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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock and Dairy 
FATTENING A HORSE. 
IIow and what would you feed a horse 
to fatten in the shortest possible time? 
Pennsylvania. p. M. K. 
If you have a field of clover after¬ 
growth you should give your horse 
the range of the field, and about six 
quarts of oats per day. Do not give him 
all the green clover he will eat the first 
day, as it might cause him to bloat, but 
get him on to the feed gradually, and 
you will soon have a fat horse. If, how¬ 
ever, you cannot turn him out on clover 
pasture, the next best way is to feed 
plenty of whole oats and a few ears of 
whole corn each day. Feed a little good 
hay, preferably rowen. It would also 
be advisable to have a veterinary den¬ 
tist examine the horse’s teeth if he ap¬ 
pears to have any trouble in chewing 
his feed. c. s. greene. 
COW PEAS FOR PIGS. 
What is the best way to feed cow peas 
to pigs? I have the peas gathered. Would 
it be a good plan to grind them, hull and 
all, and mix with middlings? f. a. k. 
Gazil, W. Va. 
The best way is to let the peas ma¬ 
ture and turn the pigs on the field. But, 
as you have the peas gathered, the best 
way to feed them will be to have them 
ground and mix them with half corn- 
meal, if you want to continue the feed¬ 
ing till killing time. It will be better to 
drop the peas for a time before slaugh¬ 
tering, and feed corn entirely, as this 
will make the meat firmer, or you can 
feed the peas whole in the hulls, and 
then finish on corn. But I would not 
continue the feeding of the peas up to 
slaughtering time; you will get better 
meat by completing the fattening on 
corn alone. w. f. massey. 
TOBACCO FOR SHEEP DIPS. 
The Kentucky Experiment Station (Lex¬ 
ington 1 has issued an excellent bulletin on 
sheep senh. In discussing suitable dips for 
curing this disease tobacco and sulphur are 
mentioned. It seems that tobacco varies in 
strength. When the decoction is not strong 
enough the scab germs are not destroyed. 
When too strong the sheep are made sick. 
The proper strength for using Kentucky 
tobacco is figured as follows: 
Pounds of Tobacco to Use 
Kind of Tobacco. per 100 Gallons of Water. 
Dark tobacco leaves. 21 
Sweepings of dark tobacco. 23 
Dark Western Kentucky stems.... 60 
Dark Western Kentucky stalks.... 105 
Burley leaves . 24 
Sweepings of Burley tobacco. 26 
Burley stems . 75 
Burley stalks . 125 
The following directions are given for 
making the decoction : The part of the 
tobacco plant used for the decoction is 
soaked in lukewarm water for 24 hours in 
a covered pot or kettle. This mixture is 
then heated to the boiling point for an in¬ 
stant and allowed to soak again for an 
hour or two. The contents are then 
strained under considerable pressure so as 
to get out as much of the ooze as possible 
and diluted with sufficient water to make 
100 gallons. The proper amount of sul¬ 
phur, 16 pounds, is then added and the en¬ 
tire mixture thoroughly stirred. If the 
water added is hard, it should be softened 
by lye or sal soda, and warm enough so 
that the mixture complete will read at a 
temperature of 100 to 105 degrees Fahren¬ 
heit. During the dipping the contents of 
the vat must be thoroughly stirred from 
time to time. As tobacco dips deteriorate 
quite rapidly, a fresh solution should be 
made up when the sheep are dipped the 
second time, which is usually from 10 to 14 
days after the first dipping. 
A PROBLEM IN DAIRY FEEDING. 
The problem presented by II. C., page 
855, is that of many of the dairymen, and 
we are in the same class. From past ex¬ 
perience, we do not consider the feeding 
value of sowed corn at any great amount. 
Ours being a Winter dairy, we use this 
corn to keep up the flow of milk nearly to 
time when they should be dried off pre¬ 
vious to freshening, say two months. I 
do not think green corn fed in this way 
worth more than $1.50 per ton, and in the 
absence of pasture, this only partially keeps 
the cows up to their milk, but their stom¬ 
achs are filled, if that is any consolation. 
