The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-12-29
Farm and Garden.

tit until lately was less understood
TIM almost any other. After n hard
N's work, or when very much heated,
ia horse get sudden chill by standing
ssnow or cold water, it is not uncom-
ION for him to be seized with universal
Fitness and every symptom of great
ever. Such horse is said to be badly
fOundered. BY degrees, however, it is
observed that the animal has an eX-
treme Discrimination to remain on his
feet. from whence it willappear that the
whole of them are affected. When the
horse draws his hind feet under him,
his fore only are affected and when he
draws his fore feet under him, his hind
ones are the seat of complaint, but
which is seldom the case. On feeling
the feet they will be found very hot
and the pastern arteries throb violently
After few days, unless the disease
abate, separation of the hoofs from
the coronet takes place, and at last fall
entirely of.
Cure-Bleed freely from the neck at
least one gallon OF blood, take one quart
fof sassairass tea, one tablespoonful of
saltpetre, one fourth ounce of assaietida
and do not permit him to drink for six
hours. A tablespoonful Of alum in the
first place will be very beneficial in all
all cases.
Should an Or Nth the "FouLS' be
Worked pit depends on the state of
his feet. If they are in such cOndi-
ton that il is painful To the OK to walk,
he should be permitted torecover some
what. The exercise otherwise would be
beneficial. The feet should be washed
clean with soap and warm water, and
= the ointment applied as soon as the feet
are wiped dry. Muriatic acid is not a
good application. A wash Of sulphate
of iron is better, or an ointment OF lard
and sulphate of iron and sulphur fine
ground. A tablespoonful OF sulphur
given with salt in some meal daily for q
week will be of service.
Preparing Meal for FoOLS.-Dough for
poultry is commonly made too thin.
Many young chickens that might live
if fed nationally, die because obliged to
swallow more water with their grain
than they need. In case of grown
fowls, giving meal too wet will not OF
course prove fatal, but they will thrive
better if is mixed so stiff as to crumble.
The food is moistened and partly mace
rated while in the crop by secretions
from glands. 1t passes next little at
"a time, into the prOUent5cuIuS, a pouch
formed by the expansion of part OF
the passage between the crop and giz-
zard. In this organ additional digestive
Juices are secreted, as well as in the giz-
zard and still further on. Now, when
Tho grain contains too much water be-
f. t is fed, the solvents prepared by
til digestive organs are diluted and i'm
paired. In all animals, when healthy.
thirst is regulated with wonderful nicely
by the needs Of the system. Hence, if
constantly supplied with water separate
from their food, they will drink only
what is necessary, and in mixing dough
it is better to be on the safe side.
australian WooL.-Late steamers have
taken out from New York a number Of
Eastern WOODEN manufacturers, the
greater number Of whom are on their
way to Australia to purchase wool.
They claim that the Australian wool is
the best in the world. If this should
be correct, and why, with this evidence,
should we doubt it Pit argues that
there is something wrong in our system
of sheep and wool raising. Our focks
possess Just as good blood as theirs, and
our climate, especially in California and
on the great Western plains is equally
adapted 10 the growth of good staple.
Why then should we fall behind? Now
appears TO be coming the time fore.
Swallowed some years ago by the agri-
cultural press, when well bred Merinos
were slaughtered by thousands for their
pelts. 1t was then urged upon farmers
TO take the opportunity of wedding out
their ioclIs, and by care so to improve
them that when demand should arise
as was certain to occur at the right time
they might 90 into market with a class
of woods that would secure the highest
prices. On the contrary, farmers chose
to sacrifice their fiocks, and now that
the demand naturally recurs, there is
no wool. or at least a sufficient supply
of the eight quality to be had. 1t is
another instance Of the want Of stability
or steadfastness often shown by oul
farmers in the conduct of their business
so contrary to that of merchants o.
manufacturers.
Waterproof Dressing for Boots and Har
neSS.-One Of the most important mean
of preserving health, especially at thi
season, is to keep the feet dry and warm
Farmers and others who are exposed t,
wet and cold, would find the folowin,
composition very valuable, as a prote
ton and preservative for their boots
1t is also excellent as dressing for har
ness. Neat's-foot oil, |! pint beeswax
OF; spirits turpentine, | oz pine tar
OF. Melt and mix together, and sti
until cold. Spread and rub this compo
sition over the leather while it is damp
leather will absorb oil or grease bette
when damp than when dry. For tn
soles take pine tar, and rub it in befor
fire until it will absorb no more
Three or four applications will be need
ed. The durability of the soles will b
much increased.
Cuttings and ,ScionS.-If intended TO
planting in spring, either current o
gooseberry cuttings may be separates
from the parent stock any time durin
the winter, the later the better, thougl
before the buds swell. Both take roo
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