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THE KURAL NEW-YOKKER 
June 5, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
HOW FARMING CHANGES. 
An eastern breeder sends this news: 
To-day I received an order for a bull 
calf from a man in Tacoma, Wash. The 
express charges will be $14 per hundred, 
but it would be worth more than that to 
lead- him out there. It would make the old 
Forty-niners gasp to think of sending a 
calf to the Pacific Coast. 
probable that the supply of horses will 
exceed the demand, or the price go 
below the cost of production. And just 
here, although I am a breeder (in a 
small way) of “mongrels,” I wish to 
give my hearty endorsement to the sen¬ 
sible article by Clark Pettit (page 502). 
It seems to me that the commercial 
fertilizer bill is taking rather too large 
a slice from the average farmer’s in¬ 
come and that it would be more eco¬ 
So it would. Many of them made 
the journey behind or beside an ox 
team. Had anyone told these men 20 
years ago that their country was to be 
a dairy section they would have laughed 
at the idea. Yet the forests have been 
cut away and Alfalfa is changing the 
entire business of the country which it 
enters. These same old Forty-niners 
were glad to pay high prices for dried 
apples peeled by hand and dried in 
New England backyards. Now they 
and their children are growing fruit 
which goes 3000 miles from home and 
captures markets everywhere 
SOW EATING CHICKENS. 
I have a sow; she is a good mother, has 
seven nice young pigs six weeks old. All 
the chickens that get in her reach she will 
eat. She has plenty of wheat and corn, 
barley and oats, and milk, and some grass, 
but loves chickens better. I do not like 
to kill her if I can find something to 
help it. G. h. 
Ohio. 
The best sows on the farm too often 
develop this habit, and no kind of 
fancy feeding of choice foods will 
check it. Usually such animals are 
fattened and sent to market as soon 
as possible. As soon as it is found 
out against them they are sent to a 
distant part of the farm to be fed, 
or put in a tight pen where the chickens 
cannot get to them. However, when 
the sow is too valuable to send to 
market she can be prevented from 
catching them. While I have never 
tried this plan I was assured by the 
parties using it that it was a sure 
success. But first the sow must have 
ears to make the plan 'a success. 
Sometimes a sow of this kind may 
lose her ears. Get an old boot leg, rip 
it at seam, using one-half or the 
whole if necessary. Then use pig or 
other rings and fasten to the sow’s 
ears in such a way as to blindfold 
her. The shape of the leather will cause 
it to fit about her nose and face, so 
that it will be impossible for her to 
follow a chicken and then catch it. 
There is another plan that is said to 
work all right. With rings fasten a 
loop of wire to the nose in such a 
way as to prevent her from catching 
the chickens by having the loop fall 
over her nose when she raises it to 
chase the chicken and is ready to grab 
it up. Undoubtedly the “bootlegging” 
is preferable and surest, for it cuts 
off all attempts to catch the chicken. 
JOHN M. JAMISON. 
Ross Co., Ohio. 
THE PASSING OF THEllORSE. 
With the coming of the automobile 
certain “prophets” (?) foretold “the 
passing of the horse.” But has there 
been a time during the past 50 years 
when the price of a horse was equal to 
the price of as many tons of hay, or 
bushels of grain, as it equals at the 
present time? When I was a small 
boy, nearly 50 years ago,' one of the 
neighbors sold a horse for $300, “legal 
tender.” The same horse (or his equal) 
would sell readily to-day for the same 
price in, standard currency. With the 
breaking up of the large western 
ranches into homesteads of smaller 
areas, and the constantly increasing de¬ 
mand for breadstuffs to supply the rap¬ 
idly growing demands of the cities, 
western breeders must soon produce 
horses for market under practically the 
same conditions as prevail in the East, 
and at nearly as great expense; while 
the few years of service now obtained 
from iiorses in the cities make it im¬ 
nomical to produce more homemade 
fertilizer. The risk of loss is less in 
cattle than in horses and the income 
from them less intermittent, the ex¬ 
pense and unreliability of hired help is 
rather too great a handicap for the 
farmer who must start for market a lit¬ 
tle after midnight during the Summer 
season, and for that reason cannot at¬ 
tend to cows himself, while colts may 
run in pasture several days, during a 
press of work with but little need of 
their owner’s attention. Of the defects 
and blemishes that disqualify an ani¬ 
mal for breeding,I believe that founder 
and ringbone are the worst. I do not 
consider an unpleasant temper, or (so- 
called) vice, in a mare an objection 
when it is the result of an overwrought 
highstrung nervous disposition. I have 
raised colts that were very pleasant to 
handle from such mares, and have 
known others to do the same, but the 
colts were carefully handled and con¬ 
trolled from the day of their birth. 
