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A GRADE COWS RECORD. 
I AM enclosing picture and monthly 
milk record of one of our grade cows 
which has just finished a year’s private 
test. The 10,126.5 pounds of milk is 
not a phenomenal test, but we believe 
it is enough above the amount produced 
by the average grade cow to be worth a 
moment’s notice. Woody, as we call her 
(we bought her as a heifer from a man 
named Wood) is now nine years old, she 
was sired by a grade Jersey bull, her 
dam a big producing grade Ayrshire. 
She had her first calf when 14 months 
old, calf was born dead and she dried 
A Good Grade Cow. 
up completely in less than two weeks. 
Dropped her second calf at 25 months 
and milked 30 pounds per day. March 
16-31. ’14, 559.8; April. 1,306.6; May, 
1.17S.6; June, 903.1; July, 892.3; Au¬ 
gust. 858.7; September. 803.7 ; October, 
747.5; November. 648.8; December, 705.9; 
January, ’15, 731.8; February, 537.3; 
March, 1-15, 252.4. Total, 10,126.5. Av¬ 
erage test, 4.2. Fat content. 425.31 
pounds. 85% butter 500 pounds. 
•J AS. LA1XG & SONS. 
Rockland Co., N. Y. 
Au Illinois Smoke-house. 
A Cook County (Illinois) woman farmer 
is holding on to her old-fashioned smoke¬ 
house as one of the most valuable ad¬ 
juncts of her farming business. The little 
structure, built of brick, shown in the 
accompanying picture, has a capacity of 
about seven hogs. The meat is smoked 
and disposed of as fast as it may be 
turned out. This farmer uses sawdust 
for fuel; it does not blaze, but produces a 
thick smoke that seems to do its work ef¬ 
fectually. 
Another farmer who cures the meat he 
A Brick Smoke House. 
raises and butchers, is making use of the 
parcel post to dispose of his hams and 
shoulders. Ilis trade is in the larger 
cities. The shipping of a single ham 
cured on his own farm has been the fore¬ 
runner of many other such orders. He 
gets a good price direct from the con¬ 
sumer, and up to this time has been able 
to sell all of the home-smoked pork he is 
able to raise on his own farm. He takes 
such pains in this work that he relics 
on the taste to create such a demand as 
he is able to take care of. j. L. giiaff. 
same questions are asked. There is not 
much demand for Belgian hare meat in 
New York. Rabbits, both the jacks and 
cottontails, sell fairly well during the sea¬ 
son, and prices from 25 to 75 cents per 
animal are obtained. There are always 
people who want many of them. It can¬ 
not be said that there are great possi¬ 
bilities in selling the meat of Belgian 
hares here, and we should not consider 
it a safe proposition to build up a large 
business in the hope of obtaining an out¬ 
let in New York. In some of the interior 
markets there appears to be a rather bet¬ 
ter local trade in hare meat. In some 
cases skillful and persistent advertising 
seems to have educated a fair number 
of customers so that they buy the hares 
freely. The chief outlet, however, for 
such a business would he in the sale of 
pet stock, but it would not compare with 
pigeons or fancy poultry in this regard. 
Me hear of a few large farms where 
many of the hares are kept apparently as 
profit, but as a rule, these farms do not 
long continue in business. At one time 
there were apparently many farmers or 
gardeners who kept a few of the hares to 
supply meat for their own families. We 
have followed up a number of these cases 
and find that for a year or rather more 
they usually flourish and their owners 
are quite enthusiastic. Then a silence 
seems to fall upon these people, and the 
hares disappear, either through some form 
of disease or for some other reason which 
makes their owners tired of keeping them. 
Personally we doubt if there will ever be 
any great profit in the Belgian hare 
business, except on the part of a few 
persons who are well equipped by nature 
to handle this animal and dispose of the 
meat. 
The Belgian Hare Business. 
M hat is the chance for making a pro¬ 
fit out of the Belgian hare business? Is 
fj'ci'e a steady demand for these hares in 
the New York and other large* markets? 
Are the stories which we read about them 
usually reliable? Would you advise a 
person to invest money in the Belgian 
hare business with the expectation of 
making a good profit out of it? These 
and similar questions are frequently com- 
mg in. and it seems impossible to an¬ 
swer them so as to satisfy the question¬ 
ers. A few years ago strong efforts were 
ma , . Eo boom the Belgian hare business, 
and for a time these met with some suc¬ 
cess, for the most extravagant stories 
were told about these animals and the 
wonderful profits that might be expected. 
Many persons lost money in the business 
at that time, but every year some echo 
01 *‘ lls old boom is awakened and the 
Why I Quit Sheep. 
A 8 the great dailies and some of the 
farm papers are working overtime 
teaching the ignorant farmer the 
importance of the Virginia dog law and 
prospect of great wealth in sheep farm¬ 
ing. I would like to give my experience. 
