THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
647 
The Day of the Silo. 
It is now 40 years since Prof. Manly 
Miles of Michigan first tried to preserve 
gieen corn in a silo. This first experi¬ 
ment was little more than the old plan 
of pitting potatoes or roots. A shallow 
pit was dug. the cut corn thrown in and 
covered with earth. Much of it spoiled, 
hut there was enough of it fit for feed¬ 
ing to prove the value of canned corn for 
cattle. It was at about this time that 
canned sweet corn for human consump¬ 
tion began to come into wide commercial 
use. As was the case with the silo, the 
first canning of corn was crude and un¬ 
satisfactory, but the system was studied 
and perfected until both the silo and the 
preserving can became a necessity in 
feeding the occupants of barn and house. 
If today the silos of the country were 
A Polled Hereford. 
cestroyed it would be a public calamity, 
and ruin would fall upon entire sections 
of country. The silo is a “barn pas¬ 
ture,” bringing to the cow a good imi¬ 
tation of Summer grass while the snow 
lies deep upon the hills. Again, the silo 
brings relief when pastures are burned 
up by drought. In fact modern dairying 
would be impossible without the modern 
silo, which has kept pace in its develop¬ 
ment with outfits for canning human 
food. From the original pit or hole in 
the ground, half a dozen types of silos 
have been developed. They are made of 
concrete or stone, of wooden staves, of 
metal, of hollow clay tile, and various 
combinations of wood and plastering. In 
fact a farmer now starting to build a 
silo will find as many different kinds as 
there are breeds of dairy cattle, and he 
will find convincing arguments in favor 
of each kind. Usually this seems to be 
settled in groups. In one locality you 
may find most farmers building wooden 
silos and giving sound, reasons for do¬ 
ing so. In another section there will 
be a run on concrete silos, while in an¬ 
other, some form of tile silb will be pop¬ 
ular. All the types of silos now offered—- 
cither homemade or * manufactured—will 
keep silage well if properly put up. The 
main point is to have some sort of a 
silo if you expect to keep 10 head or 
more of cattle at a profit. We think the 
time 1ms now passed when it is worth 
while discussing the value of good silage. 
You might just as well stop to ask if 
canned fruit or vegetables or meat are 
useful to the household. 
Hereford Cattle in Northern New York. 
Under the heading “Devon Cattle for 
the South” the writer makes some state¬ 
ments that are erroneous. During the 
Spring and Summer of 1909 and 1910 I 
worked on a North Dakota ranch, the 
owner of which maintained a herd of 
Hereford cattle, and as rustlers they are 
not surpassed by any breed of cattle for 
range purposes; the pastures were very 
poor both years, but in 1910 they were 
in worse condition than the preceding, as 
from the 19th of April to the 19th of 
July, when I left there, there had not 
been two inches of rainfall in the three 
months, so that the pastures were in 
pretty bad shape to carry a breeding 
herd on, but for the fact that they were 
well watered by springs in the “coulees.” 
That was a year that the old adage “Well 
watered is half fed” was proved, as the 
cattle were in good thrifty condition, al¬ 
though not hog-fat. 
As a grazer the Hereford is unsur¬ 
passed by any breed, and yet is an easy 
feeder in the feed lot. If Devons are 
ro superior to other beef breeds, why are 
not they used more on the x’ange? The 
only answer to that is that the Devons 
lack size; while some animals may at¬ 
tain the weight of 1900 to 2200 pounds 
for bulls and 1400 to 1000 pounds for 
cows, most authorities claim 1S00 to 2000 
pounds for bulls and 1200 to 1400 pounds 
lor cows. Devons are now classed as a 
dual-purpose breed, and not as a strict¬ 
ly beef breed as the English Devon So¬ 
ciety is working along those lines. 
Up here in Northern New York on our 
poor mountain pastures the Herefords 
give a good account of themselves. They 
are excellent rustlers, and live on the 
browse that is native to our pastures and 
keep in good condition and raise calves 
that are better than the cattle native to 
this section, weighing between 350 and 
425 at six months of age when they are 
weaned. 
As yearlings they bring from $25 to 
$35 a head, while native-bred or dairy- 
bred yearlings bring $15 to $20 per head. 
With our poor mountain pastures a cat¬ 
tle buyer recently said that if more bulls 
of beef type were used he could afford to 
pay more for such half-bred stuff than 
for the common trash that he now buys, 
as there would be more money in them 
foi the grower and incidently for him 
(the buyer.) g. b. ixemerton. 
R. N.-Y.—The writer of the article 
alluded to referred chiefly to conditions 
at the South, which are very different 
from those on the plains. 
Barb Wire Injuries. 
They are liable now, to all live stock. 
