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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
QUALITIES OF
THE AYRSHIRE.

c. NJ. Winslow, secretary of the
Ayrshire association, says: while an
Ayrshire COW should be shapely and
handsome to look at as she stands
or walks, she should when handled
reveal much looseness of vertebra,
fiatness Of rib and width between the
ribs, indicating large dairy capacity.
The Ayrshire is a tough, hardy COW,
with vigorous appetite, and not too
particular what she eats. She is al
ways hungry, eats greedlly and chews
her cud rapidly. You can rarely see
an Ayrshire COW when not taking in
food or chewing what she has already
gathered. While at pasture she does
not wander around looking for sweet
patches Of grass. but goes TO work
rapidly gathering what is most con-
yenient, either Of grass or browse,
and when full lies down to chew her
cud, with no time wasted, and when
going to and from pasture will chew
her cud while walking and often con-
tinue to chew when started into a run.
'The general appearance of an Ayr |
shire as you look at her is striking. |
She Is alert and full Of life and re-
served energy. She is healthy cow,
rarely having ailments Of body or I'D
der, and you seldom see an Ayrshire
COW that does not have four healthy
quarters In her udder, yielding a uni
form quantity of milk from each.
She Is a very persistent mixer, giving
a uniform quantity well up toward
calvlng, and many Of them are dried
off with difficulty.
"She is very intelligent, quick to
learn and of a retentive memory,
easily taught to take the same place
In the stable and, If required to
change. Will in a few days readily s
take the new place. She is quiet and I
pleasant TO milk, not easily disturbed |
and will, as a rule, yield her milk as d
readily to one mixer as another and Il
ioes not seem disturbed by any
AMOUNT OF noise In the stable c
"As a dairy COW she is particularly c,
Idapted to the production of milk for n
he mllkman and for table use, as her v,
Medium size, vigorous appetite and 81
asy keeping qualities make her an ty
economical producer, while her even. Sc
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

uniform production makes her a re-
liable supply, and the richness Of her
milk in total solids places 1t above
suspicion from city milk inspectors
Her milk is particularly adapted to
transportation. as IT does not churn
or sour easily, and when poured back
and forth few times Will readily mix
the cream back into the milk, which
will not again readily separate, giving
1t uniform quality until the last is
sold or used. 1t has a good body, Is
rich looking and never looks blue.
The milk Itself. being evenly balanced
with casein and butter fat. is a com.
plete food, easily digested, nutritious
and Is particularly adapted to chill
dren and invalids. Stomachs that are
weak and unable TO digest other milk
find no trouble with Ayrshire cows
milk"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

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In addition 10 the scientific. thorough
practical knowledge in order to obtain
full benefit from the information that
science has placed in the hands of the
feeder. What is suitable for an ami
NAL at one stage of its development Is
not necessarily so at another. In deal.
ing with the finishing of sheep. how
ever it may at once be said that, no
matter how skillful the feeder may
be, he can never bring sheep or lambs
to a proper finish that have been In
their earlier days neglected or allowed
to waste and become poor.
The essence of the first class carcass
or the perfectly finished sheep or lamb
is that it should never lose during any
portion of its career that fine touch
which only those that have been fed
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
A BAD CASE OF FOOT ROT.

pare the diseased portion of hoof with
a sharp knife, being careful to cut
away every particle of diseased matter,
then wash with warm water and car
bolic or CASTLE soap. Wipe dry, then
rub in a good caustic paste or stand
each sheep in hot saturated solution
of blue vitriol for ten minutes. Then
put in shed and yard having a clean,
hard earth floor for a few days.
The sheep should be examined fire.
quently during the season, as the feet
may be diseased for some weeks be-
fore 1t is known to the owner The
disease does not affect the appetite of
the sheep, as they will eat and digest
their food up to the very last. The
thing to do is not to let the disease get
too far advanced before attempting
cure.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
Clover For Min,.r E,.dinn-

The question Is asked II clover can
be ensiled for feed next winter Instead
OF corn silage. Clover may - ensile,l
aud will make a good feed II it = cor
necty handled. but 10 re4uires u0re
care In the handling tha1 toss co-u. Il
should he cut ubea -1 sul bl1ou. n
allowed 20 get oad a1s wuo5y 10 Is spt
10 0verheat and u1i6 CO Ere frrg AID
have little feeding rslue. if eusBs-i
with too uuch uoisture o.. a. after e
shower o. heavy dew. q l. AT 20 l--
come more acit thzn is desirzbls. The
material must . vel ttsfrlbutsi h
the pit and should bs tho-uughiy
tramped and covered 20 exclude TIE
air. Clover silage Is apt % sine n
no, vel packed when put into the sIlo
L W. uEhg.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
TOBACCO FOR SHEEP.
Said to Be an Excellent Remedy For
Curing Various Ills.

