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November 13, 
THE RURAL, NEW-YORKER 
Live Stock and Dairy 
TAR PITCH FOR STABLE FLOORS. 
I real in a recent It. N.-Y. of a tar pitch 
used by Mr. Van Alstyne on a stable lloor. 
1 would like to know whether the tar pitch 
referred to is a liquid, and about what 
quantity would be necessary for a lloor 
12 x 18 feet; also what width you would 
recommend making the stalls, and whether 
the James stanchion is a good one. I also 
•want to concrete the outside yards of my 
pigpens. Would you recommend the same 
concrete construction as you recommend 
for the stable floor, taking into considera¬ 
tion that this is outside work? 
HEADER. 
The pitch referred to is in a semi¬ 
liquid form. It comes in cans or barrels. 
We purchased it from the Coal Tar 
Products Co. Wc ran the stuff into 
the pail, which we used to put it on in, 
and set the pail in a larger vessel of 
boiling water, which made it very easy 
to apply with a brush. We use a regu¬ 
lar eight-inch roof brush with a long 
handle. I should say you would need 
about 20 gallons for the space you in¬ 
dicate. We used the same material for 
coating the outside of our henhouses. 
For the ordinary cow, about three feet 
six inches is the proper width for a 
cow stall. Wc have some for very large 
cows three inches wider. If the outside 
yard is simply to hold the liquid and 
keep the pigs out of the mud, it being 
kept covered with litter, the paper be¬ 
tween will not be necessary. Otherwise 
the same as recommended in the article 
referred to will answer. If the sows 
or hogs are to lie on.it, or farrow there, 
the paper will do the business. I put 
cement floors in my hog-house some 
years ago, before I knew of the paper, 
and they are too cold for hogs to lie 
on in cold weather, or for sows to far¬ 
row on. EDWARD VAN ALSTYNE. 
DISEASE OF YOUNG CHICKS. 
In reading the article on page 901 
about the chicks dying while in brooder, 
on account of the disease germs in 
brooder, I have been having the same 
trouble, although I raised 60 per cent 
of hatch. I would suggest trying to 
cleanse the brooders and brooder-houses 
cither by formaldehyde gas or spraying 
with a solution of about 20 per cent 
formaldehyde. If you wish to try the 
gas process, which I believe to be the 
best, either get a formaldehyde gas gen¬ 
erator or you can use a short piece of 
stovepipe with a tin or metal dish that 
will fit into or set close on top, and put 
an alcohol lamp inside stovepipe, put¬ 
ting water in dish and then put in some 
solidified formaldehyde, closing up all op¬ 
enings to the brooder or brooder-house. 
Keep the gas machine working for 12 
to 24 hours; perhaps less time would 
do, but I would not be satisfied with less 
than 12 hours. Instead of the gas ap¬ 
paratus, you can buy at any first-class 
drug store formaldehyde candles, which 
will do. You will not find this process 
very expensive, and I think formalde¬ 
hyde is one of the best, if not the best, 
germicide known, and is perfectly safe 
to handle. c. w. e. 
Binghamton, N. Y. 
An Overgrown Pet.— The picture 
shown on page 983 was taken on an 
Ohio farm. The little girl held the hog 
quiet while its picture was taken. With 
some pets the personal attraction of the 
child would serve to keep the pet still, 
but in this case it was the ear of corn 
that “soothed the savage breast.” We 
have known little children to beg for 
small pigs as pets. Our children used to 
feel hurt because they could not bring 
the little fellows into the house. As the 
pigs grew into hogs the children learned 
to class them properly. We should be 
afraid to leave a child alone with large 
hogs. They are rough and sometimes 
savage, and we have known them to 
knock a grown man down by running 
suddenly against him. In the case pic¬ 
tured, however, we are assured that the 
hog is gentle and that children are con¬ 
sidered safe in the hogyard. 
WET FOOD FOR STOCK. 
