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THE KU KAI 
NFCW-YODt WEE 
September 3, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
FIGS AS MILKING MACHINES, 
We have seen a number of pictures 
showing cows giving down milk with 
more or less patience to pigs. It is a 
cow’s nature to be liberal and assist her 
clean at each feeding time, you will have 
no trouble with their fighting. The food 
should always be mixed with warm water 
in Winter and cold water or milk in 
Summer, making a crumbly mash. Cut 
green food may be given during the first 
six weeks, but this has been found un¬ 
necessary. Of course clean water must 
barnyard companions, but many of these 
pictures looked like fakes. It seemed as 
if cow and milker had been posed for 
effect. We are assured however that the 
barnyard scene pictured at Fig. 371 is no 
fake. Mr. H. A. Bickford of Lincoln 
Co., Me., who sends the photograph, 
writes : 
“The first time I noticed that the pigs 
were stealing milk was when they were 
eight weeks old. I had been in the 
habit of turning the cows into the barn- 
always be provided for drinking, but it 
is not necessary to furnish enough water 
for the ducks to swim in. c. s. G. 
Distemper of Cats. 
I have two fine Maltese eats 18 months 
old; both are sick with same symptoms. 
First a membrane seems to form about 
half way across their eyes; they droop a 
few days, a swollen head and cough fol¬ 
lows, then death. 1 have had several die 
this way. Can you give me a remedy? 
Sometimes they will be well and die from 
pure sickness, vomiting as if poisoned, in 
A HANDY COW MILKER BUT EXPENSIVE PORK. Fig 371. 
yard after milking at night, and found 
that I did not get nearly the quantity 
of milk that I had been getting before 
T allowed the pigs to run in the yard. 
They are now four months old, healthy 
nice pigs, but will steal milk from the 
cows every chance they can get. It was 
not taught them, they simply took it up 
themselves. They seem to like the milk 
direct from the cows better than after 
the cream has been removed. The pic¬ 
tures were taken by Mrs. Don, a lady 
living in the place, and my wife assisted 
her, so you may be sure they are not 
fakes, but the real thing.” 
FATTENING DUCKS. 
We liave about 100 Pekin ducks, and 
wish to know which is the best formula to 
make them fat. Nothing is too good or too 
deal- for them as long as wo can make them 
fat in the shorter time. a. k. 
Long Island. 
The feeding of young ducks has been 
reduced to a science by those engaged 
extensively in the business. The feed¬ 
ing methods adopted by nearly all of the 
large breeders are very much alike, only 
varying in a few minor points. The 
following formulas are used: During 
the first 10 days the ducks are fed a 
mixture of four parts wheat bran, two 
parts cornmeal, two parts bread or crack¬ 
er crumbs by measure, and about three 
per cent sifted sand or fine ground oyster 
shells. Begin feeding a small amount 
of beef scrap during the latter part of 
this period. Feed four or five times 
daily. From 10 days to four weeks old 
feed two parts cornmeal, 2/ parts wheat 
bran, \/> part red dog flour and three- 
fourths part beef scrap by measure. At 
six weeks of age start feeding a fatten¬ 
ing food composed of six parts cornmeal, 
2Fa parts bran, one part red dog flour, 
and one to 1J4 part beef scrap. Feed 
three times daily. About one-eighth of 
the first feed in the morning should be 
fine ground oyster shell or clean sifted 
sand, and from the tenth day to the 
finish feed about one-third as much char¬ 
coal as oyster shell about twice a week. 
Ducks fed in this way should be ready 
for market at eight to 10 weeks of age. 
When fed liberally, all they will eat up 
24 hours. This is a different disease. Can 
you tell me what to do for it? F. m. w. 
Tennessee. 
The cats have been attacked with dis¬ 
temper which is a contagious disease and 
often fatal. It may cause different symp¬ 
toms, such as diarrhoea, vomiting, (its, 
skin complications, chorea, etc. Isolate 
affected cats. Allow plenty of fresh air 
in room, but avoid drafts. A light laxative 
(castoria) may be given at the outset of 
attack; but not an active purge. A iittle 
bicarbonate of soda can be mixed in the 
milk or water twice daily. Strength is to 
be supported by nutritious food of a tempt¬ 
ing kind, anything the cat cares for. 
Subnitrate of bismuth in five to 10 grain 
doses will stop the vomiting. Soonge the 
eyes with a 10 per cent solution of boric 
acid as required. If cat grows weak give 
egg nogg and 20 to 30 drops of whisky or 
brandy several times a day. Poisoning 
may be suspected in the other cases noted. 
