1915. 
THE) RURAL NEW-VORKER 
147 
A CREAMERY IN ALABAMA. 
A S you know, the cotton situation has 
hit the Southern farmer pretty hard. 
In our immediate community we are 
figuring some on putting in a small 
creamery and would like to have some ad¬ 
vice. What is the cheapest we could fit 
u p a creamery for butter only, also for 
butter and cheese, and about how many 
gallons of milk per day would we have 
To handle to make it profitable? We 
figure that we can sell our butter to the 
consumer by parcel post for 30 cents per 
pound. We are in a thickly settled com¬ 
munity, have good land, and the follow¬ 
ing plants thrive in this section: Red 
clover. Bur clover, vetch, Bermuda, peas 
and Lespedeza. We feel that a little reg¬ 
ular money from a creamery, with the 
kim-milk to feed our calves and hogs 
end the manure for our land, would ben- 
fit us greatly. c. v. hoover. 
Shelby Co., Ala. 
You should send to Washington and 
obtain circular and bulletins from the De¬ 
partment of Agriculture, also bulletins 
from the Wisconsin Station, Madison; 
Michigan, East Lansing; Vermont, Bur¬ 
lington; Wisconsin, Columbia; Ohio, 
Wooster, and others. We are arranging 
for a discussion of the question by South¬ 
ern dairymen. The first article follows: 
Tennessee Experience. 
I take it that a small cooperative 
creamery is about what he has in mind. 
The figures I name were given me by 
a manager of our local creamery. The 
product from not less than 400 good dairy 
cows should be pledged before another 
step is taken. To handle this product 
with a possible increase equipment as 
follows would be best suited : 
">00-lb. churn . $175.00 
300-gal. cream ripener. 300.00 
15 II.P. steam boiler. 200.00 
0 II.P. steam engine. 125.00 
50-gal. cream starter . 60.00 
Pasteurizer and cooler. 250.00 
Shafting, pulleys, belting, pipe 
and fittings . 200.00 
Building for creamery. 1,000.00 
$2,310.00 
To this would be added the cost of the 
lot, office fixtures and a few other ne¬ 
cessities that would not amount to much 
to make butter. As for cheese I have no 
figures; I think I am safe in saying this 
would hardly be practical, at least to be¬ 
gin with. 
Now we come to the man who is to 
stand for success or failure in this un¬ 
dertaking, I mean the butter maker who 
should be general manager and own a 
large, if not a controlling interest of the 
capital stock. A man that will measure 
up and fit the job will cost not less than 
$100 per month, for nothing less than 
an A1 creamery butter pays a profit to 
the maker. As for selling and deliver¬ 
ing by parcel post in Northern Alabama, 
I think the Spring, Summer and Fall 
are too long and warm for this, leaving 
possibly about 3 J /£ months of tempera¬ 
ture that would warrant shipping butter 
in this way. 
If your inquirer thinks a cooperative 
creamery will be a success I would ad¬ 
vise that he first posts himself on this 
point. My observation has led me to 
conclude that 09% of all such enterprises 
have resulted in total failures, and 90% 
of the 1% left never registered what 
might be called a financial success, I 
mean in the South. So far as starting 
a creamery in the South is concerned 
I here is no more likelihood of a failure 
than any other section. In fact I can see 
with a long growing and grazing season, 
short mild Winters, it is possible to pro¬ 
duce a pound of butter in the South for 
less than in Wisconsin or any Northern 
State; provided we have the cows, grass 
and man on the job. But Northern Ala¬ 
bama and Georgia are about as far South 
in my opinion as the dairy industry 
should attempt to establish itself. Far¬ 
ther South the nights are too hot and the 
cattle tick with other local disadvan¬ 
tages would seem to advise against it. 
