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THE RURAL N E\V -VORKER 
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Breeders and Dairymen Meet. 
Part I. 
A N ALTERED 
nual meeting 
State Dairymens’ 
EVENT.—The an- 
of the New York 
and Breeders’ As- 
had to be can- 
officers could do 
program of ad- 
sociations was held at Rochester, Dec. 
15-17, under most unfavorable circum¬ 
stances. Plans for the most extensive 
cattle and dairy exhibit ever held in the 
Eastern States had been made. After all 
preparations had been made, .because of 
the outbreak of foot and mouth disease, 
the great exhibit to be placed at Expo¬ 
sition Park, Rochester, 
celled, and the best the 
was to carry out the 
dresses and discussions at a meeting held 
in Hotel Seneca, Rochester. For the 
above reasons the attendance was con¬ 
siderably less. Some of the sessions 
were fairly well attended, but more in 
evidence were the men who represent 
schools, institutions, creameries, and 
dairy supplies. The average dairymen 
who milk cows and are working out their 
problems with small capital, were not the 
larger part of the audience, and the writ¬ 
er wonders just how much benefit the 
average dairyman is getting from the 
meetings, either directly or indirectly, or 
by its unconscious influence. Most of 
the old officers in both associations were 
re-elected. E. C. Elwood remains presi¬ 
dent of the Dairymens’ Association. W. 
E. Griffith, secretary, and R. R. Kirk¬ 
land, treasurer. Some of the best things 
said at the meeting were at the banquet 
Wednesday evening. There was sufficient 
feasting and entertainment, for those who 
desire them, but the toasts that touch the 
great issues of life made it worth while 
to attend. 
The Resolutions. —Part of the reso¬ 
lutions, in brief, are as follows: Re¬ 
solved, That the attendance of young 
men at the meeting be encouraged. Sec¬ 
ond, That the inspection of dairy farms 
is inadequate because of lack of funds, 
and we recommend that the Legislature 
pass a law to provide needed funds. 
Third, That this association request an 
amendment to the full crew law of the 
United States, to give the Public Ser¬ 
vice Commissioners power to amend this 
law so that the railroad companies can 
run the railroads economically. Fourth, 
Resolved, That the administration of Cal¬ 
vin .T. Huson. as Commissioner of Agri¬ 
culture calls for the highest commenda¬ 
tion. Prof. Jordan recommended that a 
review of the work of the New York 
State Dairymens’ Association be sent to 
Granges for the purpose of increasing in¬ 
terest in, and membership of, the associa¬ 
tion. 
The Sanitary Milk Code, which is 
now being much criticized is of special 
interest to New York milk dealers. Dr. 
Lindsley E. Williams, Deputy State Com¬ 
missioner of Health. Albany, N. Y., gave 
a timely address on this subject. He said 
some diseases have been definitely traced 
to bacteria transmitted by the milk used 
as food. The protection of the consumer, 
the dealer and the producer, is the in¬ 
tent of the sanitary regulations. The con¬ 
sumer presumes that the milk is a pure 
safe food, and therefore is entitled to pro¬ 
tection by law, and the consumer should 
get what he pays for—a certain amount 
of butter-fat in milk, which is safe and 
clean, and will not cause bacterial dis¬ 
eases. The man who produces good milk 
is entitled to receive its value. The new 
sanitary code requires a permit by a 
health officer for dealers. The health 
officer must score the stables of those to 
whom lie issues a permit. The farm must 
be reinspected before the permit is renew¬ 
ed, and the renewal expires in one year. 
The code does not require that all milk 
should bo bottled. The code requires that 
stables and utensils be kept in a cleanly 
condition. Grade C milk is where the score 
of the stable is not less than 40. This is 
open to nearly all dairymen with but 
little expense. Scoring i» done by the 
score card of the United States Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture. Utensils are given 
a score and a large one is given for using 
the small-top milk pails. The largest 
number of points which are six, are ob¬ 
tained by washing the udders. Cooling 
the milk gives the next largest score. 
With grade B, pasteurized, the scoring 
is 55 points. Only grade A must be 
pasteurized and bottled. Before attempt¬ 
ing to enforce the code, all persons should 
be given a reasonable time. 
Definition of Dealers. —We mean 
by dealers those who occupy a milk route 
and sell from their own containers. The 
man is not a dealer who produces milk 
for himself and sells the surplus to neigh¬ 
bors. The labeling with a tag is not a 
hardship; all that has to be done is to 
»rint on the Jabel the name of the farm 
ml grade of the milk. I may add that 
bade B requires a physical examination 
f.cattle. In answer to a question Mr. 
