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THE RURAI> NEW-YORKER 
October 28, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
NO ANGORA GOATS FOR MAINE. 
On page 1002 you published an ar¬ 
ticle concerning Angora goats, and 
while in New Jersey they may be very 
profitable, I would like you to state 
that they are not adapted to New Eng¬ 
land climate. We have given them a 
thorough trial in this section and the 
A ''inter is too severe for them. The 
chief reason I ask you to publish this 
is, I wish people to have correct infor¬ 
mation. In Maine we have no money 
to waste and we desire that our farm¬ 
ers should increase their holdings rather 
than diminish them on animals that are 
sure to be a loss in the section wher¬ 
ever they are kept. A flock of Angora 
goats will average to shear from three 
to four pounds of mohair, but nearer 
three than four, and it brings from 30 
to 40 cents per pound. The flesh can¬ 
not be sold in our markets unless the 
purchaser is deceived and made to think 
it is lamb or mutton. It costs about 
$3 per head to Winter them. Several 
farmers in this section formerly kept 
Angora goats, and never one of them 
was combative enough to drive away 
any vicious dog. We found two dogs 
in our pasture one morning and the 
dead and dying goats were scattered 
from one end of the pasture to the 
other. A hen with young chickens will 
attack a dog, so an Angora goat with a 
very young kid will do the same, but 
if the kid is a few months old, or per¬ 
haps a few weeks old, Angora goats 
would not attack dogs with us. If 
brush grows in the pasture it is very 
much cheaper to hire a good man to 
cut it out with an ax or mattock. It 
is surprising how much an industrious 
man will accomolish in one day in a 
brush pasture. T. henry rines. 
Maine. 
Dutch Belted Cattle.— The cow 
shown at Fig. 429 (page 1067) is a good 
specimen of the “Belted” breed. These 
beautiful cattle are in great demand, 
for, aside from their striking color and 
markings, they grow to good size and 
make good dairy cows. No more at¬ 
tractive sight could be thought of than 
a herd of these white-belted animals on 
a green pasture. It has been said that 
the cows have been selected for correct 
color markings so long that the quality 
has not kept pace with other breeds. 
This is not correct, for many “Belted” 
cows have made great records for both 
milk and butter. 
Killing Dorset’s Horns. 
Has anyone ever killed the horn on 
Dorset lambs before it got started? If so 
With what results? F. c. v. 
Virginia. 
Although I have found the horn growth 
of Dorset lambs against them to some 
degree in marketing, I have still to hear 
of anyone practicing their removal by burn¬ 
ing with the usual caustics. Whether it 
is unsuccessful or not worth the trouble I 
cannot positively say. One breeder whose 
opinion I asked seemed to think it prac¬ 
ticable to treat them as young calves are 
treated, but that care must be used not to 
burn the head. Even then the resulting 
soreness might retard the lamb’s growth 
and offset the advantage. Anyhow I shall 
try it on one or two and report results 
later. r. b. 
Oxen and Horse Team. 
Passengers along the main line of the 
Grand Trunk Railroad in Michigan have 
lately been much surprised and amused to 
see a farmer plowing some rather heavy 
soil with two oxen and a horse, all three 
side by side, upon a three-horse evener. 
The plowman is a graduate of Olivet Col¬ 
lege, and the place is about three miles 
from the college, along the railroad. I 
personally vouch for the accuracy of this. 
Will you throw it into the hopper of your 
valuable paper? a. m. v. 
Here it is in the hopper. Very likely 
that plowman is a reader of The It. N.-Y., 
and he can grind the story up fine and tell 
us why he works the horse with the oxen. 
No doubt he has some good reason for it. 
We do not criticize any man’s operations 
simply because they are different from our 
own. 
At two important live stock markets, 
Omaha, Neb., and St. Paul, Minn., receipts 
of beef on the hoof, October 2, were the 
largest on record. Omaha got G18 cars, 
16,553 cattle, and St. Paul 17,217 cattle. 
The United States Consul to China re¬ 
ports some strange live stock keeping: 
“In Taochow our correspondent saw some 
strange industries. One was the keeping of 
large stags, as big as a fair-sized horse, 
reared for the sake of their horns, which 
are cut off every Summer and sold for as 
much as .$35 gold for use as medicine. The 
horn is soft, and the softer it is when 
removed the higher the price realized. The 
other was the raising of the machi, a sort 
of large pheasant, the tail feathers of which 
are very valuable as they are needed for 
the dress hats of mandarins.” 
