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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
Stock Raisims.
DUTCH CATTLE.

We have been very favorably impressed
with all that we have seen of this stock,
and we believe Vermont farmers will do we'll
to inform themselves in regard to its value as
means of improving their dairy COWS.
They are certainly hardy and thrifty race,
and show decided marks, on inspection, of
being good dairy animals. The following,
from an article by Mr. Whiting, of Concord,
Mass, in the Country Gentleman, contains
some useful information about them.
The characteristics Of the Dutch cattle
race, says Mr. w., are its eminent milk-giv-
ing and fattening qualities. To this last
named quality l ask particular attention,
because less stress has been put upon it in
this country than upon their well-known
very large prOductiveness in milk. The
Paris Exhibition of 1856 stated in its re-
port, as quoted by Mueller: "The Dutch
cattle can, with proper treatment and breed
ing, rival the best cattle breeds of Europe,
irrespective Of their qualities as mixers"
Their yield of milk on their native pastures,
with no other feed, averages in the better
parts of the country, say in the Beemster
and Drechterland, twenty to twenty-five
quarts daily for the whole pasturing season
of about six months.
l entered Europe with no views favorable
to the Dutch cattle, but looking to an entire.
ly different breed for my own choice. But
it being my plan to see what l could Of the
dairy stock of that part of the world, after
some time spent in the Channel Islands
crossed to Rotterdam, whence 1 was scarce,
ly on my way north before | was attracted
by the noble looking animals to be seer
grazing on either hand. The general outline
Of the Dutch COW, as viewed from little
distance, is as near to the idea of a perfec
dairy animal as is presented by any, anC
extremely similar to that Of Guernsey. A
closer inspection, however, reveals an angu
larity quite in contrast with the improved
English breeds.
Although travelling writers are in tn
habit of speaking of them as black an,
white, and in Holland four in FIVE are 50, ye
they are everywhere bred in mixed herds 0
black and white, red and white, and gra.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
North Pomtret, Dec. 20.
For the VERMONT FARMER.
ATTEND TO cows UDDERS IN
EARLY WINTER.

As my COWS are " drying of" at this sea-
sou of the year | find their udders require
frequent attention, have failed to notice
in the agricultural journals any complaint Of
such trouble, but in my own dairy, and par
ticularly with such cows as are in the high
est condition, clotted milk is very apt to
collect in one or perhaps all the quarters
of the bag, after milking has been discon-
tinued, and sometimes even much later, after
| have supposed the flow of milk to be en-
tire!y arrested and the bag quite dry. As
this secretion goes on, unless the clotted mat
ter is withdrawn, the teat and udder becomes
more and more distended, Inflammation cusues
and putrefaction of the contents sets in. l
make no question but that neglect of this
matter is the cause Of permanent mischief to
the udder, and particularly of that contract
ed condition of the muscles which regulate
the passage OF the milk from the bag into
the teat, condition discovered not unfre-
quently, and with surprise as well as regret,
when cows come into milk In the spring, and
which ever after renders the milking OF such
cows very irksome. AGRIooLA.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
FOR tho VERMONT FARMER.
A NORTHEASTERN ASSoCIA-
TION.

The subject Of consolidating the several
counties in Northeastern Vermont for the
purpose of good agricultural and industri-
al association seems to meet with much ia
vor. Breeders of valuable stock Of all
kinds do not receive encouragement from To-
cal fairs sufficient to warrant their exhibition.
Some of the best stock in the state has new
er been exhibited at any fair, and never will
be unless we can offer sufficient premiums at
home to justify the expense. All large fairs
are held remote from us, and in order to OBJ
tain the best results we should unite in hold
ing fair where liberal premiums are offered
and PAID. Let those who are interested IN
such an association make known their wishes
through the VERMONT FARMER, that we may
know to what extent the feeling is shared by
the farmers of Northeastern Vermont.
A FARMER.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
" NOBODY'LL SEE IT."