We on Crowell Farm have a herd of 
24 Jersey milch cows. We sell the cream 
to our local creamery and get paid for 
the butterfat it contains. We have no 
stock in the enterprise and prefer not to 
for with managing our farm, looking 
after crops and harvests, our time is all 
taken up. In fact here is where so many 
farmers fail; they have too many irons 
stock in the enterprise and prefer not to, 
experiment and observe, read, think, and 
reason about the chemistry of the soils, 
their needs and how best to manage each 
field on the farm. o. h. p. fox. 
Tennessee. 
Soy Beans for Pork Making. 
I N Farmers’ Bulletin 272, page 13, an 
acre of Soy beans is estimated to pro¬ 
duce 600 pounds of pork. Is it meant 
that any number of any size hogs placed 
on the acre will gain 600 pounds while 
feeding on it? If so, how is it fed, or 
at what state of maturity? Also, does 
he mean grass or net weight? Six hun¬ 
dred pounds of dressed pork here is worth 
$72, grass $54. In either case this seems 
to be quite a handsome return, as I can 
produce an aero of good Soy beans to 
maturity, all things included, for less 
than $20. g. n. s. 
Enfield, N. C. 
The manner of utilizing Soy beans on 
the farm described in Farmers’ Bulletin 
272 is about as follows: The Soy beans 
are cut for hay when the beans are fairly 
well matured and stacked up for feeding 
during the Winter months. The Soy 
bean hay is fed to hogs weighing from 
100 to 125 pounds each. The hogs re¬ 
ceive about five pounds of grain per head 
per day and as much of the Soy bean 
hay as they will consume without much 
waste. The estimate of 600 pounds of 
pork from an acre of Soy beans is for 
live weight of hogs, and is the farmer’s 
estimate after having had several years 
experience in feeding this crop. The es¬ 
timate is believed to be fairly accurate 
for his conditions. The Soy beans were 
fed in connection with grain, but the es¬ 
timate given is for pork produced by Soy 
beans, and probably is a little higher 
when fed in this combination than it 
would be if Soy beans alone had been 
used. Soy beans are a valuable and 
economical feed for hogs, and should be 
used much more extensively than they 
are at the present time. H. A. miller. 
Dept, of Agriculture. 
When you write advertisers mention Tiie 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and a 
“square deal.” See guarantee editorial page. 
Feeding Good Pigs. 
O N page 49 II. M. II. asks advice in 
feeding pigs farrowed July 4, 1914, 
and weighing about 75 pounds. We are 
feeding some that were farrowed August 
4 and now average 120 pounds, and are 
not so good as they would have been if 
they had had digester tankage. We use 
the Dietrich system to grow our swine 
and find that it is an economical way of 
feeding. Every week we take the larg¬ 
est, the middle and smallest-sized pig of 
each litter and weigh them, and divide 
the total by three, which gives the aver¬ 
age of the litter. Once each month we 
weigh the whole litter to find out if our 
average is correct, which it usually is, 
lacking sometimes five pounds on the lit¬ 
ter. By this system we have raised hogs 
that at eight months of age weighed 300 
pounds. These were late Summer pigs, 
not early Spring pigs, when no doubt 
the weight would have been heavier. 
Our ration consists of the following 
mixture: 300 pounds cornmeal, 100 
pounds red dog^ flour, 25 pounds digester 
tankage and 25 pounds oil meal, which 
makes the ration cost about 1% cents 
per pound, $1.75 per cwt. The above 
is a slightly more economical ration than 
the one suggested, and gives equally good 
results. If more, bone-making material is 
wanted a little lime mixed in the slop at 
feeding time would take the place of the 
bone meal at less cost, or hard wood 
ashes can be used g. b. s. 
Keeseville, N. Y. 
REMARKABLE RECORD 
for MILK PRODUCTION 
This cow, in her 17th year, after giving birth 
to 16 calves produced officially 12,264 pounds of 
milk in 232 days. During this period, she was 
red entirely on 
UNION GRAINS 
Here’s what her owner, Mr. Winter, of the 
Adirondack Valley Stock Farms says: “During 
her record, which lasted from Feb. lltli, 19I4?to 
Oct. 1st. 1914, ‘Artis Violet’ was fed on UNION 
GRAINS alone , the greatest daily allowance 
being 16 lbs.—I can conscientiously recommend 
UNION GRAINS to every 1 dairyman interested 
in producing milk for either market or record 
making,’’ 
Send Sc stamp for booklet " Econ¬ 
omical Needing.” It will show you 
how to get the best results. 
