The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23

the Gather and it failed then put it In pen and
lei It take the sun, and it failed.
Cow manure is one Of the safest and lest
| manuTes We have. It's quality is much i'm
proved Dy having dung and urine mixed togeth-
er The dung is deficient in heterogeneous matter,
and the urine is rich in same. The dung is
very slow in decomposing, the urine decomposes
rapidly. The mixture therefore, is better
than either alone. Mixing COW manure with
horse manure improves it likewise; so does
mixing with cotton seed meal, or any other
substance which ferments readily. Mixed with
above substances and put in pens, well wetted
and allowed to go through fermentation till
well rotted it makes an excellent manure.
For cotton it is then improved by addition Of
acid phosphate.
f. 6. E., Newberne, Ga: have fine mare about
weiye years Old; she is thick winded Some call it
snoring When Idrive fast or excite her, you can
hear her breathe twenty-five or hny yards, Her
wind appears to be good; it when she is fat
Is there any cure. if 50, what is it?
Trouble such as you describe is sometimes
caused by swollen glands in the neck, or
tumors pressing on the windpipe. Remove
these and the trouble will cease. 1t sometimes
comes from thcsening of the lining membrane
OF the windpipe, the result OF some kind of
Inflammation. In this case, blister over the
track Of windpipe, or rowels along its side, may
have good effect.
u. !. B., Bcrzelia, Ga: Please reply to the follow
Ing: ist What is analysis Of decomposed corn?
"a. Decomrosed meal?
81. Decomposed oats?
4th Decomposed wheat bran?
9Th And your opinion of either above for fail
oats.
The composition of articles named would
Il Z Il !
and be, therefore, very variable. The ash in
gradients would increase in percentage, as
decomposition advanced and the organic mat
ter passed off as gas. We give composition of
the substances in normal condition, and you
can judge for yourself concerning the particu-
lar specimens you have-corn and corn meal
about the same. That of meal is given.
Nitrogen. Potash. Phosphorc Acid.
Corn meal....."...2.16 OH 026
Wheat bran.....2.24 143 273
Oats. 0.so o19
1t will be noticed that wheat bran is much
richer in fertilizing substances than either of
the others. 1t would make very good manure
for oats.
Subscriber, Dobyy.llc, Ark: Please inform me
what are the causes, symptoms, preventIves and
cure OF founder In horses.
Causes-Drinking cold water when over
heated, and hearty meal of corn after a long
drive. Founder is Inflammation of the con-
nectiye layer between hoof and bone of the
foot After horse has been travelling much,
there is an increased flow of blood to this part,
which predisposes to inflammation.
Symptoms-Indisposit to move, standing
with front feet stretched forward as far as
possible, and hind feet drawn forward under
belly. In bad cases fever.
reventives-Avodance of overheatng, not
giving water freely to a heated animal; not
feeding corn heavily after long drive. Oats
are not SO apt to founder as corn.
Cure-lmportant to begin treatment
Observation-Disclosures it may pass into chronic
stage, and feet be permanently Injured. Put
feet IN cold water Gee water best) some keep
animal standing in water for day OF two. As
soon as inflammation is reduced enough to
admit of it, remove shoes very gently and put
animal on soft bedding. Give, as soon as
possible, twenty drops Of tincture of aconitc in
pint OF cold water, every twenty-four hours,
till some six doses are given. The cold water
and aconite will reduce the inflammation, and
long rest will complete the cure. A foundered
animal should not be worked till he is
thoroughly over the attack
j. s. c.. Trenton, S. c.: LIST. have q mule with
a lump on shoulder. when worked it will rise and
run little. Ny physician prescribes iodine to
paint It.
%. Also mule with a choking cough; seems to
be mere severe when galloping; blowing at nostrils
Sd ] also have horse with dry, hacking cough
Can you give me some information to relieve or to
eiecta cure for these animals? The iodine doesn't
do much good toward carrying away the lump on
mules shoulder
1st Rub on lump a little iodide of mercury
ointment, one part of iodide to eight OF lard
In eight or ten days renew the application, if
needed. Do not work the animal whilst under
treatment.
I'd and Sd. A cough may be produced by so
many causes, it is difficult to prescribe without
knowing what the cause is in any particular
case Almost all coughs, however are bene-
fitted by weJting all the food, and never
distending the stomach by bulky food, or large
drinks OF water. a distended stomach presses
on the lungs and interferes with the respira-
ton. Keeping tho bowels gently moved, also,
is good for lung troables-half-p int doses of
linseed oil two or three times a week. When
cough GENES from disease of nerves of the
lungs, it is incurable, and this is not in
frequently the case.