Your advice to L. B., of Berlin, as 
to feeding cornstalks, might open up a 
question of much greater scope. After 
I had fed stock for 20 years in the good 
old way, it occurred to me that the 
cow as a milk machine needed very dif¬ 
ferent treatment from a fodder shredder 
or a baling press; that something more 
was necessary than a crib full of the 
driest feed three times a day. with 
a single overdraft of cold water once a 
day to balance it. For a long time it 
seemed to be the silo or nothing, and 
for small herds there seemed to be no 
choice. The cow was intended to do 
her work on succulent feed or some¬ 
thing approaching it. To compel her to 
cut up dry and wiry hay, or stalks, how¬ 
ever fine, with but one heavy drink a 
day, is something like running machinery 
with too little lubrication. I had not 
stock enough to call for a silo, and 
the idea was slow to gain a lodgment 
that the animals needed their dry feed 
wet to make it more palatable and much 
more easily cut up and digested. Even 
a dash of water upon a bunch of hay 
which stands a few hours, serves to 
bring out some of the original odors 
of the hayfield, and if the hay is ripe 
and wiry, as much of it will be, so 
long as farmers cut June grass in Au¬ 
gust, and Timothy after the seed has 
formed, so much the more does it need 
the softening effect of a thorough damp¬ 
ening. We all note the eagerness with 
which stock lick up dirty hay and straw 
when wet, in the yard. So I should say 
that to wet the hay and straw for the 
cow, as well as the stalks, would be 
a good investment, and enable the ani¬ 
mal to handle profitably a much greater 
weight of fodder than she could pos¬ 
sibly do on the dry feed and drink 
method in common use. Steam the hay 
and stalks if possible, but if not, have a 
tight box to keep the floor dry, and 
moisten all the forage. It’s trouble, but 
so is feeding from the silo, and will pay 
I am sure. I like in Summer to wet the 
horses’ feed as well, but in Winter there 
is danger of their taking cold; and, of 
course, for driving horses such feed 
would be too laxative, just the condi¬ 
tion desired for cows in milk, as they 
are at pasture in Summer. 
Maine. g. s. paine. 
Feeding Shed for Poultry.— I have 
a suggestion to offer regarding Mr. 
Cosgrove’s shed for feeding chicks. 
Why not attach it to the poultry house, 
close up the north side and use it as a 
scratching shed for the h?ns during the 
Wpnter? I am planning such a building 
to be built on south side of barn and 
used partly for the hens and partly as 
a covered yard for the cows.. I believe 
it will help solve the problem of Win¬ 
ter eggs, and then in the Summer it 
will be just the place for he chickens. 
Why not “kill two birds with one 
stone?” s. s. chandler. 
Vermont. 
Alfalfa Progress. —We are some¬ 
times asked why we keep hammering 
away at Alfalfa culture. There is a 
partial answer in the following letter. 
We wrote Mr. Downing that some 
premiums were due him: 
I don’t: think you were anything in my 
debt. I have taken your paper since I 
commenced farming, and there arc not many 
years since that it lias not paid for itself 
ten times over. Your articles on Alfalfa in 
1903 were the only reason I had for giving 
the crop a trial, as I knew nothing of it 
until that time; then you advised to sow 
in the Spring with oats as a nurse crop. I 
seeded one acre in the Spring of 1904, har¬ 
vested 50 bushels of oats and the Alfalfa 
was “thick as hair on a dog.” Much of It 
in blossom when the oats were cut, but the 
next season I was somewhat surprised to 
find, when it was ready to cut, that fully 
one-half of it had a small yellow blossom. 
I do not know yet what it was, but do 
know that the seed was a swindle. Since 
then I have seeded in three different years, 
nine acres more, always the same way; have 
never got less than 50 bushels of oats per 
acre, and cut the full nine acres of Alfalfa 
this year for the first time, getting 45 good 
loads, and am sure there is close to 40 tons, 
for which I am in debt to The It. N.-Y. 
Livingston Co., N. Y. j. w. downing. 
