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THE) RURAL? NEW-YORKER 
August 12, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
COW EARNS ONE DOLLAR PER DAY. 
Please give daily cost of ration for cow 
described on page 700. As I see it, it is 
about 75 cents per day. At current prices 
for milk, 14 to 18 cents a gallon to pro¬ 
ducer, she will about come out even. Here 
it is at retail, such as owner of one cow 
has to pay: 
Grain, 20 lbs, at 1% cents.$0.30 
Hoots 2-3 bushel per day.20 
All the silage and Alfalfa hay she 
will cat .25 
$0.75 
This is about same net return as a com¬ 
mon cow fed on a common ration. 
Ohio. j. G. K. 
I have taken pains to figure cost of 
keeping Vale DeKol Elliston one year, 
also the returns from her milk which 
was sold at milk station at prevailing 
prices. The following statement I am 
sure your readers will agree is all she 
would consume in one year. I am sure 
it is all she did consume. 
One ton hay. $12.00 
Pasture . 7.00 
Silage, four tons at $4 per ton. 16.00 
Beets, 2-3 bushel per day, 200 days, 
at 15 cents bushel. 16.95 
Grain, 18 lbs., 365 days, at $27 ton 88.70 
Cabbages, 1% ton, at $6 per ton... 9.00 
$148.65 
Her milk brought the following 
amounts: 
June 8 to 30, 1910. $18.26 
July . 30.42 
August . 36.99 
September . 31.21 
October . 38.81 
November . 37.83 
December .-. 38.05 
January, 1911 . 33.45 
February . 26.16 
March . 23.33 
April . 19.11 
May . 17.39 
June, 8 days. 3.80 
Income from milk fcfr year.$354.81 
To this should be added one unusu¬ 
ally fine heifer calf, for which $500 
could have been accepted, but did not 
prove very tempting. It will be noted 
that Vale DeKol Elliston produced milk 
enough (24,191.1 pounds during year) 
to bring at milk station prices nearly 
$1 a day the year around. Her aver¬ 
age daily production for the year was 
66.3 pounds. Her high day record for 
milk was 94.8 pounds. At no time dur¬ 
ing the year did she produce less than 
50 pounds per day. Bear in mind that 
she is not a full aged cow. This record 
is made as a senior four-year-old. It 
will be observed that she is a very con¬ 
sistent even producer over a long time. 
She holds the “world’s record” for 
production, eight months after calving 
having produced 20.3 pounds butter in 
seven days in this test, thus taking the 
title away from her three-quarter sister 
(owned by me), Sadie Vale Pietertje, 
whose similar record was 16.133 pounds. 
A. A. KNAPP. 
A SILO FOR NOVA SCOTIA. 
I am planning to build a silo this season. 
Will you advise as to material? We have 
lots of small stone we want to get rid of, 
sand three miles away. What about con¬ 
crete? If built and I can manage to grow 
say seven acres for cattle feed (assorted 
stock), would you advise all corn or part 
turnips, mangels, carrots? Corn with say 
12 loads manure to acre will give about 10 
to 12 tons that will reach maturity; tur¬ 
nips 150 to 300 bushels per acre, beside 
tops; mangels about the same. We prize 
mangels to feed brood sows during Winter. 
Will probably have half enough hay to feed. 
Nova Scotia. t. e. s. 
A concrete silo 30 feet high and 12 
feet in diameter will require 30 yards of 
gravel and 30 barrels of cement. This 
amount of cement can be greatly re¬ 
duced if small stones are used as a 
filler; from five to eight yards of stone 
can be rammed into the concrete of a 
silo this size. The stone should be 
shoved down into the concrete while it 
is soft, taking care to keep the larger 
stones near the center of the wall. Each 
yard of stone that is used as a filler 
means a saving of one barrel of cement. 
Concrete silos properly built and rein¬ 
forced are giving good satisfaction and 
should be very durable. A good stave 
silo will last for many years, and can 
easily be repaired if some of the staves 
decay. We have onu which has stood 
for 15 years and is still doing good ser¬ 
vice. If we were to build again we 
would use concrete if we could figure 
the cost as low, or nearly as low, as 
wooden staves, otherwise we would 
build another stave silo. 
