1912. 
SWINE RAISING AS A BUSINESS. 
Part I. 
Pigs should be weaned as a rule at 
the age of eight to nine weeks old. 
Some breeders let them run with the 
sows until they wean the pigs them¬ 
selves. However, I do not think there 
is any advantage derived from this to 
amount to anything. The sow becomes 
most unsightly thin, and again she is 
too thin to breed at once. When one 
makes it a point to raise two litters 
every year from each sow, it keeps him 
very busy keeping the sow in good 
flesh about the time the pigs are six to 
eight weeks old. When selecting and 
grading the litter into two classes, 
breeders and porkers, it is usually done 
at weaning age. Whatever breed you 
raise, select your brood sows according 
to the points of your breed. We will 
discuss selection later. The prospective 
brood sows should be placed by them¬ 
selves and fed on a good growing feed, 
and plenty of clover hay in Winter, 
and in Summer, on lots of green feed, 
such as rye and wheat in the Spring, 
followed by clover, Alfalfa, and rape. 
Selection. —\\ hen one goes away 
from his home to select a hog for 
breeding purposes, he needs to exercise 
the most of ability as a judge. First, 
find out what you want, and then look 
for it. If you are sure you are right 
on your type and ideal and know it, let 
no breeder change your opinion. You 
know what you want, so get it. Many 
go out looking for purebred stock, 
when their purse is not ready for them 
to do so. That is, often, many, espe¬ 
cially beginners find that financially they 
are in no position to stock up at 
prices they may regard as high, yet not 
too high. While I firmly believe in the 
advantages and importance of registered 
stock, I recognize that most men who 
raise hogs are not so equipped that they 
can apply the methods best suited for 
handling a two thousand dollar boar or 
sow of equal merit. I will, therefore, 
try to set forth the best methods of 
which I know, without going far out¬ 
side the range of the average man who 
raises hogs to sell for slaughter. Selec¬ 
tion according to type is of greater im¬ 
portance than selection by breed, for 
the latter is controlled mainly by the 
owner’s situation and taste. But type 
has to do with the constitution, capacity 
and general make-up of the hog, and 
whatever the breed, there are certain 
points that go,to make a good or a 
poor hog. A rather short, broad, more 
or less concave face, wide between the 
eyes, terminated sometimes but not al¬ 
ways, by a somewhat upturned muzzle, 
is deemed extremely important, inas¬ 
much that an animal of this kind is of 
quiet disposition and has strong diges¬ 
tive and assimilative powers likely to 
extract the most nutriment from the 
food consumed, and converted into pork 
with less wasting of much of it through 
restless energy. The well-rounded 
somewhat prominent jowl represents 
with a short head, quick feeding and 
early maturity. A medium-sized, soft 
silky ear, goes in most breeds with high 
quality and small offal, as large, heavy 
ears and tail, thick skin, coarse hair and 
bone go with flabbiness and heavy offal; 
while the erect, foxy, pointed ear, straight, 
almost convex face, and a sharp, long 
nose generally advertise a too nervous 
activity, poor fattening qualities and 
perhaps viciousness. A deep chest, j 
which is wide between the forelegs, in- j 
dicates a robust constitution, with 1 
plenty of lung room for deep breathing. 
It signifies a hardiness that successfully I 
resists and repels many diseases, which 
lie in wait for the defenceless pig. A 
long, slightly arched back, broad by be¬ 
ing well muscled on each side of the 
spinal column, denotes strength in a 
number of ways, as well as added 
weight. The rump should be built back- 
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should be long and deep, with an even 
underline, which, if not extremely fat 
and thick, go for high quality bacon, 
where, if they are very fat, they go for 
“side meat.” Short, stocky legs are 
usually found on a hog with deep sides, 
and should be neither too fine and small, 
nor too large and spongy, but strong 
enough to support the animal at any 
age or weight. The ankles should be 
strong so that the hog walks up square 
on short broad feet, without going 
down on his dew claws. Faulty breed¬ 
ing and a corn diet for many genera¬ 
tions has tended to weak sprawling feet. 
These are defects which farmers and 
breeders should strive to overcome. 