The thing of prime importance in 
breeding is judicious mating. No mat¬ 
ter how fine the stallion may be withiq 
easy reach, don’t breed a mare to him 
unless she be of a harmonious type. A 
breeder who has sold a number of high- 
priced horses recently told me that be¬ 
fore he owned stallions of his own, he 
had driven all day to get his mares to 
a stallion that suited him. 
Albany Co., N. Y. i. s. albright. 
GROVE FARM GUERNSEYS AT AUCTION. 
The auction sale of Guernsey cattle at 
Grove Farm, Brooklandvillc, Mil., on May 
14, was well attended. It: was a beautiful 
day and place, and a well-managed sale. 
This herd, which was the property of Jas. 
McK. and J. B. Merryman, has long been 
favorably known, both in lines of breeding 
represented and its show-ring record. They 
were offered in line condition, and were a 
credit to their owners and the breed as 
they were led into the sale tent on the 
beautiful lawn. Mr. John Folan managed 
the sale, and Mr. Casey acted as auctioneer, 
both in a most satisfactory manner. Clare 
of Poplar Grove 3d 10.343 sold for $775 to 
It. J. Walden, of Middleburg, Md. The nine 
cows sold averaged $303. Four yearling 
heifers sold for $000. and two heifer 
calves at $.300 and $250 respectively. Mil¬ 
ford Lassie’s 2d Anchor 8407, the well- 
known show bull, seven years old, brought 
$200. Mr. Merryman’s 24 head brought 
$4,790, an average of $199.58. 
Dutch Belted Cattle. —The breeders of 
these cattle seem to have tightened up 
their belts—ready for an active campaign. 
At the annual meeting of the association, 
held at Hotel Imperial, New York, May 13, 
John C. Maclnnes, of Worcester, Mass., 
who has been president of the association 
for a dozen years or more, asked that lie 
might not be again elected. H. B. Rich¬ 
ards, of Easton, Pa., who has been secre¬ 
tary continuously since the organization of 
the association, was elected president, to 
succeed Mr. Maclnnes, and G. G. Gibbs, of 
Marksboro, N. J., succeeds Mr. Richards 
as secretary and treasurer. There were 
also some changes in the executive com¬ 
mittee. Fifteen breeders asked to become 
members of the association. 
know they are pure, clean and wholesome (not 
mill sweepings, ground chaff, husks or distillery 
mixtures), having the medicinal properties the 
proper strength for your particular case. With 
this feed you can force the fattening of stock for 
the market without danger of getting the blood 
feverish or the legs stocked up. Excellent for 
brood mares, growing young stock or for keeping 
work horses in condition. 
FORMULAS FOR A FEW COMBINATIONS: 
No. 1. 12 lbs. Wheat Bran, 36 lbs. Com Meal, 36 
lbs. Gluten Feed, 6 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 pkg. 
Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 2. 12 lbs. Wheat Shorts, 36 lbs. Com Meal, 
48 lbs. Ground Oats, 4 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 pkg. 
Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 3. 24 lbs. Com Meal, 40 lbs. Dried Brewers’ 
Grains, 16 lbs. Wheat Bran, 4 lbs. Linseed Meal, 
1 pkg. Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
No. 4. 48 lbs. Com Meal, 12 lbs. Wheat Bran, 
6 lbs. Cottonseed Meal, 12 lbs. Linseed Meal, 1 
pkg. Kidney and Nerve Powders. 
Mix thoroughly together and feed as a regular 
grain ration and in quantity to suit the individual 
vase. Price, 25c. package: 35c. by mail. 
I will furnish my Kidney and Nerve Pow- 
clers in hulk lots. 10 lbs., $3.50: 25 lbs.. $7.50; 5 It 
lbs., $14: 100 lbs.. $25. Freight prepaid. 
W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., 
88 Temple Street, Springfield, Mass. 
is the Most Economical Producer of Dairy Pro¬ 
ducts of the Highest Quality. 