A few years ago I canvassed 26 coun¬ 
ties in three Southern States and found 
90 per cent, of the farmers quitting 
sheep; 60 per cent, gave as reason low 
price of wool ; 20 per cent, stock laws 
and high-priced fence; 15 per cent, dis¬ 
eased stock, 5 per cent, the dog, so you 
see I can make the despised dog a very 
good witness, not that I care a fig for 
the cur. but hate to see the beef trust 
and wool manufacturer hiding behind 
the dog. I have kept a flock of select 
sheep for years, have sold wool for 15 
to 18 cents that cost 30 cents to pro¬ 
duce. That is why I quit. j. o. K. 
Washburn, Tenn. 
The Live Stock Quarantine. 
On April 5 the Government quarantine 
on foot-and-mouth disease was modified 
as follows: 
Illinois.—All of the counties of Ilenry 
and M’hiteside are now in the exposed 
area. 
Indiana.—Allen and Johnson counties, 
together with territory in St. Joseph 
County, within five miles of infected 
premises, are modified area. Morgan 
County is made restricted area. 
Iowa.—The counties of Cedar, Iowa, 
and Johnson are restricted area. Jones 
County is a modified area with the excep¬ 
tion of M’ashington Township which is 
exposed. 
Kentucky.—Territory in Hardin, Jes¬ 
samine, and Scott Counties not within 
three miles of infected premises is made 
restricted area and territory in Wood¬ 
ford County within three miles of infect¬ 
ed premises a modified area and not with¬ 
in three miles a restricted area. 
Michigan.—Berrien, Saginaw, and Tus¬ 
cola Counties are added to the restricted 
area. 
Ohio.-—The following counties are add¬ 
ed to the restricted area: Belmont, 
Champaign, Darke, Fayette, Franklin, 
Fulton, Hardin, Putnam, Shelby, and 
Wyandot. 
Pennsylvania.—Indiana County is 
made an exposed area and Beaver Coun¬ 
ty restricted area. 
West Virginia.—Ohio County is made 
exposed area: Brooke, Hancock, and Mar¬ 
shall Counties restricted area. 
WHITE 
SCOURS 
To prove tliatCURA-BOS positively cures White Scours 
(also prevents the disease) *T , n f & V n A r TP r r* T r» 
WE GIVE ONE lKlAL Dill ILL 
to stockmen for 10o i n stamps to pay postage and packing. 
SAVE NEW BORN CALVES 
Breeders everywhere, such as Wm. M. Jones. Waukesha Co. 
W 18 ., Guernsey Breeders Association. Stevens Bros. Brooksidt 
(Holstein)' Herd, Liverpool, N. Y. ana hundreds of others whe 
started with sample are now buying in quantity. If you expect 
calves, get sample now. Regular Bottle $ 1.00 
TROY CHEMICAL CO. 24 Commerce Ave., Binghamton, N. Y- 
Dogs and. Forrots 
Fprrpi«~ s ' ,, 2't*. pairs and dozen lots. Stamp for 
reilBIS p r i e eli s t. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer, O. 
CIELD’S Foxhound Kennels, Somers, Conn. 
■ Walker Pups. Heady to hunt. Fine Bitch cheap. 
Pm I IF PIIPQ -t,le intelligent kind. Also Blood. 
liULLIL ruro hound s. NELSON’S, Grove City, Pa. 
AIREDALES and CHILDREN get CHUMMY 
" Buy a pedigreed puppie. 
AV. A. Lowber, Burlington, N. J. 
A Few Choice Airedale Pups SALE 
Fter^K, c,,a " pl % s ^X, s 5^ u {U 
When you write advertisers mention 
The R. N.-Y. ami you'll get a quick 
reply and a “square deal.” Set guaran¬ 
tee editorial page. : : : j 
SWI3NTE 
O. 1. C.’s and Chester White 
PIGS FOR SALE 
Bred Sows, Young Boars for Fall 
Service, Shoats and Gilts 
Our itoek is not registered. If you are a judge, 
call and inspect our herd. 
HENRY A. STANG. Inc., Pearl River, Rockland County, N Y. 
27 Miles from Jersey City, on Erie R.It. 
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| Olivedale Chester White I 
= CHOICE OFFERING OF SPRING PIGS, H 
f| BRED SOWS AND YOUNG BOARS! f§ 
b. H. F. LEMMERM ANN, Hillsdale, New York 1 
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim 
A 1 A Uf|||TCC- S P ,in S P>K S and Fall 
W» ■ • ff HI ltd Blits. They givo satis¬ 
faction. WAYSIDE 
FARM, CHATHAM, N. J. Address A. I . 
Piifie, (Owner), 68 Cortlandt St., N. Y. City 
0.1. C.’s & Chester Whites 
Order now for Spring pigs, April, May, 
Juno shipment. Also choice Fall Gilts. 
