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THE RURAL IM E W - YO H K E K 
June 6, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
Starting With Blemished Purebreds. 
other than black and white in color that 
is designated as a Holstein. It is prob¬ 
ably due to an atavistic or “breeding 
back” character, since a portion of 
W ITH limited means I wish to start 
breeding registered Holstein cattle, 
and am seeking advice as to best 
methods. My own idea is to buy a well- 
bred cow with an official record, a cow 
that has some blemish like a lost quarter 
or big knee or knocked-down hip, one 
that the fancy breeders would not like to 
have around when the visitors come, she 
to be already bred to a bull of merit. 
Does the average heavy milking Holstein 
cow give milk rich enough to pass Massa¬ 
chusetts standard, 12.15 total solids. 5.35 
butterfat. c. w. p. 
New Hampshire. 
The method suggested by C. W. P. of 
entering the field of purebred live stock 
breeding is meritorious, and there is no 
reason why animals that may have met 
with an accident as suggested should not 
prove useful breeders, and serve well as 
foundation stock. It very often happens 
that large breeders in their endeavors to 
establish world-breaking records go a lit¬ 
tle too far, and as result udder troubles 
prevail, and the animals do not present 
an attractive appearance in the regular 
dairy. lie should make clear, however, 
that this is the real cause for wanting 
to sell such an animal, rather than an 
excuse justifying such offering; and 
furthermore, there should be abundant 
evidence that the cow while in her prime 
was not only a producer, but an animal 
of individual excellence and merit. Blem¬ 
ishes such as swollen knees or enlarged 
hocks or other unsightly appearances do 
not in any way effect the animal’s ability 
to reproduce if properly mated, and often 
limes it is possible to buy such animals 
at low cost. Only a few days ago I 
visited a dairy herd in New Jersey made 
up of grade cows, and the owner pointed 
out to me a certain animal in the herd 
that had been purchased from a promin¬ 
ent breeder because he did not care to 
keep her in the herd, since her udder was 
so pendent and unsound. Nevertheless, 
during the past year she produced over 
15,000 pounds of milk and a calf that 
was eligible for registry. She was pur¬ 
chased at a lower cost than the average 
grade dairy cow, and will serve well as 
foundation stock for this breeder. I have 
always maintained that the use of dis¬ 
carded females or of aged bulls whose 
usefulness has been definitely tried and 
whose value has been established is the 
best source from which to select breeding 
animals for the poor man or the beginner 
who desires to enlist in breeding work. 
It is entirely an appropriate means, and 
by all odds commendable. 
In reply to the inquiry as to whether 
Holstein milk alone will meet the Massa¬ 
chusetts requirements, quoted as 12.15% 
total solids and 3.35% butterfat, it is 
possible that a great many Holstein cows 
would not meet this requirement, es¬ 
pecially during the early period of their 
lactation. The most economical means of 
meeting this condition would be to pur¬ 
chase a few grade Guernsey or Jersey 
cows, and thoroughly mix all milk, and in 
this way enable the dairyman to meet 
the requirements of the State without 
question. Where a large herd of Holstein 
cows is maintained, care should be exer¬ 
cised to avoid having a large number of 
them freshen during the Spring when the 
(lush flow prevails. There is no reason 
why a selected herd of Holstein cows 
varying in their lactation period should 
not produce milk of sufficient quality to 
meet the State requirements. It would 
seem most unfortunate if the standard 
as fixed by law would brand a man a 
criminal who sold pure unadulterated 
milk as drawn from healthy cows with¬ 
out changing its form or content in any 
way. F. C. MINKLER. 
Red and White Holsteins. 
I S it possible for a purebred Holstein 
cow to drop a red and white calf 
when the sire is a registered Hol¬ 
stein? The calf is well marked for the 
Holstein if the red had been black. Is 
there a strain of the red and white Hol¬ 
stein? The dam is of the De Kol family, 
and is said to be eligible to registry. 
,t. s.' j. 