UBIK0 MILLING COMPANY 
14 E. Third St., Cincinnati, Ohio 
WHAT DO YOU KNOW 
ABOUT A HORSE'S FOOT? 
There is an old true saying “no foot, 
no house.” After 20 years experience 
with the hoof and foot, our saying is 
NO IIOOF, NO FOOT. 
EVERY HOOF MUST BE KEPT GROWING 
TIIEItK IS A REASON. YOU WILL FIND IT IN OUR BOOK 
“TRUTH IN A HOOFSHELL” 
EVERY HORSEOWNER AND CARE¬ 
TAKER SHOULD READ IT. 
IT IS SENT FKF.B ON BEQUEST BY 
THE EYERIT COMPANY, Wellsville, N. Y. 
DOGS 
pm I 1C P11P Q —the intelligent kind. Also Blood, 
UULLlErUro houn ds. NELSON’S, Grove City, Pa. 
Fnfhniinrl Plin« — Dandies. All ready to hunt. 
rUAIIUUflll mp3 FIELD FOXHOUND KENNELS. Somers. Conn. 
Male Airedale Puppies A . a. Bar.*, 1 it 
Ithaca, N. Y. 
AIM A IPPRA LF ls t,,e best burglar 
1 * BlntWHLt alarm; pedigreed 
pnps for sale. W, A. LOWBEK, Burlington, N.J 
Fprrpti~' si "£'‘\ P airs and dozen lots. Stamp for 
roiIBIS p rice ] ist< HORACE MYERS, Spencer. O. 
DAIRY CATTLE 
Guernsey Bulk,ft,™ .KSpM; 
N. Y. Nice individual: high A. R. breeding. Also 
bull calf, 6 in os., $50. TABER & MIGN1N, Castile, N. Y. 
GUERNSEY BULL CALF 
Dropped Nov. 18, 1914. Dam, Norna 18782. Sire, 
Ledyard Bay of Bergendahl 25047, grandson of Led- 
yard Bay 11074. A. R. Registered, transferred, 
and crated f o. b. Kindorhook for $35 if sold quickly. 
l.AWKENCE HOWARD, Kimlerhook, N.Y. 
FOR SALE 
Otterkill Farm Ayrshires 
15 young bulls, all ages, and well bred, from import¬ 
ed sire Howies Predominant, imported three years 
ago, who was bred by Robert Wallace Anchenbrain. 
He is also for sale. Prieos to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washingtonville, Orange Co. N. Y. 
F OR SALE—Two fresh young Jerseys; heavy 
milkers; $200. EDWARD MORGAN, R. D. 1, Plainfield, N. J. 
FOR PR0DUCTI0N- BREED up - ;nn down- 
run rnuuuifliun R e( ,j ster ed .Jersey bull 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
sires. R. F. SHANNON, 603 Renshaw Bldfl., Pittsburgh, Pa. 
For Sale-150 Cows and Yearlings^ - 
Harry Vail, New NIilford, Orange Co., N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
offer. THE GATES H0MESI EA0 FARM. Cbittenanoo. N. Y. 
R falntTniP Yearlillfr BULLS—t - 'urindsDris of Pontiac 
HOLSTEIN I WHIHIg DULLO Korndyke and of the 
King of the Pontiacs, from clioiceheavy-milking 
dams at popular prices. Write me what you want. 
IJ. F. MCLENNAN, - Syracuse. N. Y. 
READY FOR SERVICEt prices ’ 57000 tB 5,50 00 
HU I run wCIlWIVC Registered Holstein and 
Jersey Bulls. Splendid individuals with great 
backing. Host blood in the land. A Iso younger bull 
calves. Write for list. HOMEWOOD FARMS, RYE, N. Y. 