When you write advertisers mention The 
It. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
H OliSES 
GREAT 
ANNUAL 
AUTUMN 
SALE! 
TO BE HEED AT THE NOTED 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Newark, Okie 
On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8th and 9th, 1911 
inn Belgian ’ Percheron & German inn 
IUU Coach Stallions and Mares IUU 
Mares have all been bred, both Belgian and Per¬ 
cheron, to the very best stallions of the land. A 
large per cent of these mares have been carefully 
mated, and anyone lucky enough to get a pair of 
them has a fortune in his hand if properly taken 
care of. These mares run in age 2 and 3 years old, 
colors—bays, blacks, greys and chestnuts, weighing 
from 1500 to 1800 lbs. each. 
It is to the interest of every prosperous man to 
attend this sale. Bad weather makes no interfer¬ 
ence, as the sale is.held in the barn. SIXTY head 
of these mares will arrive just four days before 
this sale. Terms will be known on day of sale. 
Send 6 cents and get Illustrated Catalogue. 
The Sharon Valley Stock Farm is so well and 
favorably known for good stallions and mares, 
with fair dealings, that any further comments are 
useless to say to the people. 
Free conveyances to and from the farm. 
Do not fail to come and bring your friends. 
COL. GEO. W. CR WFORD 
Proprietor of Sharon Valley Stock Farm, NEWARK, OHIO 
F. W. ANDREWS, Auctioneer. 
Both Phones—Citizens 1252; Bell 651 W. 
FOR saee 
ONE MARE W S, Tr TWO COLTS 
L.EON SAGE, Crown Point, N. Y. 
Having: Just Arrived from tlie New 
York State Fair with a Dot of 
PREMIUM HORSES 
We are now ready for business at prices never 
heard of before. We have both Imported and 
Home-Bred Registered 
PERCHERONS ONLY 
Prices—$350 to $750 on Mares, according 
to age, weight and size. 
Stallions from $500 to $2,000. 
These prices include the Great Stallion NOGEN- 
TAIS, winning first with three of his get; also the 
5-year-old Staliion ltOULE, winning the 4-year-old 
and over class with 14 animals in tlio ring. 
We have on hand in all about SIXTY HEAD 
Don’t wait to write—come and see us at once. No 
peaches and cream, but plenty of plums, and plumb 
good ones. 
D. J. GRINDELL, Kenton, Ohio 
POMES—Spotted & solid colors. Brood mares. Best paying 
stock kept on farm. Sherman Sanford, Seymour, Conn. 
P ercheron and Beloian 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, 
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CHEEP BREEDERS— If you are interested in high-class 
v sheep breeding or goat breeding vou should ad¬ 
dress THE SHEPHERD’S JOURNAL, 17 N. La 
Salle Street, Chicago, Ill., for a free sample copy 
of this beautiful journal. 
F OR SALE— Choice pure-bred Rams—Shropshires, 
Hampshires and Southdowns (yearlings & lambs) 
at prices in accordance to the times. Correspond¬ 
ence invited. C. 0. Pattridge, Cold Sprino Farm. Perry, N.Y. 
HIGHI AND FARM 0ffers some choice 
lUUULnnU 1 niuu Shropshires—yearlings 
and lambs of either sex. Bred for type and 
quality. W. F. BLACK, HALL, N. Y. 
0f| Registered Shropshire EWES for sale. Also 
JU yearling RAMS. II. B. Covert, Lodi, N. Y. 
RAMS FOR Q A I p— Registered Shropshire 
lVAViTlD I UIY O/VLifL yearlings and two-year- 
olds. Also, one four-year-old Hanmer Ram and 
some nice Ram Lambs. E. E. StevensS Son,Wilson, N.Y. 
REGISTERED SHROPSHIRE RAMS 
Yeoman. FRED. VAN VLKET, Lodi, N. Y, 
FOR SALE aiSL RAMBOUILLET RAMS 
J. P. TUCK, Manager, Elm Place, Avon, N. Y. 
Snowcroft Hampshire Downs 
Never overfitted; always strong, healthy and vigorous. 
All shipments guaranteed as described. Inquire 
DR. S. F, SNOW. 713 University Block, SYRACUSE, N. Y. 