• illiams said that there were no regula- 
jons as to how many cows constitute a 
'aler. The man is not classed as a 
aler who sells milk to his neighbors 
ho come after milk with their own con- 
ainers. 
Making High-Grade Milk. —The fol- 
>wing selections are taken from the ad- 
ress on “Difficulties in Making Iligh- 
vade Milk,” by Dr. John R. Williams, of 
•ochester. The ideals of high-grade milk 
safety, good flavor, quality, and clean¬ 
ness. The prevention of disease in the 
airy herd is of greatest importance, as 
it is difficult and costly to trace out such 
cows. It is a matter that is largely up 
to the social conscience of the producer. 
We know that many epidemic diseases 
are caused by the milk supply. Methods 
of making high grade that is profitable 
to make, are, first, to keep records of the 
cattle, for a good herd must be had, and 
records only determine those that make 
a profit. In making high-grade milk bac- 
teria content is of great importance. The 
bacteria are kept down by low temper¬ 
ature of the milk and consumers should 
have means of keeping milk at a low 
temperature. Lack of this is more often 
the cause of poor milk than bad methods 
on the farm. Lack of sterilization is an¬ 
other cause. Those who attempt to 
make high-grade milk should have a ster¬ 
ilizing apparatus. The most durable in¬ 
sulating agents for high temperatures in 
constructing sterilizers is brick walls, 
next conci'ete, then tile, magnesia slab, 
and cork slab. The temperature of 210 
I', should be obtained for one-half hour. 
The next important step in making good 
milk is preparing cows for milking. The 
most effective way is brushing short- 
clipped cows, then washing each cow in 
separate water. Carbolic solution geno¬ 
cide seems to have been useful in wash¬ 
ing udders. Producers of high-grade milk 
should form associations and co-operate 
with each other and study methods of 
making and marketing it, and should keep 
in mind that it cannot profitably be made 
from low-producing scruD cattle. 
Butter Questions. —In the discussion 
on butter questions Mr. Frink said that 
at the State Fair the butter ran quite 
uniform in grades but many of the pack¬ 
ages were not well filled out and finished. 
Because of such deficiencies, cuts had to 
bo made on good butter. Mr. John Smith 
said conditions have changed in 20 years. 
The study of the patrons is of great im¬ 
portance to the creainerymen. They must 
be in sympathy with patrons and their 
relation to them must be educational and 
helpful. If poor milk comes from the 
farm go and talk the matter over in a 
friendly way. This is the way to obtain 
better milk. 
Scoring Ciieese. —Another matter 
taken up was defects in scoring cheese 
at the New York State Fair. Mr. Fisk 
said that low scoring was caused by the 
breaking of the cheese boxes in shipment 
and the cheeses arriving dirty. Care 
should be taken to see that the packages 
are sound and it is a good plan to put 
them in a burlap sack. The cheese judge 
should be a broad-minded man who will 
not be governed by personal taste, and he 
should he familiar with the market as 
well. He should judge by the score card. 
It is easy to get full score in the’finish 
of cheese, as all such defects are not a 
matter of manufacture, but of bandages, 
cleanliness, etc. Color is also under the 
control of the maker. There is no stan¬ 
dard of colors, but one must color to suit 
the market. One should receive a perfect 
score on colors. Body and texture are 
largely influenced by the quality of milk, 
and these are not so well controlled by 
the cheese makers. Moisture has some¬ 
thing to do with it. The maker must be 
governed by smell and feeling and re¬ 
quires expert science, w. h. jenicins. 
Look For The 
f Leaf Clover 
_ Yes, look for the 4 -Leaf Clover—not in the fields, but in 
your feed dealer’s store. To find the sack that contains the sign of the 
4 -Leaf Clover is good luck—to buy that sack and use the feed is a sign 
, of goodjudgment. It represents a big saving of Dairy Feed cost. Why 
pay $3 2,00 P er ton for a ration when you can get the same results in 
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at $ 3.00 per ton less ? Clover Leaf Dairy Feed is the most popular Dairy Feed in the 
Eastern States today, because it produces profit. Clover Leaf Dairy Feed can either 
be fed straight or used as a substitute for Bran and Mill Feeds. Should you require 
a high protein ration, Clover Leaf Dairy Feed should be used as the foundation for 
your mixture. It is palatable, easily digested—cows eat it with a relish—lick it up 
cj ea n—n° w^te. Investigate! Make inquiries about Clover Leaf Dairy Feed. 