The MONTHLY GUERNSEY BULLETIN and 
information regarding the breed free by addressing 
GUERNSEY CLUB, Box R Peterboro, N. H. 
A HIGH CLASS HOLSTEIN - FRIESIAN 
HULL CALF FOR SALK 
sired by Sir Sadie Cornucopia, 42152, whose average 
A.R. O. backing is 32.48 lbs. of butter in 7 days, 
which is the world's record. Bull Calf born April 
8 th, 1909: Dam, Maple Ridge Pietje, 98965, a grand 
young heifer with an A. R. O. record at 2 years of 
between 17 and 18 lbs. of butter in 7 days. The calf 
is largo, thrifty, sound and right, beautifully 
marked and will be sold for $100 if taken soon. 
Have others if he does not interest you. For full 
information, address QUENTIN McADAM, Prop. 
BROTHERTOWN STOCK FARMS, UTICA, N. Y. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-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. CORTKLYOU, Somerville. N. J. 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
Bred in the purple from Johanna Rue 3d’s 
Lad, Jessie DeBurke Lad a son of Sarcastic 
Lad, and Pontiac Chiron a son of Hengerveld 
DeKol the greatest bull of the breed. 
PRICES LOW FOR THE QUALITY. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
BULL CALVES" YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, ami are 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
bad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will lie kept iu the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOO DC RE ST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster Comity, New York. 
Dairymen Having Ten or More Cows Need 
Mehring’s Foot Power Cow Milker 
Milks two cows at a time, 20 cows per hour. 
Describe your dairy and write to 
W. M. Me bring, York Itoad, Maryland 
FOR Q A I C— Cheap—B. L. K. Milking Outfit for 
I UIV OHLL 4 u cows, complete, with 3 milkers: 
used less than 7 months. Farm rented reason for 
selling. 8. S. STORY, North Stockholm. N. Y. 
k/[ILK PRODUCERS for New York City market 
desiring information how to form brandies 
of the Dairymen’s League, write to the Secretary, 
ALBERT MANNING, Otisville, N. Y. 
Kalorama Farm 
Has a Splendid Crop of Young 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
ready for shipment at reasonable prices. They 
were sired by imported boars and are out of largo, 
mature, prolific dams. Would be pleased to price 
them to you. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
SPRINGBANK HERD OF BIG 
BERICSH IRES. 
Am sold out of sows to farrow earlier than June 
10th. All stock registered and bred in fashionable 
lines. My hogs are the correct type of present day 
Berkshlres, combining size, symmetry, grand feed¬ 
ing quality and prolificacy. Send for booklet. 
J. K. WATSON, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
Large Berkshires 
Premier Longfellow .Lord Premier and Masterpiece 
breeding. Matings not akin. Catalog on applica¬ 
tion. WILLOUG1IJIY FARM,Gettysburg,Pa. 
PHF^HIRPQ— 'thk white, bacon hog, 
unconillLO Long-bodied, Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MORNINGSIDE FARM. Sylvania. Pa. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES at Highwood 
SPECIAL.—30 Masterpiece sows bred. Pigs all ages; the type 
that weighs 700 to 800 pouuds at maturity, with shoit, broad 
heads. Come and see them. If Impossible, w rite for free book¬ 
let. H. C. H. B. HA UPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
JHE WOODLAWN SHORT-HORN FARM 
Offers For Sale—Short-Horn Bulls. 
Broadhooks King, No. 307364, calved March 30th, 
1908. Sired by Whitehall King, No. 222724. Dam, 
Duchess 4th, vol. 57, page 583. Red Boy, No. 299744, 
calved October 25th, 1907. Sired by Gay Lad, No. 
244135. Dam, Lady Peerless, vol. 56, page 805. 
Also others sired by Cumberland Last, No. 223822, 
Whitehall Count and Orange Sultan, No. 263522. Of 
good type, size and quality. From four to eighteen 
months. For particulars and prices address 
C. P. WEST & SON, Box 86, Bloomingburg, Ohio. 
Laurel Farm Jerseys 
Fern’s Jubilee, No. 73S52, at the head of 
the herd. Sire: Louisiana Purchase, No. 
68494. Dam: Fern of Florence, No. 161625. I 
Test 330 lbs. of Butter in 120 days. 
J. GRANT MORSE, 
Hamilton, N. Y. 
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 H. C. Young Bulls and a few 
Heifers for sale. Fair prices. 
