1914. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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cite it or be allowed to interfere with 
its appetite. Even its death should be 
as swift and mild as possible after its re¬ 
moval from the ewe. We are working 
for a perfect, smooth, white meat that 
the slightest rough handling will spoil. 
Like a cut flower, unless handled with the 
utmost gentleness, the hothouse lamb 
hauled any distance or scared before kill¬ 
ing will “wilt,” ruining the fine texture’ 
of the meat. 
After lambing the ewes were fed large¬ 
ly on Alfalfa hay. Indeed, all of the most 
progressive growers depended on Alfalfa 
to keep their ewes in flesh and milk. A 
mixture of oats, bran, and cracked or 
whole corn to both lambs and ewes was 
pretty generally used, special pens of 
course being made for the lambs to run 
into. Cornmeal was held in very low 
esteem. Several doubted if the corn 
should be even crushed or cracked before 
feeding. Salt was usually kept before 
the ewes constantly. Plenty of pure 
water was also provided. As one breeder 
expressed it, taking care was what count¬ 
ed; namely, clean feed, pure water, salt, 
plenty of fresh air, anything to keep the 
appetite on edge and the lambs growing. 
I do not think too much emphasis can be 
put on these points. The ewe going 
stale from being shut in, having too 
much grain, or drinking foul water or 
not enough ruins many a lamb crop, put¬ 
ting it in the skinned-cat class. 
The best housing arrangements for the 
health of the sheep that I saw was an 
open front basement of a barn, divided 
into sizeable pens and with exercise yards 
of an equal size attached. Plenty of fresh 
air, all the exercise they needed; just 
the combination to keep both ewes and 
lambs in keen growing condition. The 
main lesson of that trip to my mind was 
the need of studying breeding conditions 
and the value of strict attention to de¬ 
tails of feeding and housing. Truly, the 
eye ot the master—both of them—should 
be on his sheep! R. b. 
IRRE r ' ,f All FRESHENING OF MILCH COW. 
Does it have a bad effect on a cow 
to keep her from breeding for any con¬ 
siderable length of time? The cow in 
question had a calf last June, but I find 
it inexpedient to breed her again this 
coming year unless it is necessary to 
keep the animal in good condition. 
New Jersey. w. w. t. 
There exist two dangers of allowing 
a milch cow to remain open for an in¬ 
definite period. In the first place she is 
Pss apt to conceive when mated, and in 
the second place she is apt to go dry for 
a long period after the mating is finally 
made in case she does settle. It is cus¬ 
tomary in large dairies where the calves 
are not an important item of value to 
permit the cows to freshen once in 15 
or 16 months. Ordinarily, however, for 
dairy farm practices it is much more de¬ 
sirable to mate them so that they will 
freshen once each year. This practice 
stimulates the milk flow, and unless the 
animal is particularly a persistent milker 
she is less apt to give as much milk if 
irregularly bred and not permitted to 
freshen at frequent intervals. The ani¬ 
mal will keep in good condition physically 
if not bred, in fact she is very apt to 
put on an excessive amount of flesh, and 
this is one of the reasons why she is 
less apt to conceive when mated. In¬ 
stances are frequent where cows have 
been used for family purposes and not 
bred for intervals of two years or more, 
but it is the exception rather than the 
rule to have such animals give milk 
enough to appropriately pay for the care 
involved in their maintenance. If de¬ 
sired to carry a cow over from Spring 
freshening to Fall freshening, or if neces¬ 
sary to avoid calving during fly time, the 
practice is justified. F. c. M. 
hills were gray with snow twice this year 
for a few hours only. Cabbage, carrots, 
parsnips, etc., still unharvested, are in 
good condition. Frost has not yet cut 
down the Dahlias and other flowers, al¬ 
though the tender flowers stopped bloom¬ 
ing some time ago. Prunes were a good 
crop; prices good, best for some time 
past. Carload lots of prunes shipped 
from Drain (exclusive of less than car¬ 
load lots) total $9,100 up to middle of 
December, with several more carloads 
yet to be shipped. Cattle good price and 
scarce; fat steers 6% cents per pound on 
foot; cows, 5 and o 1 /} cents per pound; 
good Jersey cows, $50 to $100 per head. 
Potatoes retail at one cent per pound; 
apples 50 cents per box; celery 10 cents 
per bunch; sweet potatoes three cents per 
pound; onions three cents per pound; 
cranberries x5 cents per quart; Hubbard 
and other squashes 10 to 25 cents apiece, 
according to size ; eggs 35 ; butter fat 37 ; 
creamery butter 40; rice, broken, eight 
cents; head rice 10 cents per pound. All 
prices quoted are at local retail stores. 