SWINE 
P1IFQTPR WMITF^— Four young sows, old 
uncdltn nmito enough to breed in Dec. 
for April litters. Price $20 each, registered. Pork 
prices will be high in 1912. Also Two Boars and 
Fall Pigs for sale. Address 
EUGENE T. BLACK, Scio, New York. 
loreou RqH ^u/ino~ Pigs 10 weeks old, $10 per 
JCloCj riBU 0 WI lie pair. Choice Males, nearly 
old enough for service, $10; well-bred stock and 
good specimens. E. L. ALBERTSON, Hope, N. J. 
I ARGE YORKSHIRE BOAR, registered; 18 months old; 
*■ a tine one; cheap. H. W. MERRIH, Syracuse, N. Y. 
CHESHIRES^The long, deep-bodied, white bacon hog; 
- prize winners at State and county fair. 
Write your wants. E. K. MORSE, Moravia, N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK 
BERKSHIRES.- 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters all sold. 
Have 4 sows bred to farrow in July; late, toser- 
vice of Watson's Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for March and April pigs now. Send for new 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON, Pioprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
Large Berkshires at Highwood 
Regular Fall offering of Service Boars and 
of young Pigs in pairs and trios, not akin. 
B. C. & H. B. Harpending, Dundee, N.Y. 
OHELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
w Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. K. BARNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
LARGE —BROOKFIELD FARM— YORKSHIRES 
Pigs of June or August farrow, both sexes, from 
the most improved t>’pe and registered breeding, for 
sale at $10 each f.o.o. Buffalo, crated with registered 
certificate. W. Allan Gardner, Snyder, Erie County, N.Y. 
M eadow Brook Berkshires 
Grand Fall Offering of large and vigorous breed¬ 
ers, both sexes, no akin, all ages. Also young 
PIGS in pairs and trios. This stock represents 
English and American best strain. Prices moder¬ 
ate. Quality guaranteed. Your address will secure 
full description and prices. Address SUPT., 
Meadow Brook Farm, Bernardsville, N. J. 
For Sale-Registered Cheshire Whites 
Six weeks old Sows and Barrows, $7.00 to $8.00 
Eight. “ 8.00 to 9.00 
Yearling Sows, bred to onr celebrated Boar, $20 00 
to $25.00. G. JASON WATERS, Fair Acre Farm, 
R. F. D. 42, Norwalk, Conn. 
niipnpc THE BIG, DEEP FELLOWS 
UUnUUO tliat grow and mature quickly. 
Figs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
UR0C PIGS, SB. Growthy, Pedigreed Angora kit¬ 
tens, $3.50 each. Sereno Weeks, DeGraff, Ohio. 
The pig for a fancy trade in 
fresh meat, x-oasters, sausage 
hams and bacon. Morning- 
side Farm, Sylvania. Pa, 
nUCCUIRCC—Both sex. All ages. The quality 
uncomnco herd. g.e.smith, Castile, n.y. 
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CHESHIRES 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest quality and breeding, 
. . . AT REASONABLE PRICES , . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N.Y 
FOR SALE-FANCY STOCK 
DUR0C JERSEY RED SWINE - DELAINE MERINO RAMS 
— CHICKENS, GEESE AND DUCKS - 
J. H. LEWIS - Cadiz, Ohio, R.F.I). 2 
FASHIONABLY BRED BERKSHIRES 
A few Spring and Summer- PTGS for sale at rea¬ 
sonable prices. Dr. J. R. ALLEN, Orwell, N. Y. 
START RIGHT Sr,S,T 
HIGH-BRED BERKSHIRE PIGS 
Bred for Utility of the Best Strains. 
Write for particulars. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Toboso, Licking Co., Ohio 
DOGS 
COLLIE PUPS Thoroughbred Cow Dog Strain 
UULLIC ruro G . l CHENEY, Guilford, N. Y . 
Pm I If PUPC—From imported stock. Females 
WGLLIL I Ul Ocheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, Pa. 
H AllNn PIIPQ—American Foxhound and Beagle 
llUUliU ruro Cross. Ononta Farm, Portland, Conn. 
TRAINFn flflflN sku,lk and Opossum Hounds 
IHHmtU UUU ll» on trial. Dogs for fall training, 
$8each; puppies, $4. J. 0. Stemple, Ada, Ohio—R.F.D. 2. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
Milk Prnrtnrprc for New York City market 
1U11K riuuuoerji des iring information how to 
jpi-m branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary, Albert Manning Otisville. N. Y. 
5 HOLSTEINS 
dale Herd of 
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. OORTELYOU. Somerville N. J. 
OAKLAND FARM HOLSTEINS 
FINE INDIVIDUALS—LARGE PRODUCERS 
Choice YOUNG BULLS For Sale 
Write, stating just what you want. 
