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THE RUR-A.lv NEW-YORKER 
March 
THE PRICE OF MEAT. 
It is high, and we producers are re¬ 
signed. If it was not, the consumer 
would not get any. Why shouldn’t it 
be high when grown on high-priced land 
from costly feed? Time was when a 
large part of it was made on the natur¬ 
al grasses of the range, when the 
only cutlay was the grabbing or pur¬ 
chase of water privileges, herder’s wages 
and grub. From this on it must be had 
from improved land, from tame grasses 
and grains which cost more labor and 
money, and there is little margin to¬ 
day at the figures we sell the finished 
animals. Where is the labor to come 
from to care for the crops which must 
be grown to make meat? It was too 
scarce to put up enough hay, and much 
corn is under the snow now in the fields. 
Much of the land in use for meat rais¬ 
ing is worth $100 per acre. Think of 
the taxes, fencing, water power, stables, 
teams, implements and wages, when 
labor can be had, on land at that price, 
or think of producing meat on irrigated 
land, and then think of the multitude of 
farmer boys who should be producers, 
who have flocked to the cities to con¬ 
sume the shortage. Is it any wonder 
meat is high? 
It will be higher even under boycotts 
and economy of purchase. Conditions 
in Europe will be duplicated here. Con¬ 
sumption per capita is decreasing al¬ 
ready, and will continue, but the ten¬ 
dency of prices will be upward. The 
above is the rule, but there are incidents 
which make us take notice. There has 
been a strenuous call for veal, lamb 
and baby beef for years, and the young 
of both sexes have been used to meet 
it, and the low price of hogs under ex¬ 
pensive corn two years ago caused a 
sacrifice of the mother hogs, so there 
is a shortage of two million, also there 
has been speculation among the go- 
betweens on the total shortage. The 
above and many other causes which 
might be given are only incidents. Com¬ 
mittees have sat on them, but have ig¬ 
nored the tap root of the whole trouble. 
The real reason is that the producers of 
meat are too few in proportion to the 
number who want to eat meat at low 
prices. If about a half million farmers’ 
sons who have gone to roost in the cities 
had stayed on the farms and worked 
with pleasure and profit “nearer na¬ 
ture’s heart,” neither they nor the 
people who never had the benefit of 
their birthright would have had rea¬ 
son to complain, and we would have had 
as much profit. Further, if all these 
boys had gone on and raised families 
of producers instead of consumers, and 
if they themselves had occupied their 
time as diligently in the country as they 
were compelled to in town to hold their 
jobs, there would be more good things 
to eat, and cold storage eggs would sell 
at lower prices. 
The next generation will (if they 
have the money) pay higher prices or 
do without, when a little old superan¬ 
nuated hen passes herself off for a 
Spring chicken and brings a dollar, 
when, after her prospect for usefulness 
or profit on the farm is past she is 
honored by attendance to company din¬ 
ner in the city, it is bad enough, but the 
trouble has only begun, Fldtcherism 
must become more general. We know 
the name of a young man, who has every 
chance outside of himself to become a 
prosperous farmer, who is aspiring, hop¬ 
ing and working for a position as usher 
in a theatre, and he is only one of the 
many who do not know a good thing 
when they see it. There never was a 
time when a boy could choose an avoca¬ 
tion where he could have as many of 
life’s best things as he can now. The 
knowledge, comfort, profit and conven¬ 
iences of the farm offer him a larger 
opportunity than any generation has had 
since the world began, and fortunate, in¬ 
deed is the boy who by birth and train¬ 
ing has such an inheritance, and has 
sense enough to accept it. Among all 
the multitude of farm boys, who in the 
pursuit of happiness, took up city toil 
and city drudgery, is there one who can 
talk of his home life there in the happy 
vein of the “Hope Farm Notes?” The 
moral of this meat talk is, that the farm 
is a good place for the intelligent, • in¬ 
dustrious boy to stay. Reynolds. 
Ohio. 
The Price of Dressed Mutton. 
One can scarcely pick up a paper de¬ 
voted to the farm and kindred subjects, 
without seeing that now is the time for 
the Eastern man to raise sheep. Having 
about 300 acres up in this “neck of the 
woods.” I was getting the sheep microbe 
myself in a pretty lively fashion, but now 
I am rather skeptical about the advan¬ 
tages in a monetary sense. The reason? 
In sending to a dealer in West Wash¬ 
ington Market, New York, for a ‘supply 
of meats, one of the items was a dressed 
yearling lamb; a fine one was sent, and 
the price for the whole carcass was only 
$3.25. It set me to wondering where the 
raiser came in. Will the The R. N.-Y. 
kindly enlighten? 
Pennsylvania, ryerson w. Jennings. 
Garget. 
I am surprised that A. S'. A. (page 208) 
has no better remedy for garget. Here is a 
cure I have always found sure and father 
before me : Two-thirds teaspoonful powdered 
saltpeter in warm mash each morning for 
three mornings; then skip two mornings 
and repeat till cured. w. j. m. 
New Jersey. 