The local demand for turkeys was poor 
at the holiday season, but large numbers 
were shipped to the large cities. There 
was $21,680 worth of sheep, hogs, and 
cattle shipped from Drain in 1913. More 
attention is being paid to dairying, poul¬ 
try raising, and fruit growing than ever 
before. A new creamery is being talked 
of here, also a cannery, both of which are 
needed. l. e. w. 
Douglas Co., Ore. 
Butter, 42 cents retail, 35 cents whole¬ 
sale ; eggs 38 to 40; potatoes 90 bus.; 
sweet potatoes 50 cents per % basket, 
$1.75 barrel; milk eight cents to family 
trade; chicken, live, 22. 17 to IS cents 
wholesale; dressed 25, 20. c. R. p. 
Da Costa, N. J. 
Twenty-five farmers near Hartford, 
Conn., recently organized the first Con¬ 
necticut Herd Improvement Association. 
They will start with an official cow test¬ 
er and have their cows fully tested for 
“robbers.” This work will be under the 
general supervision of the Connecticut 
Agricultural College. 
Mil IF Tlf^lf CTO Latest Sanitary Style 
lTSli.ll 1 IvIttL 1 O Pi ess Paid Anywhere 
Samples Free. Dept. T 
Bargain Sale ofSheep^l^l^^] 
$7 to $15 each. D. R. HONE, Sharon Springs, New York 
Pfll 1 IF P|| DC—Natural drivers. Also English 
uULLlL rUro Bloodhounds, Nelson's. Grove City.Pa 
ANGORA GOATS-Pure Montana Stock 
Protection for sheep from Dogs. Will clean rough 
land. Hair valuable. For particulars addresi 
W. H. H. OSBORNE, • I.e Boy, N. Y. 
tS X 3NT 33 
Onn QUICK-GROWING MULEFOOT HOGS FOR SALE; 
JOHN DUNLAP, Williamsport, Ohio 
MULE-FOOT SWIHE-SK 1 IS: 
Reasonable. Bert M . Connell, I.igonier, Ind. 
DUROC-JERSEY Dnqro four months old, $13.50 each. 
(Thoroughbred) OUQI 0 Greenfield Farms, Center Square,Pa. 
CHELDON FARM REGISTI.RED DCROCS 
^ Pigs of both sex. Bred Sows. Service Boars. 
Best of breeding. C. E. BARNES, Oxford, New York 
DUROCS-The Big Deep Fellows 
BARGAINS. Fall pigs at $10 *0 $15. 
3 extra good aged sows to farrow-in Spring. 
SHENANGO RIVER FARMS, Transfer. Pa. 
ft I f Urwr*— All ages. They Look, Feed, and 
U. 1. V.. nOgS Breed Right. Sow* Bred, Males 
Ready. Address, H. H. JUMP, Munith, Michigan 
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.. Ercildoun, Pa 
Aug. Pigs for Sale-Berkshire^’^EMqL 
TV. H. TAYLOR, - West Alexander, Pa. 
Registered Berkshire Fail Pigs^f^f;,*^ 
breeding. Priced to sell. J. 1. HERETER, Gettysburg. Pa. 
Springbank Berkshire Herd 
BIG REUKSHIRKS I have bred more high- 
class hogs than any breeder in Connecticut. Wat¬ 
son's Masterpiece No. 123931 at head of herd. Noth¬ 
ing for sale but March and April pigs at present. 
J. E. WATSON, Prop., lYlnrtdedale, Ct. 
Large Berkshires at Highwood 
A cordial invitation is extended to those interested 
in the care of swine to visit and inspect onr herd 
and its surroundings. Over one hundred sows, 
bred and open, for sale. Service boars, and pigs all 
ages. H C. 8 H. B. HARPEN0ING. Dundee, New York 
LIVE STOCK NOTES AND PRICES. 
The year 1913 has been a very pros¬ 
perous one to the Guernsey interests. 
The work of the office of the Guernsey 
Cattle Club shows a gain of 60% in the 
entries of bulls and also those of cows, 
and a gain of 50% in the number of 
transfers. The work of the Advanced 
Register shows an even greater gain. 
One of the most important changes made 
during the year has been the combina¬ 
tion of the Herd Register with the month¬ 
ly Guernsey Breeders’ Journal, making 
the issues each month a complete com¬ 
pendium of information valuable to all 
interested in the Guernsey. 
