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November 7, 
/ T'HE> RURAL NRW-YORKER 
Live Stock and Dairy 
SHEEP FOR THE CHILDREN. 
The cut shows a Chenango Co., N. Y., 
boy with his two lambs. The chances 
are that this boy will make a shepherd 
who will some day own a fine flock of 
sheep. It is a fine thing for a farm boy 
to become interested in live stock, and 
sheep are well suited for such keepers. 
There are no doubt many readers who 
could tell a story similar to the follow¬ 
ing: 
“When quite a young lad I had a 
present of a ewe lamb. I was delighted, 
and after two years I had money 
enough to purchase another. I went to 
a famous sheep raiser in Delaware Co., 
and bought a fine Leicester lamb. The 
following Spring I raised three lambs, 
the Leicester having twins. I found them 
one cold morning in March, one ap¬ 
parently dead from cold. I remember 
carrying the lamb to the house, and of 
my mother coming to the rescue with 
warm water, warm milk and liquor. The 
lamb revived under her treatment but 
the mother sheep would not own it, and 
it had to be raised on cow’s milk. We 
gave it new milk for two months, then 
changed to skim-milk, and at that time 
he could get what grass he needed. This 
hand-raised lamb weighed July 3 84 
had been passed was, as a rule, much 
lower, but so was everything else. There 
is a strong feeling that oleo should not 
go on the market and be sold as real 
butter, but just how much difference the 
passage of the bill has had in deter¬ 
mining the real price of milk to the 
farmer who makes milk for city sale, I 
am not able to say. It must be that it 
has made a difference, I believe. Twenty- 
one years ago the condensery offered 
$1.51 a hundred for October, Novem¬ 
ber, December and January. This year, 
October is $1.60 and the other months 
are $1.80. Feeds, however, are double 
what they were then. Eight years ago, 
November and December brought a little 
under $1.40. _ H. H. l. 
POLLED JERSEYS. 
Polled Jerseys are only superior in 
the hornless feature. Except for some 
fancy breed of horned Jerseys, they sell 
as high as horned cattle. I have been 
breeding them for five years and have 
always been able to sell all the heifers I 
could spare at good prices. For domes¬ 
tic use they are very gentle. They are 
good milkers, and as rich as any Jerseys 
I ever handled. If I was going to start 
a dairy for dairying alone I would adopt 
the Polled Jersey. In order to keep 
from inbreeding I breed horned cows 
to polled bulls and then select a polled 
THE BEGINNING OF A SHEEP BUSINESS. 
pounds, the others weighed 79 and 81 
pounds. They were sold at that time 
for $15. That was a fortune then, and 
at that time I would pin my faith to a 
sheep every time.” c. N. s. 
THE USE OF MILK. 
There is no uniformity as to the 
method of buying milk in the milk-ship¬ 
ping territory. The nearest that we come 
to a uniform practice, is that certain 
localities sell milk at a fiat price, month 
by month, without any reference to the 
fat test. This price is supposed to de¬ 
pend upon competition, or the demand 
and supply. It is probably fair to sup¬ 
pose that, with oleo given a free hand, 
there would be less demand for real 
butter, and more milk would go to the 
so-called liquid market. In that way the 
oleo bill is supposed to have helped the 
milk producer who sells milk for city 
consumption. In localities where milk 
is thus purchased it is hardly reason¬ 
able to expect the milk to average a 
test much above four per cent. As the 
price varies from 95 cents a hundred 
pounds to $1.80 per hundred, it will be 
seen that the price will range from 
about 24 cents to 45 cents a pound for 
butter fat. Possibly the latter figure 
may be a little high, as I suppose that 
the average test may be a little over four 
per cent at the season when the high 
price is on. There are localities, how¬ 
ever, where milk is purchased on the fat 
test, as I will mention later. 
The price of milk before the oleo bill 
bull from the mating for future use. 
We have a Polled Jersey cow that is the 
best I ever handled; she will average 
24 pounds of milk a day 10 months in 
the year, with a very high test. I bougdit 
her in Springfield, Ohio. She dropped a 
heifer calf a few days after she got to 
her new home. I sold it for $75, and 
her next, a bull, sold at two months for 
$25. I have a heifer from her now that 
is bred, and also a bull calf from a 
horned bull that is a poll. She will 
freshen in two months, and is giving 
two gallons of milk a day. I have re¬ 
fused $125 for her. z. w. lee. 
Kentucky. _ 
TURNIPS FOR STOCK. 
I have from four to five hundred bushels 
of turnips in my cornfield. Will it pay to 
house them for fattening cattle, or would 
I better let them rot in the field? What 
are they worth per bushel for fattening? 
Lancaster Co., Pa. j. s. h. 
In this year of high grain we should 
begin feeding the turnips early—as soon 
as frost destroys the pasture. If you 
give them to cows feed while you are 
milking or soon after and thus avoid 
the taste in the milk. By analysis tur¬ 
nips are worth about one-tenth as much 
pound for pound as cornmeal, but like 
other succulent foods they have a higher 
value than the analysis indicates. We 
would feed bran or cornmeal with 
them. For sheep the turnips are excel¬ 
lent. For hogs we prefer to cook them 
and mix dry bran with the turnips. 