If you cannot grow at least 400 
bushels of turnips or mangels to the 
acre you would better not bother with 
them. An acre of corn, well matured, 
and yielding 12 tons of silage, can be 
produced more cheaply than the roots, 
and will, according to our experience, 
give fully as good satisfaction, pound 
for pound, in feeding. The best variety 
of corn to plant for silage is the one 
which will grow the biggest crop, and 
develop glased ears. We know of no 
better kind than Longfellow for your 
latitude. Large growing varieties that 
will not develop glazed ears will produce 
more silage, but of a much poorer qual¬ 
ity. c. s. M. 
BLACK MAMMOTH HOG. 
Where can I find black mammoth hogs? 
Ringgold, Va. J. h. b. 
This name for a breed of swine must 
be merely local I have been familiar 
with about all breeds of swine for 40 
years, and have never seen a breed of 
this name advertised. For some years 
some breeders of Poland Chinas have 
been breeding them larger. As these 
are mostly black and very large in some 
herds, if J. TI. B. will buy some of these 
he will get them as large as he like, I 
think without doubt. 
Ohio. JOHN M. JAMISON. 
CHOPPED WHEAT FOR STOCK. 
Would wheat chopped in a chopping mill 
<which grinds it very fine) be harmful to 
feed pigs, shotes, or hogs, also horses? I 
am at present feeding middlings and bran 
to my hogs, but as I raise considerable 
wheat I could make more money feeding it 
on the farm. Is it good for cows? 
Maryland. d. e. C. 
Chopped wheat may be safely fed to 
horses, cows, pigs, shotes and hogs if 
the price will admit of its being used 
for these purposes. There is, however, 
a right and a wrong way to feed wheat 
to the animals named. For horses, the 
wheat should not constitute more than 
one-half of the grain ration, the other 
half being either whole or ground oats 
and cracked corn, the proportions 
varying with the condition of the 
horses and character of their work. 
For milch cows, chopped wheat may also 
constitute about one-half of the grain 
ration, the other half being composed 
of bulky feeds like dried brewers’ or 
distillers’ grains mixed with a small 
portion of cotton-seed meal or gluten 
feed, the amount depending upon the 
quantity of milk the cows are giving 
and the kind and quality of roughage 
fed. 
For young pigs chopped wheat may 
constitute the entire grain ration if 
soaked at least 12 hours in swim-milk 
or water before feeding. As the pigs 
grow older a little cornmeal should, be 
added, gradually increasing to at least 
half of the ration during the finishing 
period, unless the wheat is much 
cheaper for you to use than corn, in 
which case the cornmeal may be dis¬ 
pensed with entirely. A very satisfac¬ 
tory ration may also be made by mix¬ 
ing ground barley, which is usually 
sold at a comparatively low price, with 
the chopped wheat and soaking both 
several hours before feeding. Whole 
wheat and barley may also be fed to 
pigs after they are three or four months 
old, if soaked 12 to 24 hours before 
feeding. c. S. G. 
Mange in Horses. 
Please give symptoms of mange of horses, 
with treatment of same. Is the disease 
contagious? . w. c. 
New York. 
The disease is contagious, being due to a 
parasitic mite, and has to be treated 
according to conditions found present in 
each case. If you have a horse affected 
with what you think to be mange describe 
the symptoms in detail and give us the 
history of the matter, and we will be glad 
to give advice. It is the province of this 
department to give advice in actual cases 
of sickness, where a graduate veterinarian 
cannot be embployed or where additional 
advice is desired. a. s. a. 
Colic. 
I have a horse that is troubled with 
gravel or kidney colic; the spells come on 
him about every two to three months. The 
last spell, about a week ago, was very 
severe. lie also had some indigestion with 
last spell. Can you tell me of a remedy 
to prevent these attacks. c. H. w. 
New Jersey. 
Such attacks are colic, most often of 
the spasmodic variety, and the retention 
of the urine is merely incidental. There is 
no disease or abnormal condition of the 
kidneys present; but there may be spasm 
of the neck of the bladder, and this is 
temporary and subsides as soon as the 
pain from colic ceases. Avoid colic cases 
by feeding regularly, giving the drinking 
water before and not soon after feeding, 
not working the horse too soon after a 
meal or feeding and watering when hot 
and exhausted from work. Let a horse 
have a sip of water when he comes in from 
work at noon and then let him eat a 
pound or so of hay before being fed grain. 
