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“PROFITS” FROM A DAIRY HERD. 
Ou page 1014 G. D. W., of Somerville, N. 
J., has given us “The Story of a Dairy Herd,” 
with facts and figures, etc., showing, as he 
terms it, a net profit of $303.56 for the 10 
>ows for six months. Now, as his only expense, 
as recorded, seems to be the feeds and fod¬ 
ders consumed by this herd, for the stated 
time, how can he call the proceeds the 
net profit, when he gives no figures to 
show the actual expense of keeping this 
herd, and producing the given quantity of 
milk? What does his help cost him, his 
own wages, blacksmith bill for carting the 
milk (if any), depreciation of cow values, 
wear and tear on stables, etc.? A few of 
us farmers in this vicinity are studying 
this matter a little bit, and would like to 
get all the figures, so we could see just 
what G. D. W.’s actual net profit was for 
Ills 10 registered cows. I have been figuring 
some, myself, and asking others for facts 
and figures, pertaining to similar matters, 
but we can’t seem to figure up a decent 
net profit at all. Perhaps we figure in too 
many expenses. Let us ask G. D. W. if he 
will kindly give us a few more figures—and 
price his corn fodder this time, so that we 
can have some idea of what his net profit 
really was, especially as he considers his 
profits fair. The prices he received for his 
inllk are just about the same as paid in 
this section, and considering his individual 
milk yields, his cows are, no doubt, good 
ones, so that with all expenses figured in 
the record ought to be quite accurate. 
Sullivan Co., N. Y. edward meumann. 
Reply by “G. D. W.” 
In reply to Mr. Meumann, I would 
says the value of corn fodder (from 20 
acres of corn) is $75, which was fed 
to eight horses and colts, four young 
cattle and the 10 cows; £ost of help, 
none, my own wages and wife’s (as she 
helps me milk and can milk 10 cows 
per hour). I consider the manure pays 
for milking, hauling and upkeep of 
stable, for this is done before and after 
the regular day’s work. As for depre¬ 
ciation, why any? I could add another 
item of profit for the six months; two 
calves worth $150 (I lost the heifer’s 
three calves), and in the three years 
I have had my herd I have sold over 
$675 worth of stock and have in my 
yard to-night seven offspring of the 10 
cows, all under two years old, that are 
worth $1,000. I think it is a very poor 
herd that will not increase in value. 
GEO. D. WILSON. 
learn that Mrs. A. objects to this arrange¬ 
ment as related above, preferring to butcher 
the sow this Fall and breed the pig early 
in the Spring. In the first place, by fol¬ 
lowing out this plan it is breeding from an 
immature and much younger sow, a system 
largely denounced by many. Not only this, 
but it is a postponement indefinitely of a 
litter of pigs, with the absence of success 
that would naturally follow the breeding 
of the older sow. Then again a pig even 
at the age of five months could be so well 
cared for as to afford quite a satisfactory 
quantity of pork, with still more time al¬ 
lowed for keeping sausage, etc., in the cooler 
• weather. The size and condition of a num¬ 
ber of pigs of that age now fattening in 
our pens warrants the above statement, and 
it is most noticeable also that the heaviest 
and best formed specimens a if those far¬ 
rowed by the older and more mature sows. 
It is with much reluctance that I find it 
impossible to decide more in Mrs. A.’s favor, 
as my sympathy was enlisted in her behalf 
from the first, knowing full well the re¬ 
sponsibility resting so heavily on the pains¬ 
taking wife in caring for the wants of 
her husband. irving d. cook. 
Genesee Co., N. Y. 
Value of Silage. 
What is the money value of corn silage 
per ton in silo? I have seen it estimated at 
$4 *per ton. That is, a 100-ton silo filled 
would have a feeding value of about $400. 
Is this about correct? t. r. h. 
Verbank, N. Y. 
Such value is a local one based on the 
market price for good hay. Silage can¬ 
not well be transported and sold like 
hay or grain. Its value in the silo there¬ 
fore is usualy reckoned at about 30 per 
cent of the value of hay in the mow. 
That is, if hay is worth $12 per ton, the 
silage would be valued at $3.60. That 
is the fairest way of estimating that we 
know of. _ 
WHICH HOG TO KILL. 