It is possible for a purebred Holstein 
cow to drop a calf marked red and white, 
even though the animal be regularly 
registered in the recognized herd book as 
established for this breed. Such animals, 
however, are not eligible for registration 
in the Ilolstein-Friesian Herd Book. In 
Holland it is quite common to see a cow 
the foundation stock used in establishing 
the Ilolstein-Friesian breed were red in 
color, and their progeny may at times 
evidence such dormant characterstics. I 
would want to make sure, however, that 
the Holstein cow had not been running 
in a pasture where a stray bull of one of 
the common beef breeds may have been 
active, for often times it is easier to ex¬ 
plain the appearance of red markings in 
calves in this way rather than by means 
of historical evidence as suggested. The 
Secretary of the Ilolstein-Friesian Asso¬ 
ciation at Brattleboro, Vt., could no 
doubt give additional information as to 
prevalence of such colored animals. 
F. C. HINKLER. 
The Bureau of Animal Industry at 
Washington decided that what is known 
as the glanders vaccine is not satisfac¬ 
tory for making horses immune from the 
terrible disease of glanders. The sub¬ 
stance known as mallein is effective in 
discovering the presence of the disease in 
a horse, but has not shown any positive 
value in curing the animals. It has been 
tried carefully with the result that the 
Bureau advises killing all affected horses 
and keeping the well ones away from 
them. 
British Dog Quarantine.— It seems 
to be very difficult to get a dog into the 
British Islands. There are strict laws 
providing for this. No dog from a for¬ 
eign country can be landed in Great Bri¬ 
tain unless the owner has obtained a 
license from the British Board of Agri¬ 
culture. Upon landing the dog must be 
kept in quarantine for six months at the 
expense of the owners. The regulations 
are very strict, and any violations will 
render the offender liable to prosecution, 
and may cause the destruction of the 
dog. If it were possible to apply these 
strict regulations against dogs which 
work into a sheep-growing community, 
there would be more wool and more 
mutton. 
“S-S-S-S-STJS-SAY, ma,” stammered Bob¬ 
by, through the suds, as his mother 
scrubbed and scrubbed him. “I guess 
you want to get rid o’ me, don’t 
you?” “Why, no, Bobby dear,” 
replied his mother. “Whatever put 
such an idea into your mind?” Oh, 
nothin’,” said Bobby, “only it seems to 
me you’re tryin’ to rub me out.”—On¬ 
ward. 
The blue sky isn’t a pood roof 
for farm machinery, lloof your 
barn and machine shed with 
Certain-teed 
ROOFING 
Guaranteed for 15 years 
and will last longer 
There is no test by which you 
can know how long a roof will 
last. Your safeguard is the man¬ 
ufacturer’s responsibility. 
Your dealer can furnish Certain-teed 
Roofing in rolls and shingles—made by 
the General Roofing Mfg. Co., ■ world’s 
largest roofing manvfactxirers. East St. 
Louis, Ill., Marseilles, Ill., York, Pa. 
HARRIS WULLEV *5M 
Costs half—does better work. Automatic—no 
levers or clutches. Starts cream separator slow¬ 
ly, increases speed gradually, offsets Jerk of 
engine. Prolongs life of separator. Pays for 
self in a season. Warranted for life, 
i fS.45 complete. Order, or send for 
circulars. 
AFFILIATED MFRS. CO. 
.405 Caswell Bldg. Milwaukee, Wls. 
Free Box of Samples 
sent to your station charges prepaid. All 
sizes, 2 inches to 20 inches. Delivered 
prices quoted on request. 
THE E. BIGL0W CO., New London, 0. 
STANDARDIZED. 
EASY AND SAFE TO USE 
INEXPENSIVE 
KILLS LICE 
ON ALLJJVE STOCK 
DISINFECTS. 
CLEANSES. 
_PURIFIES. 
It has so many uses that It Is 
a necessity on every farm. 
USED IN THE TREATMENT OF MANCE, 
SCAB, RINGWORM, SCRATCHES, ETC. 
Destroys Disease Germs 
DRIVES AWAY FLIES 
For Sale by All Druggists 
Write for Free Booklets 
PARKE, DAVIS & CO. 
