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THFC RURAL, NEW-YORtCER 
703 
Milk 
iiie N. Y. Milk Exchange has decided 
to make no quotations or rates in future, 
their attorneys having advised that it 
would be contrary to the corporation law 
now in effect in New Jersey. 
Milk condemned in cities because of 
failure to comply with temperature 
standards, or for some other reason, is 
usually thrown in the gutter. Most of it 
would be suitable for feeding animals or 
making casein. The Dairy Division at 1 
Washington has been experimenting with 
methods of denaturing this milk so that 
it cannot be used as human food and 
may yet be saved for other purposes. It 
was found that a three per cent, rennet 
solution, strength one to 30,000, effectu¬ 
ally denatures the milk without render¬ 
ing it unfit for the other purposes named. 
About 2V^ ounces of this solution are 
sufficient for a 40-quart can of milk. 
Butter dairying in Washington County 
is in its infancy, although some have 
been working it on a small scale for 
several years. There are only three or 
four dairymen in a radius of 10 miles 
of Washington that keep from 15 to 25 
cows in a retail butter dairy, but quite 
a good many of the farmers run from 
five to 10 cows and retail their product. 
The latter are mostly farmers who keep 
sheep and run a few cows as a side 
issue. On account of the coal mines, or 
rather the miners’ worthless dogs, farm¬ 
ers cannot keep sheep, and are gradually 
working into the dairy business. They 
are awakening to the fact that there is 
more money in cows than sheep, and by 
using the separator they can have the 
skim-milk for the hogs and have an 
extra bunch of hogs to sell that they did 
not formerly have. The majority of these 
people are too far from the railroad to 
ship their milk, or too far from town to 
retail or sell to retailers. There are quite 
a number of farmers in this county who 
have registered herds of Ilolsteins and 
high-grades, who ship their milk. The 
butter dairymen have Jerseys and Guern¬ 
seys, some registered and high-grades, 
mostly using a registered sire, with few 
exceptions. The smaller ones keep Short¬ 
horns and a Jersey or Guernsey, or a few 
grades or whatever they happen to have, 
and use whatever kind of bull they have. 
I have mostly Jerseys and have been 
breeding them for 15 years and always 
keep a registered bull to head the herd 
of 30 cows. I have a few Guernseys 
and grades, but am replacing them with 
Jerseys, and I have better results with 
them. I find I can sell a grade Jersey 
better than I can a Guernsey grade; 
the purebreds I keep to build up the 
herd. In my opinion the farmers will 
work into dairying very rapidly in the 
next five to ten years on account of the 
sheep-killing dogs. Twenty-five years ago 
this was one of the greatest sheep coun¬ 
tries there was. I remember my graud- 
father and father having as many as 900 
head of sheep on this farm, but after 
I had 50 killed by dogs at one time, I 
soon got rid of the balance, and unless 
things change wonderfully 1 shall never 
keep any great amount of sheep again, 
or as long as I am able to milk a cow. 
J. A. DINSMOKE. 
Washington Co., Pa. 
PAYING FOR PRIVATE INSPECTION. 
For the past two or three years dairy¬ 
men throughout this section supplying 
milk to the New York contractors have 
been compelled to submit to and pay for 
an annual veterinarian’s inspection of 
their herds. This inspection is made by 
the local veterinary and is a pure fake. 
Last year he walked the length of my 
stable and back and charged me S3 for 
signing his name to the reports. I have 
no objection to inspection but in most 
other commercial transactions the buyer 
is the one who pay for it. Why not 
in this case? Can the city board of 
health enforce any such ruling? Oue 
of my neighbors refused to pay for in¬ 
spection two years ago, and was promptly 
barred from the station. A few months 
later he was asked to bring his milk 
back and has heard nothing about any 
veterinarian’s inspection since. Will you 
give the law in this matter, as almost 
every dairyman in this section is in¬ 
terested ? 
Another thing that is causing some 
uneasiness is the sudden silence on the 
vv-'t of the Dairymen's League. Last 
Winter a great many meetings were 
held throughout Northern New York, 
and thousands of farmers paid 25 cents 
Per cow for membership. The League 
was to be in operation by April first, 
but since the money was collected there 
seems to be nothing doing. Was this 
scheme a huge fraud or not? u. w. u. 