.Mature boars 300 to 000 lbs. at $45 each. 
VICTOR FARMS, - BEILVALE, ORANGE CO., N. Y. 
r HESTER WHITE PIGS OF QUALITY 
\* Price on these PIGS IN PAIRS, Not Akin, 
Solid your check today for a pair—shipment of 
I w tmo about May l?th. Every Pig Registered in Pur¬ 
chaser 8 name. EUGENE T. BLACK, Scio, New York 
CHESTER WHITES 
Spring Pigs for Sale. C. HENRY PEASE. Mapleton, N.Y. 
BERK SHIRES 
J',',’ rl > *<*"'•* bred for Spring Utter* to the fiunoiiH 
Km :i!m MnjoNtic Boy 14610?. TIicmc Are of the beat 
tj'l'i’. Individuality, Write for prices. 
lOMPKINS FA KM, i-s 1. ANSI* ALE. PA. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES 
10 Bred Gilts for June farrow. 
Service Boars and March pigs. 
J. E. WATSON, - Marbledale, Ct 
Bred Berkshire Sow Cheap 
marked; deep, mature sow, “Premier Longfellow” blood; bred 
to Masterpiece boar. Moving—must roll. Flrat check for $t;o 
takea her—worth $1 00 . Old Landing Farms, Millsboro, Dol. 
n _ I | ■ _ WITH QUALITY, TYPE AND 
Korl/omroo best of breeding, a tm 0 
J rj I w o 111 1 fin lot <>f show »nd breeding stock 
M u 1 ,,w 11 lluu to Offer. Write your wants or 
come and see. H. M. TERWILLIGER, Kirkville, N.Y. 
Discriminating Buyers Satisfied FjftiSS. 
All fashionable families; outstanding individuals. 
Orders for export given especial care. 
R. Y. BUCKLEY, ’’Woodrow”, Broad Axe, Pa. 
Berks him Piqr«—CJhoico ones at a moderate price. 
.. .',. 58 n Ee ' v sdi’vice boars and bred 
sows. M. II, TAYLOR, West Alexander, Pa 
CIIKLDON FARM REGISTERED DUROCS 
“ Pigs of botli sex. Bred Sows. Service Boat s. 
Best of breeding. C. E. ISAItNES. Oxford, N. Y. 
FOR PURE BRED TAMWORTH SWINE 
write or visit VVFSTVIKVV STOCK FARM, R. 
F. I). No 1, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 
I ARGE BERKSHIRES AT HIGHWODD-No foot and mouth 
disease ever in county. Shipments permittep 
everywhere, on inspection. Special offering of Boars 
and Boar Pigs. H. C. & H. B. HARPENDING, Dundee, N. T. 
5 High Grarfp Sow<t AND boar for sale. 
J Illgll uldilc OV WS Dr. Kucher, Rivervale, N.J. 
COR SALE— Berkshires, botli sexes. Holstein Bull, 5 
* months old. Golden Wyandotte Eggs $2 for 15 
Satisfaction guaranteed. IINGOHOCKEN FARMS. Wycombe. Pa‘ 
DUROC PI6Si»»{^'VaSKS: 
Woodlyen Farm Betkshires 
John W. Cooper, . . Plneville, Pa. 
II OFLSES 
100 Percheron and Belgian Stallions 
MAKES AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SHETLAND PONIES. Free circular. 
A. W r . GREEN, _ Middlefield, Ohio 
KENTUCKY JACKS AND SADDLERS 
Fine Mammoth Jacks and Jennets. Saddle Stallions, Marcs 
and Geldings. Percheron Stallions and Marcs. Write us 
describing your wants. Home cured Blue Grass Seed and 
Cedar fence posts. The Cook Farms, Box 436 0, Lexington, Ky. 
IMPORTED BELGIAN STALLION 
For Snip l? Avoid Inbreeding. Registered, 
1 VI «aiC Fen Ion De Beirsett, 2928. Ten years 
old, weight 1800 lbs. Will be Sold at Auction at 
Sherwood, Cayuga County, N.Y., on April 20,1915. 
EUREKA BELGIAN HORSE CO., Sherwood, N.Y 
M | CT O’ SHETLAND PONIES 
of quality. Prices rea- 
^ mm sonable. Write forFall 
Catalog to Dept. L. 
1 UK SHADY SIDE FARMS, North Renton, Ohio 
HORSE FOR SALE 
) G'E DRIVING HORSE. Fast, gentle, sound and right 
m every way. Safe for lady to drive. Prlee *350. 
Address Sarah llnwklua, 886 W. 80th St.. New York 
Highland View Stock Farm 
Our barns are filled with the best Percheron and 
Belgians at the lowest prices. 