Saltpeter (nitrate of potash) has been 
prescribed over and over again by the writer 
in these columns, but it is not in any way 
a specific for “garget” (mammitis). It is 
helpful at the start in a simple case, and 
especially where there is some fever; but 
it is practically useless in advanced stages 
of the disease. Very likely our reader has 
not recognized the drug under its proper 
name, and has not had experience with 
mammitis in its many forms and in thou¬ 
sands of affected cows. Still we are glad 
to give him an opportunity to endorse the 
use of a chemical so often prescribed by the 
writer for garget in some of its forms. 
a. s. A. 
Shropshire Sheep. —There is no 
doubt about the sheep being of great 
value to the farmer. Aside from the 
wool, mutton and lambs, they eat weeds, 
improve the appearance of the farm and 
return a large amount of fertility to the 
land, and distribute it more evenly than 
any other animal. If anyone is in doubt 
what breed of sheep to buy, I would say 
the Shropshire. As a- general purpose 
breed they rank high, producing a supe¬ 
rior quality of mutton, about eight 
pounds of a good quality wool, the lambs 
mature early and as breeders are among 
the best. They are hornless, very quiet 
and easily handled, and will show a nice 
balance on the right side of the ledger 
if properly handled. F. H. D. 
Gloversville, N. Y. 
Hinman Milking Machine 
Simple, Sanitary and Practical. Weighs 10 pounds. 
Costs S35.00. Ask for milk records made with 
Machine during past year. 
HINMAN MILKING MACHINE CO. 
80 Washington Avenue, Oneida, N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES.pSM 
in Connecticut. Send for new booklet just pub¬ 
lished; 40 sows bred for Spring 1910 Farrow; no 
culls: any one is a show sow. J. E. WATSON, 
Proprietor, Marbledale. Connecticut. 
L AItOF. BEllKSHIRKS AT IIIGH'VOOI)— Bred sows engaged, 
except tor June and July furrowing. We offer selected sows 
to farrow then, bred to our herd boars. Pigs, all ages, for sale, 
of the usual Highwood size and quality. 400 registered Berk- 
shires in herd: 500 sold in 1909. 
II. C. & H. B. HAUPENDING, Dundee, N.Y. 
I AIIRFI —REGISTERED JERSEYS ONLY 
Ln U 11 L L Fern’s Jubilee 73852, as well bred in 
“butter lines” as any bull in the 
world, beads the herd. 
STOCK FOR SALE. 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. Y. 
JERSEY BULL CALVES FOR SALE. 
We have for sale three pure-bred, registered 
Jersey bull calves, from four to six months old, 
ail fine, lusty fellows, beautifully colored and well 
bred. These calves are by Loretta’s King and out 
of fine young cows in register of merit. These are 
royally bred animals, but we will sell at farmers’ 
prices. NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF AG¬ 
RICULTURE, John McLennan, Supt., Alfred, N.Y. 
FARM 
PRIZE WINNERS 1 PERCHERON, BELGIAN, 
I ' 
and Hackney and Coach . 
MONEY MAKERS j Stallions and Mares 
This Is the third and last call for those who 
wish to get started in the Breeding Business 
right, for the season 1910. 
You will find in this fresh Lot of Stallions 
the best that America and Europe can produce. 
Ihaving selected them with a view to meeting 
the requirements and demands of the Breeders 
of the Middle and New England States. 
That I am fully awake as to the needs of 
the Eastern Man, is proven by the clean sweep 
of Prizes at the Eastern Fairs of 1909. 
First come, first served; so do not stop to 
write; but come to Shortsville, New York, where 
it will not cost you any more for these high 
grade,money-making kinds, than to buy infer¬ 
ior animals elsewhere. 
Come to Shortsville and get acquainted with 
Ames Sutphen who will sell you the profitable 
kind at the right price; on the right terms; 
backed up by the right guarantee. 
G. A. STATPIIEX, Importer and Breeder, Sliortsville N. Y. 
Shortsville is on Auburn Branch of N. Y. C. R. R. between Rochester and Syracuse. • 
Photograph of three Perclieijon Stallions now in my 
Barn. 
AMERICA’S 
Leading Horse Importers 
PERCHERON STALLIONS 
And FRENCH COACH 
STALLIONS 
We import the BEST of each of the 
above breeds, and have them constantly 
on hand FOR SALE at VERY 
REASONABLE PRICES. 
McLaughlin bros., 
KansasCity, Mo. Columbus,0. St. Paul,Minn. 
RIVERLAND FARM 
OFFERS SEVERAL HEAD OE HIGH 
CLASS REGISTERED 
PERCHERONS 
Mostly mares in foal from Two to Five years. A 
few young Stallions, all priced at their real worth. 
JAY GELDER, Kanona, N-Y. 
100 Percheron Stallions & Mares 100 
Imported and Purebred Reg¬ 
istered Stallions from $400 to 
$ 1 , 200 . 
Mares from $250 to $(>00. 
WRITE FOR ART BLOTTER. 
BURTON <& CO., KENTON, OHIO 
Perclieron Stallions 
Imported and Home Bred 
The best lot ever sliown in tills country. Pair 
black imported black mares, $1,000. A few fine 
French Coach Stallions to rent for the season. 