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY 
DETROIT, - - MICHIGAN 
Cow-Ease 
Prevents Ticks. 
KEEPS 
FLIES OFF 
_ Cattle and Horses 
and allows cowa to feed in peace, making 
More Milk and More Money for you. 
A clean, harmless liquid preparation, ap¬ 
plied with a sprayer. Keeps cows in good 
condition, and saves five times its cost in 
extra milk. 
TRIAL OFFER 
If your dealer cannot supply 
you, send us his name and 
$1.25, and we wiil deliver 
prepaid to your address a ft 
half-gallon can of COW- >3 
EASE and SPRAYER for 
applying. For West of Mis -1 
souri River and forCanada, 
above Trial Offer, $1.50. 
Satisfaction or Money Back. 
CARPENTE R-M ORTON CO. 
BOSTON. MASS. 
Only $2 D ow n 
One Year to Pay!]^ 
A ja ■ Buys the New Butter- 
fly Jr. No.1. Light running 
L, # U easy cleaning, close skim- 
' fgming, durable. Guaranteed 
a lifetime. Skims 95 qts. 
per hour. Mado also in four 
larger ni7.es up to 5 1-2 shown 
30 Days* Free Trial gjX £ {™gj» 
It saves in cream. Postal brings Free cat¬ 
alog folder and “direct-from-factoryoffer, 
buy from the manufacturer and Bave half. 
ALBAUGK-DOVER CO. 
221 2 Marshall Blvd. CHICAGO 
PERFECTION STABLE 
EQUIPMENTS 
Days’ trial. STANLEY C. SWIFT 
MFG. CO., Box A, Cuba, N. Y. 
HORSE LAME? 
Uso KINDIG'S Famous 
OINTMENT. A sure euro 
for bouc, bog, and blood 
spavin, ringbone, CQrb, soft bunches, splint, etc. 60 cent*, post* 
r>p.i(l. E. Kin dig, Jr., Remedy to., 4826 Woodland Ave., Phil*. 
THE GRAND RAPIDS 
VETERINARY COLLEGE 
Offers a Three Years’ Course in Veterinary Science 
Complying with all the requirements of the U. S. 
Bureau or Animal Industry. Established 1897. In¬ 
corporated under State law Governed by Board of 
Trnsfcees. Write for Free Catalogue. 
163 LOUIS ST., - GHAN1) RAPIDS, MICH. 
THE BEST LINIMENT 
OR PAIN KILLER FOR THE HUMAN BODY 
Gombault’s 
Caustic Balsam 
IT HAS NO EQUAL 
— A — 
C n|4 —It is penetrat- 
I vl ing,soothing and 
healing, and for all Old 
A 1^0. Sores, Bruises,or 
lilt? Wounds, Felons. 
Exterior Cancers, Boils 
Uhim 4 h Corns and 
numan Bun ions 
CAUSTIC BALSAM has 
D #|n 110 equal as 
RUIIj a Liniment. 
We would say to all 
who buy it that it does 
not contain a particle 
of poisonous substance 
and therefore no harm 
can result from its ex¬ 
ternal use. Persistent, 
thorough use will cure 
many old or chronic 
ailments and it can be 
used on any case that 
requires an outward 
application with 
perfect safety. 
Perfectly Safe 
and 
Reliable Remedy 
for 
Sore Throat 
Chest Cold 
Backache 
Neuralgia 
Sprains 
Strains 
Lumbago 
Diphtheria 
Sore Lungs 
Rheumatism 
and 
all Stiff Joints 
REMOVES THE SORENESS-STRENGTHENS MUSCLES 
Cornhill, Tex.—"Ono bottle Caustic Balsam did 
my rheumatism more good than $120.00 paid in 
doctor's bills.** OTTO A. BEYER. 
Price $ 1 .60 per bottle. Sold by druggists, oi sent 
by us express prepaid. Writo for Booklet R. « 
The LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS COMPANY. Cleveland. 0. 
’ABSORBINE 
e* “trade mark reg.us.pat. off. 