SAID TO Be an Excellent Hemedy For
Curing Various Ills.
The efficiency of tobacco in eradicat-
ing the Internal parasite and thus con-
tributing greatly to the general health
of the animals that consume it is at
| tracing wide attention among sheep
raisers. Effectual In treating all in
ternal organisms, 1t has proved espe.
cially desirable In eradicating the
deadly bowel nOdule which is a fire.
quent source of trouble. This being
destroyed, many of the ills uusually at
tributed to other causes disappear
1t matters little what variety of to-
bacco is used for the purpose, writes
an Ohio breeder in National Stockman
and Farmer. 1t has been reported,
however, that a certain variety has
proved fatal to the animals which con-
sumed it, 1t is probable that this dis
astrous effect was from matter of
quantity and not quality. Those
wanting tobacco may procure either
the whole leaf, just as it comes from
the grower or the stems or ribs of
the cured leaf after the intervening
tissue has been removed for other pur-
poses. The former is preferable, as it
contains much less fiber than the stems
alone, and it also possesses the desired
medicinal qualities in a more concen-
trated form. The stems, however, If
finely ground should be effectual.
1t should be remembered that In all !
instances tobacco must be pulverized |
and given in connection with salt, as |
sheep would not otherwise take it. |
Begin with one-fourth tobacco. by |
measure. and If necessary add more
salt until the animals are induced to |
eat the mixture. Keep accessible at
all times, giving no other salt. Sheep
will practically refuse to eat it at first,
but In time they will learn to like 1t.
The writer, who lives in q tobacco
section. has known instances In which
sheep and even cattle have learned to
1eyour tobacco ravenously and. if per-
mitted to have 1t, in such quantities as
TO prove fatal If fed In connection
with salt, as above suggested, no such
Injurious results need be feared.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
DUTCH BELTED CATTLE.
Picturesque Animals That Are Said I,
Be Coed Milk produeers.

Picturesque Animals That Are Said to
Be Coed Milk Producers.
Dutch belted cattle are not numerous
either in Europe or America. A few
specimens were brought from Holland
to the United States in 1898, and for a
long time there were more to be found
In the famous dairying county of Or
ange, n. Y, than in all other parts Of
the country combined They have be-
come more scattered during recent
years, and herds of these picturesque
animals can now be seen in many
states.
As milk producers these belted cows
seem to give good satisfaction. The
claim OF a leading breeder is that
these cattle are deep mixers, practi-
cal, profitable. thrifty and picturesque
In the extreme when seen as a herd ar
pasture" They are large dairy cattle.
A number Of bulls OF the breed have
exceeded a ton in weight, and the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

Cow comfort usually brings the own.
er satisfaction
10 not think that two drinks % m1s
day are an the calf needs. He sboull
have clean. fresh Eater an the time
Ihe MIX = food and cannot uhofly
nenlacs he denaad for water.
Cod care and kee3 are as es-eutisl
a. pruEer seieciioa and breeIinz
IN al dep setting sourfnx the crpsw
.-7eli'e- necessarT = deveiop earor. ns
toe oxidatioa = ouiy partial
he Dore s1uculeut feeds zake ~
@2se vaiery an and oIly cream.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
FOOT ROT IN SHEEP.
How This Disease Can Be Treated
Most Effectively.

