1910 . 
THE RURAL, NEW-YORKER 
761 
CONTENTS 
The Rcral New-Yorker, July 23, 1910 
FARM TOPICS. 
Small Engines on Harvesters. 739 
The Use of “Cover Crops”. 739 
Little Alfalfa Sermons. 740 
Value of Thorough Cultivation. 740 
A Frosty June. 741 
Killing Brush . 741 
“Buffalo Clover” in New York. 741 
Frost Protection . 741 
Frozen Potato Plants. 741 
Hope Farm Notes. 742 
Crop Notes . 745 
Prospects for Hay. 745 
Alfalfa Hay in Colorado. 745 
Frozen Back Potatoes. 745 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
The Boston Milk War. Part II. 738 
Cactus as Stock Food. 738 
An English Bull-terrier Family. 739 
Milk Inspectors and Their Work. 739 
Milk Farmers and Board of Health.. 745 
A City Milk Business. 748 
Reports of Dairy Conditions. 748 
Jerseys as Milkman's Cows.749 
Late Hatched Chicks. 749 
Grit for Poultry. 750 
HORTICULTURE. 
Blight or Sunscald. 741 
Tree Seeds; Rape; Bee Pasture...... 743 
Fruit on a Rose Bush. 743 
Color of Banana Apple. 743 
Producing Fine Strawberries. 743 
The Culture of Dewberries. 743 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 746 
The Trick in Making Conserves. 746 
The Rural Patterns. 747 
Preserving Pineapple . 747 
Driving Away Ants; Canning Vege¬ 
tables . 747 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
What About the Tree Toad?. 738 
Editorials .744 
Events of the Week. 745 
Publisher’s Desk . 750 
Humorous . 752 
MARKETS 
Prices current at New York during week ending 
July 15 1910. wholesale except where other¬ 
wise indicated. The retail prices given do not, as 
a rule, cover either the highest or lowest sales, but 
show what the bulk of consumers of moderate 
means pay for small quantities of produce bought 
In Fulton, Washington, Jefferson Markets, etc., 
and up-town grocery stores. "Retail” Is rather 
an indetlmte word, but in this column it means 
less than barrel or other original package lots of 
fruits and vegetables, less than tubs of butter, 
cases of eggs. etc. The trade of commission mer¬ 
chants is strictly wholesale. The retail prices 
given are those secured by grocers and small deal¬ 
ers who receive no direct shipments. 
BOTTER 
Wholesale 
Retail 
Creamery, fancy, lb. 
.. .28 W.@ 
30 
.31© 
.35 
Good to Choice. 
... .25 
© 
.27 
28 
.30 
lxivrer Grades . 
.. .23 
& 
.24 
24© 
.27 
State Dairy, best. 
... .26 
@ 
■27hS 
.28© 
.31 
Common to Good.. 
.. .23 
© 
.25 
,25@ 
.26 
Factory. 
© 
.23 
.24© 
.25 
Hacking Stock.. 
... .20 
@ 
.21 
MILK 
New York Exchange price 11.51 per 
40-quart can. netting 3 cents to 
shippers in the26-cent freight zone 
who have no additional station 
charges. 
. qt. 
.09© 
12 
CHEESE 
Full Cream, best... 
... .14 
& 
.15 
.16© 
.18 
Common to Good. 
... .12 
& 
.13 
.14® 
.16 
Skims. 
.05 
© 
.08 
•10@ 
.12 
EGGS 
Fancy White, doz... 
... 27 
© 
.29 
.30© 
.35 
White, good to choice. .23 
@ 
.26 
.25© 
.28 
Mixed Colors, best. 
.23 
© 
.24 
.25 
.28 
Common to Good. 
... .18 
@ 
.20 
.23@ 
.24 
BEANS 
i!arrow, bu. 
... 2.85 
© 
3.10 
qt 
.16 
Medium. 
© 2 .45 
Pea. 
... 2.25 
@ 
2.40 
qt 
.15 
Ked Kidney. 
... 4.76 
W 
4.90 
White Kidney. 
© 
3.20 
Yellow Eye. 
... 3.25 
© 
3.35 
HOI’S 
Prime to Choice.... 
© 
.26 
Common to Good... 
... .20 
© 
.22 
German. New Crop. 
... .60 
© 
.65 
CIDER VINEGAR 
Prices charged in N.Y. 
by wholesale dealers 
for single barrel lots: 
Extra Choice Old, gal. .22 @ .24 
Standard Grade.14 @ .16 
DRIED FRUITS 
Apples, evap. fancy... 