For that there would be little chance of 
benefit from medicines. Usually the poison 
does its fatal work before treatment can be 
given or when given it is too late. a. s. a. 
AVERAGE LIFE TWELVE 
TO FIFTEEN YEARS 
is the record of the I'AKSONS “LOW-DOWN” 
WAGONS, and the secret of this is the grade of 
material used and the practical yet simple con¬ 
struction. The frame is hniltof hard wood, strongly 
fastened together, the panels are of selected white- 
wood, screwed to frame. The springs are oil 
tempered and liave lipped leaves. The wheels have 
riveted rims. The corners of body are supported 
by special iron plates. It is the careful attention 
to those small details which makes it possible to 
build a wagon that lias an average life of that 
many years. Lot us quote you prices. 
THE PARSONS WAGON CO., 
DAIRY DEPT. Earlville, N. Y. 
Farmers’ Handy Wagon 
at a Low Price 
Absolutely the best wagon built for every kind 
of heavy teaming. Low steel wheels, wide tiros. 
Will lust a lifetime without repnirs. 
STEEL WHEELS 
for farm wagons 
—any size to fit 
any axle. Send 
for our free 
booklet before 
you buy a wagon 
or a set of wheels. 
EMPIRE MFG. CO., Box 96H Quincy, III. 
Can You Make Butter 
For 10 Cents a Pomid? 
U NICORN cows have done it, 
and milk for l\4 cents per quart, 
with all breeds. Official Records to 
prove every claim we make. 
We can increase the net profit of 
an average heed $1.00 per day. 
UNICORN 
Dairy Ration 
stands at the head of all feeds. Get 
some from your dealer. 
Send for full information to 
CHAPIN & CO., Inc., 
Seneca and Main Sts., Buffalo, N. Y. 
J 
it 
Bestov” Milk Cooler 
The most economical cooler made. Cools 
and aerates milk quickly, and to within two 
degrees of the water temperature. All parts 
touched by the milk 
are copper or brass, 
tin coated,and easily 
taken apart for 
cleaning. Thor¬ 
oughly well-made 
and durable. It Is 
very reasonable In 
price. Send for 
catalogue H, de¬ 
scribing, with 
prices, everything 
for the dairy. 
DAIRYMENS 
SUPPLY CO. 
Philadelphia and 
Lansdowno, Pa. 
FOR VOUR 
^APPROVAL 
CLEAR HARD-WOOD 
wtsfSTANOIIONStre 
LOW IN PRICE. 
FILLERS 
DISTRIBUTORS 
& DELIVERERS 
KALAMAZOO^ CO. 
MICHIGAN 
EXCELSIOR SWING STANCHION 
Warranted the Best. 
30 Days Trial. 
Unliko all others. Stationary when 
Open. Noiseless. 
THE WASSON STANCHION CO. 
Dux <50, Cuba, New York. 
Quick to Open 
Quick to Close 
Quick to Please 
Quick Shipments 
BOWEN & QUICK, Mfgrs. 
AUBURN. N. Y. 
ERGHERON 
STALLIONS AND MARES 
Imported and home-bred. The best lot ever 
shown in this country. Quality, price, guarantee right. 
For 30 yeai-s an importer and breeder of prize winners. 
1C I, W O O I> s . AKIN 
170 South Street, Auburn, N. Y. 
Iliilon at Primto Qalo Always from 100 to 300 
IV1UI u 0 ul lllidlC OulCi mules on hand, consisting 
of 4-months-old mule colts, yearling mules, 2-year-om 
mules ami broke mules of all sizes and ages. Fanners 
can do better growing young mules than anything else 
they can feed. Come to see my stock and be convinced 
that I have what 1 say. They are for sale at my stables 
in York, Pa. JO 1C. KIN IMG, York, 1*11. 
PPlI I IF D| | DO—From imported stock. Females 
UuLLlL rUlOcheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City, Pa 
F'YuroTrod SCOTCH COLLIES 
Good Drivers, Puppies and Spayed Females at 
reasonable prices. CROSS-ROAD FARM, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 
For Sale 
HALLIDAY. North Chatham, N. Y. 
SHROPSHIRES 
breeding right 
FOR SALE, 
Registered Ayrshire Bull. 
Twenty-nine months' old; son of Friskie No. 0221, 
who won :i<; first, prizes and six champions. Also, 
two full-blood SOUTHDOWN DUCKS. 