Most EnectlVeIy'
Foot rot originates only in wet land
or on ground which is not dry and
where sheep hoofs are liable to crack
from overgrowth and softening by ex-
cessive moisture. This malady may
also be communicated to sound
flock by the introduction of one sheep
having the disease. The sheep pen and
yard should be composed of hard, dry,
well beaten clay. The droppings in the
pen must not be allowed to ferment, as
the heat in the manure will soften the
feet, and when the sheep are turned
out in the spring on damp sod they are
liable to have an attack Of this trouble
some disease.
If the disease is taken in its early
stages the cure is simple and sure, says
a writer In the Baltimore American.
Clean the hoofs by letting them run in
damp grass for an hour or two, then
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

COWS usually weigh between 1000 and
100 pounds.
The animals Of this breed are all jet
black, with a broad band or belt Of
pure white encircling the body. This
belt or blanket differs In width. but
rarely reaches 50 far forward as the
shoulder blade or back TO the hips. On
cows the fore part Of the udder Is usu-
ally inclDded No white Is admissible
elsewhere on the body and no black
within the white zone. In general con-
formation the cattle are OF the dairy
type. although not TO such a degree as
some Others.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
Things oairymen Should Know.

Things Dairymen Should Know.
The cost of producing one gallon Of
milk.
The cost of producing one pound OF
butter fat
The cost of feeding a COW one year.
The cost of labor in caring for one
COW one year.
The number of pounds of milk each
COW in the herd yields each year
The number of dollars each cows
milk brings each year.
Which is the most profitable COW in
the herd, and why?
Which is the poorest COW in the herd.
and why?
How many boarders there are in the
herd.
How much feed each COW will con-
sumo during the feeding period.
Which is the best and cheapest feed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
SUCCESS With Sheen.

An Ontario breeder says: / think it
will pay any farmer to have a few
sheep, as l have never experienced a
year when they have not paid me. I
prefer Cotswolds because they are
strong, hardy sheep, good wool and fair
mutton. The last few years we could
not get enough good rams to meet the
demand of the ranchmen who want
them to cross on the finer bred ewes
SO as to produce more wool and NUT
ton. l would not advise keeping over
twenty breeding ewes on hundred
acre farm. If the farm is low and
inclined to be wet, ten will be plenty.
would not advise beginner to buy
show sheep or high priced animals.
Buy from reliable firm and get few
ewes at reasonable prices, and with
good care you will meet success.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
WOUNDS or LIVE STOCK.
How injured Animals May Be Treated
by the Farmer.

How Injured Animals May Be Treate
by the Farmer.
By GEORGE II. GLOVER. D. V. M.
Veterinarian Colorado Agricultural Col
lege.
Animals on the farm are continually
being injured by accidents that hap
pen In a thousand different ways
Barbed wire cuts are most frequent
and a word or two Of advice as to the
proper treatment in the hands of farm
ers will not be amiss.
The ordinary wound will heal Of It
self If not interfered with. This in
| reference may be from germ infec-
| tion, parasites or too much meddling
with various applications on the part
of man. Now. let us suppose a case.
horse has a badly laeerated leg
from contact with a barbed wire. The
first thing to do. of course, would be
to stop the bleeding. This can be ac-
complished by a tight bandage OF
the wound or above 1t. Often the
bleeding artery will protrude. and
thread can be run under it with a
needle and the artery tied. Do not
use -four. dirt or cobwebs or anything
of that sort on the wound. They are
unnecessary and may produce dan
gerous infection.
Having stopped the bleeding. re-
move the cIots of blood and cut off |
the ragged edges of muscles with |
shears. A pan of antiseptic solution |
should be provided. After having
cleaned out the wound wash 1t thor
Dughly with the antisepuc solution.
See that there Is good drainage from
the wound at the bottom. Do not al
ow ii to start healing with a pocket
hat will hold pus. AS it is practically
impossible to keep a wound on Il horse
lntiseptic. 1t is not advisable for the
armer TO tie up the wound. Leave 1t
exposed to the air and apply the anti
optic wash several times a day. Three
ood antiseptlcs are corrosive subli- ,
nate, which can be purchased at the {
rug stores in tablets all ready for ,
Sc; formalin and boracic acid solution +
After about a week it is well to +
hange to dry dressing. A powder =
imposed Of equal parts of boracic G
i'd charcoal and iodoform makes n
Try good dry dressing. Clean air h
aked lime powdered over the wound
vice daily Is very satisfactory. The r
called proud flesh is only un- Il
althy granulation. 1t is seldom ad- II
sable for the farmer to interfere with II
is condition by using caustics. The H
suits are usually disastrous. Better II
this case to call in a qualified vet B
marian. II maggots should get into
e wound little turpentine or chloro- -,
rm will help bring them to the sur =,
ce, where they may be picked out. "
did not mention sewing up the ',
,und for the reason that in case of I' I'
e ragged barbed wire cut 1t is very -. -
dom worth while TO do so. n, a.
wound to heal properly must be "
perfectly clean and free from r
rms from the start and then kept I
an. Remember that 1t is largely E
matter OF keeping dangerous germs z
and giving nature a chance. Too h
ch Interference is often the cause 3
tardy healing of wounds. E
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
Gssa srsa
FINISHING SHEEP.
70 Reach Psrfsetis. Trey nsst Bs
Properly Fee Frsrn Birth-