0. N. WILSON, Prop., - Kiltanning, Pa. 
CATTLE 
It’s different with 
The Jersey 
The State Dairy In¬ 
structor of the State of 
Maine recently said: 
“One of the mysteri¬ 
ous things about the 
dairy business is that a 
man can conduct a dairy all his life, 
losing money, and yet make a living.” 
But why run the dairy at a loss or to “make 
a living”? Why not make money? 
By discarding “scrubs” and boarders and 
keeping the profitable Jersey the dairy 
farmer can do much better than merely 
makealiving. Think it over. If you want 
to know what keeping Jerseys means, we 
have a good free book for you. 
The American Jersey Cattle Club 
324 W. 23d St., New York City 
For Sale-Registered Jersey Bull 
six years old: kind and gentle; sure stock getter: 
sire ot several noted cows. Sold on account reduc¬ 
ing stock. Also two young bulls ready forservice; 
solid color; from good producing dams. 
L. (1. I* orbes, Manhusset, Long Island 
FOR PRODUCTIQN BREED up N0T down 
run rnuuuuiiun Registered Jersey bull 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
81 res . R. F. SHANNON, 603 Rensliaw Bltio., Pittsbiirnli. Pa. 
EastRiver Grade Holsteins For Sale 
7f) High Grade Cows 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 TUBERCULIN IS TEST. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dopt. Y, Cortland, N. Y. Uell Phone 14. F. 5 
ON EASY 
TERMS 
HOLSTEIN BULLS 
Your Time 44 Interest 
Head of tho Herd an ARO Son of King of the 
Pontines whose Dam has a 29,57 Record and 
113.00 lbs. in 30 days. Nothing but ARO cows 
on the Farm. Herd tuberculin tested Jyenrly 
for years. Write 
JUSTAMERE FARM, Middletown Springs, Vt. 
FOR SALE 
REGISTERED HOLSTEINS 
JO bulls and bull calves. 25young cows: 
large producers; A. R. O. records; best 
breeding. 5 Heifer calves. 
Chas. A. Hewell, Hewells, Orange C»., N. Y. 
70 miles west New York City, Erie R.R. 
REG. HOLSTEIN 
MALE CALVE S 
Buy now when prices are low. The leading strains 
of the world. Prices, $25 and upwards. We breed 
for size and production. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
Hiilhurst Farm, F. H. RIVENBURGH. Mun“nsville, N. y! 
SPOT FARM HOLSTEINS FOR SALE 
14 Holstein heifer and bull calves. $15 each 
Express paid to your station in lots of five. 
Registered bull calves.$35 to $50 each 
5 bulls ready for service.$100 to $200 each 
7cows with records of over 20 lbs. of butter in 7 days 
1 18-lb. 2 year old, 1 14-lb. 2 your old, and our herd 
sire, with 6 A. II. O. daughters for.$4 000 
25 yearlings and 2 year olds for.$35 a head 
_ KEAGAN PROS., Tully, N. Y, 
Holstein Service Bull“, G ! andso , ns ,? fPoi Lt li! ‘f :Korn ‘ 
,um ,V “ d y ke 811 d King Segls (one 
to'10 mo. old.) If you are looking for the blood 
winch produces world champion cows, write to 
Ira S. Jarvis, Hartwick Seminary, N. Y. Prices moderate 
READY FOR SERVICEt> pr,ces . sza-oo to siso.oo 
I 1 K.HW l run OtnviUL Registered Holstein and 
.Jersey Bulls. Splendid individuals with great 
hacking. Best blood in the land. Also younger hull 
calves. Write for list. HOMEWOOD FARMS, RYE, N. Y 
SPRINGDALE FARMS £ t K., b “,\'Kl 
Holsteins. 300 fancy cows and heifers to select 
from. F. 1*. Saunders & Sou, Cortland, N.Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves f" ? a i e „lTf* 1 ! 
offer. THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM, Cliittenanuo/N.Y 
21 Choice Holstein Calves 
12 heifers, 9 bulls, purebreds, fashionable blood 
lines. Will sell as lot or individually 
Mohegau Farm, - PeekskiU, N. Y. 
0 1 1 APnCOt/C A few registered Guernsey 
~d C71 I loCjr o bulls from 2 to 18 months 
old; also a few heifers; from A. R. stock. Regis¬ 
tered Berkshire pigs; fall boars at farmer’s prices 
Herd headed by Masterpiece Premier C1808U0 
FLLKNWOOD FARM, - Hatbo ro, Pa. 
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 Anclienbrain. 
He is also for sale. Prices to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washingtonville, Orange Co. N. Y. 
BOOKS WORTH BUYING 
The Rose, Parsons. LOO 
Plant Diseases, Massee. 1.60 
Landscape Gardening, Maynard.... 1.50 
Clovers, Shaw. 1.00 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
333 WEST 30th ST., NEW YORK. 