A has one sow. 10 months old, and one 
pig, dropped September 28. A wishes to 
breed the sow to farrow in the Spring, and 
butcher the pig as early in the Spring as 
it can be fattened. Mrs. A. objects to this 
plan, as it would deprive the family of the 
meat during the Winter, and bring a quan¬ 
tity of hams and sausage to be cared for in 
warm weather. Her plan would be to 
butcher the sow this Fall and breed the pig 
as early as possible, in order to furnish 
a continuous supply for the family. Which 
Is the better plan, and how can it be ac- 
conmlished ? A. A. 
Michigan. 
I should butcher the sow this Winter 
and breed the pig in time to wean the little 
ones, so as to fatten the mother for butcher¬ 
ing next Winter. t. a. Johnson. 
Delaware. 
Giving my opinion as to A’s plan of 
breeding and butchering his sow and pig, 
would say I think the better plan would 
be to fatten sow and butcher in Winter, 
Ray February 1. Breed the pig so as to 
farrow about the middle of July, therefore 
having hog to butcher in January or Feb¬ 
ruary. j. w. WEBB. 
Virginia. 
In considering the above it would at 
first seem that it is a matter than could 
be decided without much thought, and in 
a manner that would be satisfactory to 
both parties. But I find after studying 
into the situation that there is really just 
cause for the difference of 'opinion enter¬ 
tained by Mr. and Mrs. A. In the first 
place, Mr. A. prefers breeding the sow to 
farrow in early Spring, and fatten the pig to 
be slaughtered when in suitable condition, 
one that with good care could be accom¬ 
plished after an age or about six months, 
or about the last of March next, when 
there would naturally be an extended spell 
of quite cool weather suitable for keeping 
fresh meat. Also by this arrangement a 
litter of pigs could be secured from an older 
and mature sow, with better prospect of 
success than would be otherwise. We 
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, 
Having Just Arrived from the New 
York State Fair witli a Lot of 
PREMIUM HORSES 
We are now ready for business at prices never 
heard of before. We have both Imported and 
Home-Bred Registered 
PERCHERONS °"JA 
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 Stailion ROULE, winning the 4-year-old 
and over class with 14 animals in the 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. GRINDELI,, Kenton, Ohio 
GREAT 
ANNUAL 
AUTUMN 
SALE! 
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SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Newark, Ohio 
On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8th and 9th, 1911 
Belgian, Percheron & German mft 
Coach Stallions and Mares IUU 
Marcs have all been bred, both Belgian and Per¬ 
cheron, to tiie 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 1 hese mares run in age 2 and 3 years old, 
colors hays, blacks, greys and chestnuts, weighing 
from 1500 to 1800 lbs. each. 
It is to the in to rest 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. lerms will he known on day of sale, 
feernl 0 cents and get Illustrated Catalogue. 
I he Sharon Valloy Stock Farm is so well and 
favorably known for good stallions and mares, 
with tan- dealings, that any further comments are 
useless to say to the people. 
Free conveyances to ami from the farm. 
Do not fail to come and bring your friends. 
COL. GEO. W. CRAWFORD 
Proprietor of Sharon Valley Stock Farm, NEWARK, OHIO 
F. W. ANDREWS, Auctioneer. 
Both Phones—Citizens 1252; Bell 651 W. 
s 
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OB Registered Shropshire EWES for sale. Also 
uu yearling RAMS. H. B. Covert, Lodi, 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. 
!Dogs and. Ferrets 
Pill I IF PI I DC—E’rcun imported stock. Females 
I Ul O cheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, Pa. 
FERRETS FOR SALE— rite for pr ^ ce - list 
DoKleine Bros., 
_ and catalogue, its free. 
Jamestown, Michigan. 
DAIRY CA.TTLE 
M. S. BELTZHOOVER’S 
Rochroane Jersey Herd 
Offers For Sale a Number 
of Good Things 
Write for Price List 
JOHN R. GATES, Supt. 
R.F.D.75 Irvington-on-Hudson, N.Y. 
“Q XT A LI T Y ” 
FOR SALE—THREE RICHLY BRED YOUNG JERSEY BULLS 
DAMS HAVING YEARLY AUTHENTICATED RECORDS, as follows! 
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. io oz. butter 
Write for description and prices, or come and see 
them, visitors always welcome. 
E. W Mosher, ** BKIGHTSI UE,” Aurora, New York 
LAUREL FARM 5,TVo h St ca e t S 
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. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
1/ • •• 
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. 
I V OODCREST FARM 
RIFT ON, N. Y. 