Fall grain is up and doing nicely; 
weather fine; only a few flakes of snow 
fell to date (Dec. 29). Tops of highest 
If you want the best hog 
Writo us. Our farms are devoted exclusively to the 
production of Berkshires. Breeders in the follow ing 
States have been supplied from our great herd: N. Y.; 
return,; Dist. Col.; Md.; Vn.; N. C.; S. C.; Ga.: La.; 
Ala.; Miss.; Fla.; Tenn.: Ky.; Texas, and Porto Rio. 
Berkshires for foundation and 
show purposes a specialty. 
THE BLUE RIOGE BERKSHIRE FARMS, Asheville, N. C. 
Horses and. Mules 
KENTUCKY JACK AND PERCHERON FARMS-200 head of 
big bone Kentucky Mammoth jacks, Percheroris 
and saddle horses. Special prices in half-car and car 
load lots. Write your wants or visit our farms. 2,500 bush¬ 
els of bluegi ass seed. COOK Si BK0»N, PropB., Loxiiigtou, Ky. 
P ERC H h’KON ST A EEIONS-Oor hobby is qual¬ 
ity. Come and see them. S. Sehoonmaker, Gardiner, ?t. Y. 
SHETLAND PONIES 
An unceasing sourca of pleasure and robust health to children. 
Safe and ideal playmates. Inexpensive to keep. Highest type. 
Complete outfits. Satisfaction guaranteed. Illustrated Cata¬ 
logue. HKLLE MiivPK FARM, BOX 20, MARKHAM, VA. 
FOR SALE CHAMPION STALLION 
Four years old and fit for service. Will 
weigh one ton. Price $1,000. Younger 
Stallions in proportion. Greatest breeding 
establishment in the East—1700 acres. 
Send for circular — H-l 
ADIRONDACK FARMS, Glens Falls, New York 
50 STALLIONS 
and MARES, $250 to $1000 each 
Write for my Illustrated 
Circular telling why I can save 
you money on the purchase of a Per- I 
cheron or Belgian Stallion or Mare. 
A.W. Green, Middlefield, O. 
R. R. Sta., E. Orwell, on Penna. Ry. 
Midway between Ashtabula &Warren 
DAIRY CATTLE 
FOR PRODUCTION 
Registered J ersey bull 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
sires. R. F. SHANNON, B03 Renshaw Bldg.. Pittsburgh. Pa. 
High-Grade Cattle— 
High-Grade Farmers 
The pure-bred 
Jersey Cow 
is one of the most high-grade animals ever developed 
by man. The high-grade farmer demands the high- 
grade cow. No breed equals the Jersey for the eco¬ 
nomical production of high-grade milk and butter. 
No breed equals the Jersey for intensive farming. 
^ Send for information to 
THE AMERICAN JERSEY CATTLE CLUB 
324 W. 23d Street, New York 
If You Want Guernseys s !"‘\ fo 0 V h th?® ew ks york 
GUERNSEY BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION, Box 96, Peekskill.N. Y. 
GUERNSEY 
THE BUTTER BREED 
E CONOMICAL production combined 
with rich fine flavored yellow Milk, 
Cream, and Butter, makes her most desir¬ 
able a* a Dairy Animal. Write forfacts. 
GUERNSEY CATTLE CLUB 
BOX Y - - PETERBORO, N. H. 
Indian Bridge Farm 
GUERNSEYS 
WAYLAND, MASS. 
FOR SALE! 
Imp. Selenia’s Immigrant, No. 25790. Born 
April 23, 1913. Sire, Governor of the Blicqs, 
2292 E. G. H. B. Dam, Imp. Godolphin Selenia 
No. 44536. This calf is well grown, good clear 
nose, a flue individual, and fit to go into any 
herd. For price, address 
Edmund H. Sears, Walter Jauncejr, Jr. 
Owner. Supt. 
> DAI RY CATTXiE 
Jierssy Bulls 
All ages. Good individuals. Large records. 
H.*M< LEE,’*. , . - Windsor, Vermont 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves F f °o *'sV^f a’ 
offer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM, Chittenanno. N. Y 
Hudson Valley Holstein Headquarters 
Registered Thoroughbreds only. 1 hour from New 
York. MOHEGAN FARM, Mohegan Lake, Peekskiii, N. Y. 
READY FOR Rnll Ontario Pietje Segia, 
SERVICE noistem UUU No n2 .263. grandson of 
King Segis and Pietje 22d’s Wooderest Lad. Show 
markings and grand individual. Price. $150. Don't 
buy scrub stock when you can get breeding like this at the 
price. Send for pedigree. Olorerdale Farm, I harlott*, 5. Y. 
THE TOMPKINS CO. BREEDERS’ JOURNAL, with sale-list 
1 of pure-bred stock, 25cts per year. Copy fre». 