Reduces Strained, Puffy Ankles, 
Lymphangitis, Poll Evil, Fistula, 
Boils, Swellings; Stops Lameness 
and allays pain. Heals Sores, Cuts, 
Bruises, Boot Chafes. It is an 
ANTISEPTIC AND GERMICIDE 
[NON-POISONOUS] 
Does not blister or remove the 
hair and horse can be worked. Pleasant to use. 
$2.00 a bottle, delivered. Describe your case 
for special instructions and Book 5 K free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., antiseptic liniment for mankind re¬ 
duces Strains, Painful, Knotted, Swollen Veins, Milk Leg, 
Gout. Concentrated—only a few drops required at an appli¬ 
cation. Price $1 per bottle at dealers or delivered. 
W. F. YOUNG, P. U. F., bb Temple bt., Springfield, Mass. 
MINERAL 
'"SHEAVE 
Years REMEDY 
NEGLECT 1 
Will Ruin 
Your Horse* 
Send to-day for 1 
only 
PERMANENT 
C.'JRE. 
Sate—Certain < 
Mineral H»a“8 Remedy Co.. 4C»1 Fourth A*e.. Pittsburgh, Pa, 
NOW—While Working 
and sweating. It penetrates both bone 
and tissue —reaching the cause—and 
cures without blistering or loss of hair. 
A signed iiurnntcc Cout ruot to 
return money If remedy Falla on 
Ringbone—'Thoropln—8PAYIK—and ALL 
—Shoulder, Knee, Ankle, Hoof aud Ten¬ 
don Disease. But write. BOOK,Sample 
Contract and Advice—ALL FKKE (to 
Horse Owners and Managers). Address, 
$3 Package 1 
will cure any case or’ 
money refunded 
$1 Package 
cures ordinary cases. 
Postpaid on receipt of price. 
Agents Wanted 
Write for descriptive booklet 
SAVE- 
THE- 
HORSE TROY CHEMICAL CO.,24 Commerce Ave. 
Trade Mark lie date red Binghamton, N. T. 
Druggists everywhere sell Save-Thc-Horse WITH CON 
TRACT, or we send by Parcel Post or Express paid' 
oWfoIMiM!® 
per and Indigestion Cure. 
Cures Heaves by correcting the 
t > ,. io cause — Indigestion. Prevents 
Colic,.Staggers,etc. Heat Con¬ 
ditioner and W orm Ex- 
ller. Used byVcterinarians 
ldr 30 years. (The flrat or 
_ second (It.OO can cures heaven. The 
third can Is Riiurantecd to euro or money refunded. 
$1.00 per can at dealers’ or sent direct prepaid. Booklet 
THE NEWTON REMEDY COMPANY, Tolodo, Ohiv. 
KENDALLS 
SPAVIN 
—has saved thousands of dollars 
and thousands of horses. The i 
old reliable cure for Spavin, 
Ringbone, Splint or lameness. 
For sale at all druggists. Price _ 
$1 per bottle, 6for $5. ‘‘Treatise on the Horse" 
free at druggists or write to Ur. B. J. KENDALL 
COMPANY, Kiiowburg Falla, Vi«, IL 8. A, 6| 
CURE ^> V 
STANCHIONS 
are made of high carbon steel, WOOD 
LINED, chain hanging and flexible. Our 
full line of Sanitary Stalls, including 
Harris Now Adjustable, stands for perfect 
cow comfort. Economical, easily installed, 
pprp ILLUSTRATED CATALOG do- 
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HAP"' ' MFG. CO., Box 80 Salem, Ohio 
Bickmore’s Gall Cure 
The old-time remedy for keeping horses In condition. Don’t lose the services of your 
high-priced horses. Bickmore’s Gall Cure cures Galls and Sore Shoulders while the 
horso works. Approved remedy for Cuts, Wounds, Scratches, Greaso Heel. Sold 
by dealers, money back If It fails. Gray horso trade mark on every box. Sample 
and valuable 84-pago horse book sent on receipt of a stamp for postage. 
BICKMORE GALL CURE CO.. Box 282 Old Town. Maine. 