To the cows that are the heaviest milkers 
and the fresh ones, I would suggest feed¬ 
ing, say three pounds of bran a day in 
addition to sowed corn, and thus hold them 
till pasture is better and milk price more 
advanced. I infer H. C. expects to milk 
his 16 cows well into Spring. m. b. h. 
“THE POOR MAN’S COW.” 
During the past six months we have 
received at least 25 letters asking where 
milch goats can be obtained. There is 
evidently a great interest in these little 
animals. We have asked Geo. W. Smith, 
president of the Connecticut Goat Breed¬ 
ers’ Association for facts about the 
goats. An Engfish book entitled “The 
Case for the Goat” gives a statement of 
the breeds. Most other books refer to 
THE HEAD OF THE HERD. Fig. 504. 
wool-bearing goats like the Angora. Mr. 
Smith says: 
“The two leading breeds of Swiss 
goats are the Toggenburg (from the 
valley bearing that name), and the Saa- 
nen (from the valley of the Saane Riv¬ 
er). They are considerably bred in this 
country. The .Swiss milch goats are the 
analogue of the Holstein cows,—produc¬ 
ers of much milk, but of low quality. 
Dr. J. Finley Bell, Englewood, has the 
Saanen, and is dissatisfied with the low 
percentage of fat, barely 3 per cent. 
A COUPLE OF KIDS. Fig. 505. 
Cross Swiss with our native goats 
(which give little milk, but of high qual¬ 
ity), or even with the Angora (natural¬ 
ly not classed as a milch goat, its vitality 
running to mohair), and you get a good 
combination, and save money. The best 
American breeders are practicing this 
method. Swiss goats sometimes yield as 
high as six or seven quarts a day, and 
rarely eight quarts, the average being 
probably three quarts. Milch goats some¬ 
times have, at one parturition, three, 
four and in an extreme case, six kids; 
A HAPPY FAMILY. Fig. 506. 
the average being about two after the 
first kidding. Angora goats ordinarily 
yield not more than one to two quarts 
a dav, and are seldom employed or bred 
for milk.” 
“I’m just back from Europe.” “Did 
you see any towns abroad that reminded 
you of home?” “Oh, yes. In Venice 
everything was flooded and in Pompeii 
the streets were all dug up.” —Kansas 
City Journal. 
October 16 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want writo or come to 
see them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please yon. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bui.I, Cai.ves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
BULL CALVES-YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ- 
uaiiiy. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by H oiliest end Gil l Do Hoi's Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bail that 
will he kept in the Herd ami officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULLS 
FOB SALE AT FAKMEKS’ PBICES. 
Have two yearling bulls, ready for immediate 
service, and four bull calves, from six to ton 
months old ; all largo, handsome, well-grown 
animals. Address P. B. McLENNAN, Syracuse, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. 
Finely bred bull calves at reasonable prices. 
Write for list which will please you. 
W. W. CHENEV, Manlius, N.Y. 
SPRING HILL 
STOCK FARM 
offers for sale the pure Scotch Shorthorn bull 
Lovet Ring 242270, weight 2,100, sired by imported 
First in the Ring 102100, and out of an imported 
dam. He is the siro of second prize junior yearling 
heiferat Ohio Stale Fair,1908. Price, F.O.B., $125. 
Poland China and Duroc Jersey salo at farm, 
Oct. 30, 1009. For particulars, address 
It. It. WEST <fc SON, Hillsboro, O. 
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle 
Bulls for sale from 12 to 14 mos. old. Sired by 
Hal of Meadow Brook, 84018, whose grandsire was 
Lucies Prince, the grand champion bull at the 
International for three years. These hulls are ex¬ 
ceptionally well bred, and are very fine individuals, 
smooth and low down. Good enough to head any 
herd. For prices, address 
E.H. HUTCHISON, R.F.D.5,Xenia,Ohio 
Laurel Farm Jerseys 
For Sale at present: A Son of Fern’s 
Jubilee, lit for service. Also younger bull 
and heifer calves. 
J. GRANT MORSE, - Hamilton, N. Y. 
JERSEYS. 