Often one sees an animal almost perfect 
everywhere, except for the poor feet 
under him. Selection and a properly 
balanced feed will overcome this. Abun¬ 
dant hair, fine and soft, issuing from 
a pliable skin which is neither thick 
nor thin, free from mange, speaks for 
robust health, vigor and thrift. The 
ideal hog should not be sleepy and slug¬ 
gish, neither should he be nervous and 
wild. If he is comfortable and good 
natured, will visit with his owner rather 
than run away, he is a joy to his owner 
and a thing of beauty to many, if he 
carries the many other good qualities. 
R. L. FAUX, MGR. 
Hanover Stock Farm. 
SSS 
Great 
Silver 
Cup 
Sale! 
80 Head Stallions & Mares 80 
To Be Held at the 
Sharon Valley Stock Farm, Newark, Ohio 
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, 1912 
Sale to commence at 10 A.M. Bad 
weather no Interference, as the sale 
is held In the barn. 
Two extra good ones have Just arrived from Bel¬ 
gium. i heso are fine young mares, 2 amiyears old, 
and have all been bred and believed to be in foal. 
Do not fail to attend this sale and bring your 
friends with you. All interested send for catalogue. 
Dree conveyances to and from the farm, lAi miles 
west ot the Court House. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD 
Prop. SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, NEWARK, OHIO 
Phones—Citizens 1252 ; Bell 651 W. 
Auctioneers— F . W. Andrews & Son 
REGISTERED PERCHERONS ForSale 
* )ne pair mares coming 4 years old: one pair mares 
coming 7 yoars old. F . S. KENDALL, Elioak, Md. 
P ercheron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers prices A W. GREEN. Route 1, 
MMdleheld. O. Railroad station. East Orwell, (>., 
On renna. R.R., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O, 
EE 
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. 
Uogs and Porrots 
FOR SAI F- pRETTY SHEPHERD DOG. 
1 UFIV 0/4L.L, MUST SELL. TOO NEAR 
RAILROAD. J. H. EMMORD, Perryman, Md. 
nni I IF PI I PQ-1'’rom imported stoelc. Females 
UULLIL I Ul u cheap. Nelson Bros. Grove City, Pa. 
FFRRFTX Here 1 um a K“>n. dealing in ruff on 
1 UU\Lld rats. The Ferret. Enclose stamp 
for prices. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer, Ohio. 
DAlIRY cattle 
JERSEYS 
For Sale—Richly Bred Young Jersey Bull 
Dam’s test, 573 lbs. 12 oz. butter in one year. 
Also Other Young Things 
-ADDRESS- 
E. W. MOSHER, “Brightside,” Aurora, N. Y. 
Breed Up—Not DowrJ'oT^'bS™ 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. R. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
JIT CTlin " GENEREUX "-PERCHERON STALLION— 
It I 01 Ulf S. H. P. 72400-P. S. A. 70403— 
‘BRILLIANT” (755-1271) blood. 2,300 lbs. Black. 
Imported. Fee $25, without certificate—$40 with. 
MOHEGAN FARM.PEEKSKILL, N. Y. 
JACKS and PERCHERONS ”.“"1 rS 
colts. Some nice Percheron stallions, mares, colts ami Tam- 
worth swine. All stock registered or subject to registry. 
Write for circular or visit The Cloverdale Farms. 
H. T. BROWN & CO., Lexington, Ky. 
JACKS and SADDLERS 
\V« are the largest 
Breeders of KeU“ 
tacky Mammoth Jacks and registered saddle horses in America. 
We also breed Big Black Pigs* Tam wort hand Hampshire Swine. 
Write for catalogue, or visit the COOK FARMS. 
J. F. COOK & CO.. - - LEXINGTON, Ky. 
SWI3NTE 
A FEW MORE 
REGISTERED CHESTER WHITE 
and LARGE YORKSHIRE BOARS 
READY FOR SERVICE 
Weight about 250 lbs. each. Everyone a perfect 
individual. 