That was what n mother said to her
daughter when she was dressed up and was
starting out calling. a little dingy white
tag hung from the frayed hem of one of her
skirts, and when the girls attention was
called to it she hestated whether to take
the skirt of oyp9t. The mother said "No-
body'll see tuck it up and never mind
it." Aud 50 Angie let it go, though she
did have little -missiving about it she was
not quite satisfied, but she believed that
whatever mother said aud taught must be
right.
A nail sticking up from an old cellar door
caught the worn place in the skirt and tore
it little worse, and there she sailed down
one street and up another looking her very
sweetest, while dozens of scanning eyes saw
the little tag, now grown dirty with drag
ging all the way, in tow along behind her
Envious women smiled joyfully; young men
wrinkled their noses street boys said
" rha'yh there neow," but still with high
head and dauntless Observation-Disclosures
air, she sailed on right royalty.
1t caught on some jagged lumber lying on
the sidewalk and it grew m orvelously fast in
length. Just then she met Augustus the
man Of all the world she most desired to
meet. Hadn't she every reason to believe
that he only waited favorable opportunity
to propose the momentous question Surely
she had lie bowed and smiled and sprang
from the carriage to assist her into it. As
she gaily trippcd up the steps the little tag
followed meekly yet boldly after her. When.
she sat down and adjusted her skirts, the
little tag, worn and wearied and travel.
stained, hung overheard like an ill.bred
child, clinging to the very carriage where
it wasn't wanted. Augustus saw it but he
forebore TO notice it,-men shouldn't be in
quisitive,-so he made up all delinquencies
in good, hard, sound thinking. He drove
through out.Of-the-way streets and woody
lanes. He was an admirer of trees and dis
tant scenery.
As she talked she unconsciously let her
hand fall ON his shoulder or rest thought
lessly on his knee. She was a very natural
girl, there were no studied arts about Ange-
line; she was a second Maud Muller, only
her gown wasn't brier-torn it was her skirt
tagged it was, with the understanding that
nObOdy'd see it.
Augustus didn't happen to begin anywhere
near the place he'd left off when he seemed
on the verge Of proposing-nOt he.
The ride past sugar groves and rank
green hedges and thrifty orchards came to a
close, and at twilight he assisted her to
alight at her own door, Tag followed faith
fully. 'Gustus pressed her hand very gent
ly; she returned it with interest. He smil
ed, she smiled one would have thought that
he ignored tags, but he didn't; he was gen
tie hearted and well brought up. His moth
er had views on the tag question.
He never called again. KITTY.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
For the VERMONT FARMER.
ARBITRATION.

1 was much pleased with the remarks Of
"An Outsider" in your last issue, on grange
arbitration. He no doubt expresses the hon.
est convictions of three-fourths of the entire
community. If the efforts Of the oranges
should lessen the amount Of litigation that
seems to be increasing at fearful rate, they
will deserve the gratitude of all well-wishers
of the people. Especially to the farmers
who in the end have the bills to pay,
does it apply with intense interest. With
the light that is now shining upon the coun-
try, no farmer can afford to stand aloof from
the order. That it has become one of the
permanent institutions of the land no sane
man can deny. Why should not the farm
ers cooperate for their own protection aud
advancement Let them unite as do other
professions, and they can soon become as
they should be, the rulers Of the state and
by systematic cooperation can compel other
trades and professions to concede to them
rights in proportion to their number and con.
tributions to the general welfare.
| would say to every farmer that the or.
der of Patrons of Husbandry seems to be
just what the farmers have long needed for
their advancement. If bottor organiEa.
tion can be devised. let us have it, by all
means. If no better can be found, let every
farmer aud all interested in agricultural pur
suits join with the hundreds Of thousands o
strong brave, and intelligent men and wO
men who now compose the order, and vi
shall see a revolution in the affairs Of tn,
nation that will send robbers and thieves
salary grabbers and rogues Of every name, t'
their proper place with Boss Tweed, am
elect honest, upright men to the places o
trust and confidence. A PATRON.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02

