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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
December 10, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
SHORT-HORN CATTLE FOR MAINE. 
I keep Short-horns because they ap¬ 
peal to my personal likings; that is, so 
far as my judgment goes, I consider 
them the nearest all-round cattle that a 
New England farmer can raise. I think 
I have good reasons to say they may be 
bred to combine beef and milk qualities 
profitably, thereby getting good milkers 
among the cows and heavier and better 
beef from the males than in any other 
breed. They also appeal to me as having 
the best all-round disposition of any 
breed; for example, are easy to teach 
around barn and easy to fence against in 
pasture. Calves when dropped are 
strong, large and healthy. I have ex¬ 
cellent results raising them on skim- 
milk when sufficient care is maintained 
to fight infectious germs. Their color 
is good, and easy to maintain some one 
color in herd; have no difficulty in 
maintaining an all dark red color 
throughout my herd. d. k. williams, 
Maine. 
AN ADOPTED CALF. 
The picture from which the engraving 
at Fig. 496 is made comes from Knox 
Co., Ohio. The mare standing patiently 
in her capacity as nurse does not limit 
her usefulness to this job. She also 
serves as a driving or road horse for a 
bo allotted an equal share in the purse. 
The object of this innovation is to encour¬ 
age uniformity throughout the community. 
The old system of first and second money 
prizes has stimulated the keeping of differ¬ 
ent varieties beyond all reason. A class 
of traveling exhibitors, each with from 10 
to 20 varieties, make the rounds of the Fall 
fairs and Winter shows, winning large 
sums in premiums upon stock that has no 
place on the business poultry farm. Under 
the new system the practical poultryman 
who is a really good breeder, stands some¬ 
thing like a fair show of getting the money 
which is supposed to encourage that kind 
of work. The score card pro rata com¬ 
bination was tried out by the Maine State 
Dairymen’s Association at their annual 
show in Skowhegan last year, and brought 
out the largest exhibit of bottled dairy pro¬ 
ducts ever got together in the United 
States. 
Dressed poultry will also be a prominent 
feature of the proposed show, and here the 
association has taken advantage of the ex¬ 
perience of the beef cattle breeders in the 
West. Birds entered for the carcass 
classes will be subjected to the block test, 
after the manner of the competitions at 
the Chicago International Fat Stock Show. 
Entries will come in alive, and be killed by 
an expert under the supervision of the show 
officials. They will first be weighed alive, 
and then again after having been drawn 
and trussed for the oven. In this way the 
dressing percentage will be brought out, so 
that undesirable breeds and types may be 
eliminated in the future. Announcement of 
these plans has attracted great attention, 
and practical men are taking great interest 
in this effort to break away from the fool¬ 
ish customs fostered by the “fanciers.” It 
will all take time, but the men back of the 
enterprise feel very sure of their ground. 
The members are all practical poultrymcn, 
A CONVENIENT SOURCE OF SUPPLY. Fig. 490. 
couple with the combined age of 156 
years. This mare goes along the road 
attending strictly to business—not afraid 
of motor cars or anything else. 
A NEW POULTRY ASSOCIATION. 
A Great Suggestion From Maine. 
The poultry producers of Somerset 
County, Maine, in the territory surround¬ 
ing Skowhegan, have organized for a com¬ 
prehensive movement to put the poultry 
industry of that locality upon a strictly 
business basis. The plans laid down have 
been worked out iu co-operation with the 
extension department of the University of 
Maine, include several radical departures 
from the old-time customs, and embody 
more of the ideas successfully carried out 
in Denmark, than have been attempted be¬ 
fore in this country. 
An organization known as the Somerset 
Poultry Producers’ Association was formed 
at Skowhegan the latter part of October, 
and since that time has held three business 
meetings. Beginning December 1 the* mem¬ 
bers will start a system of uniform accounts 
kept upon blanks furnished by the Univer¬ 
sity, and comparison of these will be a 
prominent feature of future meetings. 
Yields and costs will thus be studied, so 
that the standard of practice may be raised 
to the possible limit. Then as soon as there 
is sufficient data at hand, the association 
proposes to work out plans for co-operative 
marketing. Meanwhile to keep up the in¬ 
terest all around, the association will hold 
a show just before Christmas. This will 
he different from anything of the kind in 
this respect. The birds will be judged by 
score card, and the usual ribbons awarded, 
but the money will be divided pro rata 
among the exhibitors of birds showing a 
reasonable degree of merit. Every solid 
colored bird scoring 88 or better, and every 
parti-colored bird scoring 86 or better, will 
while the president, L. L. Sanford, has had 
valuable experience as an executive and 
organizer, and the secretary, A. It. Jewett, 
worked for several years in the Faneuil Hall 
market of Boston. The latter is an expert 
on <?ggs, and at the last meeting gave the 
members a demonstration in candling and 
grading that opened their eyes. A similar 
demonstration will be given at the coming 
show, for the benefit of all interested. 
C. M. G. 
HORSES IN MAINE. 