W. H. BLACKMAN, Brookfield Center, Conn. 
At Farmers’ Prices 
The Holstein-Frlesian hull calf Spruce Johanna 
Sir Wayne: color, one-half black, one half white. 
1 offer the best calves for breeding purposes, hence 
every customer is satisfied. Price, registered and 
transferred, $23.00. 
Chester White Sow Pigs, ready to ship, $10.00 
each, with papers. 
Barred, White, Buff and Columbian Plymouth 
Rock Cockerels, 152 00 each; 3 for $3.00 Circular. 
GEO. E. HOWELL, Spruce Farm, HOWELLS, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
THE MOST PROFITABLE DAIRY BREED 
Illustrated Descriptive Booklets Free 
Holstein-friesian ass n of America 
F. L. HOU GHTON.SEC Y.BOX 105, BRATTLE BO RO. VT. 
The BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIKSIANS 
are bred for large production. Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to 
see them. 123 to solect from. Animals of both sexos 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special ofl'er on some nicely bred Butt CAI.VKS. 
A. A. CORTF.LYOU, Somerville. N. J. 
FOR SALE—Ontario Cornucopia Lad 
Born March 16, 1910. Sire, America IJe Kol 
Burke; dam, Cornucopia Beauty, butter 18.69, 
three years. Attractive prices on this choice 
youngster. Correspondence solicited. 
CLQVKRDALE FARM, Charlotte, N. V. 
O. S. LUNT, Owner. J. J. EDEN, Manager. 
REG. HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 
Grand opportunity to purchase a young herd 
of choice youngsters, one year to twenty 
months old, at reasonable prices. 
Choicely bred Young Bulls, $30.00 and up. 
Write today or come and see us. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., R. 0. No. 1, Munnsville, N. Y. 
JERSEYS 
3 hulls 
S. K 
—Combination and Golden Lad; 
for sale, 2 cows, 10 heifers. 
NIV1N, I,nmlciiberg, I’a. 
A Grade, when I can sell 
you a reg. Jersey hull, best 
You Can’t Afford i 
dairy stock, ready for service at farmer s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Libertj St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
R E<i. JKKSKY CATTLE. Chester White. Poland 
China and Berkshire Pigs. Lincoln. Shropshire and 
Hampshire Down Sheep. Scotch Collie Dogs and a 
variety of Poultry. Send 2-cent stamp for circular. Come 
see my stock and in ake your o\\ u selections. Address 
EDWA RI) VVA LT ER.WesU'liester,<IhcsterCo.,I’a. 
BACON HOG. 
built, good 
quiire- 
Jimcfnr Registered Shropshire 
aill£> 1UI sjaic yearlings and two- 
r-olds. E. E. STEVENS & SON. Wilson, N. Y. 
— 100 yearling ewes; 40 
yearling rums. Price and 
FRED VAN VLEET, LODI, N.Y. 
H igh I,and stock farm shrop- 
SHIRRS. I offer foi sale choice Registered 
Yearling Rams. Also Ram Lambs, Kwos and 
Ewe Lambs. W. F. BLACK, Hall, N. Y. 
For Sale—DELAINE MERINO RAMS 
Also COLLIE PUPS cheap, to close out. 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, CADIZ. OHIO. lt.F.D. No. 2. 
NIAGARA STOCK FARIVI 
a o roTd Shropshire or Southdown UVS 
the money? We are offering some very choice ones 
J. C. DUNCAN, Mgr., Lewiston, New York 
PUCQUIRCQ-THC WHITE, 
uncomnco Long-bodied, k _ 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MOHNINGSIDK FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires. 
Service Boars all sold. 
Bred Sows all sold. 
Fall I’igfs all sold. 
Am now taking orders for Spring Pigs, April and 
May delivery. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yam N.Y. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein Calves. Collie 
— — Pups, Beagles and Poultry. Write for 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co.. Middletown, Pa 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES. S e "[X 
in Connecticut. Sows bred for April litters 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. Proprietor, Marbledale, Conn. 
f ARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD-n. 
each of the )*ih t three volumes of American Jterkahlre Record 
we Hold and r<»Rlf*tered more Berkshires Ilian any other breeder 
In the United States. The large proportion went to old viiNtoni- 
era. ThIa speaks for itself. II.r. A II.It. Harpendlnjr, Dundee, N.Y. 
Large Improved English Yorkshires 
A. A. BKADI.FY -:- Frewsburg, N. Y. 
niipopc THE BIG, DEEP FK 
UUnUUw that grow and mature 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer, Pa. 
MOWS 
quickly. 