Dr. Alexander advises this: 
“After a barb wire accident, do not 
apply axle grease or any rancid oint¬ 
ment to the wound. Wash the wound 
thoroughly with warm water. Then clip 
the hair as close as possible around it, 
and wash again to remove any hair or 
ether foreign substance. 
“When sand or hair has lodged in the 
depths of a deep cut never use a wet 
sponge to clean it out. Use a piece of 
absorbent cotton or cotton batting. There 
will be much less risk of infection. 
“It will be useless to put stitches in 
a wound that is very deep or ragged, or 
that is located in a place not in perfect 
rest when the animal is making natural 
movements. 
“Dry dusting powder has a healing 
effect on barb wire wounds and other 
large, moist cuts and abrasions. Such 
a powder may be prepared cheaply by 
mixing together equal parts of slaked 
lime, sulphur and charcoal. 
“Prevent lock-jaw dangers in nail 
wounds of the hoof by opening them up 
freely, which provides drainage for ser¬ 
um and pus. Saturate with a solution 
of corrosive sublimate and water in the 
proportion of 1 to 500. Cover with dust¬ 
ing powder, absorbent cotton and a band¬ 
age. This treatment should be repeated 
daily until the wound is healed.” 
Pastures—To Keep and to Obtain. 
Don’t overstock with cattle, for when 
they eat the grass close, it destroys its 
life, favors the growth of weeds which 
the cattle won’t eat, and makes it pos¬ 
sible for the wind and water to carry 
away the soil. 
Remove stones as much as possible; 
they cover good earth and the cattle can¬ 
not nibble close to them. 
Cut all shrubs and big weeds in the 
field and along fences as they cover much 
good earth, and if left to grow, will cov¬ 
er more earth—the winds also distribute 
the seed and thus propagate more weeds. 
When stones, shrubs, and weeds are 
removed, scratch the surface of the 
ground and sow the spots with grass 
seed. 
If plowing and sowing of the entire 
pasture is not to be undertaken—and 
sometimes in hilly laud this should not 
be done-—scratch or hetchel the ground 
with a fine close-set and not deep-toothed 
drag. Just before dragging, sow the sur¬ 
face with suitable grass seed, and after 
a reasonable period, fertilize. 
As to seed and fertilizer, send a sam¬ 
ple of the soil to the State Agricultural 
Station, and a statement of your pur¬ 
poses, and ask them to recommend the 
proportions of fertilizer and the mixture 
of seed. 
Divide pastures into several fields, and 
keep the cattle off a field after the grass 
is nibbled short until it grows up again. 
This rest system will give the grass roots 
a chance to develop, and the grass will 
grow in greater abundance. 
Blue grass seed is used more than any 
other, but some legumes are good for 
planting pastures, but the kind and mix¬ 
ture depends on the soil and the slope of 
the land. w. 8. w. 
The Water Buffalo. —Writing to 
the Depar m tent of Agriculture from 
Kiayingchow, China, Rev. George Camp¬ 
bell says: “As I write, people are using 
these animals in plowing their rice fields. 
They are exactly fitted for plowing and 
harrowing in the deep mud, and wallow 
through the fields dragging the plows 
after them as no other animal could. 
They are never used here as pack ani¬ 
mals, and we have no carts or vehicles 
of any kind. While I was at home, in 
1913, there was some talk of making a 
cart road from here to a market town 17 
to 18 miles north, and an enterprising 
native came to my daughter to borrow a 
mail order catalogue and see what carts 
to be drawn by buffaloes would cost. 
Nothing came of it, however, and I hear 
no more about the road. They are used 
iu some places to a limited extent to 
supply milk. I suppose there may be 
20 or more so used in this city.” 
The Jersey Cattle Club will place a 
competent man in the field to interest and 
instruct farmers and dairymen regarding 
the advantages of the breed. The local 
association will be developed, and the 
membership of the club will be increased 
by vigorous campaigning. 
The STRONGEST, SIMPLEST 
STANCHION^ 
Savins: of time and cow-comfort 
mean bigger profits. Know that your 
cows are held securely without an¬ 
noyance to you or to them—in 
New Modern 
Stanchions—wood or Steel—chain or pivot 
hung:. Extension bars prevent aide en¬ 
trance. Latch holds Stanchion in position 
when open. Perfect freedom of head. 
Let us send you free catalog on our Stan¬ 
chions, Litter and Feed Carriers, Water Basins 
and other “New Modern” stable equipment. 
GLOR BROS. & WILLIS MFG. CO. 
GO-TO Main S«. - Attica. N. V.J 
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FOR PURE BRED TAMWORTH SWINE 
write or visit WESTVIEW STOCK FARM, R 
I 1 '. 1). No. 1, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 
URGE ENGLISH PIGS KS; 
discount for three or more. Trios not akin. Service 
boars. FRANK T00KE, Morneylight Farm. Hamilton. N. Y. 