keeps dairy farm and sells only milk, the
quantity and not the quality of which is his
chief care, he can satisfy himself better with
some other breed. If otherwise situated he
devotes his time to the making Of butter for
the supply Of customers who are willing to
pay for good article, hc may very properly
consider whether few Jerseys or an infu-
sion of Jersey blood may not be desirable"
and on page 76 and II, The Jerseys, as al
ready seen, are justly celebrated for the
richness of their milk and the butter from
it. On farms where the making Of butter
is an object of pursuit and profit, an infusion
Of Jersey blood will be likely to secure rich,
ness of milk ard high favored, delicious
butter"
Verify, if the Jerseys have lost remark
able richness since Mr.. Flint published his
book they still retain the same peculiar, yellow
pigment OF the rule he gives, "The lighter
the color the greater the necessity of ice in
the manufacture Of butter" / will say such
has not been my experience, and Of the Jer-
sey butter, the remarks Of Mr.. Whippe at
the Dairymen's meeting embody my expe-
rence, at is of richer color and finer fla
vor is harder when churned and stands heat
better, and is irmer and finer grained than
the butter from our common cows
Butter is simply an animal oil, sccreted
or given off by the COW in her milk, and
modified by whatever of coloring and flavor.
ing matter is secreted along with it. This
by various processes and manipulation, j:
separated mainly from the other constitu
ent parts of the milk, and we know it as
butter.
The more thoroughly the COW converts and
assimilatcs her food, the more of color an(
favor she secretes in the milk, the more
Of herself she yields into the fluid, the hard
er and yelower and better the butter will
be, and the more likely the COW to grow
poor when giving milk. l have eaten poo
and good butter, and there remains in m,
mind fixed IDEAS of each kind ; one, white
soft, lardy, " fat, stale and Improbable /;
the oth'r, golden, firm, fragrant, bringin
the memories of pleasant summer evening
long ago, where in the deepening twiligh
when pleasant dews were falling, the COW
were called home, coming with fragrar
breaths fresh from the clover fields, an
Z" their meadow grasses mellow" and tn
quiet happiness Of farm boys life.
o. NJ. TNKHAM.
North POmtret, Dec. 20.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02

if he finds il takes ten men to do what one
man might do, if he can save the wages of
the nine, to dismiss them and have less
mlddlemcn. He claims the right to have
his products carried to market at reason
able rate by certain men who have been set
up in business by him, aud whose wealth will
be made in the future as in the past by hand
ling the farmers produce.
If these rights are granted him, land are
they not rights2) then he will havc more
prosperous and happy home, and as the pros
perity Of the nation is made up Of the individu-
al prosperity of its citizens, we can see only
good in the "farmers' rights" If it be so
that in gaining these rights free trade seems
desirable, let il come, but rights first.
Y. Il. JAMESON.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
MODERN WEDDINGS.

When | was young, to be asked to we'd
ding meant new suit Of clothes. and nothing
more By-the.by, that reminds me that
have two new suits charged to an acquaint-
ance who invited me twice to his wedding,
and both times the thing in some way fell
through, and years after he married another
girl and his first affianced married a railroad
conductor. But nowadays if fellow is
invited to wedding, he is expected to do
something more than merely appear in his
best clothes the bride will expect present.
The wedding gifts are not the end of this
fashionable begging for if couple happens
to live together fyegeers, and during that
time neither has t6uimeuced suit for d.
vorce, the event must be celebrated by what
is called "wooden wedding" which is only
an excuse for beg No. 2. After this cones
the tin, crystal, china, silver, and L. don't
know how many other begging days, which
occur in the lives Of certain class who
would be ashamed tO;stand on the street
corners asking for pennies, although they
practice the same thing, in principle, in, it is
true, more fashionable manner. To this
list VIC must also add those fond mothers
land who ever knew one that was ot)-per.
haps | had better add fathers-who name
their babies, from first to last, after some
rich relative who may remember the child
in his will. Or it may be that the baby is
named after some acquaintance who, it is
expected, will send handsome present.
How many man and woman has had to
bear distressingly homcly name all their
lives just because somebody's vanity requir-
ed tickling.--A. S. Fuller
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
For the VERMONT FARNBR.
SOME GOOD ADVICE FOR "BETTY."