THE HIGH PRICES OF FEED 
SHOULD MAKE YOU INTERESTED IN 
ERGO PORTO RICO MOLASSES 
When Made Part of the Ration, Reduces Your 
Feed Bill 25% or More, Besides Putting Your Stock 
in the Best Possible Condition, Abolishes Colic, 
Removes Worms and Improves the Digestion. 
“ERCO” is high testing pure, unadulterated molasses and when 
mixed with grain and by-products of the farm makes a perfect ration. 
Thousands now use it with marked success. Make your own molasses 
feed, save the manufacturers expense and know what you are feeding. 
Write for booklet giving full information. 
THE AMERICAN MOLASSES COMPANY OF NEW YORK, 
111 WALL STREET, NEW YORK. 
U NICORN D AIR Y R AT IO N 
reduces the cost of feeding from 10% to ?. 0 %. 
The UNICORN DAIRY RATION has doubled our butter (and milk) yield 
in a single month. Marion Farm, Mifflin, Pa., Geo. E. Copenhaver, Supt. 
Write us for particulars. CHAPIN & CO., BUFFALO, N. Y. 
BULL GALVES-YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from olliciaily tested dams, ami are 
sired by Homestead Girl l)e Kill’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of tliis Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd ami oflicially tested. 
JlWrite for description ami prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rift on, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN8 
are brod 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 you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bum. Carves. 
A. A. OORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULLS 
FOB SALE AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
Have two yearling bulls, ready for immediate 
service, nnd four bull calves, from six to ton 
months old ; all large, 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. CHENEY', Mutt litis, N. Y. 
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle 
Bulls for sale from 12 to 14 mos. old. Sired by 
Ilal of Meadow Brook, 84(118, wltose grandsire was 
Lucies Prince, the grand champion bull at the 
International for throe years. These bulls 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 
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 sire of second prize junior yearling 
heifer at Ohio State Fair,1908. Price, F.O.B.. $126. 
Poland China nnd Duroc Jersey sale at farm, 
Oct. 30, 1909. For particulars, address 
K. It. WEST SON, Hillsboro, O. 
Laurel Farm Jerseys 
For Sale at present: A Son of Fern’s 
Jubilee, fit for service. Also younger bull 
and heifer calves. 
J. GRANT MORSE, 
Hamilton, N. Y. 
J E R SJ Y S 
FOB SALE—REGISTERED JERSEY HULL 
Eleven months old. Dam’s tost 542 lbs. butter in 
.'128 days. Also 3 two year old heifers due in Janu¬ 
ary and 10 yearling heifers. Satisfaction guaran¬ 
teed. Write for what yon want. Address 
E. W. MOSHER, -:- “ BRIGHTSI0E.” -:- AURORA, N. Y. 
YflII PanH Affnrrl A Grade, when I can sell 
I UU Ua II I nlllllU you a reg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer’s price. 
It. E. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
R I'.O. 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. Como 
see my stock and make your own selections. Address 
EDWAItI) WALTER, WestChoster,ChesterCo.,Pa. 
36 CHOICE CHEVIOT EWES, 
One Ram and 20 Spring Ewe Lambs, all registered. 
For sale at a sacrifice if sold at once. 
B. W. SHERWOOD, M.D., Jamcsville, N. Y. 
F OR SALE—Registered Rambouillet Rams and O.l.C. 
Swine. C. W. HALUPAY, North Chatham, N.Y. 
9HRflHIRFQ —yearling rams, ram lambs, ewes 
onnuronmeo AND EWE LAMBS from Choice Im¬ 
ported Stock. FRED VAN VLEET, Lodi, N. Y. 
S HROPSHIRES—A few choice, heavy yearling Rams. 
Also. Ram Lambs, Ewes and Ewe Lambs. 
BERT VAN VLEET. Valois, N. V. 
FOR 
SYATjE 
SHROPSHIRES 
25 CHOICE, YOUNG REGISTERED EWES. 
THORNDALE STOCK FARM MILLBROOK, N. V. 
SHROPSHIRES 
Good yearlings at prices you can afford to buy. 
Addro.sjj J. 0. DUNCAN, Mgr., Lewiston, N. V. 