SPRINGDALE FARMS irtr«r p l”S 
Holsteins. 300 fancy cows and heifers to select 
from. F. I*. Saunders & Son, Cortland, N. Y. 
BREED HP WITH A GOOD ONE. On 
n i r, i . tario Baron Pietje, born April 
1 J, 1914. Ideal Holstein bull in color markings, breed- 
ln ^, nl b l ] build. Average of dam and sire’s dam, 662 
milk, 31.14 butter in 7 days. Price, only #500. Send 
tor photo and pedigree. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte, N Y. 
SpotFarm Holsteins for Sale^ 0 r ,* f/ n s V.Her 
calves, $800, 2 to6 months old; 1 from a daughter of 
King of Pontiacs, 1 from a daughter of Sir Veeman 
llongervold. 4 from a 31-lb. bull. 10 registered bulls, 
»-a to *100 each. 50 erade yearling heifers. $35 each- 
Grade Holstein heifers and bull calves. 7 8 Holstein. 
$l.i each. Express paid in lots of 5. Registered and 
high-grade cows. Reagan Bros., Tally, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
From flrst-olass advanced registry dams. 
Ready for service and younger 
Herd tuberculin tested annually. 
ONEIDA COMMUNITY, Ltd. 
KENWOOD, NEW YORK 
East River Grade Holsteins For Sale 
75 High GradeCows just fresh, large producers. 
50 cows due to calve this month and next. 
40 extra nice heifer calves ten days old, sired 
by pure blooded bulls, from high producing 
dams. Registered and grade bulls all ages. 
WE TUBERCULINE TEST. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dept Y, Cortland, N. Y. J 'Jell Phone 14. F. S. 
Purebred Registered 
HOLSTEIN 
CATTLE 
Holstein cows bold all records for butter 
production for all periods of official testing, 
except the 365 day, and there is only one 
cow that has beaten the Holstein for that 
period. Up to May 1, 1914, 22 Holstein 
cows were on record as having each shown 
productions of over 875 pounds butter-fat for 
the year. These are some of the reasons 
why the average value of purebred regis¬ 
tered Holstein cattle (as shown by average 
prices at auction) has increased nearly $100 
per head since 1909. Are you using them? 
Send for FREE Illustrated Descriptive Booklets 
Th» Holttein-Frie.ian Association of America 
Box 105, Brattleboro, Vt. 
Shrnnchirp Pwoo for sale at reasonable prices. Bred 
onropsnire ewes E E stevens & son, Wilson, n y. 
SWISS MILK GO ATS 
KIDS % PURE) BUCKS^S,0.0° 
E. S. SHARPLES 
CENTRE SQUARE, 
PINNA. 
IX o 
SES 
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Fnr Sall*~;^* atc,,0 4 P air 5-year-old Geld- 
• 1 , ia K 8 * $2,400. Driving mare, fast, sty] 
ish, 1,000 lbs. Union Hill Farm, Sherman, Pa. 
100 Percheron and Belgian Stallions 
MARKS AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SHETLAND PONIES. Free circular 
A. W. GREEN, - Mlddlefield, Ohio 
Great Purebred Percheron Stallion - .^^! 1 
(85069), (84211). Five years old. Seal brown'. Weighs 
2-00 lbs. Imported by Dunhams of Illinois. Stately 
baudsome, powerful but gentle and a sure gotter 
4La0. Terms, Hi cash; balance to suit. Will also sell 
-^ bea\yn? r u‘ ie 1 eivberon mares; 1 registered mare 
and a 1900 lb. gelding. Come and see them. Will uc 
co.Pt hi exchange for any of above. Holstein females 
with A. R. O. backing. Mohegan Farm, Peekskill, N. Y 
Fine Kentucky, Mammoth 
jacks, saddle stallions. 
JACKS,SADDLERS 
j«uk«, HBuaic sraiiiom 
ANDPERCHERONS S and s g& 
mares. Write for pictures and testimonials describing 
your wants. Home-cured bluegrass seed. 