WILDER'S 
Self-Adjusting 
Steel Latch 
BTANCHION— a firm, safe, 
simple stanchion; fastens 
easily and holds stock se¬ 
curely. Gives cattle the 
_ reatest possible comfort 
and freedom standing or 
lying down. Can be open¬ 
ed and closed without re¬ 
moving gloves or mittens. 
It’s made of hard wood, 
has no cold Iron to chill 
animals in frosty weather. 
A stanchion that combines 
comfort, cleanliness and 
utility with durability, 
strength and economy. 
Strong enough for dehorn¬ 
ing cattle. A most satis¬ 
factory equipment for any 
stable. Send for our free 
catalogue and prices. 
Wilder-Strong Implement Oo. 
Box 33, Monroe, Mich, 
BULL CALVES-Y0UN6 BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl lie Kol’s Sarcastic 
J.ad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will he kept iu the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
G10NIE CLOTH I I.DE, one of the world’s 
official record cows with 30.03 lbs. butter in seven 
days and 110.43 lbs. butter in thirty days. 
PONTIAC CHIItON, one of the best sous of 
Hongorveld Do Kol. Hull Calves For Sale. 
W. W. CHENEY, - Manlius. N. Y. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y.-Brattleboro, Vt. 
The BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
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 Bubti Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville. N. J. 
HERE IS A GOOD START IN 
REGISTERED JERSEYS 
FOR $100 
Bull Calv sired by Fern's Jubilee No. 73852. 
Heifer. Cai.f sired by Laird Pedro No. 64659. 
These calves carry the blood of the greatest 
Jerseys in the world. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. 1l. 
JERSEY BULL CALVES AND YOUNG BULLS 
Grandsons of Golden Lad, Eminent, and 
King of St. Lambert. Over 200 head of Regis¬ 
tered stock to select from. 
ST. LAMBERT DAIRY CO., Gcorgesville, Ohio. 
The GUERNSEY COW is the 
Most Economical Producer of 
Hairy Products of (he Highest Quality. 
Reason WHY—by writing 
Guernsey Club, Box It. N. Y., Peterboro, N. H. 
G71 ff f—Five large thrifty Guernsey 
rOIrS OP/-li-t heifers 7 to 9 months. Two 
bull calves 4 weeks. Price, quality and breeding 
right. W. A. ALEXANDER, Union Springs, N. Y. 
FOR SALE 
GUERNSEY BULL CALF 
Ena’s Masher (13523) dropped Gth March. 
Sire, Sir Masher (11082), dam, Prince’s Ena (21358) 
GEO. COPLAND, Lexington, Ky. 
4 fc ' <^TTAXiITX. ” 
For Sale—Bull Calf and Young Bull 
ready for service; also, from one to ten heifers 
coming fresh this Fall, all out of dams with good 
records. The animals are right, and prices right. 
Let me know your wants. 
E. W. MOSIIER, Aurora, N. Y. 
CALVES. 
Raise Them Without Milk. 
Booklet Free. 
J . W. Barwell, Waukegan,Ill. 
DORSET SHEEP 
Chester White and Large Yorkshire Swine. 
FOR SALE—Dorset Yearling and Itam Lambs 
from one of the best flocks in the United States or 
Canada. Also Chester White and Large Yorkshire 
Swine of both sexes for sale at all times. Also some 
young Chester White Sows to farrow soon. Prices 
reasonable. W. R. Miner, Cliazy, Clinton Co.N.Y. 
W illow Roe Stock Farm has a few choice Merino 
and Delaine Rams for sale. Mostly sired by 
Bhylock, one of the greatest B. Rams living. 
These rams have great bone, covering and fleece. 
G. B. QUINN, ltoxbury, Ohio. 
EfID CAS C Registered Rambouillet Sheep 
rUll and O. I. C. Swine. 
C. W. HALL1DAY, Route 2, Hammondsport, N. Y. 
If in need of a good 
SHROPSHIRE RAM OR RAM LAMB, 
write J. C. DUNCAN, Lewiston, New York. 
h $100 HORSE 
may quickly become worthless by developing a 
| curb, spavin, splint or going lame. Don’t sacri- | 
flee him. Cure him with 
Quinn’s Ointment 
I It cures permanently and absolutely all common I 
horse ailments. The unfailing remedy of years 
\ which has the confidence of horse owners. $ 1. a ] 
bottle. AU druggists or by mail. Testimonials free. 
W. B. Eddy & Co. Whitehall. N. Y. 
EXCELSIOR SWING STANCHION 
Warranted the Best. 
30 Hays Trial. 
Unlike all others. Stationary when 
Open. Noiseless. 
THE WASSON STANCHION CO. 
Box GO, Cuba, New York. 
For 30 years an 
IMPORTER and BREEDER 
of high-class 
Percheron And French 
Coach Stallions. 
No investment brings 
you so large returns 
with so little effort as a 
draft or coach stallion. 
Write EL WOOD S. 
AKIN, Auburn, N.Y. 