RIVERLAND FARM 
OFFERS 20 HEAD OF HIGH CLASS 
REGISTERED 
PERGHERONS 
Mostly mares in foal from Two to Five years. A 
few young Stallions, all priced at their real worth. 
JAY GELDER* Kanona, N. Y. 
SHETLAND PONIES 
An unceasing source of pleasure and robust, health 
to children. Safe. Inexpensive to keep. Makes an 
ideal Christmas gift. Stallions and mares for breed¬ 
ing. Comploto outfits. Write today for our beautifully 
illustrated free catalogue which tells all about them. 
BELLE MEADE FARM, DEPT. S. MARKHAM. VA. 
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 prieo 
them to you. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
Large Berkshires 
Premier Longfellow.Lord Premier and Masterpiece 
breeding. Matings not akin. Catalog on applica¬ 
tion. \VI I.LODG 1 1 It V FA RM.Gettysburg,Fit, 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
• — 7 — - - — - — — - 
Fine large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows, service Boars, 
........ " * 1 , ov* I 1 VU iniui n, 
Jersey and Holstein calves. Collie 
s, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
-Flips, imaging aim rout try. write ror 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown,Pa. 
CHESTER WHITE AND LARGE YORKSHIRE 
YOUNG BOARS AND SOW PIGS FOR SALE 
SIX MONTHS OLD 
Only the best animals of these two breeds sold for 
breeding purposes. Yorkshire and Chester White 
Boars old enough for service. Brices Reasonable. 
Our Motto is : To Please Our Customers At Any Cost. 
HEART'S DELIGHT FARM, CHAZY, NEW YORK 
SPRINGBANK HERD OF BIG 
BERKSHIRES. 
Am sold out of sows to farrow curlier than June 
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, bend for booklet. 
J. K. WATSON, Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
n||DfiPQ TI,K ,$,<i DEEP FELLOWS, 
UUnUUi) that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and (Bits for sale at all times. Address 
, SHMNANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, l‘a. 
L arue berkkiiir eh at iiich woob— short, 
broad heads. Mnture hiiIiiihIh weigh front 700 to aoo Mm. 
Special offering of bretl bowk. Sows averaged eleven to the 
fitter this spring. Write for booklet. 
II 0. A H. II. IIAlil'KNDINU, Dundee, N. Y. 
BROOKSIDE BERKSHIRES 
Have a choice lot of young stock ready for ship¬ 
ment, sired by Hopeful Masterpiece 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. P. O’HARA, Moravia, New York. 
World's Best Horfe&&dSt.*286 
will be bred for March farrowing. 
CEDAR LAWN FARM, Ludlowville, N. Y. 
IMPORTATION t *‘ e l ,est : large improved 
llurUll I H I IUIV English Yorkshires for sale. 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frowsburg, N. Y. 
W^ILK PRODUCERS for Now York City market 
desiring information how to form branches 
of the Dairymen’s League, write to the Secretary 
ALBERT MANNING, Otisville, N. Y. 
^Young’s Fever & 
Cough Remedy 
Indicated In cases affected with 
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1 ’Iiik Eye, Strangle!*, Bronchitis, 
.... . . .... . Asthma, Onturrhnl Fever, IIcuvcn, 
Thick Wind, Roaring, Wheeze, Gleet, Incipient 
Glanders, Intliiiiinini Ion or Disease of the Membranes 
and Respiratory Tract. 
This preparation is a blend of the most potent reme¬ 
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Mild and prompt in its action and leaves no bad after¬ 
effects. Will benefit the wind of race horses, stallions 
and brood mares. Should be given to horses that are 
being shipped, so as to fortify them against colds, fever, 
influenza and similar troubles. If your horse lias thick 
wind, runs at the nose, cold in the eyes or head is in¬ 
clined to have the heaves, or has them good and hard, 
try this remedy as directed on the bottle and you will 
not bo disappointed. Hook 10-1) free. Brice 81, 1 oz. 
bottle; $ 2,1 a oz. bottle delivered. 
W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., 88 Temple St., Springfield, Mass. 