Chester Whites and O.I.C’s 
Gilts, Bred sows, and Spring pigs. Ser¬ 
vice boars, Summer pigs. Registered 
in Chester White or O. I. C. Record. 
VICTOR FARMS, Bellvale, New York 
Chester White Bred Sows-^rtlra 
O LIVED ALE FARM, Hillsdale, New York 
BFRKSHIRR~ The * on "' d ee P* heavy, bone typo. 
uLiinoii iiilo urown for breeders and guaranteed ns 
represented. Prices right. A. C. HOOPER, Bozman, Md. 
Discriminating Buyers Satisfied ^‘KslTr^s. 
All fashionable families; outstanding individuals. 
Orders for export given especial care. 
K. Y. HUCKLEY, "Woodrow'’, Broad Axe, Pa. 
Large Berkshires at Highwood. 
Hoteware, Spokane, Wash., weighed 975 p 
A boar sold 
!• by us to F. A. 
_ pounds, under 
two years of age. A yearling boar wo sold Thomas W. 
Lawson, weighed 715 pounds, in breeding condition. 
Young boars and boar pigs of similar bl eeding for sale at 
reasonable prices. 11. C. A H. It. HAKI’EtiDING, Dundee, N.Y. 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES 
10 Bred Gilts for June farrow. 
Service Boars and March pigs. 
J. E. WATSON, - Marbledale, Ct. 
Woodbury Farm 
Registered Berkshires 
BOARS-YEARLINGS and older 
SOWS- Tins SPRING AND YEARLINGS 
Overstocked, account recent foot and mouth quaran¬ 
tine. Low prlcos to move them. Roal bargain*. 
REGISTERED HAMPSHIRE SHEEP — Early ewe 
lambs, yearlings and older ; several fine rams 
Must reduce Hock. 
J. W. WEBB, Syosset, Long Island 
Came and sec them. Visitors welcome and correspondence invited 
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Highland View Stock Farm 
Our barns are filled with the best Percheron and 
Belgians at the lowest prices. 
0. N. WILSON, Prop., - Kittanning, Pa. 
100 Percheron and Belgian Stallions 
MAKES AND HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Also SHETLAND PONIES. Free circular. 
A. VV. GREEN, . Middlefield, Ohio 
F OIt SALE—Registered Percheron Stallion 
Colt —oueyear old; Site,Westwood Don. Sound 
and good conformation. E.W. Thompson,Factoryville Pa. 
Dogs and Ferrets 
Eorrolo—Single, pairs and dozen lots. Stamp for 
rerreib Price list. CALVIN JEWELL, Spencer, O. 
pnlHo D.ino—The intelligent kind. Also Blood- 
UUIUB ru P* 5 hounds. Nelson’s, Grove City, Pa. 
firoat nano Pune - Four months old; by “ Dane- 
ureal uane rupb brog.”outof “Minka.” $18 to 
$45. Target Rock Farm, Hunliogton, Long Island 
For Sale Airedale PuppiesV," p at 1 t ,V“at 
Farm prices. F. M. Peasley, Cheshire, Conn. 
ST. BERNARD PUPPIES 
From parents weigliiug 150 and 180 lbs. Price, $15. 
Your money bnck if not pleased. 
EDWIN A. SOUDER. . Telford, Pa. 
FOX, COON, SKUNK AND RABBIT HOUNDS 
broke to gun and field, by experienced hunters. 
Coon, fox and rabbit hound pups, and extra fine 
ones, $5 each. Order now and he acquainted with 
your dog by hunting season. Stamp for photos. 
H. C. LYTLE, . Fredericksburg, Ohio 
When you write advertisers mention The 
Rural New-Yorker and you’ll get a quick 
reply and a "square deal.’’ Sec guarantee 
editorial page. 
Timi<? Ram<sfnrSa!fi~ Also Mulefoot, Pigs. Write 
I unis ndlfis lor oaie fol . booklet of information and 
prices to J. N. McPherson, Scottsvilie, N. Y. 
PAIR.TT CATTDEj 
Meridale Jerseys 
For Sale: Bull No. 2660 
Ready for service, solid fawn in color, 
straight in outlines, fine in finish, hand¬ 
some in every detail. Ilis dam has just 
completed a yearly record of 9174 lbs. 
milk, 610 lbs. butter. She is doubl"- 
grand-daughter of Sayda’s Heir 45360, 
and carries 75% the blood of Sayda’s 
Queen of Veutnor 168033, 
the world’s record cow, all 
breeds, at twelve years old. 
