Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-12-07
TERMS OF ADvEWTssING.

hay in. Stocks should be brought to the
barn and foddered there. II is wasteiul to
scatter hay upon the ground. Much of it is
trampted and los.
Lire StOcb Of all kinds should have the
owners daily supervision. If others do the
work, his eyes should see that it is well
done. Few hired men can be trusted to do
things constantly according to directions.
In the very cold weather there is constant
temptation to consult his own ease rather
than the comfort of the animals entrusted to
his care. Feed and water regularly, anu
shelter all cattle in barns or sheds. Pine
boards are cheaper than hay and grain.
Keep salt within reach of horses, cattle, and
sheep. A large lump of rock salt is best
for this purpose. If they can lick when they
please, they will not take it in excess. At
tend to ventilation in barns and stables, and
give the animals the benefit of the sun for
while on clear days. Keep all animals in a
thriving condition.
Colts and lSteerS.-Improve the leisure Of
the season to break them in to work. The
smooth snow path makes light loads, and
their strength should not be much taxed ut
| first.
1tO| Ic nDrSe ABOVE all HUlIudiS
wants careful handling. See that the shoes
are well put on, and the caulks sharpeped
as icy weather approaches. Warm blankets
save fodder and promote health. If the
young folks go on a sleigh ride, insist upon
the horse blanket to keep company with tho
robes for Tom and his sweetheart. There
will be bills enough to settle without sick
horse in the stable to be doctored.
Cows.-Keep the stables clean and well
bedded at night. Sprinkle plaster or dried
peat upon the floors when cleaned out, to
save the ammonia and to avoid injury to the
eyes of the COWS. Ventilate thoroughly, and
from the top of the barn if possible Give
them an opportunity to exercise an hour OIL
two in the warmest part of the day. Keer
the horns ornamented with balls, if they are
inclined to be quarresome. Plan to hav,
one or more iarrow, or new mich COWS fol
winter There is no substitute for plenty
of good milk in the family.
Cows HOLDING UP THEIR M1LK.--It seems
as II there must be some way of Influencing
a COW to give down her milk, but we know
we think, jealousy for her calf, and nervous
ness. A COW always used to kind treatment
should not be jealous o: her mixer. Ono
which does not sucklc her own calf at al
will not be jealous on its account. One o
nervous temperament may be 'auieted il
fed or messed in stall or loose box a,
the tine of milking. A nervous COW ought
to be handled by quiet, gentle person
BoisterOusness in the yard or stable, an6
rough usage, will get COWS into all sorts o.
bad habits.
CLoTTY MILK IN ONE TEAT-A man il
| Wisconsin hac cln D,
milk from one teat at time, different teat.
being affected This is mild stage of gar
get, and the cow would probably becurcd
by dose of Id. of EPSON salts, and / OF
of ginger mixed with molasses. If the COW
maniiests teverishness, add half an ounce o
saltpeter, and be very thorough about milk
ing. If more than one teat is affected, or j
the bag is sore, milk several times o Gay
and washing it with warm water, knead i
gently each time. Warm grease is Otter
applied with advantage after the washing
The farmers remedy is Garget-root, or Poke
root, OF which few ounces are given, shaved
up with the feed 1t is laxative and usual
etticacious, but not always at hand.
Another way is, take a handful of Poke
root, chop it fine, boil til! tender, and Civ
it to the COW in feed or slops. 1t has neve
been known to fail.
Wood-cutingS ana Lumbcr.-Now is tn
time to lay in stock of wood for the yea
Well-seasoned wood saves fuel, time, money
and the temper of the housewife. Much G
the comfort of a family depends upon III
kitchen fire. Rails have also to be provide
upon many farms. Posts are wanted, an
ioists, planks, ana boards. w-mill log
are much more easily carried upon sled
than upon carts. Improve the first goo
snow to move them.
Tile Ice HargeSt-Secure this as soon O
the ice is six inches thick. This sometime
I comes in December, and does not com
again. If an ice house is wanting, build on
T Ice is at once a luxury and necessary
summer. The dairy is better managed wit
t it, and many perishable articles can be pr
served that would otherwise be lost.
D + Tyols-Now that the season is endet
e overHSul all implements and vehicles. r.
e pair damages, and if new tools are wante,
secure them, 10 be ready for next year
| operations. II these have 10 abiding plac
!, build tool-house without delay, and ilu
o trate that motto: "a place for every thin
y and every thing in its place"
y Seels.-Get complete assortment for ne,
year. Much Of :he success of farming
pends upon this item. For corn select sour
ears, and those growing two ears upon
stalk. Keep the ears in dry, warm roor
until thoroughly cured. Much poor sc,
corn is planted every year, and people wo
der why it does not come up. Early sc,
potatoes should be secured now. 1t oft
a makes difference of half in price wheth
u u a crop is marketed in July or October. Blu
- up the old garden seeds and get new sto
, from some reliable scotsman. Our prese
. postage law brings seed store TO eve
d mans door, and he has no excuse for plai
a n ing seed that are most too good TO thrC
n away, but not quite good enough to CO:
~ up. Doubtful seeds will not pay when 90
~ ~ ones can be had for love or money.
rv Orchard and Nursery.