E. S. AKIN, 173 South St., Auburn, N. Y. 
FflR 9AI C - Imported German Coach Stallion, 
lUn OnLL six years old, weight 1,550 lbs. Sure 
foal getter. Write for particulars. 
E. J. TREICHLER, Sanborn, Niagara Co., N. Y. 
KENTUCKY MAMMOTH JACKS 
Jacks. Jennets and Saddle Horses; 200 head to se¬ 
lect from. Tamworth swine, all ages. Catalogues 
now ready. J. F. COOK & CO., Lexington. Ivy. 
REGISTERED OHIO 
HOLSTEINS - FRIESIANS. 
THE BAWNDALE STOCK FARM 
For three years the home of Pietertje Henger- 
veld’s Count DeKol. Eighty head. Bull calves 
for sale. Address. 
' CHAS. W, HOBK, 
Wellington, Ohio, 
THE W00DLAWN SHORT-HORN FARM 
OFFERS FOR SALE MILKING SHORT-HORNS 
We are at present offering for sale at reasonable prices a 
number of good young hulls from milking Short-Horn 
Cows. Rose of Sharon, Ruby’s Bright Eyes, Young Mary, 
Peerless, Nonpareil, and other well known strains repre¬ 
sented. All these hulls are sired by Orange Sultan 263522, 
son of the champion Whitehall Sultan 163573. and first 
prize two year old bull at Ohio State Fair in 1908. The 
bulls range from four to eight months old. 
For particulars and prices , address 
C. P. WEST SON, Box 80, Bloomingbiirg, O. 
Vnil PonH AffnrH A Grade, when I can sell 
IUU Udll l HI1UIU yon a leg. Jersey bull, best 
dairy stock, ready for service at fanner’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
R/flLK PRODUCERS for New York City market 
desiring information how to form branches 
of the Dairymen’s League, write to the Secretary, 
ALBERT MANNING, Otisville. N. Y. 
COWS FOR SALE. 
All new milkers and forward springers, Holsteins, 
Guernseys, Ayrshiresand Jerseys. Always from 50 
to 150 on hand. Sold in carload lots from $45 to 
$50. Attention to family cows shipped to any 
place. All cows guaranteed and tested. Call or 
write P. L. HAWLEY, Stillwater, Saratoga Co., 
N. Y. H. R. Tel. 99 R. 
BULL CALVES*" YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are front officially tested dams, and are 
sired by II oiliest etui Girl I>e Kill’s Sarcastic 
I,ail. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd ami ofilcially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-ERIESIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to 
see them. 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Buij. Carves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville. N. J. 
De Kol Bull Calves 
I am offering for sale Bull Calves from one to nine 
months old. These calves are light colored and 
sired by the only living son of De Kol 2d. These 
calves trace three to five times to De Kol 2d. 
FLOYD M. PELTON, LA GRANGE, OHIO 
FOR SALE AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
Three yearlings and one two-year-old, pure-bred 
and registered Holstein bulls, ready for service, 
well grown, well marked, well bred, straight and 
handsome. If the breeding and price is satisfac¬ 
tory they will be sold subject to approval, and if 
not found as represented may be returned at our 
expense. NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF AG. 
RICULTURE, Join; McLennan, Supt., Alfred, N.Y- 
Hill View Ayrshires 
FOR SALE. 
BULL CALF, sired by Dairy King of Avon; dam 
Mayflower Monkland, who is the dam of the cham¬ 
pion 4-year-old Ayrshire cow of the woi-ld. 
Also other animals of all ages for sale from my 
great herd of producing and show animals. All 
tuberculin tested. 
For prices and further particulars, address 
XV. XV. BLAKE AKKCOI-L, l’aoli. Pa. 
HILL TOP FARM AYRSHIRES 
One of the Good Herds of the Breed 
The home of the Champion two-year-old heifer and 
the ex-Champion two and three year old heifers. 
Herd headed by the great A. R. sire Noxemall, 7312. 
Young Bulls for sale, of approved type and 
backed by official records. Herd tuberculin tested. 
L. A. REYMANN, WHEELING, W. Va. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires. 
Service Boars all sold. 
Bred Sows all sold. 
Fall Pigs all sold. 
Am now taking orders for Spring Pigs, April and 
May delivery. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N.Y. 
IRIDflRTATIflN Of the best; large improved 
HnrUn I A I lull English Yorkshires for sale. 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
Three Registered Guernsey Bulls 
AND FOX and RABBIT HOUNDS. 
MELVIN THOMAS, Wayville, Saratoga Co.. N. Y 
Reservation Guernseys. 
Choice Bull Calves, one to eight months old. 
breeding. Dairy types. 
TABER & MIGNIN, Castile, 
Best 
N. Y. 
GREAT SPRING SALE 
AT THE 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM 
ABOUT APRIL 1ST 
L OOK out for Advertisement. This great sale will consist of 
imported stallion and mares. A lot of home bred mares and 
geldings suitable for spring work will be sold at this sale. 
Every one in need of a good stallion, mare or gelding must not 
fail to be on hand. 
Col. G.W. Crawford, Prop., Sharon Valley Stock Farm, Newark, 0. 