For sale, one high-bred Jersey Bull, old enough for 
service. Dam an Advanced Registry cow, testing 
462 lbs. fat in 329 days. Also, eight bred yearling 
Heifors and ton Heifer Calves. Satisfaction guar¬ 
anteed. Address E. W. MOSHER, ‘'Brightside,” 
Aurora, N. Y. 
R EG. JERSEY CATTLE. Chester White, Poland 
China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln, Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collio Dogs and a 
variety of Poultry. Send 2-cent stamp for circular. Come 
see my stock and make your own selections. Address 
EDWARD WALTER,\VestChostor,ChesterCo.,Pn. 
Ymi PanH Affnrfl A Grade, when I can sell 
lull Uall l Ml I Ul U you a leg. Jersey hull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer’s price. 
It. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Bad; for 
sale, 15 cows, 1(5 heifers, 13 bulls. 
8. E. NIVIN, Landenburg, Pa. 
D08UMOUNT KEH POLL CAI.VES and 
■ * yearling hulls for sale. The best of the breed. 
Descendants of Mayflower 2nd, Enlalie and Pert, 
and of Endymion, Eyke. Dandy and Corporal. 
Address, ALEX. SMITH, Supt., Esopus, N. Y. 
AYR^UIRC^- BuM Galves from cows milking 
H I noninco over 45 lbs. per day Address 
R. TEMPLETON & SON, Ulster, Pa. 
I OFFER for sale my Holstein Bull, “ Butter Boy 
Artis Clothilde," 41735. H.F.H.B., calved Feb.24, 
19C6. Also a pair extra fine farm horses, or would 
exchange for young Holstein cows. C. F. BEDELL, 
Alicedell Farm, Salisbury Mills, Orange Co., N. Y. 
FOR SALE OR TRADE- 
old Jersey ?$ull, 
sired by Winnies Pogis 63268, who was sired by 
Hood Farm Pogis 17th. The dam was imported 
Fern Gentile 173912, who was sired by Golden 
Fern's Lad. I have no use for this bull and will 
trade him for thoroughbred Holstein cows about 
to come in milk. CHAS. M. JARVIS, Berlin, Conn. 
Pfll I 1C PUPQ—From imported stock. Females 
UULLIL rUrOcheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City, Pa. 
Registered HAMPSHIRE DOWN RAM LAMBS 
From Imported Stock. 
ELLIS TIGER, Gladstone, N. J. 
F OR SALE— Registered Rambonillet Rams and O.I.C. 
Swine. C. W. HALLIDAY, North Chatham, N.Y. 
S HR0PSHIRES— A few choice, heavy yearling Rams. 
Also, Ram Lambs, Ewes and Ewe Lambs. 
BERT VAN VLEET, Valois, N. Y. 
Registry Shropshires Ewes and Rams 
Inquire of H. B. COVERT. Lodi. N. Y. 
YEARLING RAMS, RAM LAMBS. EWES 
IND EWE LAMBS from Choice Im¬ 
ported Stock. FRED VAN VLEET, Lodi, N. Y. 
COTSWOLD and LINCOLN SHEEP. 
All ages, either sox. L. R. KUNEY, Adrian, Mich. 
nilQfiPQ THE BIG DEEP FELLOWS, 
UUnUUw that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. Address 
SUENANGO HIVE It FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
0.1. C. 
Pigs from mature registered stock. 
Best strains. Satisfaction guaran¬ 
teed. Send for circular and price. 
CROSS-ROAD FARM, Plattsburo, N. Y. 
FOR ^ Al F-REGISTERED O. I. C. BOAR. Farrowed 
run OHLC April 28th, 1908. First check for$25 
gets him. ECHO HILL FARM, Chester, Mass. 
I ARGE BERKSHIRES Premier Longfellow, Lord Premier, 
L Baron Lee, Lord Akin's Bello Strains. I’rircs on application. 
M B. (1. OliPH AN AGK k HOME, Centro Valley, Pa. 
L arge herksiiires at iiigiiwood— short. 
broad heads. Mature animals weigh from 700 to 900 lbs. 
Special offer NOW ol Service Boars. Sows averaged eleven to 
the litter tilts spring. Write for booklet. 