ITho humor Of "Betty's" verses intended 10 exhibit
the principle want ~ principle Of the smart Man
Of the PERIOD, Of the Jim Fisk stamp, does not seem
to have been understood by correspondent, who ev
IDENTIFY thinks they express Betty's' own sentiments
We know Betty 10 be sincerely plous young lady,
who will be shocked TO learn that any one has mis-
construed her, but the advice given below will do no
harm, so we print it.-ED. FARNER.l
To Betty correspondent Of the FARMER, Dec. 5, 1873,
are hs following tines respectfully inscribed
Come, Betty, lot us reason.
Why will you be so blind,
And try to gain tho dollar
By dwarhng Of the mind
Seek FIRST tho heavenly kingdom,
Our Maker glorify,
And all things necessary
Are promised you and I.
Now, Betty love your neighbOr,
And be a neighbor too
Submit unto the Savlors will,
And works Of kindness do.
Just learn what heavenly pleasure
From faith and love will grow,
What peace and joyi treasure
That gold cannot bsstow.
y Betty, don't be foolish,
But turn, be wise, and live,
And heavens bliss eternal
Jesus will freely give. A.C.W.
Baker.feld Dee. 10, 1873.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
.IeIIY Cakea.

One cup of sugar, four eggs, one and
one-half teapsOonfuls each of butter and
sweet milk, one cup of -four, one teaspoon.
ful Of soda dissolved in the milk, two tea
spoonfuls of cream of tartar mixed in the
-four, the whites and yOlks of the eggs are to
be beat separately. This will make about
five layers in round jelly pans, and is very
nice,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
POLITICIANS, NEW sEnENADE.


Oh, come, my love, and live with me;
And keep my cottage IN the glen,
As patient as tho bumblO-bee,
As busy as setting hen.
Beyond the vermicelh row
Ihear the bull-frog's sigh again
The cackle Of the Durham eve
Tho below Of the Berkshire hen.
oh, come, love, comS the morn is fair,
I'll celebrate the day with theei
I'll morrily dig the Bartlett pear,
And shake the ruta baga tree.
Oh, hump yourself, my lovely Poll,
And in the cause Of anti-monop,
Wen mulch the turkeys in the fall,
And graft the long clam on the hop.
My sweetest | am fond Of mush
And thou wilt set somo out for me;
Wen early SOW tho currant bush
And tap the cranberry-jslly tree.
ws'll pull the wool from of the calf
The cottonwood its fleece shall shed,
So at the winter will We laugh,
And gayly weed the oyster bed.
Wen blithy hoe the winter wheat; &.
Well chase the eggs the squirrels lay
And when the Bantam hog shall bleat
We'll feed him with some clover hay.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02

out paid him for them because could not
afford to do without them.
BY the way, my COWS are on an average
about half blood Aldcrnoy, and | have some
heifer calves would sell for a fair price.
Il. A. Packs.
81. JOhns6ury, Dec. %.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
roll Jelly Cakes.

Three eggs, one cup of sugar, one cup OF
-four, one teaspoOnfdl Of cream Of tartar,
ono-half teaspoonful of soda, all beaten well
together. Bake in large dripping pan,
and when done cover it up and let it remain
until it is cold enough to handle, but do not
let it stand too long or it will not roll; then
remove from the pan, spread with jelly, and
roll il up.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02

fered good terms by middlemen, but we ac-
cept them just as we please. They nave
found it wise policy to favor us. God
bless the Grange! Fraternally,
HoosIER Boy.
Merico, l,,d., Dec. "a.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02

Stir together two cups of white sugar and
one cup Of butter add the whites of ten
eggs, well beaten just before setting in the
oven, add One.half spoonful of soda dissolved
in one cup of sweet milk and one and one
half teaspoonfuls Of cream of tartar mixed
in four cups Of -four.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
Tor the VERMONT FARMER.
A WORD to VERMONT CHANGERS.

The Patrons are fast increasing in this
portion of the country, and are boldly work.
ing out the financial salvation of the farm
ers. A month ago, and we were hOOtsd at !;
yet to-day our power is feared. We are Of.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
General A9ritulture.
IRRIGATING AND STIRRING THE
SOIL.

