Iht RURAL, NEW-YORKER 
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The Cow Situation 
ERNSEYSr 
Are farmers in your section reducing 
tlie size of their dairy herds? It is re¬ 
ported that large numbers of cows are 
being sold, and that a good many herds 
are being cut down in size, but it seems 
hard to get at the truth of it. 
I have not heard of any farmers re¬ 
ducing their herds in this section. 
Herkimer Co., N. V. b. r. p. 
T have heard several farmers say that 
they are selling their springers because 
they do not think it would pay to keep 
them at the price and pay the high price 
for labor and feed. I talked with a dealer 
(his morning, and lie thought there might 
be less fresh cows milked this Winter, but 
thought there was a large number of 
young cattle in the country. w. K. 
Chenango Co., N. Y. 
As to the number of cows in this local¬ 
ity. I do not think there will be any ma¬ 
terial change in number. A. n. M. 
Madison Co., N. Y. 
There are several farmers who have al¬ 
ready sold a part of their herds, and the 
general attitude of the dairymen seems to 
be to reduce them still more unless we 
receive more accordingly for milk next 
month than we have for the past two, i. e„ 
August and September, or else there must 
lie a decided drop in feed. The general 
opinion among the dairymen seems to be 
that the future does not look “all roses” 
for the milk producers because of high feed, 
help, eternal investigations that fail to in¬ 
vestigate. and the unsettled conditions of 
the market. Many are complaining be¬ 
cause they do not know what the future 
may bring, and I cannot plan to carry 
very many cows, but must “mark time.” 
Tioga Co.. N. Y. n. B. f. 
As far as I know there will be as many 
cows milked this Winter in this locality 
as usual. There are only a few being 
shipped away. c. o. w. 
Herkimer Co., N. Y. 
With the exception of one or two 
dairies, the number of cows is about nor¬ 
mal. It may be that the dairies have been 
reduced 10 or 15 per cent within the last 
year. A. R. w. 
Tioga Co.. N. Y. 
The condition of the dairy question is 
about the same, not much change. Some 
are buying and others are selling. I think 
as a general rule there are more cows in 
this locality. F. a. h. 
Clinton Co., N. Y. 
There are very few dairymen \yho have 
reduced the size of their herds. Quite a 
number of cows have changed hands in 
this locality, but, as far as I am able to | 
learn, there will be the usual number of | 
milkers this coming Winter, as silo corn 
is the best it has been for years. G. ir. R. 
Madison Co., N. Y. 
We know of no farmers who are reduc¬ 
ing size of dairy herd. Milk is too high to 
do this, and farmers are making money 
out of their dairies here. There will be 
as many cows this Winter as usual in this 
locality. G. w. h. 
Herkimer Co., N. Y. 
I do not think the farmers are reducing 
their herds. There are some cows chang¬ 
ing hands. I do not know of any being 
reduced. Grade cows bring from $125 to 
$200. fresh. A. w. p. 
Madison Co., N. Y. 
No reduction in cattle here; if any¬ 
thing. a slight gaiu. c. H. c. 
Orange Co., N. Y. 
The farmers in this section advise me 
that there will be about the same number 
of cows wintered in this locality as usual. 
Chenango Co.. N. Y. F. G. 
Coming Live Stock Sales 
Oct. 6-8 —Ilolsteius. Quality Holsteins, 
Chicago. Ill. 
Oct. S.—Blair Co.. Pa.. Holstein Breed¬ 
ers’ Association, consignment sale. Fair 
Grounds. Altoona, Pa. 
Oct. 8-9.—Holsteins. Annual Dairy¬ 
men's sale. E. M. Hastings Co., I.aeon a. 
N. Y., manager. 
Oct. 9.—Central Illinois Shorthorn 
Breeders’ Association. Paris, Ill. 
Oct. 16.—New York State Guernsey 
Breeders’ consignment sale. Fernbrook 
Farm, Menands Road, Albany. N. Y. 
Oct. 15.—Guernseys. Mrs. E. W. 
Strawbridge Brophy, Moorestown. N. J. 
Nov. 1.—Baltimore County Guernsey 
Breeders’ Association Sale. Pavilion. 
Timoniurn. Md. 
Nov. (5—Berkshire Swine. Berkshire 
County Berkshire Club, Pittsfield, Mass. 
"Don't you enjoy listening to the honk 
of the wild goose?" "Not when lie’s driv¬ 
ing an automobile."—Brooklyn Citizen. 
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GUERNSEYS | 
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The Baltimore County Guernsey Breeders Association 
WILL HOLD A SALE OF 
REGISTERED GUERNSEYS 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1919 
IN THE NEW SALE PAVILION 
TIMONIUM, MARYLAND (<i short distance from Baltimore ) 
-FOR CATALOGUE, ADDRESS- 
LEANDER F. HERRICK, Sale Manager 
405 Main Street WORCESTER. MASS- 
ALBAMONT GUERNSEYS 
Superior young bulls two to twelve months old, rich in May Rose Blood. 