.10 
© 11? 
Evap., coin, to good. 
.06 
© .08 
Sun Dried. 
.04 
© .06) 
Chops. 100 lbs. 
2.00 
© 2.50 
FltESH FRUITS 
Apples, new, bbl. 
1.00 
@ 3.00 
Western, box. 
1.50 
© 2.00 
New, bu. 
.50 
@ LOO 
Strawberries 
Western N. Y. 
.04 
@ .10 
Up River. 
.03 
© .06 
Huckleberries, qt. 
.07 
© 11 
Blackberries, qt. 
.05 
@ .08 
Raspberries, pint. 
.04 
© .07 
Cherries, lb. 
.05 
.09 
Peaches. S'n., crate... 
.75 
@ 1.50 
Pears, La Conte, bbl... 
1.00 
© 3.25 
Plums, South’n, crate, 
Muskmelons, crate.... 
.. .50 
© 1.60 
1.50 
© 2 .50 
Watermelons, 100. 
20.00 
@40.00 
VEGETABLES 
Potatoes, 
Southern, bbl. 
.75 
© 1.50 
L. I. & Jersey, new.. 
1.25 
@ 1.75 
Asparagus, doz. 
.75 
© 2.50 
Carrots, bbl. 
2.00 
© 2.50 
Cabbage, new, bbl. cte. 
.25 
@ .60 
Celery, doz. 
.10 
<§* .50 
Corn. Jersey, 100. 
.75 
© 1.25 
Cucumbers, bbl. 
.20 
@ 1.25 
Cauliflowers, bbl . 
1,00 
it 2.00 
Egg Plants, box. 
1.00 
0 3.00 
Lettuce, hj-bb* bkt_ 
.25 
© 50 
Peas. M bbl. bkt. 
.30 
@ .75 
Peppers, 
Fla Carrier. 
.75 
@ 1.75 
Onions, Maryland, bu. 
1.12 
© 1.25 
Long Island, bbl.... 
2.00 
© 2.25 
Jersey, bu. 
© 1.25 
Radishes, 100 bunches. 
.50 
@ .75 
String Beans, bu. 
.50 
© 1.00 
squash, new, bbl. 
.76 
© 1.25 
Tomatoes. Jersey, box 
1.50 
© 2.25 
8'n., 20-qt. carrier... 
.50 
© 1.25 
Turnips, Rutabaga, bbl 
.60 
© .75 
White, bbl. 
.75 
© 1.50 
LIVE POULTRY 
Broilers, lb. 
.23 
@ .24 
Fowls. 
.17 
© .18 
Roosters. 
.11 
© .12 
Ducks. 
.12 
@ .14 
Geese. 
.09 
© .11 
Turkeys. 
.10 
© .14 
.15 
.09@ .12 
each .03© .05 
DRESSED POULTRY 
Turkeys, Fey. 
.19 
@ 
.20 
■22@ 
.24 
Common to Good.... 
.15 
@ 
.17 
.18© 
.20 
Chickens, roasting_ 
.22 
© 
.24 
.23© 
.26 
Good to Choice. 
.18 
© 
.21 
.19© 
.22 
Common Run. 
.14 
@ 
.16 
■ 16@ 
.18 
Fancy broilers, lb... 
.28 
@ 
Fowls. 
.14 
© 
.16 
18@ 
.20 
Ducks, Spring. 
.18 
© 
.19 
Squabs, doz. 
1.50 
@ 
3.75 
LIVE STOCK 
Native Steers, 100 lbs.. 7.16 @ 8.00 
Bulls. ..3.50 @4.50 
Cows.2.00 © 5.00 
Calves, 
Prime Veal, 100 lb... 7.00 @10.00 
Culls.4.00 © 6.00 
Sheep, 100 lbs.3.50 © 4.50 
Lambs.6.25 @ 8.00 
Hogs.9.25 @ 9.50 
GRAIN 
Wheat, No. 1, North’n 
Spring, bu. 1 27 
No. 2, Red. 1.11 
Corn, as to quality, bu. .67 © .70 
Oats, as to weight, bu. .44 © .47 
Rye.75 © .80 
HAY AND STRAW 
Quotations for large bales. 
Small bales sell 50 cents to 81.00 
per ton less. 
Hay, No. 1, ton.22.50 @ 23.50 
NO. 2 . 20 00 © 22.00 
No. 3.18.50 © 19.50 
Clover Mixed.12.00 © I9 60 
Clover.10.00 © 17.00 
Wild Hay.9.00 @ 10.00 
8traw, Rye.12.00 © 13.00 
Oat and Wheat.8.00 © 10.00 
LEGAL MATTERS. 