Turf, Farm and Home prints the fol¬ 
lowing : 
“Mr. Worthing, the well-known dealer in 
St. Albans, has been going to Presque Isle 
for the last two Falls after the potatoes 
were dug and buying up surplus farm 
horses. Last year he took out a dozen 
carloads from Presque Isle and vicinity 
alone. This Fall he has already pur¬ 
chased some five or six carloads of 20 each. 
As a rule they are young, smooth horses 
that have been used in the majority of 
cases only one or two seasons. The own¬ 
ers have no use for them this Winter and 
it will cost 8100 to winter them. They 
believe it to be good business to sell at a 
sacrifice of say one or two hundred dol¬ 
lars and buy again in the Spring. The 
horses sell quickly at a good profit to Mr. 
Worthing to go into the woods or for 
heavy dray work in the cities. The change 
also puts a lot of good money into imme¬ 
diate circulation, where it seems to be 
greatly appreciated just now. A little later 
Mr. Worthing will return and pick up a 
car or two of a cheaper grade of animals 
that will sell well in the Boston market, 
ant] leave the field open for just so many 
more fresh, young horses another Spring. 
This seems to be good judgment on the 
part of all.” _ 
Binder for Whitewash. —Will some of 
the readers of The R.-Y. give their ex¬ 
perience as to a cheap binder for lime white¬ 
wash? I would like to know how to avoid 
having the stain from old wooden buildings, 
fences, etc., showing through the whitewash. 
It seems to me that the surface should 
first be made waterproof. Glue should not 
('liter into the composition, as it is not dur¬ 
able, and.smells bad in damp weather, ir. d. 
AJAX FLAKES 
T HIS valuable distillers’ grain 
contains about 31% protein, 
13% fat. It is twice as strong as 
bran. You cannot make milk 
economically if you use bran. 
One pound of AJAX FLAKES 
does the work of two pounds of 
bran, and saves $14.00 per ton. 
AJAX FLAKES 
holds hundreds of official records and 
many world’s records. It is used and 
recommended by Cornell Agricultural 
College, Pennsylvania State College 
and prominent breeders. You should 
lay in your supply now. 
Send for Feed er s'Hand Book with 
tables and feeding instructions. 
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS 
& Main Sts., Buffalo, N. Y. 
DEATH TO HEAVES 
NEWTON’S 
Cough, Distemper 
Indigestion Cure, i 
The first or second tl can cures heaves. The third 
is guaranteed to cure or 
moneyrefunded.$l percan 
at dealers, or express pre- 
paid. Send for booklet. 
THE NEWTON REMEDY CO. 
years sale. TOLEDO, OHIO. 
iLIRY CATTLE 
Reg. Holstein Male Calves 
$20.00 TO $23.00 
U'HEAPER than you can purchase elsewhere, 
quality considered. Write for photographs 
and particulars. We also offer special bargains 
in cows bred to our great King Segis Beets 
Korndyke. Address, 
HILLHURST FARM, Rivenburoh Bros., Munnsville, N. Y. 
Stfi HOLSTEINS 
are bred for large production, good size, strong 
constitution, and best individuality. The best 
sires are used iu this herd that it is possible to se¬ 
cure. A nice lot of young bulls for sale; no females. 
A. A. OORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
ONTARIO VAN FRIESLAND DE KOL 
BULL CALF, three months old; sire, America 
DeKoi Burke; dam, Wooderest Van Friesland, 
over 21 pounds. Price, $75 crated f. o. b. 
Charlotte. Send for details. 
CLOVERDAT.F. FARM, Charlotte. N. Y. 
C. S. Bunt, Owner John J. Eden, Manager 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
THE MOST PROFITABLE DAIRY BREED 
Illustrated Descriptive Booklets Free 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN ASS N OF AMERICA 
F.L. HOUGHTON,SEC’ Y,BOX lOS.BRATTLEBORO, VT. 
—Jersey Bull Calves 
you can afford to 
buy. Superior dairy dams. No better sires. R. F. 
SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Breed Up—Not Dowir 
k'n'o'w ‘t’hTt Fern’s Jubilee No. 73852 
A. J. C. C., is one of the best “butter bred” bulls 
in the world, investigate. Then order one of his 
young sons before it is too late. Nothing over three 
months old on hand at present. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE, Laurel Farm, Hamilton, N. Y. 
pEADY 
FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT 
15 Reg. Jersey Heifers 3 
mos. to 2 yrs. old, i Bulls 
2 mos. to 2 yrs. old, Lincoln Bucks I to 3 yrs. old. Lincoln, 
Hampshire and Shropshire Down Lambs both sexes. Send 
2-cent stamp for circular. Come see my stock and make 
your own selections. Edward Walter, Weit Chester, Pa, 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 1 cow, 8 heifers, 6 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenburg, Pa. 
G ALLOWAY CATTLE—Showed at five fairs this fall 
and drew $540 in cash. All ages for sale. 
JOHN CHAMBERLIN & SON, Flat Rock, Mich. 
Milk Prnrinnpiw for New ^ ork Cit y 
LUim riimULCKk desiring information 
market 
___ how to 
form branches of the Dairymon’s League, write to 
the Secretary, Albert Manning, Otisville. N. Y. 