Carthage, N. Y. 
1 know of no State law for New York 
or New York City ordinance requiring 
dairymen who ship milk to New York 
t<> pay for veterinary inspection of their 
nenls, though I understand that some 
pin ate contractors have made rules re¬ 
quiring such inspection at the expense 
mi • °wners. There is no law for¬ 
bidding this, as it is simply a matter of 
contract between buyer and seller. If 
l . m " your neighbors have been com¬ 
pelled to sign such contracts in order 
o dispose of your milk to the shippers, 
.you have been treated to a splendid ob- 
lesson in the necessity for co- 
' leiaUon. No dairyman alone cun coin- 
buyers to pay for any inspection de¬ 
manded beyond that required by law, as 
the shipper can well afford to refuse to 
purchase any one man’s milk, but if the 
dairymen of a township or shipping dis¬ 
trict would form even the loosest kind 
of organization and unitedly refuse to 
sign any contract placing an unjust bur¬ 
den upon them, the shippers would he 
compelled either to deal fairly or make 
room for those who would. It is a 
weary road leading out of the sloughs 
of unrestrained individualism in which 
farmers are mired, but the time is surely 
coming when they will learn to get to¬ 
gether and bargain collectively instead of 
insisting upon treating as ‘ individuals 
with ail other organized interests of 
society. 
Your second query has been referred 
to Albert Manning, Secretary of the 
Dairymen’s League, who replies that 
Northern New York was covered pretty 
thoroughly last Winter by the organizers 
of the League, and that they are now 
at work in Southern New York and 
Northeastern Pennsylvania. No definite 
time has been set for the beginning of 
active operations, as it is the purpose 
of the League to make thorough organi¬ 
zation the first step. It is hoped, how¬ 
ever, that they will be in position to 
take some part in the making of prices 
and conditions at the next contract 
period in the Fall. In their report to 
stockholders, issued Ma rch 19, 1913, they 
state that there are now local organi¬ 
zations in 39 counties of the territory 
supplying milk to New York—two coun¬ 
ties have since been added—with 93.000 
cows, for which stock has been issued 
and paid for; this number had been 
increased to 100,880 on May 21. There 
are several thousand more pledged in 
local branches, the money for which has 
not yet been turned in. The treasurer’s 
report for the fiscal year ending December 
1, 1912, ’shows a balance on hand of 
$4,517.38. So far as I know, the in¬ 
tegrity of this organization has never 
been questioned, and it represents a 
definite movement toward co-operation 
worthy the support of every dairyman 
within its territory. Without such sup¬ 
port no organization can succeed, and 
the honor and activity of its officers are 
no more essential to its success than are 
the fidelity and patience of its individual 
members. m. b. d. 
“You are charged with selling adul¬ 
terated milk.” said the judge. “So I un¬ 
derstand. your honor,” said the milkman. 
“I plead not guilty.” “But the testi¬ 
mony shows that your milk is 25 per 
cent, water,” said the judge. “Then it 
must be high-grade milk,” returned the 
milkman. “If your honor will look up 
thi! word milk in your dictionary you will 
lind that it consists of from SO to 90 per 
cent, water. I’d ought to have sold it for 
cream.”—Judge. 
Exceptional Dairy Quality 
152 cows with A. J. C. C. 
authenticated yearly records 
evidenced the quality of 
Meriilale Jerseys for prac¬ 
tical dairy purposes. 
The 1913 edition of 
“ Meridale Jerseys” tells 
about them and the conditions under which 
they have been developed at Meridale 
Farms. 
It also gives detailed descriptions of a 
number of well-bred, well-born, and well- 
grown young bulls, well worth owning. 
A copy will be mailed on request. Address 
ayer a McKinney 
300 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Butter Profits 
You ought to get more butter 
profits. Jersey Cattle mean 
more butter profits, because 
they yield more butter fat at 
less net cost of keep than any 
other breed. 
■ excels In beauty of dairy type. She is a 
persistent milker. Jerseys are easily accli¬ 
mated. They live long and keep healthy. 
They mean steiuiv butter profits. Write 
■ now for Jersey facts. Free re 
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THE JERSEY 
now for Jersey facts. Free for the asking. 
AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB 
324 W, 23d St,, New York 
If You Want Guernseys ^sVWtfMEw'wSSII 
GUERNSEY BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, Box 96. Peehskill, N. V. 
G UKKNSKYs-COWS. HEIFERS AND BULLS-Two 
bulls old enough for service. Prices, $100 up. 
W. ROBERT DUNLOP, Trolley Station 19, Fayetteville, N. Y. 
IFRSFY HFIFFR^-kens ™* 11 stock 
JDIYJn 1 nutriLIYO AG ES is TO 30 MONTHS 
Flying Fox, Financial King and Pedro blood. 
Bred to a magnificent grandson of the $15,001) 
Noble of Oak lands. Prices, $75.00 to $125 00. 
OAKWOOO FARM, R. F. 0. 3, - - Newburoh, N. Y. 
DAIRYMEN 
The Guernsey Gow 
la rcadr to incroaao YOUK FUOKITS. 
Will jreu lot h©r f Writ® 
The American Guernsey Cattle Club 
Box Y PETERBORO. N. H. 
BIG REDUCTION IN 
REG. HOLSTEIN MALE CALVES 
Bound to close them out at once. Choicely bred, 
fine individuals; large producing dams. Satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed. Can also spare a few cows. 
F. H. RIVENBl'RGH HILLHURST FARM. Muimsville. N. Y. 
A CLEAN DAIRY BARN 
With Half the Work 
By using a Porter Litter Carrier. It 
works on our Columbian Stoel track, 
is easy minting and will carry heavy 
loads. Our Perfect Stanchions lino 
up tho cows without interfering with 
their comfort. Porter Steel Stalls 
give perfect ventilation and light 
throughout the barn and make it easy 
to keep the cows clean. 
We also make the celebrated Porter 
Hay Carriers and Barn Door Hangers. 
Semi for catalog of our Perfect Barn 
Equipment. 
J. E. PORTER CO., Ottawa, III. 
UA.IB.Y C^VTTXjE 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
marked ami well-grown BULL CALVES FOR SALE, from 
three to four months old. All from A. If. O. dams 
with records of 19 lbs., jr. three, to 25 lbs., 5 years 
old. Sire, Pielertje Hongorveld Segis 6th, whose 
dam and grand-dam averaged 31.15 His. butter in 7 
days Averago fat. 4.n(j. Price. $50 00 to $100.00. 
ELMTREE FARM, Harry Yates, Prop., Charlotte, N. Y. 
U/D|TP the Tompkins Co. Breeders' Ass'n, 
ww ■ B b B, Trnmanshure, N. Y., for 
a copy of The Tompkins Co. Breeders' Journal 
with sale-list of pure-bred stock, or better yet, 
send 25 cents for a year’s subscription. Some 
special offers in Holstein cattle, Percheron stal¬ 
lions, Southdown ewes and Cheshire gilts. 
Ontario Oliver Segis 
Holstein bull, 6 months old, mostly white, King 
Segis on both sides pedigree. Bargain at $100. 
Send for pedigree. C10VERDALE FARM. Charlotte. N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves ft ? 
offer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM. Chiltenanoo. N. Y. 
-Jersey Bull Calves 
you can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy clams. No better sires. It. F- 
SHANNON. 907 Liberty Street. Pittsburg, Pa. 
REGISTEREDJERSEYS 
Both sexes for sale at reasonable prices. 
B. G. WKLI.S, - Wyalusing. Pa. 
“EAST RIVER GRADE HOLSTEINS ” 
FO K SALE 
GO COWS soi-ved to come fresh this fall and milking 
from thirty-five to forty pounds per day, now. 
20 FRESH COWS. You will like them. Come and 
S' e them milked. 
25 COWS duo to calve this spring—Good size and 
in tine condition. 
Roglstorod Bulls and Roglstorod Cows also For Sato. 
Bell Phone, JOHN J{. YVKB8TF.lt, 
No. 311-F-5 I>cpt. B Cortland, N. Y. 
Breed Up—Not Down 
II o 
SES 
IS "KTST I 3XT 33 
Large Berkshires at Highwood 
Bred Sows, Service Boars, Pigs all ages. Ninety 
brood sows and seven mature herd boars in our 
brooding herd. No animal good enough unless 
large enough. Wo have the larger, long-bodied and 
good-beaded kind that make good in the farrowing 
pen as well as show ring. 