Law of Excavations. 
My neighbor lias dug down eight feet near 
my property and claims that I must prevent 
my soil from sliding over on his cellar. Is 
that the law? r. n. 
New York. 
lie has a right to dig and to build, but 
must not weaken the lateral support of 
your laud ; he must not cause it to wash or 
cave in. Me is required to shore up his 
excavations so that your soil will be as 
firm as formerly, otherwise be liable for all 
injury done your place. 
Prevention of Trespass. 
I am annoyed sorely by hunters, fishers 
and trappers trespassing upon my farm. 
It is well posted with signs. What can 
I do? s. H. 
New York. 
A person’s property is his own and he 
may deny admission to any or all. A 
stranger has no more legal right to enter a 
building than he has crossing the land of 
another. Custom, usage and an indulgent 
public opinion has overlooked the liberties 
of these Intruders. You are at liberty to 
sue any of them for trespass or have them 
arrested for mischief. Determined action 
would rid your place of this line of pests. 
Private Right of Way. 
There is a private way running over the 
lands of my neighbor which has been so 
used for over 30 years. It leads from the 
highway to the shore. Can he prevent me 
from using it now? d. a. j. 
Maine. 
If you have been using this private way 
over the lands of your neighbor for over 
30 years openly and continuously you have 
acquired a right to continue to use it, which 
the law will recognize. The law does not 
favor the creation of such a right, but if 
you have ample proof that you have en¬ 
joyed this right without objection from 
the owner, your right to use this way is se¬ 
cure. The owner may select the route for 
you, which must be reasonable. You can¬ 
not extend your rights beyond what has 
been acquired, e. g., if you have used it 
only in Winter you cannot haul on soft 
ground. 86 Me. 380. 
Obstructions on Roadside. 
A neighbor across the road from me Is 
piling up stone along the roadway and in 
other ways injuring the appearance of the 
roadside. He says that it is his property 
and he can so use it. What is the law in 
this matter? p. q. 
Connecticut. 
While your neighbor owns to the center 
of the highway and can gather the grass, 
set out trees and harvest the fruit, he 
cannot use it to the injury of others or of 
the public. Any encroachment by a build¬ 
ing or otherwise will be declared a nui¬ 
sance. 22 Conn. 107. You should com- 
plaip to the selectmen or the highway offi¬ 
cial who has charge of such matters. If 
he declines to remove the unsightly pile it 
will be for the jury to pass on whether ho 
has committed a nuisance. The law has re¬ 
gard for refinement of taste aud the appear¬ 
ance of public places. 
Breach of Contract. 
I rented a place for $20 per month. It 
was agreed that the owner would paper 
the walls, clean out certain buildings and 
make other improvements. The owner did 
not make the improvements agreed upon. 
I was obliged to move out. The owner 
sued me, taking a judgment for $40 with 
costs. I did not appear. I work for a 
salary and my wife owns the furniture; 
what should I do? k. c. 
New York. 
You should have put in a defence, set¬ 
ting up the breach by the owner. If the 
contract of letting was an oral one, you 
could set up the owner’s promises to make 
certain improvements. Now you will have 
to open the default, showing that you have 
a good defence and wish to be heard. This 
will cost you considerable. The owner 
can garnishee your salary if It is over $12 
per week, taking 10 per cent of it till paid. 
He cannot reach the furniture which be¬ 
longs to your wife. 
Temporary Roadway. 
I recently bought a farm upon which I 
find a temporary roadway made for haul¬ 
ing timber, but now used by the public to 
some extent. Nothing is stated in mv deed 
as to this matter. Please state if it is a 
public highway, or may I close it? 
Maryland. w. w. 
You should consult the records and maps 
at the offices of the town clerk and county 
clerk to see if there has been a dedication 
of this road to the public and an acceptance 
by the town. If you find no record of a 
road there, you may safely close it, or 
post bills stating that it is a private way. 
You should not allow the public to acquire 
rights without paying you for it. If any 
person claims to have a right of way over 
It he should produce the proof of it. 
GREEN MOUNTAIN 
SILOS 
Three bearings all around 
each door like a safe or re¬ 
frigerator door. Hoops are 
stronger than others. Staves, 
doors and fronts soaked in 
preservative if you wish. 
Green Mountain Silos differ 
from other round silos. 
Free catalogue gives details. 
Post card will bring it. 