Price of Chester Whites.$25.00 each 
Price of Large Yorkshires_ 30.00 each 
Order at once as these boars are selling very rapidly 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM 
C. E. HAMILTON, Mgr. CHAZY, NEW YORK 
THOROUGHBRED PIGS—Yorkshires & Chester Whites, 
1 $7.50 per pair, not akin. Largest breeders in 
Rockland Co. THE EVERGREEN, Suffern, N.Y. 
B 1 P \ OF SUPERIOR QUALITY—Ang. & Sept. Pigs, 
Ui !■ U. o pairs and trios, not akin. Registered in 
buyer’s name. Fred Nickel, Monroe, Mich., R. No.l. 
CHESHIRES—'The long, deep-bodied, white bacon hog; 
- prize winners at State and county fair. 
Write your wants. E. K. MORSE, Moravia, N. Y. 
FOP <sAI p— 1 Three Registered Chester White 
1 UIV on.A-.A-i Sows, bred to farrow in March. 
Price $30 oach. EUGENE T. BLACK, Scio, N. Y. 
Wp? OHIO BLUE RIBBON HERD MULE FOOT HOGS 
■Ear Largest prize winning show and breeding herd. 
Foundation stock of all ages. Seven big Herd 
Boars. JOHN 11. HUKI.AP, l!ox K, WIM.UMHFOKT, OHIO 
CHELD0N FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
0 Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. K. BARNES. Oxford, N. V. 
nilPfiPQ THE BIG ’ DEEP FELLOWS 
UUflWIlO that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
Sheldoncroft Berkshires 
We offer a son of BERRYTON DUKE JR., 
farrowed March 7, 1910. Sure breeder and 
first class. Price S50. Also Boar Pigs from 
this sire. 
CHAS. B. DAYTON, Supt., Silver Lake, Pa. 
Brookside Berkshires 
Three choice yearling Sows, also one Sow sired 
by “Premier Longfellow,” and out of a daugh¬ 
ter of “Lord Premier,” These sows are all 
bred; something nice. J. P. O’HARA, Moravia, N.Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD 
Our farrowing record for 1911, just tabulated, 
gives the following averages: 
Highwood Columbian farrowed averaged 10.4 to Jitter. 
Highwood Ezitts “ “ 10.3 “ “ 
Highwood Mistresses “ “ 10.3 “ “ 
Highwood Starlights “ “ 10.4 “ “ 
Highwood Belles “ “ 8.8 “ “ 
Highwood Jewolls “ “ 11.0 *■ “ 
This includes all litters—gilts as well as matured 
sows. Twenty Service Boars and sixty Bred Sows 
for sale. Our mature animals weigh (100 to 850 lbs. 
H. C.& H. B. HARPENDIN6, Dundee,N.Y. 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
j BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest quality and breeding. 
... AT REASONABLE PRICES . . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N. Y 
COD C AI C Registered Berkshire Gilts, bred 
lUn OHLL and open. Also young Sow Pigs, 
Premier Longfellow blood; two Registered Hol- 
stein-Friesian Bull Calves. Also a gentle young 
team of mules, four and five years old. HICKORY 
GROVE FARM, Owego, N.Y. J. 1L. Neville, Prop. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES. ^ eH 0 ^ 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April Jitters all sold. 
Have 4 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. Piunrietor, Marhleilale, Conn. 
GIVEN ^ Berkshire or Duroe Pig for a few 
hours of your time, stamp for parti¬ 
culars. PPNNA, BERKSHIRE COMPANY, 
Funnet tsburg, Pennsylvania. 
Rpdicfprpfl BERKSHIRES—Large bone, long 
IiCgl&lCi OU bodied, Pall Pigs, both sex, 5 to 6 
mos. old; price low. J. I. Hereter, Gettysburg, Pa. 
Fashionably Bred BERKSHIRES 
Winter offering of Sows, some bred. Also a few 
Boar Pigs. Prices reasonable, quality considered. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Dr. J. R. Allen, Orwell, N, Y, 
| Horses and. Mules | 
33AIB.1T CATTLE 
SHE 
WON 
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Learn 
about the nan FI r 
ST" I s - 
is one of 
The Most Economical Production of the 
Highest Class of Dairy Products, excell¬ 
ing in Natural Color and Good Flavor. 
The Pan American Dairy Breed Test, 
The Iowa Dairy Cow Contest, 
In partial Experiment Station Trials. 