Do not suddenly change quantity or kind 
of food. At time of any attack of spas¬ 
modic (cramp) colic give two ounces of 
turpentine and a dram of fluid extract of 
nux nomica shaken up in a pint of raw 
linseed oil. and if there is much pain add 
half an ounce of fluid extract of cannabis 
lndlca. Do not give medicine, but call in a 
qualified veterinarian if the horse has no 
let up in pain and is afraid to lie down 
and roll. Those are the symptoms of en¬ 
teritis (inflammation of the bowels), for 
which the medicine we have prescribed 
above would not be suited, but detrimental. 
The veterinarian also will be needed when a 
horse is bloated. A. s. a. 
THE WORLD’S BEST 
Cream Separator 
is bound to be simplest and have the greatest 
skimming force. Simplicity means durability, 
ease of cleaning, superior cream. Greatest 
skimming force means cleanest skimming, most 
butter. 
The only simple separator is the 
SHARPLES 
Dairy Tubular 
It contains no disks or 
other contraptions. It has 
twice the skimming force 
of others, and therefore 
skims faster and twice 
as clean. Wears a 
lifetime. Guaranteed 
forever by America’s 
Oldest and world’s 
biggest separator 
concern. 
These are simple, 
plain, easily proven facts. 
If you heed them, you will 
get a Tubular in the first 
place. It repeatedly pays 
for itself by saving what 
others lose. 
Why bother with any com¬ 
plicated or cheap machine? 
You don’t want a separator 
that the patented Tubular 
put out of date over ten 
years ago. The fact 
that others have finally 
bought Tubulars means 
“ Finally a Tubular ” 
for you. 
You can arrange with 
our local agent for a 
free trial. 
Other separa- 
tors taken in 
exchange for 
Tubulars. 
Write for cat¬ 
alog 153. 
THE SHARPLES SEPARATOR CO. 
1 WEST CHESTER, I*A. . > 
Chicago, III., San Francisco, Cal., Portland, Ore. 
Toronto, Can. Winnipeg, Can. 
Minor’s Fluid 
“The Yellow Can" 
Positively kills ticks, lice and 
stomach worms, cures mange, scab, 
sores, prevents hog cholera, abor- 
tion, etc. 
It is non-poisonous, easily pre¬ 
pared and fully guaranteed to do its 
work. -It is a thoroughly reliable 
Sheep and Hog Dip 
and meets all Government require¬ 
ments for official dipping for scab 
on sheep. Your dealer carries Minor's Fluid— 
“the yellow can”—in stock or can get it from his 
jobber. If not, write us direct. 
Get our prices on Dipping Tanks. 
. The V/. E. Minor Disinfectant Co. 
1554 Columbus Road Cleveland, Ohio 
YOUR COWS 
Need Protection Hgainst 
_ Cows driven from pillar to post by 
Km BE 4743(^2 those itching demons—Hies—can't 
K CH produce their maximum quantity 
or quality of milk. Spraying barns 
with Crel Oil will drive out every fly. Spray cows 
slightly with Crel Oil and they will pasture peacefully. 
Harmless, but very effective. Crel Oil gives off powerful 
deodorizing fumes that kill all parasite life. Splendid 
for disinfecting sinks, troughs,drains, etc. Only §1.00 
a Quart—lasts long time. If your local dealer can’t 
supply,order direct. Sprayer free with trial order. 
CALEDONIA CHEMICAL CO., Caledonia, N. Y. 
OREL OLL 
80 lbs. More Milk 
IN 3 DAYS 
Resulted from using *‘Will-Kill-Flie6” 
on twenty-two cows—kept them free from 
flies and increased milk flow 80 lbs. in 3 days. 
WILL-KILL-FLIES 
the most effective liquid spraying preparation and 
perfect disinfectant, kills flies and all insect pests 1 
that annoy your stock and poultry—that means more 
milk, more eggs, healthy, contented cattle. 
Free Test at our Expense 
We’ll send you, express prepaid east of Rocky 
Mountains, 1 gallon of “Will-Kill-Flies” and a 
sprayer, on receipt of $2.00 and dealer’s name. 
^If it doesn’t satisfy you in every respect, we will^ 
refund money. Lasts longer and accom-^ 
L plishes more than other preparations. 
EUREKA MOWER COMPANY 
Box 964, Utica, N. Y. 
/milk coolers 
COPPER REMOVABLE TUBES 
An accident means a new part, 
not a new machine. Easy to 
thoroughly clean. 
Cools Lower Than Any Other 
Durable Efficient Sanitary 
WISNER MFG. CO. 