Scieuii1c men Eire % The frcief
various foruulae fur the pruFer bal
ancing q the ratious % food giren tc
live stock Which l. terued q lalsneeI
rauon. %. o. other words a ceTinln
quantity q feed The chemical coa-
stitueuts q which halanoe In couef
pruportion 10 the supposed require
ment q the animal uhich cousumez
then Like al scieufIfc princIples
Nhen usod In practical uork. Il nerds
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
HORSES FOR
THE FARM.

There are several types of horses
that are excellent types for farm use.
We are not going to undertake to say
which is the very best type because we
don't knew SAYS a writer in Farmers
Advocate. II some one else thinks he
knows We have 10 quarrel with him
With some the so called general pur
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

Al sheep are fruuhlei With external
parasites unless thouuuEhiy diuped AZ
sharing tine a1d again shcr1ly after
ward Besides ticks. she~p are oftea
seriousiy Injured uiih See On ac-
count % tbe uooi snt the snail slrs
- the uce. q = aiuost fur.ossiiie q
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
which chnrns more easily.

which churnS more easily.
Strain the milk as soon as drawn
from the cow, so as to keep the amount
of dissolved filth at the minimum.
When cows drink heartily and large
ly the milk is less charged with al
bumen, and this causes cream to rise
that Is a better and easier churner.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

Animals relish a variety o. feed ana
VIII give better results whsa they have
u feed q corn Etover nov and
then and q harrei % salt lying n the
yard. with four o. eve slaves cut out
between the hoops 80 thaf they can a.
ways help themselves. Il rood thing
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

Keep the feet of colts even or un.
soundness may result. Do not allow
the toes to grow too long. Rlngbones
are often caused by long toes. Keep
the colts stalls well Uttered. One slip
on a wet floor may ruin a valuable colt.
Keep II In the Bottle.
Bottled milk, being sealed with a
cap, cannot absorb odors and should
be left in the bottle until used, not
emptied into an open dish.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
Eeedinn the Cow

Feed the COW all the hay or other
roughness she will eat, even If she Is
running on good pasture. Her appetite
tells her better what she needs than
you can tell.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

man who has tried the sxper.
ment claims that q Is very easy to pre-
vent potatoes from rottinE By placing
In different parts q the cellar in shich
they are kept a bor containing q yuan
uty OF lump slack lime. He states that
this line atsorhs the moisture Nhich
has such a detrimental eject upon Do
fatoes and IN his case has resulted IN
keeping bis stock q this commodity
always IN good condition- The plan is
simple enough and d vel worth
trial BY any grover Who has had ar.
eculu IN keepinC his potstOs N q
6amp cellar.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15

HOW75 IhiSy
We offer Cue Hundred Dollars Reward n,
my case uf Catarrk that cannot be cnrea -
Halls Catsrrh Cure.
F j. CHENEY & CO., Props , Toleao n
We the undersigned, have known F. J, Che.
ney fo' the last 10 years, and believe him ner.
fectly honorable in all business transaction,
and financially able to carry out any obIips.
tons made by their firm.
MEsT& TRqAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
WALDING, KINNAN g. MARVIN Wholasala n,rs' "
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally ..eti.s
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces a
the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by 81
DRUGGISTS. Testimonials Gree.
Hall Family Pills are the best.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-09-15
THE DAERYMAN.