We have tested these modes of securing
moisture to the plant, and have found our
experiments quite interesting, Working
garden and hoed crops thoroughly during a
long drouth has proved of greater advantage
than We anticipated. The moisture of the
soil under the operation increased for some
time, though there was no rain and very lit
tie dew Afterward it remained about the
same Spots Of ground left unattended
were dry and hot, and vegetation shrank,
and some of it died out-this in a garden.
tho same was the case in the cornfeld. The
few rows that received the usual cultivation
showed very clearly the effect Of the drouth
there was a stunted, unsatisfactory growth.
The rest, cultivated often, showed moisture
in all the cultivated sofia fine, yet COM
pact and well aeratod condition that was
most gratifying to see. Immediately around
the hill the soil was dry aud harsh, except
where the hoe had been used, though this did
not seem to give much advantage That
part of the field often stirred presented an
even, dark, thrifty vegetation, yielding, ac-
cording to estimate, nearly third more than
the rest, which had but the ordinary treat
ment Our experience is similar with
shrubs, trees, grape vines, &c. We have
learned that mellow soil is one Of the best
Of mulches-but keep it stirred. In this
way the air is not only mixed with it, but
given chance to penetrate and leave its
moisture and fertility, particularly in a soil
where there is considerable clay, Where
there is less clay and moro sand, we have
never failed to find it do well.-ETchange.
1t is told of Isaac Funk that after he re-
moved to Illinois, whittier he went by rea.
son of failures ir his grain crops which bank
rupted him in Ohio, that he would never
sell even to a neighbor, bushel of grain.
He would lend it, Or give it away, but it
paid for it must be paid in kind AT his
death he left an immense property to his
family, acquired by strict adherence to
his principle of feeding out what he raised
He always contended that the experience OF
other men was similar to his own. "Show
me man who is raising and feeding stock
and | will show you man who is making
money" was his unvarying answer to all
who questioned the soundness Of his views
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-01-02
Correspondence.

Articles that are brief practical, aud TO the point.
ri receive the preference for this column. Tea lines
Of uhGt you kRou is better than a column Of Whdt you
HeSs.
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sl554.s
l am making so pounds Of butter per
week now. Last winter, after the first Of
January, sold pa pounds OF butter from
a dairy of IL cows. think shall make
more this winter.
Some may think that It costs me moro to
keep my COWS. think l can afford to keep
them we'll, and that is all do. will tell
you how l keep them, aud then you can
judge for yourselves In the winter when
they are dry | do not give them grain. Cen
orally when they come in give the old COWS
about four quarts of grain a day, aud the
young COWS not quite as much, one.half
shorts, aud keep the quantity up till they get
good feed in the pastures. Last summer l
fed out 1000 pounds Of shorts that cost SIS,
and that was oil the grain l fed until No
vember, aud then l gave them about two
quarts each. In October fed out about
1875 bushels Of mangel wurzels, and l fed
out acre of sweet corn fodder in the
course Of the season.
think l shall put in four acres Of corn
fodder next season. Sweet corn fodder is
the best. think it is the best way to plant
and have the rows three feet apart, 50 you
can run the cultiVator between the rows, and
and that will let the sun in between the rows.
Grow your corn fodder in the shade, and
then l will agree with some Of you that
corn fodder is not of much value. But
you can have the hills about twice as thick
as you generally plant corn, and put about
twice as much seed in hill, and thea plant
small piece as you do your common corn,
and so raise your own seed for next year.
feed out pound Of Deans bone meal
manufactured in st. JOhnsbury) in season,
and would advise every dairymAn to give
his COWS all the bone meal they will eat.
Mix it with salt, and put in some saltpeter,
| think my cows ate five pounds Of sAltpe-
ter last season. An ounce Of prevention is
worth pound Of cure.
| think it is a great saving Of labor to
use the large pans, and one can make more
butter with them in warm weather. b, b.
Prentice, of East Hardwick, put them IN
for me last June had them on trial fol
sixty days, and when the sixty days were
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WHOLE NO. 161.
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For the VERMONT FARMER.
JUDGE PARKS'S DAIRY.

Products of fifteen cows from April to
January l. The ages of the COWS are as
follows; yearling commenced milking
when 13 months old, B thrse-year-Old COWS,
3 four-year-Old COWS, 3 6ve-year-old cows,
4 six.Year.olds, and l fourteen-Year-old.
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