^230 Greenwich St., New York 
HORSES 
P ercheron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers’ prices. A. W. GREEN, Route 1, 
Middlefield, O. Railroad station. East Orwell, O., 
on Penna. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O, 
DOGS 
PHI I IC D11 DQ— From imported stock. Females 
uULLIL rUlOcheap. Nelson Bros., Grave City, Pa. 
™ C AI C - REGISTERED R AMBOUILLET 
CALC RAMS; O. I. O. SWINE. 
C. \V. HALLIRAY, North Chatham, N. Y. 
REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE RAMS gtrSiVh 
Yeoman. FRED. VAN VLEET, Lodi, N. Y, 
DAIRY CATTIjE~] 
Highest Quality and Best Color 
The prepotency of the Guernsey Bull or his 
ability to stamp the desirable characteristics of the 
breed on his offspring 
Makes him most valuable for improving the 
common dairy stock of any section. 
A Dairy of Grade Guernseys will give Rich, 
Fine-Flavored, High-Colored Milk, 
Cream and Butter. 
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE GRADE 
GUERNSEYS BY ADDRESSING 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box R PETKRBORO, N. II. 
SIR AAGGIE LINCOLN DE 
way, born Jan. 1, half white, by Belus Lincoln, out 
of Pansy Aaggie Queen. Price only $75 f, o. b. 
crated. CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
■ Closely related to champions of the world I 
at farmers’ prices. Fine individuals, nicely I 
marked. Fifty per cent below value. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write today. ■ 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, H1LLHURST FARM, MUNNSVILLE, N. Y. 
OAKLAND FARM HOLSTEINS 
FINE INDIVIDUALS—LARGE PRODUCERS 
Choice YOUNG BULLS For Sale 
Write, stating just what you want. 
T. A. MITCHELL, Wecdsport, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
THE MOST PROFITABLE DAIRY BREED 
Illustrated Descriptive Booklets Free 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N OF AMERICA 
f.l.houghton.sec’Y.boxios.brattleboro.vt. 
Wfi HOLSTEINS 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are used in this herd that it is possible to .se¬ 
cure. A nice lot of young bulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville N. J. 
AT LAUREL FARM 
we have on band some half-dozen sons of Fern’s 
Jubilee, 73852, A. J. C. C., from ten months down 
to a few days old. AJ1 out of good cows. Discount 
price for next thirty days. 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N, Y. 
Breed Up—Not DownT*T«“'LrS3™ 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. K. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
T?OR SALE —TWO PUREBRED AYRSHIRE 
r BULL CALVES and SIX DORSET BUCK 
LAMBS. ALL ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER. 
W. P. POWELL, Powell, M<1. 
F or sale—registered Ayrshire bull, 
born March 2. 19(16. Price, $80.00. 
ARTHUR G. WELLS, Oswato. Pa. 
Millr PrnHlirprc for New York City market 
lUlin r 1 uuuuci 5 desiring information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary, Albert Manning, Otisville. N. Y. 
SWI3ME 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest qnality and breeding, 
. . . AT REASONABLE PRICES . . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N. Y 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES.^,^ 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Havel sows bred to farrow In July; late, to ser¬ 
vice of Watson's Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Piuorietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
I ARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD - Regular Summer 
“ Offering of Bred Sows. Eighty at our home farm, 
8 to 10months old, some of them bred; selected from 
large litters out of mature dams. $35 up. Come and 
look them over. H. C. 8 H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee. N.Y. 
Spring Hill Yorkshires s } ’, a 0 od 
sows for sale. Quality and prices right. CHAS, 
H. EMENS, Spring Hill Farm, Binghamton, N. Y. 
CHELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
O Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. E. BARNES, Oxford. N. Y. 
MULEFOOT BOARSr^LE 
J. N. McPherson, Pine View Farm, Scottsvilie, N.Y 
BROOKFIELD YORKSHIRES. 
I offer 8 to 10 weeks old improved Yorkshires, 
either sex, $10 each, registered and crated f. o. b. 
Buffalo, Brood sows, gilts or service hoars at rea¬ 
sonable prices. W. Allan Gardner, Snyder, Erie Co., N.Y. 
Large English Yorkshire and Mulefoot Swine 
ALL AGES, BOTH SEXES, FOR SALE, 
CHARLES C. ALLEN, Greene, New York 
DUROCS 
THE BIG, DEEP FELLOWS 
_ _ _ that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SIIENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