The following remedy is recommend
ed for the COW that slobbers: Ammonia
chloride, one ounce; gum camphor, one
half ounce: pulverized gentian, two
ounces; add moasses TO make a paste.
Put some on tongue twice n day until
relieved.
Experiments In 5uttermaking.
The following conclusions were
reached after tests made in some on
tario experiments: Sweet cream was
churned In less time than ripened
cream. Buttermilk from sweet cream
contained more fat than buttermilk
from rlpened cream The moisture
content OF the butter was fairly con
slant, averaging 1879 per cent. But
ter made from gathered cream was as
good as that made from cream separat.
cd at the factory
Drains For Dairy.
Every dairy room or cream skimming
room should have good drains. cement
floors and plastered aud whitewashed
walls. and the door should have slope
enough to carry OF all water to the
draintiles. Sanitary methods do not
mean expensive methods. but that all
Of the buildings. tools. utensils and
men employed must be neat aud tidy
and kept free from bacteria. Some
Of the best and most sanitary cream
cry rooms are the least expensively
equipped.
Remedy Fer Rspy Milk.
Rory or stringy uuk Is oftener than F.
Otherwise caused by the COW drinking
stagnant water OF water from an i'm
pure source. such as a marshy. uccEy I
sprinE branch The remrly Is % sup /
ply absolutely pure and ABSOLUTELY I
clean drinking water. Just as god as .
To1 provide for your family In adff .
-i1n. give the COW two drams q L. .
% soda once a day IN the .
drinking water
oooe sirss.
A. the average farmer j. n8- gen.
sraliy abie % iuvest Or a herf q f1n .
aiooced stock % cummeBce u.th. tbs .
text lest course vii - o. Grade ma
'rom the heni Owned D. the rs- q
lure hre-i sires q the best tyr4 o. .
.rery hert there Should - s1-le ro1H F..
'ouA rery god o1es. . real daI-r .
yre Raize The beIfer caIres fr1m .
-. bat never frUm IN inferiar Gov. .
Ne dea sbuuH - 20 80 "a = the .
'oor COWS ns fast as poss1ls anl ~
iisce thea uith The heifsrs tat tre
ltilE Eruun far he rrrnn.a-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-12
OPENING GAME.
D0minicans to Meet the West
Sides at Basketball,

A good game has been arranged for the
opening Of the basketball season at Do
minican Hall. South Orange avenue and
South Ninth street, tonight. when the
Dominican five will meet the West Side
quintet of New York. The hall has been
put in flrst-class condition for the basket
bali season and accommodations nave been
made to take care Of the big crowd that
Is expected to attend the first game.
The team from up on the Hill is con-
siderod one OF the best junior yes in the
city on account of its splendid record last
season. when 1t won twenty-nine games
and lost none. The Dominicans will have
the same LEAN on the court This season as
they did last. The West Side boys have
played a number Of games this season and
have won all of them.
Archie CoIilan, who is generally regard
ed MS one of the best forwards in the city,
VIII play a forward position for the Do
minicans this season as we'll as act as
captain of the five. The game tonight is
scheduled to start at $50 o'clock sharp.
The lineup of the home team will be AS
follows: Byrnes, Conlan, Henninger, for
wards; Hahn, centre; Donovan and Welch.
guards.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-12
MCCOY SAYS HE'LL
EASILY BEAT STEWART,

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-Kid Mccoy,
the cleverest light heavyweight
in the world, will Renter the ring In
New York on Friday night. He will
have to stack age and a long period of
inactivity against the vigor of unspent
youth, but he declares that he will
come back to his old form and clean
up the ring of today.
Mccoy will meet Jim Stewart, a
who has been making great
strides in the ring. Stewart will have
thirty pounds or more on Mccoy. He
will be In perfect condition, ready for
a battle of any duration. Stewart Is
not without skill, and he has the speed
Of a lightweight, although, Of course,
he Is a novice when compared with
Mccoy in the matter of ring expert
Mccoy knows every art Of the
fighting game. and has long been con-
sidered the craftiest man who ever en-
tered a ring. :
IT am going back to the game be-
cause l can't keep out of it," said Nc
Coy. ut may be the glory. l don't
know just what 1t is, but 1 Just had to
fight again. I looked all the big men
over, and I am satisfied 1 am their
master. I am still good enough to dis
pose of any Of them"