REG. HOLSTEIN S 
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- 
TTlftn’s nroflf Al«r> Oil o + Tw._l. 1 __ 
j/uvuwt VI cviuc «M1U OVC XV. XV. DUtUOIlM, YillP 
on O. & W., Vernon, Syracuse & Utica Electrics. 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, Hillhurst 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#, WeciUport, N. Y. 
READY FOR SERVICE-^®*™ 
DE KOL 4th, registered show Holstein, horn 
Dec. 5, 1910. Nearly all white. Prize winner at 
Fall Fairs. Price, $100 f. o. b. Send for pedigree 
CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. Y. 
ti,ibioo»i«e (jOLSTEINS 
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 hulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville N. J. 
CAR QA I P OR EXCHANGE. 2 Grandsons of Heng 
run erveld Do Kol, 3 and 7 months old 
for Holstein heifer or young cow. OH. HACKED, 
Kitchawan, Westchester County, New York. 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
ter Bov, 62729, for sale cheap. OSWEGO RIVER 
STOCK FARMS, Phoenix, New York. 
FLORHAM GUERNSEYS.... 
Several Yearling Bulls for sale at very moderate 
prices. Pedigrees and photographs furnished. 
J. I,. HOPE Madison, New Jersey 
MEADOW BROOK GUERNSEYS 
Several Bull Calves from one to nine months old, 
from dams and sires that are prize winners and 
large producers. If you want quality and quantity 
write ns for full particulars. Address SUPT., 
Meadow Brook Farm, Bornardsville, N. J. 
Breed Up—Not Down 
DUTCH BELTED CATTLEE 
CHAS. STEWART DAVISON ► 
GO Wall St., New York City t 
W-T . T T T , . . T -j 
-Jersey Bull Calves 
you can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. K. F. 
8HANNUN. 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
FflR SAI F-Registered jerseys-cows. 
run call heifers and young bulls; 
large selection; blue ribbon winners; won in butter 
contests. Come and see them. Full particulars of 
DAVID WALLACE, Supt. Rumsonliill Farm, Fairhaven, N. J. 
Milk Producers for. New York City market 
miin ujuuicti desiring information how to 
form branches of the Dairymen’s League, write to 
the Secretary, Albert Manning Otisville. N. Y 
/ ‘The 
Guernseys 
have proven jliera- \ \ the Most Economical 
selves' Is F >ro( h lcers °l Dairy 
Products of the t 
/ 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. 
SWI3NTE 
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 
F OR SALE— At reasonable prices—Twenty-eight 
young REGISTERED BERKSHIRE PIGS from 
o weeks to 4 months old, grandsons and daughters 
of Master Chief, from $10.00 up. OH. P. HATCH 
1 lum Beach Farm, Port Washingt on, Long Island. 
Meadow Brook Berkshires 
Q ,.? r{ i m I > Fa11 ° ffori "K of large and vigorous breed- 
lurSi,!' ",°. ;lkm ’ "liases. Also young 
F.mO s t n ,ni 5 s and trl P s - ^ ,IIS stock represents 
English and American best strain. Prices model- 
ate Quality guaranteed. Your address will secure 
lull description and prices. Address SUPT., 
Meadow Brook Farm, Bernardsville, N. J. 
START RIGHT Sr o t£ AIR 
HIGH-BRED BERKSHIRE PIGS 
Bied for Utility of the Best Strains. 
Write for particulars. 
CHERRY HILL FRUIT FARM, Toboso, Licking Co., Ohio 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES,-H* 
hJSTSS!; br°” fo re f.^V', p nj„i; , ?iSe l ; , L ! Si 
for U Vn,^h atSOn i S Masterpiece. Will book orders 
for Maicb and April pigs now. Send for now 
Booklet. J. E. WATSON. Pimirietor, Marbledale, Conn.' 
FASHIONABLY BRED BERKSHIRES 
as ’nerrAmysmrr 
Large Berkshires at Highwood 
To make room for 75 you,,; Sows that we are breeding for 
Si" mg litters, we are offering so selected Roars ready for 
immediate service at prices ranging from $25 to $ 50 . These 
an- great bargains. 11. C. St H. li. IIarpk.ndino, Dundee, N. Y. 
GIVEN“^ 0 F f^ h l re °V T>nroc for a few 
. ilOlUS Ot yoill* fcilTlft, St&mT) for r>nvH- 
culars. PENNA, BERKSHIRE COMPANY 
lannettaburg, _Pennsylvania! 
