Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-12-26
The whole discussion was very ANNA.

az ASAN AOltN was Oi tue Olttu VI
cattle for general purposes; by G. F.
Hammond, of Paris. 1t is difficult
question to answer. The primary OBJ
jet of keeping stock is profit. The con-
di,ion of the farms, and the tasks of the
farmer have much TO do in the choice of
breeds. | can only give my opinion.
Cows for good flow of milk of fair
quality, for beef, or oxen, l prefer the
Durham and their grades. The Here
fords are excellent. Have at least one
jersey with six others for milk. For the
average farmer pure bloods are not prof.
table; the grades make larger animal.
One animal well cared for is of more pro-
fit than two poor ones. To-day is one
of progress, and we must look for the
best results, let the breed be what it
may.
Mr.. Holbrook of Brunswick thought
it would not be safe to recommend any
one breed of cattle for general purposes
in this State. We must adapt our breed
to the popularity Of the climate.
Mr.. Samuel Philbrook Of Bethel, has
the impression that Durham blood has
been generally infused into our native
stock
Next subject The Feed and Care Of
Cows, by J. X. Hammond Of Paris.
The profits of Dairy cows depended
on the care they receive. Cattle that
run where they please never do well.
Have fences properly repaired before you
turn into the pasture. Everything should
be done quietly and in order. No man
can afford to keep poor COW. | pro-
vide my cows with corn and cotton seed
meal. now feed my cows as soon as
the grass begins to fail. He said that
the average amount Of butter per COW
should be at least 500 pounds per year
in Maine.
Mr.. Holbrook said there was no fixed
rule as to the amount Of feed necessary.
They must have pure water. Commence
with calf and carefully breed up to It's
feed. Good English hay should be sup
plemen,ed by meal. The best manure
is VIVA, is made by passing meal through
the cattle. He had a low estimate Of
roots. Uses salt every morning with
cotton seed. corn meal and shorts cards
his cows. Bran supplies many eondi-
tions necessary for the health of the stock.
| feed my meal dry. | believe cotton
seed the heal,hiest food we can give. |
have no fear of it. Horses and hogs are
no. fond Of il; 10 overcome this, mix
with corn meal. Cotton seed may be
tested by tasting it. Poor meal is al
mos, WORTHLESS. \ good COW can only be
proved by actual trial.
Mr.. c. II. Cobb Of Poland, said that
this question touches our pockets. How
shall we feed our cattle They SHOULD
give some profit during winter. Second
quality of feed will not alone do; they
must have some supplementary food
Straw and corn fodder with bran and
cotton seed meal, will do well, at a profit.
| have found two quarts cotton seed an
average amount. Cows no; used to 1t
should have q smaller quantity at first.
Mr.. Coco is one of the most success
ful farmers in Androscoggin County, and
his remarks were listened 10 with much
interest.
200, P. NJ. Subject. Experimental Sta
tions. by Secretary Gilbert. There Is
now no mode of defence against any
fraud practicei upon the farmers IN
Maine. We do not know whether
manufacturer is honest or not. Other
States pro;ec, themselves By law. Gross
frauds have been practiced upon the farm
e.s. We have several manufactures for
fertilizers in operation, and ye; no exam
nation has been made Of a sing lie article
of sale: We aIe az their mercy as the
law now stands. A loss of one pound
of nitrogen in ton would be loss OF
five dollars in that ton. We need State
protection, because private individuals
cannot afford il. Experiment Stations
are used in other States Connecticut
has had an Experiment Station for five
years. A public statement Of fraud
would correct the evil Seeds, especially
Herds grass and Clover, are often badly
adulterated some Of our most pernlclous
weeds have been introduced il this way.
Farmers, and nobody else, must demand
protection. Our Legislature votes llber-
ally for military purposes, bat when we
apply TO them for this protection, the
oold shoulder is turned towards US.
At the close of his lecture, DR.. True
Of Bethel. introduced the following reso-
Iu,;ons which were unanimously adop-