Several are sons of 
DON DIAVOLO 
Send for Sales List 
J. C. HAARTZ, 10 High St., BOSTON, MASS. 
The Oaks Farm Guernseys 
We are offering May Hose bull born January 19, 
1919, sired by a son of Langwater May King and 
out of a daughter of Spotswood Daisy's May 
King. Every female in pedigree is in the A. R. 
or great producing dam list. Dam will be tested 
at next freshening. Galt broken color and well 
grown excellent individual. Price, SSOO. 
WALTER S. KERR, Mgr. Cohasset. Mass. 
The Farmer’s 
Opportunity 
A few choicely bred bull 
calves sired by Langwater 
Cavalier No. 21012, whose 
daughters average 608.34 lbs. 
fat at 2% years. For sale at 
reasonable prices. 
Upland Farms Ipswich, Mass. 
P.hilmark farm Guernseys 
Exceptionally fine bull calves for sale. Good 
every way. Bred for steady production. 
Write for full information. 
VINCENT PHELPS, Supt., (Wing, N.Y. 
STANNOX FARM 
MayRoseGuernseys 
offers a few bull calves from high testing A. 1{. 
dams. Pedigrees and Prices sent on request. 
P. F. Staples, Manager 
EAST HOLLISTON, MASSACHUSETTS 
Oakhurst Farm Guernseys 
Send tor list of bull calves. A. R. dams. May Rose 
breeding. F. A. HOTCHKISS. Mlllerton, N. Y. 
Waldorf Farm Guernseys 
Young bulls from one to sixteen months old. From 
A. R. dams with high records. Prices right for 
quick sales, or would exchange for purebred females. 
W. B. DAYTON, 8upt., North Chatham, N. Y. 
ForSale—6 Reg.GuernseyGows £ lt J £ , Eii 
King Masher. W. A. SUTHERLAND, R. R. 1. Da Lancer. N. T. 
Wanted Four to Six High Grade Guernseys 
first or second calves, to freshen in October. Give pi tee 
and description. ADVERTISER, 50Sj, care Rural New-Yorker 
purebred Guernsey Bull 
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The first figure represents the average production of a grad ' 
herd in Minnesota before Guernsey bulls were used. The second 
figure represents the average production of the same herd after 
Guernsey bulls had been used for twelve years. The original 
herd merely made the owner work. The improved herd is 
making him prosperous. Which kind is your choice? Write to 
breeders for descriptions and prices and send for our free book¬ 
let. "The Grade Guernsey.” 
THE AMERICAN GUERNSEY CATTLE CLUB. 
Box R 35 Peterboro, N. H. 
If You Are Interested 
in 
GOOD 
GUERNSEYS 
A TTEND 
The First Annual Consignment Sale 
THE NEW YORK STATE 
GUERNSEY BREEDER’S ASS’N 
to be held 
At FERNBROOK FARM 
Menands (Albany County ) New York 
MONDAY, OCT. 13 
COLUMBUS DAY 
Spend an agreeable and Profitable Holiday with 
the Fawn and Whites. 
The following breeders invite your particular 
attention to their consignments. 
FRED ARMER and DR. L. J. SHERMAN - BALLST0N SPA, N. Y. 
F. G. BENHAM.CANANDAIGUA, N. Y. 
JULES BREUCHAUD - - - OLIVE BRIDGE, N. Y. 
IRVIN BUCKLEY .... SCHAGHTICOKE, N. Y. 
HARVEY C. CRAFT.GLEN COVE, N. Y. 
CHAS. HORNBURG and FLOYD SOUTHARD - IRA, N. Y. 
HENRY W. HOWE - 
OSCAR F. KINNEY 
CLARENCE H. MACKEY 
V. EVERIT MACY - 
EDGAR A. PAYNE 
OTTO W. POST - 
HENRY M. SAGE 
MORTIMER L. SCHIFF 
JAMES H. SEAMAN 
FRANK M. SMITH 
GAGE E. TARBELL - 
FELIX M. WARBURG 
GEORGE M. WHITE - 
L. S. WHITE - 
C. L, A. WHITNEY - 
BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. 
ALBANY, N. Y. 
ROSLYN, N. Y. 
OSSINING, N. Y. 
PENN YAN, N. Y. 
ENSENORE, N. Y. 
ALBANY, N. Y. 
OYSTER BAY, N. Y. 
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. 
SPRINGFIELD CENTER, N. Y. 
■ SMITHVILLE FLATS, N. Y. 
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. 
FREEHOLD, N. Y. 
CAIRO, N.Y. 
ALBANY, N. Y. 
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Prize Winning Cows 
Prize winning cows are usually clipped regu¬ 
larly around the udders and tlanks every three 
or four weeks. Clipping makes cows feel better 
and insures cleaner and betttr milk. Use a 
Stewart No. 1 Ball Bearing Machine. Clips 
horses, too. Only $12.75 at your dealer’s or 
direct. 
CHICAGO FLEXIBLE SHAFT COMPANY 
Dept. 141, 12th St. and Central Ave., Chicago 
FEEDING MOLASSES 
THE MOO HE BROS. ALBANY, N. Y 
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