H. 0. k II. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
L arge English berkshires that get big quick; 200 
early fall pigs from Imported and Lord Premier 
strains at bargain prices. Book your order now. 
PKNNA. BKKKSHIKK CO., Fannettsburg, Pa. 
Large Berkshires 
Premier Longfellow,Lord Premier and Mastorpieco 
breeding. Matings not akin. Cntalog on applica¬ 
tion. WILLOUGHBY FARM,Gettysburg,Pa. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
-, —--- 7 — - .. 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein calves. Collio 
BROOKSIDE BERKSHIRES 
Have a choice lot of young stock ready for ship¬ 
ment, sired by Hopeful Masterpieco the 2nd and 
also a grandson of Lord Premier, and out of 
Daughters of Lord Premier and Premier Long¬ 
fellow. Also have a few yearling sows sired by 
Hopeful Masterpiece the 2nd. 
■J. I*. O’HARA, Moravia. New York. 
SPRINGBANK HERD OF BIG 
BERKSHIRES. 
Am sold out of sows to farrow earlier than Juno 
10th. 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. WAT8QN, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. ' 
TWO CHESHRE BOARS, 10 and 4 mo.; 3 sows, 4 mo.; 1 
I Jersey Bull Calf, St. Lambert breeding. Writo 
R. D. BUTTON, Canastota, New York. 
PURITAN HERD OF CHESTER WHITES 
Established In 1895. The peer of any in America. 
Spring and fall pigs and bred sows for sale. 
WILL W. FISHEK, Watervliet, Mich. 
CHESTER WHITE AND LARGE YORKSHIRE 
YOUNG BOARS AHD SOW PIGS FOR SALE 
SIX MONTHS 0L0 
Only the best animals of these two broods sold for 
breeding purposes. Yorkshire and Chester White 
Boars old enough for service. Prices Reasonable. 
Our Motto is : To Please Our Customers At Any Cost. 
HEART'S DELIGHT FARM, -:- CHAZY, NEW YORK 
lm rlinTATIIIN tno Dest : large improved 
rUll I M l lull English Yorkshires for sale. 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsbtirg, N. Y. 
SPECIAL OFFERING LARGE YORKSHIRES 
Boar and Sow Pigs now ready for shipment. Can 
furnish pairs not akin. All priced low to move them 
quickly. Order today. Chas.C. Allen, Greene, N.Y. 
LARGE ENGLISH YORKSHIRES 
Young pigs for sale, bred from 
Registered prize winning slock. 
CHAS. W. SWITZER, SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO. 
I^ILK PRODUCERS for New York City market 
' desiring information how to form branches 
of tire Dairymen's League, write to the Secrotary, 
_ ALBERT MANNING, O tisville, N. Y. 
S OME good coon and fox dogs for salo; pedigreed; 
Birdsong and Walker strains. Sent on 10 days’ 
trial. H. F. JOHNSON, Assumption. Illinois. 
C hoice FOX-HOUND PUPPIES now ready 
to ship; also a choice pair of young Hounds for 
sale. CHARLIE W. DIGGS, Diggs, Va. 
u 
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G-reat October iLriction Salo. 
130 Belgian &. Percheron Stallions & Mares 
The Next Great Auction Sale will he held at the SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, 
Tlixirsclay, October 14, 1909 
Sale commences at 9 o’clock a.m., rain or shine. It will bo to the 
Interest of every lover of a good horse to attend this sale. More 
than half of the mares that will be sold at this sale are well mated, 
and a large number of them in foal, making a grand opportunity 
for any breeder to establish the right foundation to start In the 
horse business. The great sales that have been conducted at this 
renowned farm have now become thoroughly established, the public 
are satisfied that they have been receiving more than full value 
for their investments, and they know nothing but honesty and fair 
dealing are permitted. Send foran Illustrated catalogand posters; 
they will bo forwarded to you at once. Come and bring all your 
friends with you who are Interested in good horses. 
COL. GEO. W. CRAWFORD, Prop, of Sharon Valley Stock Farm, NEWARK. OHIO. 
F. W. ANDitEWS, Auctioneer. (Citizens Phone 266. Boll 651 W.) 