Rams. 
S hropshire rams and ram lamrs, good and strong, 
bred from imported prize-winning stock. Trices very 
reasonable. Wellesley Island Farms, Alexandria Bay, N. Y. 
Bellwood Farm Shropshire 
Ram Lambs and a few breeding Ewes at farmers’ 
prices. D. L. MACKINTOSH, Mgr., Geneva, N.Y. 
QURnDQUIRCQ yearling ewes; 40 
Oil 11 Ul OniflkO yearling rams. Price and 
breeding right. FRED VAN VLEET, LODI, N.Y. 
Highland Stock Farm Shropshires 
I am now offering some very fine Ram and Ewe 
Lambs for sale. W. F. BLACK, Hall, N. Y. 
Dogi 
du Ferrets 
001 I |C DM DO—From imported stock. Females 
UULLIL rUrOcheap. Nelson Bros., Grove City, Pa. 
5000 FERRETS FOR SALK. Write for price 
list, it’s free. I)K KLKINK BROS. 
Jamestown, Michigan. Box 42. 
CppppTP—Here I am again, dealing in ruff on 
rtnnuo rats—the ferret. Enclose stamp for 
prices. CALVIN JEWELL. SPENCER, OHIO. 
E 
EROIMS 
ERGHERON 
STALLIONS AID MARES 
Imported and home-bred. The best lot ever 
shown in this country. Quality, price, guarantee right. 
For 30 years an importer and breeder of prize winners. 
E Li W O O D 
170 South Street, 
S. AKIN 
Auburn, N. Y. 
REGISTERED PERCHERON 
STALLIONS and MAKES 
FOR SALE AT THEIR REAL WORTH 
JAY GELDER. RIVERLANn FARM. KANONA, N. Y. 
CD Perchcron and Belgian Stallions and Mares for sale 
at farmers' pr.ees. A. W. GREEN, Route 1, 
Middlefield, O. Railroad station, East Orwell, O., 
iu l’enua. BR., 30 miles north of Youngstown, O. 
SHETLAND 
PONIES 
free. BELLE MEADE 
: Youngstown, 
Unceasing sourco of plensure 
and robust health to children. 
Ideal playmates. Safe. Inex¬ 
pensive to keep. Stallions and 
mares for breeding. Complete 
outfits Illustrated catalog 
FARM, DEPT. S. MARKHAM. VA. 
: JS "TO" IIKT 33 
KALORAMA FARM 
is now offering a limited number of 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
from eight to twelve weeks old, of 
the highest quality and breeding, 
... AT REASONABLE PRICKS . . . 
CALVIN J. HUSON, - PENN YAN, N. Y 
O lbs -9lfoirths 
Jersey Reds fatten easily & quickly. 
8mall-boned, long-bodied, vigorous 
A prolific. Meat unsurpassed. Have 
Borne choice offerings now. Write 
for catalog and prices. Arthur J. 
Reg. P. C hinas, Berkshires, C. Whites. 
Fine, large strains; all ages, mated 
not akin. Bred sows service Boars, 
Jersey and Holstein Calves. Collie 
— „ - Pups, Beagles and Poultry.Writefor 
prices & circulars. Hamilton & Co., Middletown, Pa 
Brookside Berkshires. 
Have a few extra nice yearling Sows, and spring 
and fall Pigs of both sex; also one Sow three years 
old, sired by “Premier Longfellow,” which I offer 
cheap. Write for prices and descriptions. 
J. P. O’HARA, Moravia, N. Y. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
Sows bred for spring farrow. August and 
September pigs from litters averaging ten. 
. . . Catalogue on application . . . 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES. ; 1 ”, "jj 
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. Proprieto r, Marbledale. Conn. 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGH WOOD—in 
each of the last three volumes of American Berkshire Record 
we sold and registered more Berkshires than any other breeder 
in the United Slates. The largo proportion went to old custom¬ 
ers. Hits speaks foritseif. II.C, A H.B. Hat-pending, Dundee, N.Y. 
A BERKSHIRE OR DUROC PIG given for a 
few hours of your time. Stamp for particulars. 
PENNA. BERKSHIRE CO., Fannettsburg. Pa, 
S HELDON FARM registered Durocs. Pigs of both sex. 
Bred Sows. Service Boars. Best of breeding. 
C. K. BARNES, Oxford, N. Y. 
DUROCS 
THK DIG, DEEP FELLOWS 
that grow and mature quickly. 
Pigs and Gilts for sale at all times. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS. Transfer. Pa. 
D UROC JERSEYS.—60 Fancy Spring Boars ready for 
service. 86 Spring Sows Prices for 30 days 
Satisfaction guaranteed. J. C. BARNEY, Coldwater.Mich. 
R EGISTERED Durocs, Boars, Gilts, bred or open, fall 
Pigs. Pcrcheron Stallions—three-year - id, yearling, 
weanling. Price right. J. W. CAMPBELL, Fairpoint, 0. 