You 11 find tliat successful dairymen use it—that there’s a close tie between 
r lov ® r L . eaf Dai ’ r y heed and the profitable dairy. Ask your dealer for Clover 
Leaf Dairy Feed. If he doesn't sell it write us, and 
“Why is dinner not ready, Bridget? 
Didn’t I tell you to cook it in the gas 
stove?” “Yes. mum, but the gas stove 
went out.” “Why didn’t you light it 
again?” “I couldn’t, mum. It went out 
through the roof !”—Boston Globe. 
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FREE 
DAIRY, __ 
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BUFFALO. N.Y. " 
we’ll gladly send you a copy if you mention your feed dealer’s 
j name. This book enables you to keep a complete record of 
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making money and where losing. We have a free copy fir 
you if you mention your feed dealer’s name. 
Ask Your Dealer 
not only for Clover Leaf Dairy Feed, but 
for Clover Leaf Calf Meal. Clover Leaf 
Horse Feed and Peerless Horse Feed. All 
are profit producers that you can’t afford 
to be without. Name of nearest distri¬ 
butor furnished upon request. 
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301 Cloverdale Rd. Buffalo, N. Y. 
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When you write advertisers mention The 
IL. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.’’ See guarantee editorial page. 
I Want You To Know 
The Value of SAL-VET 
4 
I want you to feed it at my risk—I want to prove 
to you on your own farm th~t SAL-VET will rid your stock 
of worms—put them in healthy condition—easier to keep on 
no more feed—more profitable in every 
way, and less liable to disease. I don’t 
Tho Great LIVE STOGK Conditioner 
is the medicated salt which contains no anti¬ 
mony; _ is fed without trouble; no dosing or 
drenching. All animals need it—take to it readily—and so doc- pwll „ UIC „ 
tor themselves. You will find animals that you do not suspect of | ter shape to resist disease. 
want you to send me a penny m advance—just 1 
mail the coupon. I’ll ship the SAL VET just as agreed— J 
no mone y down—let you feed it 60 days—and if it does 
t do what I claim, then I’ll cancel the F'd 
charge. Is not this a fair, open offer? A 
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having worms, just full of them. Stock ♦ Jr <yV’4 0<> 
-. ., , fed on SAL-VET grow thrifty and A.4A V 
profitable, do better, act better, and are in bet- -* 
The Great WORM Destroyer ♦ 
I enclose check In payment of the SAL-VET sent 
recently. Four times this sum would not begin 
to Pay for the benefit I derived from feeding SAL- 
VET. — W. H. WALLACE, Frank town, Va. 
**I nm feeding SAL- VET to 750 lambs and about 100 hogs. 
During this time there has been no sickness whatever __ ____ 
amonf this Block. 1[consider SAL-VET cheap lusur- 1 cd my stock - urS’bc-tteT’tSa ri“ver“ before 
anco. — IHOS. J. LILLY, Wheeling, Mo. 1 —ALBERT MEANS, WALTHILL, Nebr. 
’’SAL-VET ia; certainly a great medicine. I have 
been feeding it all winter so far; since I start- 
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PRICES 
40 lbs...$ 2.25 
100 lbs... G.00 
200 lbs... 9.00 
300 lbs... 13.00 
600 ibs... 21.12 
No orders filled for less than 40 lbs. on 
this CO day trial offer. Never sold by 
S addlers nor in bulk; only in Trade- 
larked SAL-VET packages. Ship¬ 
ment for 60 days’ trial are based on 1 
lb. of SAL-VET for each sheep or hog, 
and 4 lbs. for each horse or head of 
cattle, as near as we can come without 
breaking regular sized packages. 
LOOS FCR THIS LflDEL 
on all Sai^V tr¬ 
ackages. 
Don’t bede- 
ceived by 
imitations. 
Don’t buy 
“Sal” this 
or “Sal” 
that. Get 
original gen¬ 
uine Sal-Vet. 
Ho ffiostey— Just the Coupon . 
Fill out coupon, tell me how many head of stock you have and a. 
I’ll ship you a 60 day supply of SAL-VET. You simply pay the ▼ v -A^ v 
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... ■■-You simply pay the 
freight charges when it arrives and feed it according to directions* 
at the end of CO days report results. If SAL-VET has not done all * " 
1 claim then 1 11 cancel the charge, and you won’t owe me a cent. 
SIDNEY R. FEIL, President 
THE FEIL MFC.CO.,Chemists 
Dept.RNY CLEVELAND, OHIO 
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