BERKSHIRES.—SPECIAL OFFERING 
r'f o. va as. *s 
numbering7^ They a,e fmm "Her, 
numbering < to 1.J, from Boars and Sows which 
For Sale-Registered Chester Whites 
Eioht e “ ks °“* ®°*^ s a !! d Barrows, $6.00 to $7.00 
gHESTER WHUEG-Rogistered Service Boars. Also 
U Lied Gilts, Address EUGENE T . BLACK. Scio, N. Y. 
CHESHIRES—' I'he long, deep-bodied, white bacon hoc- 
IST‘ n “ , ".T ! Siiii«{,''M.S'.‘ii. r ?i r ’ 
CHESHIRES-', eg, S Q X ' E .’s”nTH.'c^T?i.;,| l '!<. l l ) ! 
FflR SAI F“ A Iot of nice CHESHIRE PIGS, 
MnnJoi farrowed . in September. Price, 
$8.00 each either sex, registered, crated and doliv- 
eieti to Express Company Address MPai^p 
MENT OF AN IMAL H&sWaNDRY Ithaca^N y! 
A Dairy of Grade Guernseys will give Rich, 
Fine-Flavored, High-Colored Milk, 
Cream and Butter. 
FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING TIIE GRADE 
GUERNSEYS BY ADDRESSING 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box R 
PET3SRBORO, N. II. 
CHESHIRES T , 16 1 ( l e , a ! borne pork-maker. 
V UIXIAVI^O Meat of highest quality; splen- 
Mi l mmiii ~*~*~*~ did ...hams, excellent bacon. 
M0RNINGSIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
CAR Cill FT 2 !? Caster White Boars, weight 
IUhI MM LE 225 lbs. each. These young Hoars 
are sired by Sunny Jim, No. 15625, the greatest 
Chester White sire of to-day. Everyone a perfect 
individual. Price $25.00 each, if ordered at once 
heart’s delight farm 
C. it. Hamilton, Mgr., Chn zy, New Y ork, 
D UROC PIGS, SB, Growthy, Pedigreed. Angora 
Kittens,$3.50each. Sereno Weeks, DeGraff, Ohio. 
. FOR sale-fancy stock 
DUROC JERSEY RED SWINE - DELAINE MERINO RAMS 
- CHICKENS, GEESE AND DUCKS - 
J. H. LEWIS - Cadiz, Ohio, R.E.D. 2 
OHELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex 
° Bred Sows. .Service Hoars. Best of breeding 
C. K. BARNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
niipnPC THE mG * beep fellows 
UUIlUUu that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and (lilts for sale at all times. 
■SHKNANGO RIVER F ARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
miRflP JERSEY SERVICE BOARS-200 lbs. 
,7T. n ,r T V Bred Gilts - Ju »° BOARS and GILTS. 
C. C. MILLER, Route 9, Decatur, Ind. 
OHIO BLUE RIBBON HERD MULE FOOT HOGS 
_ _ Largest prize winning show and breeding herd. 
Foumlalion stock of all ages. Seven big Herd 
Boars. JOHN H. DUNLAP, Itox R, WILLIAMSPORT, OHIO 
Mill C CflflT and0 - LC - FALL PIGS, eligible 
ITIULL"I UU I to registry. Prices right. Qual¬ 
ity best. O. T. GOODWIN, Medina, Ohio. 
0 1 p l| n( y e -I have fine young Sows and service 
■ ll Ua nUgS Boars. Also young Pigs Jmd Indian 
Runner Ducks for sale at low prices. * 
JOHN E. HEATWOLE, Harrisonburg, Va. 
O | 0 lo OF SUPERIOR QUALITY— Aug. & Sept. Pigs, 
Ui li u. o pairs and trios, not akin. Registered in 
buyer’s name. Fred Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No. 1. 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
are unequalled money-makers. They are large, 
vigorous and easy to care for, and produce milk of a 
quality especially desirable for invalids and infants. 
Their great yield contains a higher total of fat 
than any other breed can produce, and in the cheese 
and condensary trade where an abnormal fat percentage 
is pure waste their earnings almost double those of breeds 
whose milk capacity has been sacrificed to get a large per¬ 
centage of fat. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. 
They contain valuable information for any Dairy¬ 
man. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS’N, F. L. HOUGHTON, Secy, Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt. 