.CREAMERY PACKAGE MFG. CO., 
338 West Street, Rutland, Vt. 
Hoof Ail, a 
Fouls and Foot Rot" 
£ 
cannot exist where Wine of Copper is applied. 
It instantly destroys without injury to flesh or hair, 
ail microbes, germs and parasites that cause the 
disease. Sent prepaid and warranted to cure for one 
dollar. Write for testimonials. Address 
THE COPPER CURE CO., Cortland. N.Y- 
Competent Dairyman 
permanent position with 
QIII 6II KOO< * 8a, » r y awaits a compe¬ 
tent, practical and scientific 
dairyman who can take entire charge of our 
dairy farm. Wo have at present a herd of about 
30 head, but our large new modern stable has a 
capacity of 70 head. As soon as we have en¬ 
gaged onr dairyman to direct affairs we shall 
erect feed barns, silos, milk house, etc. 
A man of practical experience and some 
scientific training, preferably in one of the 
agricultural schools, in modern dairying, will 
please apply at once. Address 
H. M. KING, M. D. 
Loomis Sanatorium 
LOOMIS, SULLIVAN CO., N. Y. 
ANnnRAC Also SPANISH-MAUTESE 
HRUUnflda Milch Goats. High Grade Stock. 
Chas. Old fin, No. Lakeville , Mass. 
R p O H0DE ISLAND REDS. PARTRIDGE WYAND0TTES. 
i Ui 11 Now is the time to buy high class year¬ 
ling breeders. All stock on approval. SINCLAIR 
SMITH, Southold, Suffolk Co., N. Y. Box 153. 
MT. PLEASANT FARM LEGHORNS 
250 aeres devoted to the best in S. O. W. Leghorns. 
MT. PLEASANT FARM, Box Y. Havre de Grace, Maryland. 
Van Alstyne’s R, I. Reds-fcSsSl; 
bred for vigor and egg production EDW. VAN 
ALSTYNE & SON, Kinderhook. N. Y. 
THnRMIfiHRRFn SINGLE comb white leghorn 
inunuuunDnLu yearling hens for sale. sloo. 
Bred to lay stock. J. L. Ki.i.iott, Flemington, N. J. 
BABY CHICKS 
White Leghorns. Free range selected slock. Can 
furnish in any number. Circular free. CHAS. R. 
STONE, Baby Chicken Farm, Staatsburg-on-Hudson, N. Y. 
You Can SECURE A LIST of the 
RELIABLE COMMISSION MERCHANTS 
In 28 PRODUCE MARKETS by writing to 
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 
Dept. E. Buffalo, N. Y. 
July hatched 8^ cents 
each. Single Comb 
yALLdlllAN WAN I tU established New York 
City house dealing in a general line of merchandise, 
wants a resident county salesman to represent it in each 
county in the Eastern States; bright future and splendid 
opportunity for energetic men to make money- write 
giving full information as to past occupation, age’ 
length of time you have lived in your county if you 
have horse and buggy ami give three references 
Address WHITE, VAN GLAIIN .V COMPANY ( The Old- 
est and Most Reliable Mail Order House in America), 
37 Barclay Street, New York City. 
Do You Need Farm Help? 
.The Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid So¬ 
ciety has on its lists men wishing to obtain em¬ 
ployment upon farms. Most of them are without 
experience, but they are able-bodied and willing to 
work. They speak little or no English, although 
many of them speak German. If you can make 
nse of such help, please communicate with us, 
stating what you will pay. whether the work is 
permanent, and whether you prefer a single or 
married man. We are a philanthropic organiza¬ 
tion, whose object it is to assist and encourage 
Jews to become farmers. We charge no commis¬ 
sion to employer or employee. Address J. A. & I. 
A. S., 174 Second Avenue, New York City. 
(55 ACRES~ Two stor y. seven room house, four 
, w barns, two henhouses, granary, 
plenty of frnit. Illness makes price $2,500 to quick 
buyer, $1,000 cash. HALL’S FARM AGENCY, 
Owego, Tioga County, New York. 
THE TIME TO BUY A FARM 
IS WHEN THE CROPS ARE GROWING. Don’t wait until 
next winter. Nice farm of 61 acres two miles from 
railroad (D. L. & W.) for $2000. 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, N. Y. 
EGGS 
WHITE ami BROWN Solicited. 
Prompt sales. Highest Prices. 
JOHN SCHOLL & BRO. 
147 Reade Street. New York. 
Eggs, Poultry, Meats, Produce. 
