
S3 PACKAGE ^ 
will cure any case or 
money refunded. 
$1 PACKAGE 
cures ordinary cases. 
Postpaid on receipt of 
price. Agents Wanted. 
Write for descriptive booklet, 
Co., 461 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa 
CATTLE INSTRUMENTS 
are “Easy to Use,’ no veterinary 
experience necessary A lew dol¬ 
lars invested in our goods will save 
hundreds of dollars. Pilling Milk Fever 
kiOutfit for Air treatment recommended by 
U. S. Agricultural Dept., price $3.00. Silver Milk 
Tubes 50<#: Teat Slitter $1 50; Garget Outfit $4.00; 
Capon Tools, Horse and Cattle Syringes, all sent pre¬ 
paid with full directions. Write for free Booklet ' 
O. P. PIPUNd A- SUN CO.. Arch St„ Pliilnd-lnhla, P». 
CALF SCOURS 
Cured at once 
by the use of 
Crel Oil. 
Caledonia Chemical 
No failures. 
Send for di¬ 
rections. 
Co., Caledonia, N. Y. 
KALORAMA 
BERKSHIRES 
A limited number of young sows bred to a grand 
imported boar for March and April farrow. 
Also a fine lot of fall pigs of the highest quality 
and breeding at very attractive prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y, 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein calves. Collie 
Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
I AlitK BERKSHIRES AT HIGH WOOD—We 
L have more of the Wood of Lord Premier, Premier 
Longfellow and Masterpiece than any herd In the east. 
Sons of these hoars in service and pigs of all ages for 
sale. H. C. & H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
Large Berkshires 
Matings not akin. Catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
Choice Lurge Yorkshire and Chester White Pigs 
of either sex, this spring's farrow. 
These pigs are from sows producing large litters 
and good herd boars. Also some select Chester 
White and Large Yorkshire Gilts, spring farrow 
of 1908. Prices reasonable. Address 
W. H. MINER, Chazy, Clinton Co., New York. 
UUnUli JtndtY NUS SOWS & BOARS. 
From mature stock. Also Purebred high yielding 
Seed Corn. Catalogues of Corn or Hogs free. 
Mkadowbrook Seed Farms, Williamsport, Ohio. 
miRnrC the big dffp fellows, 
UUIlUvw that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. Address 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
THE NEW york 
^ 11ILOnIUYXLFARMER’S hog 
Hardy, prolific, light, strong bones, mature early. 
Easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Address 
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. . 
C AN FURNISH CLOSE SPRINGERS in 
car load lots, also young stock. F. B. DUTTON, 
Manager, Maplewood Farm, Woodstock, Vt. 
TUNIS SHEEP—Both Sexes. 
Write your wants and let me quote you prices. 
J. N. MacPHERSON, 
Pine View Farm, Scottsville, N. V. 
GET OUT OF DEBT 
Grade up your herds with Holsteins, 
the mortgage lifters. Send for free booklets. 
Holstein-Friesian Assn.,Dept.E, Brattleboro,Vt- 
ATTEND THE GREAT HOLSTEIN SALE 
AT SYRACUSE, APRIL 20-21-22 
at which I will have twenty-five head of the best stock including record cows with their 
offspring, also two grandsons of Hengerveld De Kol the greatest Holstein-Friesian bull. 
I also have some fine bull calves upon which I will quote prices by mail. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
NI CO R N D AIR Y R AT IO N L n "*ir' ,'" r » e S 
every Farmer and Stock Raiser should know all about. Holstein cow Lunda Korndyke, 
J. J. Larrabee, Dempster, N. Y., made 102 lbs. milk in one day feeding Unicom Ration. 
Send for book, prices, etc. Write, CHAPIN & CO., Buffalo, New York. 