Tlie Guernsey was the First Breed to establish 
an Advanced Register on basis of Years 
Records with Public Supervision. 
Au average of over 1200 official years records show : 
8070 lbs. Milk 410 lbs. Butter Fat 
(Equivalent to 460 lbs. butter) 
AVERAGE PER CENT. BUTTER FAT 5.03 
Pull Information regarding the breed by writing 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box R. PETEBBORO, N . H. 
Reservation Guernse»s7,^ 1 ' 1 f , , , LSS!SbS 
calves for sale. TABER & MIGNIN, Castile, N. V 
Second Annual Public Sale 
Holstein Cattle 
-AND- 
Cheshire Swine 
Property of the New Yerk State College of Agri¬ 
culture at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. 
_FRIDAY, FEB. 23, 1912 
For catalogues address 
H. H. WING, ITHACA, N. Y. 
OAKLAND FARM & HERD FORSALE 
The death of T. A. Mitchell makes it advisable that 
this farm and herd bo sold. The Oakland property, 
located at Weedsport, N. Y. (40 minutes’ ride from 
feyraeuse on R. 8. & E. trolley), comprises 280 acres 
or the finest land in Central New York, with up-to- 
date buildings and farm equipment, and a herd 
numbering upwards of one hundred head, repro- 
senting Mr. Mitchell’s best efforts in the selection 
and breeding ot Holstein-Friesian cattle. For com¬ 
plete information, address 
RO BERT It. MITCHELL, Weedsport, N.Y. 
Young 
.WE HAVE A FEW... 
BULLS FOR SALE 
THAT ARE READV FOR SERVICE. 
THEY ARE FROM ADVANCED REGISTRY 
DAMS, AND BY ONE OP THE BEST SIRES 
OP THE HOLSTEIN-PRIESIAN BREED. 
WE ARE SHORT OP ROOM AND WILL 
MAKE PRICES ON THESE FELLOWS 
THAT WILL SURELY MOVE THEM. 
Write for Pedigrees and Prices. 
WOODCREST FARM 
RIFTOIM, N. Y. 
arrs HOLSTEINS 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
cires are used in this herd that it is possible to se- 
sure. A nice lot of young bulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. COIiTELVOU. Somerville N. J. 
READY FOR SERVIf F- sm korndyke 
tTp lYrr , OEKVILC. NETIIERLAND 
DE KOL 4th, registered show Holstein, born 
Dec. 5, 1910. Nearly all white. Prize winner at 
Pall lairs. Price, $100 f. o. b. Send for nedim-ee 
CLOVERDALE FARM, Charlot te, N. Y ^ 
Ca* Cola REGISTERED HOLSTEIN I'lUKSIAN I1IJL.LS. 
I Ul vale ready for service: alno calvwj from A. K.O. cows. 
Price $50 up. The Gates Homestead Karin, ( li 1 tl,*n ango, S.Y. 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
Closely related to champions of the world 
at farmors’ prices. Pine individuals, nicely 
marked. Fifty per cent below value. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write to-day. _ 
F. H. RIVENBURGH, HILLHURST FARM , MUNNSVILLE, N. Y 
LAUREL FARM £“1.”*££ 
nomically turn farm produce into money— 
JERSEYS, and the swine that do the same 
thin"— BERK SHIRES. Which do YOU want ? 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. Y. 
Milk Producers f I or ^ ew Vork City market 
uuuooia desiring information how to 
form branches or tlie Ibiirymen’s Leagne, write to 
the Secretary. Albert Manning Otisville, N, Y. 
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HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS'N, 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
Their prestige has been gained entirely through 
merit in the face of ignorance slow to yield before 
the evidence of the Babcock test, the Separator and 
the research of eminent physicians. Everywhere 
sanatoria city milk commissions and milk laboratories 
require Holstein Milk because it is the nearest approach 
to human milk both in structure and composition and con- 
vcys the vitality of the breed to the consumer. 
The Holstein lias at last come into her own. 
Send for Free Illustrated Descriptive Booklets. 
I hey contain valuable information for any Dairy¬ 
man. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Scc'y. Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt. 