Shipments solicited. JELLIFFE, WRIGHT 8 CO., Com¬ 
mission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
pi.KASU send a trial shipment to the Oldest Com- 
1 mission House in New York. Est. 1838. Butter 
Eggs. Poultry. Pork, Calves. Hay, Grain, Beans’ 
A miles, etc. K. II. WOO»WAItl>, 302 Oreennicli St., N. v! 
Boston Produce Co. 
Commission Merchants, 
Fruits and Produce. Consignments Solicited 
93-95 South Market St., 
Boston. 
Highest prices guaranteed for White or Brown 
Leghorns or mixed eggs. Also high grade butter. 
VVrite us for information. A trial will convince you 
or our ability to obtain extreme prices. Address 
JOHNSTONE 6 COUGHLAN, 
164 Duane Street 
New York 
BERRIES—PEACHES 
and all Fruits and Vegetables, Poultry, Fancy 
Eggs, Hothouse Products. Top prices secured 
for choice goods. Correspondence solicited. 
Archdeacon 6 Co., 100 Murray Street, N. Y. 
GKO. P. HAMMOND. EST. 1875. FRANK W. GODWIN 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & GO., 
Commission Merchants and Dealers in all kindsof 
COUNTRY PRODUCK, Apples, Peaches Ber 
nes Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry. Mushrooms 
and Hot house Products a Specialty. Consignments 
solicited. 34 & .40 I.ittle 1 Utli St.. New York- 
D 
ON’T FEED TOO MUCH 
Do you know that one pound THNTCORN DAIRY RATION will make 
four pounds milk at cost of 1 cent per quart. Official records to prove. Write us 
today for sample, particulars, etc. CHAPIN & CO., liiiffalo., N. Y. 
EH LAND [5? 
Soil that is used year after year loses its vital properties and as a result crops 
grow poorer or even worthless. Remedy this condition by using R-R LAND LIME 
With an application of R-R LAND LIME the soil gives out new life and vitality 
sour oil becomes sweet and sandy soil so changed that abundant crops and luxuriant 
vegetation are obtained. 
Apply some R-R LAND LIME this fall. Most dealers carry it in stock. 
ROCKLAND-ROCKPORT LIME CO., 
BOSTON 24 Milk Street ROCKLAND. ME. NEW YORK, Fifth Ave. Building 
Write for our free illustrated booklet, “Liming the Land.” 
NEW YORK STATE FAIR 
SYRACUSE, SEPTEMBER 12TH TO 17TH 
AGRICULTURAL and INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION 
EDUCATIONAL FEATURES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS 
$75,000 PREMIUMS and PURSES $75,000 
SPECIAL FEATURES AND ATTRACTIONS PROVIDED FOR THE EXHIBIT OF 
FARM, BREEDING aru) DRAFT HORSES 
The aim being to bring before the public classes 
of horses in greatest demand and which may lie 
produced witli tiie greatest profit by the farmers 
of the State. Liberal prizes—large classification. 
CATTLE—SHEEP—SWINE—POULTRY 
More money than ever offered in these depart¬ 
ments. Classification revised and brought up to 
date. Extra classes added in Cattle Department. 
In some breeds in the Sheen Department a 5th and 
6th prize has been added. The Poultry Exhibit in 
its new and enlarged quarters will include every 
feature of the industry. 
MACHINERY EXHIBIT 
will te the largest in years. Agricultural machin¬ 
ery of every description including the latest im¬ 
provements on labor-saving devices for use on the 
farm and in the home. 
DAIRY PRODUCTS 
New educational features added to this depart¬ 
ment. Increased number of prizes. Liboral awards 
to be distributed. Every person engaged in the 
manufacture of dairy products should exhibit in 
oneor. more classes. Ample refrigerator space. 
Well lighted floor area for the exhibit of dairy 
products in the magnificent New Building erected 
last year. 
FRUITS 
Changes in classification. Additional premiums 
offered. No entry fee on single plates. Special 
inducements for New York State Fruit Growers. 
FLOWERS 
Complete classification. Prizes provided for 
amateur and professional growers. 
FARM PRODUCE 
Revised classification. Increased exhibit in this 
department as a result of the liberal prizes offered. 
ART-NEEDLEWORK—CULINARY 
Special inducements made in the domestic de¬ 
partment are sure to bring ont the largest exhibit 
ever shown. All branches of the handiwork of 
woman represented. 
SEND FOR jPTLIZE DSST 
SHOWING THE PRIZES 0FFERFD AND THE DATE OF THE CLOSING OF ENTRIES IN EACH DEPARTMENT 
NEW YORK STATE FAIR CONI MISSION, SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 