For Sale BLACK JACKS 
Measley Nose 3 fo 5 years old, 
weigh about 800 lbs., height 
4 ft. 8 ins. to 4 ft. 9 ins. 
standard measure. Price 
as low as $250. Jennets in 
foal as low as $35. Must 
sell. Are worth more than 
double the price asked. All 
warranted kind, sound.and 
sure foal getters. Inclose 
stamp for particulars. A. B. Stevens,S6.Canaan,Pa. 
JERSEY RED PEG BARGAINS. 
To quickly reduce stock on hand I am offering my 
famous Jersey Red Pigs at the following SPECIA L 
PRICES until Nov. 25th. After that date catalog 
prices will absolutely prevail:— 
2 pigs 8-10 weeks....$10.00— Regular price..$12.00 
3 pigs 8-10 weeks....$15.00— Regular price..$17.00 
6 pigs 8-10 weeks....$30.00—Regular price..$33.00 
1 Sow Bred, 6 mos.. .$18.00—Regular price..820.00 
CATALOGUE Fit BE. OUDEli NOW. 
Arthur J. Collins, liox It, Moorestown, N. J. 
KALORAMA 
BERKSHIRES 
A limited number of young sows bred to a grand 
imported boar for March and April farrow. 
Also a fins lot of fall pigs of the highest quality 
and breeding at'very attractive prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
Large Berkshires 
English and American bred. 150 to select from. 
Matings not akin. Catalogue on application, i J 
WILLOUGHBY FARM. Gettysburg;, Pa. 
DCD|/OIJ|DIIQ — -A. few of those $10.00 bargains 
DLimOninLO in spring pigs left, for quick 
buyers. Also Sept, pigs at $3.00 each, not registered. 
S. S. STORY, North Stockholm, N. 
S PRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005,bred to Baron Duke 
85th, No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
G8G00, Grand Chatupion at St. Louis in 3904. lioolclet 
on application. J.E. WATSON. Marbledale. Conn. 
BROOKSIDE BERKSHIRES 
Seven choice young Boars, Twenty choice young 
Gilts to select from. Sired by a Son of Masterpiece 
and out of Premier Longfellow sows. I can please 
you. Write for prices and exact description. 
J, I*. O'HARA, Moravia, New York. 
LOCUST HOME BERKSHIRES 
Direct Premier Longfellow, Lord Premier and 
Masterpiece strains. Young stock for sale. 
S. C. FRENCH, Atwater, N. Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES. 
Most approved breeding. Al? animals guaranteed 
and registered free of charge. Write for prices. 
H. C. & H. U. Harpending;. Dundee, N. Y. 
UIIIU I HI Ilf I Cattle; stock foi 
on hand. M. L. BENJ1AM, Leltoy 
htllo , tllu l\j S3 
Ohio. 
f) T r PIGS, Mar. and April farrow. Mated not 
v.l. O. a ];i n Bred sows. All Registered Silver 
Premium Stock. F. J. Schwartz, E. Pharsalia.N.Y 
PUCC|J|DCQ—THE WHITE, BACON HOG. 
ulH-OmilLO Long-bodied, Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MORNING SIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
FOR SALE 
-Duroc Jersey Red Swine. Prize 
winners at W. Va. State Fair, Sept. 
7 to 11,1908, on 8 entries in strong competition we 
won 6 prizes, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, one sweepstake 
prize; also have choice Delaine Bams and Collie 
Dogs. Write for price on what you want. 
J. U. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
O. 8 . Oa 
THE DAIRY FARMER’S 
HOG. Large litters of large 
pigs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address 
CROSS-ROAD FARM, Plattsburg, New York. 
Large Improved 
English Yorkshires 8 Holstein Cattle. 
Address A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y, 
Wool-Mutton Shrop. Rams, 8KM&-SS 
home bred and imported rams cheap now. Write 
for speci.il price lisf-D.” Satisfaction guaranteed. 
MAPLEWOOD STOCK FARM, Allegan, Mich, 
Chrnnchiroo Yearling Rams, Ram Lambs, 
ulll Upoll 11 GO Ewes and Ewe Lambs 
For Sale. Bred from imported stock of the highest 
quality. W. F. BLACK, Halls Corners, New Y'ork. 
FINE REGISTERED Cheviot Ewes and 
three Spring Rams For Sale. Address 
SHERWOOD FARM CO., Jamesville, New York. 
SHROPSHIRE AND HAMPSHIRE RAMS 
of choice quality and Cheshire and Chester 
While Pigs. E. S. HILL, Freeville, New York. 
QUPnDQUIQEQ-" 30 Yearling Rams, 30 Ram 
OnnUrOrilnLO Lambs. Also Ewes and Ewe 
Lambs; 2 extra rams for show. Address 
FRED VAN VLEKT, Lodi. NewYork. 
NI CORN DAIRY RATION t,-*!rtW3S 
every Farmer and Stock Raiser should know all about. 72£ of digestible organic 
matter, and 22 % protein—No salt or filler. This is far more digestible food material 
than any other dairy feed ever marketed. Made of Ajax Flakes properly balanced. 
Write, CHAPIN & CO., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. 
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