T. A. MITCHELL, Weeilsport, N. Y. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
If 
Young 
WE HAVE A FEW... 
BULLS FOR SALE 
THAT ARE READY FOR SERVICE. 
THEY ARE FROM ADVANCED REGISTRY 
DAMS, AND BY ONE OF THE BEST SIRES 
OF THE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BREED. 
WE ARE SHORT OF ROOM AND WILL 
MAKE PRICES ON THESE FELLOWS 
THAT WILL SURELY MOVE THEM. 
Write for Pedigrees and Prices. 
WOODCREST FARM 
RIFTOIM, N. Y. 
FAR <JAI F-REGISTered Jerseys-cows 
run OflLC HEIFERS and young bulls' 
large selection; blue ribbon winners; won in butter- 
contests. Come and see them. Full particulars of 
DAVID WALLACE, Supt. Rumsonhill Farm, Fairhaven, N. J. 
Breed Up—Not DownT.TU-i^S’S 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. It. F 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
LAUREL FARM 
nomically turn farm produce into money— 
JERSEYS, and the swine that do the same 
thing— BERKSHIRES. Which do YOU want ? 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. Y. 
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Q UALIT^ 
FOR SALE-THREE HIGH BRED YOUNG JERSEY BULLS, ALL 
OUT OF REGISTER OF MERIT COWS 
Dam of No. 1, 8128.3 lbs. milk in 286 days, 
_ testing 527 lbs. 12 oz. butter 
Dam of No. 2, 11265.3 lbs. milk in 365 days, 
testing 701 lbs. 12 oz. butter 
Dam of No. 3, 12840.6 lbs. milk in 365 days, 
testing 803 lbs. 8 oz. blitter 
We also have a nice bunch of bred heifers due to calve 
this Fall and early Winter. Write for description 
ami prices, or better yet come and see them, visitors 
always welcome. E.W. Masher,“Brightside,” Aurora, N.Y. 
IDUTCH BELTED CATTLE! 
CHAS. STEWART DAVISON 
60 Wall St., New York City 
Guernseys 
have proven them- f j j i the Most Economical 
selves ; I jjS Producers of Dairy j 
J & 1 Products of the 
Highest QuaJity 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 PETERBORO, N. H. 
MEADOW BROOK GUERNSEYS 
Several Bull Calves from one to nine months old, 
from clams and sires that are prize winners and 
large producers. If you want quality and quantity 
write us for full particulars. Address SUPT., 
Meadow Brook Farm, Bernardsville, N. J. 
FLORHAM GUERNSEYS.... 
Several Yearling Bulls for sale at very moderate 
prices. Pedigrees and photographs furnished. 
J. JL. HOPE Madison, New Jersey 
READY FOR SERVlCE-^SIgg 
DE KOL 4tii, registered show Holstein, born 
Dec. 5, 1910. Nearly all white. Prize winner at 
Fall Fairs. Price, $100 f. o. b. Send for pedigree. 
CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
REG. HOLSTEINS 
Superior individuals, deep, heavy milkers, in fine con¬ 
dition. If you are a dealer, you can please your custom¬ 
ers; if a breeder, or beginner, you can save the middle¬ 
man’s profit. Also, one of the best bred male calves 
in this country and other males at bargain prices. Wi-ite, 
phone, or come and see me. R. R. Stations, Valley Mills, 
on O. & W., Vernon, Syracuse & Utica Electrics. 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, Hillhurst Farm, Munnsville, N. Y. 
FOR SALE: OUR ENTIRE DAIRY 
FIFTY HIGH-GRADE HOLSTEIN COWS 
THIRTY SPRINGERS ALSO THREE 
GRAND YOUNG PERCHERON STALLIONS. 
JONES BROS.Dayton. N. Y. 
SIX GUERNSEY BULL CALVES 
Prices, Quality and Breeding RIGHT. 
W. A. ALEXANDER, Union Springs, N. Y, 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
Cows that will convert the roughage of your farm 
into the best of milk, butter, veal and beef are worth 
more to you than cows that are particular about 
their food. 
If you sell your milk for direct consumption, or to a 
cheese factory or condensary, of course you won’t consider 
any other breed. When it comes to butter, bear in mind 
that the separator shows that the Holstein Cow still leads. 
If you have any young stock, you need all the extra skim 
milk. You ought to know what the big black and whites 
are doing. Send for our free literature. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON. Sec’y, Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt- 
