Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-01-27
Care Of Ecrses.

The physiological law which governs life
should never be lost sight of for single
moment; nothing is more certain; nothing
, is or can be OF equal Importance to II with
the breeder of stock. Upon the observance
of this law rests very materially the facts
as to whether we shall have our country
overspread with scubby. unthri;ty. unprOf-
for cur close attention, perseverance and
skill a. a nation OF stock growers; aud no
other nation upon earth has better natural
facilities for carrying out TO perfection this
manly, health giving and profitable busi-
ness.
Al our animals, To- be healthy must have
a good home Tor shelter. plenty of unoon-
taminated, pure ait. aud above all the glOr-
lou. the reviviiyine, liie-engepdering sun
light Without Gods beautiful sun, naught
eau possibly thrive or be healthy. Allow
me, ii you please. 10 impress upon you this
fact. Tor assure YOU much indeed does it
concern your individual interests. a. well
a. the comfort OF your animals. While | SO
point to two very serious errors in the APP
pointments OF many OF our stables (some
of them costly ones
These are whitewashing. and placing
windows in front OF horses, etc. Nothing
can have worse effect upon the eyesight
/ OF the horse. Nothing is more annoying to
: his nervous system than this glaring white
' wash and concentrated light directly in
I front of him. All light should, il possible.
I come from behind the horse when IN the
stable. | have known some of the most
= dangerous shyers cured by changing the
D light from in front OF the stall aud placing
il behind. \ preparation far better than
: the shifting. glaring wbitewash is water
: lime and skim milk with four ounces Of
/ alum to the pailiul. 1t has son shade.
does not rub of, lasts five times u long
, aud costs but little.
t The next step toward perfection is that
: all animals, man included, to be healthy
0 ard pure, must be properly fed and water
: ed. Bad. malariouS water. or water rem
: dered impure from whatever cause. should
: never be- given TO our domestic animal
1 any more .han We would partake Off our
o selves. or give it to our dear young chill
= dren.
= As you cannot obtain pure water from al
I impure spring. even so you cannot obtain
e pure food from impure sources. whether OF
, food. water, or disease. especially the lat
> ter. The last remarks refer chiefly OF
@ course to our beef. mutton, cheese, butter
mix, etc. but are Of equal Importance Ia
e the horse, with his almost human intelli.
2, gcnce, delicate organism and pronencss Il
a malarious Influences. Then repeat fet 4
: wholesome food aud water to all your ami
d mails and fear not you Will be amply re-
/. paid for be assured that nature never be
J. comes our debtor if we deal fairly and hon
J. e>tly by her. To improve permanently oul
d stock, we mus; breed from the very best
= for the accomplishment of our desires, aul
% the ada?tablity OF any particular breed t
;, our own wants. or a. best fitted to any
; particular soil or climate. The capabilitie'
d aud points. each ia its place. shou!d AWAY
= be considered before we make our selcc
: ton, for breeding purposes WIN. Horne
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