COOK FAR MS, Box C, Lexington, Ky. 
SWXKTE 
CHELDON FARM REGISTERED DUROCS 
“ Pigs of both sex. Bred Sows. Service Boars. 
Best of breeding. O. E. BARNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
FOR PURE BRED TAMWORTH SWINE 
write or visit WKSTVIKW STOCK FARM R. 
E. I>. No. 1, Winst on-Salem, North Carolina 
0. I- C THT ee Hea,th y strain. Have a litter of 
. , „ 1°. Farrowed Nov. 24, 1914, out, all mature 
stock Pedigree Iiirnts hed. F. B. Gamer, Cincinnatus, N Y. 
Yarmouth Farm C hesters-^g,* r ; f d 
Growthy And prolific. Write for prices and descrip. 
tion to Rollo Young, R. D. 4, Chester Co , Coatesville. Pa- 
FOR SALF— White Chesterfield English 
„ , , Pigs. 3 months old, nothing 
finer, healthy. 2 Barrows. 2 Sows and 1 Boar. $6 
each or the lot for $25. Also Green Mountain Seed 
Potatoes. 100 bushels, $1 per bushel. Horse Shoe 
Spring Farm, C ongers, Rockland Co., N. Y. 
0.1. C.s-Chester Whites 
Do you want Type, Breeding, Size Health, Prolfflcnens? 
Do you want Brood Sows, 8crvice Hoars. Gilts, Pigs? 
I)o you want a quick reply, quick sale, quick shipment? 
Victor Farms, Bellvale, Oran ge Co., New York 
Berkshire Registered, either sex. 
t> • iGood Pigs at Farmers’ 
I ucos. KOCKHILL FARM, Glenniont, N. Y. 
Berkshira^ Of quality that youcan afford. Easy 
-cl nauil payments if yon like. State your 
wants quick. A. C. HOOPER, Bozman, Maryland 
LARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWOOD 
Special offering of service boars and boar pigs. 
H. C. & H. D. HARDE NDING, Dundee, N. Y. 
® e »* f 
io*V 1 “ y 'd.,, ea ^"i V ’ choice sow pi<rs. farrowed Aug. 
l.itn, $12 ©Jich. Exceptionally nice boar pigs, ‘2 
months old, $8 each. Old Landino Farms, Millslioro, Del. 
REG. BERKSHIRES ch °lera immune 
- MI.H IW1UII1.J BREEDING stock 
GILTS BRED FOB SPUING FARROW H0, 145. 
FALL PIGS, FANCY BLOOD AND TYPK, M2 To $20 
0AKWO01I FARM, - B. 8, NEWBURGH, K. Y. 
Discriminating Buyers Satisfied FanVKshTres! 
All fashionable families; outstanding individuals. 
Order* for export given eipeciai care. 
R. Y. BUCKLEY, "Woodrow", Broad Axe, Pa. 
BERKSHIRES alt Ages 
Sow* bred to Hopeful Lee 5th, $50. A high-class 
„ foundation herd; price reasonable. 
H. ML Terwilliger, . Kirkville, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRES 
L,? rl y “W" bred for Spring litter* to the famoun 
KimiIm MufcMtle Koy 14(140?. TkesB ure of the bent 
!.?!*• I 1 "! 1 . Individuality, Write for prices. 
AO.VU KINS i) ARM, LAM8DALE. 1»A. 
LARGE YORKSHIRE 
BOARS 
Ready for service; can make 
immediate shipment. 
HEART’S DELIGHT FARM, Chazy, N.Y. 
Eureka Stock Farm 
Now rcaily for Shipment: 
loo Iterfutered Chester 
White Pip*, Including a 
full line 10 weeks old, that 
can be mated in pairs ami 
trios not akin; aUo a line 
lot 3 to A f A to 5 and 5 to 6 , 
months old. Write for prices, 
EDWARD WALTER, DEPT R 
WEST CHESTER, PENNA, 
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