M. S. BKLTZHOOVER, 
Suimyside Park, Irvington, N. Y. 
A Grade, when I can sell 
-..you a rog. Jersey bull, best 
airy stock, ready for service at farmer’s price. 
1. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
fou Can't Afford 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 20 cows, 18 heifers, 17 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenhurg. Pa. 
4 ST. LAMBERT BULL CALVES FOR 
SALE. Two to ten months old. Solid color. 
Breeding the best. 
J. ALDUS HKHH, Route 4, Lancaster, Fa. 
QUALITY 
F OIt SA I.E : ( 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., "Brightsiile,"Aurora,N.Y. 
P OL I,ED JERSEYS— Hornless Dairy Cattle. 
Rules for registration, breeder’s names, etc., of 
Chas. S. Hatfield, Secy., Box 10, R.4, Springfield, O. 
REG. O. I. C. PIGSfSsJw* 
Cellar Lawn Farm, Ludlowville, N. Y. 
nCDHT riD M Collie Dogs, Delaine Merino Sheep. 
UliU I I Anm a Partridge, P. 1 locks, Golden Barred 
Plymouth Bocks, Kouen and Mallard Ducks. Kggs for Hatching. 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, K.F.p.No.2. Cadiz, Ohio 
C OLLIE PUPS from Imported Champion Stock, 
$5, $8 and $10 each. Eggs from Golden Silver 
and White Wyandottes, $1.50 a setting. New York 
winners. BROOKSIDE FARM, Prospect, Ohio. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight inos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose Pa. 
CHESHIRES 
THE NEW YORK 
FARMER’S HOG 
Hardy, prolific, light, stroDg bones, mature early. 
Easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Address 
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, 
Cornell University, Itbaca, N. Y. 
LARGE ENGLISH Y0RKSHIRES.72r1iWi? 
istered Bull. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
nHPflPQ THIS BI(i DEEP FELLOWS, 
UUnUuO that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Lilts for sale at all times. Address 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS. Transfer, Pa. 
BITTER LICK 
' MEDICATED 
SALT BRICK 
The Great Conditioner, Tonic, Digester 
and Worm Destroyer for 
HORSES, CATTLE and SHEEP 
A pure, highly concentrated, medicated 
salt, in brick form, infallible in curative 
and beneficial effect. AH animals relish it. 
2-lb. brick, 25c; per doz., 82.50. Catalog of all 
Stockmen’s Supplies free. Agents wanted. 
F. S. Burch & Co., 177 Illinois St., Chicago 
“Veterinary Experience,” 
d»rn A 100-page Illustrated book 
r nil Cl Dr. 8. A. Tuttle. A guide lor 
every emergency. It’s as good as being 
a Vete rinary to have this book and 
Tuttle’s Elixir 
For external and Internal use for 
the many common horse ailments. 
Don’t experiment. Get Tuttle’s and 
be sure. Write for book. 
TUTTLE’S ELIXIR CO. 
3 O Beverly St., Boston, Mass. 
Death the Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
Wo will Bond you 100 lbs. of DR. 
HOLLAND’S MEDICATED STOCK 
SALT on 60 days’ trial freight 
prepaid. If you derive no benefit, 
it costs you nothing; If you do, It 
costs you $5.00. Give us your or¬ 
der at once. 
The HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY, Wellington, Ohio 
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 be priced at 
their real worth. ROBINSON & GELOllK, 
Kanona, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
BELGIAN, PERCHERON AND GERMAN COACH anVmares 
IMPORTED AND RAISED ON 
THE SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, NEWARK, OHIO. 
This great establishment has now become the leading importing establish¬ 
ment in America. Imports and sells more stallions and mares than any 
other three importing establishments in America. The proprietor. Col. G. 
W. Crawford, has had a very busy and successful winter. Will start across 
the Atlantic in a very short time, and is determined to lay in the greatest 
stock that has ever been purchased in the Old Country by an American. 
He will not stop for price, but will have the quality regardless of price. 
The American people have found out where to come to find the good 
stallions and mares. And a man who is a judge will know that he is get- 
ling the good kind. My next sale will be in October. Write me and tell me 
what you want. All letters will be forwarded to me in the Old Country. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD, Proprietor, 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm, Newark, Ohio. 
’Phones, Bell 651 W—Citizens 200. 