For pedigree and Meridale 
booklet, address 
ayer & McKinney 
300 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
Jersey Bulls 
We have at present several ball calves, sired by im¬ 
ported and home-bred sires and from dams milking 
18 to 23 qts. of 5% to 6% milk, which will be sold at 
Farmers’ prices. Ulsterdorp Farms, High, 
land, N. Y. (One Mile from Poughkeepsie Ferry.) 
IF DQ17 VC HEIFER AND 
J Li i\J JL I O BULL CALVES 
$00 to $100. Bred Heifer* and Cows $100 to $250. 
OAKWOOD FARM, R. 3, Newburgh, N. Y. 
FOR PRODUCTION- BREED up - N0T down 
run rnuuubliun Registered Jersey bull 
calves, only, from producing dams and highest type 
sires. R. F. SHANNON, 603 Renshaw Bldg., Pittsburgh. Pa. 
Spot Farm Holsteins 
1G registered heifer calves 2 to 8 months old, $1500. 
5 registered bulls 2 to 8 months old, $35 to $100 each. 
1 carload of registered cows at farmers’ prices. 
1 carload of grade yearlings & 2-year-olds.$i0 each. 
Grade cows, $f>0 up. 
% Holstein heifer and bull calves, $15 each, ex¬ 
press paid in lots of 5. 
REAGAN BROS., Tully, INI. Y. 
Reg- Holstein Heifers 
and Heifer Calves 
choicely bred, fine individuals. Well bred 
service bull, $75. Male calves at farmers’ 
prices. 122-acre Alfalfa farm for sale 
HIILHURST FARM ZtiNfigjP'g*?. 
EastRiver Grade Holsteins For Sale 
100 Extra high grade Ilolstein cows served 
to come fresh in Aug . Sept, and Oct. 
Served to Keg. bulls. They are milking 
good now. Gome and see them milked. 
Iteg. bulls ready for use. 
JOHN B. WEBSTER, 
Dopt. Y, Cortland, N. Y. Bell Phone 14, F. 5. 
CHENANGO COUNTY COWS 
High Grade and Registered 
HOLSTEINS— Several Hundred 
now listed for sale by our members. These are 
mostly fall cows, but include many pure-bred 
heifers and bulls. Chenango has the most dairy 
cows to the square mile of any county in the 
state. Wo have no foot and mouth disease, 
for further information write or call at 
FARM BUREAU, - Norw ich, N. Y. 
Ontario Dekol Freeman 
superb Holstein bull, born Sept. 21,1914; sire, 35.61 
lb. bull; dam, A. It. O. heifer, fine breeding; price, 
for quick sale, $200. Send for pedigree. No disease 
in our locality. Cloverdale Farm, Charlotte. N Y. 
SPRINGDALE FARMS 
Holsteins. 300 fancy cows and heifers to select 
from. F. P. Saunders & Son, Cortland, N.Y. 
Holstein Service Bu K G!andso , ns ,9. f Pontiac Korn- 
loiwiu weifibouuii dyke ^ King Segis (one 
to 16 mo. old.) If you are 1 ooking for the blood 
which produces world champion cows, write to 
Ira S. Jarvis, Hartwick Seminary, N. Y. Prices moderate 
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES 
34.09, seven days, 30 days, 134.66. They are extra good 
individuals, all from A. II. O. dams. Write lor pedi¬ 
grees and prices. T1IE YATES FARMS, Orchard p»rk, N. Y. 
READY FOR SERVICET PRICESS7b 00,0 5150 °o 
ni.HU I run dtnviuc Registered Holstein and 
Jersey Bulls. Splendid individuals witli great 
backing. Best blood in the land. Also younger bull 
calves. Write for list. HOMEWOOD FARMS, RYE, N. Y. 
KftWSBf'gS merit stock 
Blood—Eminent Raleigh, Gamboges Knight, Oxford 
Lad’s, etc. All Stock offered backed by Official 
butter records. 0AKW000 FARM, R. 3, Newburoh, N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
oiler, THE GATES HOMESTEAD FARM, Clntteinsaa,' N.'v. 
( FOR SALE 
Otterkill Farm Ayrshires 
15 young balls, 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. Prices to suit the buyer. Address 
RUDOLPH HESS, Mgr., Washiogtoaviile, Orange Co. N. Y. 
FINE REGISTERED GUERNSEY BULL CALF 
Price 
ARTHUR HOTALING, R. R. 1, West Coxsackie, Greene Co., N.Y. 
THOROUGHBRED GUERNSEY BULLCALVES 
by imported " ROSE KING OF THE CHENE,” for sale at 
moderate prices. For particulars address. 
MANAGER, HILLTOP FARM, 135 West 14th St.. New York City 