H. C. & H. li. Harpending, Dundee, N. Y. 
Springbank Berkshire Herd 
BIG KKKKSHIRKS—I have bred more high- 
class hogs than any breeder in Connecticut. Wat¬ 
son's Masterpiece No. 1211931 at head of herd. Noth¬ 
ing for sale but March and April pigs at present. 
I. E. WATSON, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains: all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows service Boars, 
Jersey ami Holstein Calves. Collie 
Pups.Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co.. Ercildottn, Pa. 
DUROG JERSEY RED SWINE 
The most popular and profitable breed in America. 
Fancy pigs at very reasonable prices. Quality un¬ 
excelled. It. \Y. McAI.I.KN, Fannettsbuig, Pa. 
S HELQ0N FARM registered Dttrocs. Pigs of both sex 
Bred Sows. Service Boars. Rest of breeding 
C. K. BARNES. Oxford, N. V. 
Duroc March Pigs~«RMo 
A. WEEKS, DeGraff, 0. 
50 STALLIONS 
and MARES, $250 to $1000 each 
Write lor my Illustrated 
Circular telling why 1 can save 
you money on the purchase of a Per¬ 
cheron or Belgian Stallion or Mare. 
A.W. Green, Middlefield, O. 
R. R. Sta., E. Orwell, on Penna. Ry. 
Midway between Ashtabula dcYVarren 
OCfl QUICK- GROWING MUIEF00T HOGS FOR SALE. 
JOHN DUNLAP, Williamsport, Ohio 
P I G ^ * ,r> ea °h Berkshire-Chester White cross. 
CLARK FARM, Boonton, N. J. 
Alfalfa Lodge Yorkshires 
Large English White—Short-nose type. 
Special sale Boar pigs. Trios not akin. 
JOHN G. CURTIS, Box 372, Rochester,N.Y. 
DOGS 
Done —The kind that bring the cows, 
V^Oiiie JPUpS NELSON’S. Grove City. Pa! 
Newfoundland PUPPIES 
$10 and up. CLARK FARM, Hoonton, N. J. 
Absolute Closing-Out Sale 
Entire Herd of Jersey Cattle 
Owned by 
George W. Sisson, Jr., Potsdam, N. Y. 
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1913 
^FVFNTY-FIVF HFAn Of choicest breeding and great dairy quality. Register of Merit Cows, 
1 riiL iii.hu with largo records, that combine beamy and utility. 
THIRTY-FIVE HEIFERS AND HEIFER CALVES &7, 
The blood of Golden Fern’s Lari, Eminent 2d. Golden Jolly. Sultan of Onklands, Mabel’s Raleigh, 
and other famous sires, close up. Everything tuberculin testod by the State. Semi for Catalogue. 
GEORGE W. SISSON, Jr.. Owner, Potsdam, N. Y. 
L. F. HERRICK, Sale Manager, Worcester, Mass. 
PERCHERON 
AND BELGIAN 
STALLIONS 
We want to get acquainted with you. 
It will be interesting. Price and Qual¬ 
ity will be the convincing argument. 
A step forward when buying a Stallion of 
GEO. W. SOUERS & SONS, Huntington, Indiana 
Branch Barn at Harrison Place, off Harrison Street, Post Office Box 333, Syracuse, N. Y. 
PUREBRED REGISTERED 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
The Holstein breed now boasts of eleven 1,000 lbs. 
Jcows— that is, cows with semi-official yearly records in 
excess of 857 lbs. of butter-fat (equivalent to 1,000 lbs. of 
^ commercial butter.) 
Yet it is not so much on these great records as on the 
average ability of their cows that Holstein breeders base 
their claims for superiority. 
27.3 quarts of milk per day and 16.65 lbs. of best commer¬ 
cial butter per week was the average yield of 5,071 purebred 
Holstoins (one-half being heifers) losted by experiment 
stations between May. 1911, and May, 1912. 
Send tor our Free Illustrated Dessriptive Booklets 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS'N, F. L. HOUGHTON. Secy, Box 10S. Brattle boro, Vt. 