We have some very good offers in Holstein and Jer¬ 
sey cattle. German Coach Horses. Shetland Ponies. 
Southdown ewes and Cheshire gilts. A two-year 
Berkshire boar, registered, $25.00. TOMPKINS CO. 
BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, Box B. Trumansburg. N. T 
FOR SALE CHEAP 
Reg. HOLSTEIN BULL 
ready for service. Reg.MaleCalves, $25 and upwards 
Choicely bred, fine individuals. Can also furnish a 
few cows. Satisfaction guaranteed. Write today 
HILLHURST FARM 
F. H. Rivenburgh, Prop. Munnsville, N. Y. 
90 HEA 
Purebred Holsteins 
consisting of 50 Cows. 25 Heifers, 15 Calves and a 
few choice Bull Calves. Home of Ornisby Korn- 
dyke Lad. No. 102469 If you are in the market for 
Holsteins come to see me or write. My etock will 
please yon. EZRA HOLBERT. Lake, Orange Co., New York 
150 HIGH GRADE 
HOLSTEIN COWS 
Large, fine individuals, nicely marked 
and heavy producers, due to freshen in 
August, September and October. 
F. P. SAUNDERS & SON, Cortland, N. Y. 
East River Grade Holsteins for Sale 
50 Cows, just fresh, givlnsr 40 to 50 lbs. per day. 
-0 Cows, due to calve this mouth and next. 
25 Cows, served to come fresh in August and September. 
If you are lookin'? for dairy cows and large producers 
with pood six© and young, see these cows before buying 
elsewhere. WE TUBERCULIDE TEST. 
Registered and grade bulls always on hand. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER 
Bell Phone 14 K. 5. Dept. Y. C0RTLA5P, N. V. 
“CHENANGO FARMS” HOLSTEINS 
Bull Calves, good enough for the richest and cheap 
enough for the poorest. Both untested and A. R. O. 
dams. We have no cow in our barns that ean’tmak* 
good, so you can’t go wrong. Following is the herd 
record for 1912: 
10 Cows Averaged 12,000 lbs. p«r Cow 
25 " 10,000 . 
47 ** Ihc. 2-yr. olds 11 8,250 “ M " 
Calves of both sexes for sale: also mature stock. 
Prices include registry and transfer papers. 
BULL CALVES—S25 untested, and S35 A. R 0. dams. F. 0. B. 
HEIFER CALVES-S100 up. F. 0 B. 
References: Hamilton Bank or any business man. 
S. B. JACKSON, Supt- - HAMILTON, NEW YORK 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN 
CATTLE 
To promote general prosperity and their 
own business, bankers in many parts of the 
country are buying purebred Holsteins by 
the carload and selling them on time to the 
farmers of the community. 
Every year it becomes clearer that with 
large yield cows the cost of milk and butter 
production can be brought down to a point 
that makes dairying profitable. 
A herd of purebred Holsteins is an in¬ 
vestment that combines safety with large 
dividends. 
Send for FREE Tlluttrated Descriptive Booklets 
Holstein-Friesian Asso., f. l. Houghton. »ec> 
Box 105 Brattleboro, Vt. 
Be Sure to Attend 
Our Second Consignment Sale 
January 27th and 28th 
190 HOLSTEINS—Every Animal Tuberculin Tested, 
Unblemished, and Exactly as Represented 
A SON OF THE KING OF THE PONTIACS FROM A 31-POUND COW. HER DAM 
BY DkKOL 2.\d’s PAUL DeKOL. 
A son of Rag Applo Korndyke 6th, he bv-Rag Apple Korndyke and from Pontiac Lady 
Korndyke, 38.03. World’s Record when made. Dam is a 21-pouud four-year-old 
daughter of Pontiac Korndyke. 
A May Bull Caif whose four nearest tested dams average 30.36. 
A June Bull Calf whose dam, sire’s dam. and sire’s sire’s dam averaged 32.93 pounds of 
butter in seven days. Two of them Junior four-year-olds. 
2454-pounds daughter of Homestead Ilengerveld DeKol Paul. 
A 21-povmd four-year-old daughter of Pontiac Korndyke bred to Johanna King Segis 
whose dam 13 the $7,1100 40-pouud cow. 
A daughter of Butter Roy of Elmwood, be by DeKol 2nd’s Butter Boy 3rd, from the St. 
Louis World’s Champion .Tolie Johanna. 
Ten year cows bred to King Pontiac Mayflower and a son of King of the Pontiacs and a 
31-pound three-year-old. 
Ask for Catalog E 
LIVERPOOL SALE AND PEDIGREE COMPANY 
LIVERPOOL, N. Y. 
