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is" ,^v _*£ $°- ■'■•jfe**^-*--'^^ ,**4'» ■■■■■■>■'*w****k?^^ sm tirfiBWaB t-\vl O1 C/JCZ*-- VOL. XIV. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, APRIL 26, 1879. NO. 17. fOR SAUL. »,0R SALE—Oliver Chilled Plows. Best In use. I \r. J. KEBCHEVAL, Agent, Danville. Ind. —OR SALE—A few bushels of Barley at si ner "bushel. It. A. LOCKWOOD, Lafayette, I__y ORBALE— I have a few G. 8. Bantam eggs for sale, at 8 for |1. J. O, KINGSBURY, Indian. .polls. F" OB SALE—One handsome Poland China male pig-. Address W. O. REVEAL, Clermont, Ma- rtoBcounty. Ind. F~ OB SALE—Large second-hand family carriage, all ln good repair for ffSO, at O. 11. 8H0 VER*8, j>4 E. Market street. _,,.—. - TTtOB SALE— Brazilian Artichokes, It per bushel, _ Dark Brahma Eggs, (1 per 13. W. A. MACY; "£»lsville, Ind. FOB S ALE—Bli handsome Partridge Cochin Cockerels at %2 each. Order soon. GEORGE VESTAL, Cambridge City, Ind. FOB SAXE—Farms ln Marlon, Rnsh and other counties in Indiaua. G. W. ALEXANDER, 38 __ Market St., (side door Central Bank). FOB SALE—J. L. Brown, Manilla, Rush county, Ind., breeder of Light Brahmas of Felch and Danley's stock, and *Whlte Leghorns. Send orders for eggs. • I^OR SALE^-Eggs of Black Spanish, L. Brahmas, ' Pekin ducks and B. Turkeys- Ask for low rates on a postal, at once, to JOHN BENNETT, Sunman, Ripley county, Ind. OB SALE—The Farm Register and Account _^ Book. Complete method of keeping farm ae- rounu. Prlcejl each. Address INDIANA FARMER COMPANY, IndlanapoUs. F FORSALE.—A flne Short-horn Bull ot best stock in the country. Can be bought cheap for cash. For pedigree and information, apply to ED. JONES, 30 North Pi ' '- Pennsylvania street. OB SA-LE-Eggs for hatching from high-class __ Brown Leghorns. I make this breed aspecialty and am prepared to furnish eggs at fl per dozen. Address FBANK STOKES, Waynesvllle, O. F FOR SALE—I have a few bushel Brazilian artichokes to spare; price, fl per bushel. I paid J. j II. Gregory last year to pe* bushel for the seed. Address K. A. LOCKWOOD, Lafayette, Ind. FOR SALE.—Evergreen Broom C«rn Seed. Broom Corn, Handles, Wire, Twine and Broom Tools. Write for prices, C. E and T. \V. POTTAGE A CO., M West Washington St, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—I have a few Light Brahma Cockerels at 12 each, l want to close out for the season. Now Is the time for Farmers and others to Improve their stock. O.A. DANLEV, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—Short-horns—Fletcher syoung Marys Phylis, A gat has. Brides, Gems, etc. Bulls and heifers, choicely bred. Correspondence solicited. E. C. THOMPSON, Lock Box 1, Edingburg, Ind. FOR SALE—EGGS—Dark Brahmas, Pool A Bag- ley's Importations. Plymouth Rocks, Conger't strains, -$2 per 13: *3 50 per 26 at one time. Money to accompany order. . ZIKE, Morristown, Ind. OR SALE—JERSEY RED HOGS—Sows with pig, one year old; boars tour to twelve months old. HARRIS SHEPPARD, Spencer, Owen county* Indiana. F FOR SALE—The Athens Poultry Association- Breeders of high-class poultry. All the leading varieties. , Eggs, (2 per 13. Circulars sent free on application. JOE GRUB3, Manager, Crawfordsville, Indiana. FOB SALE—Some fine farms io Marion and ad- Joining counties at low figures. Call on or address CLEAVELAND A CO., 1 and 3 Talbott and News Block, first stairway south of the Postoffice, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—EGGS, EGGS-Dark Brahmas, pen No. I, $2 per 13; No. 2, f 1 50 per 13. Plymouth Rock, |2 per 13. All prize-winning strains. Orders filled now. Chicks for sale, WILLIAM R. ZIKE, Morristown, Ind. FOR SALE—PINE STOOK—We have for sale ten Jacks, best Kentucky stock; also, a number of Jersey Red Sows, from one to to three years old; also, Jersey Bulls, of all ages, very low. J. P. LUSE & SON, Round Grove, White county, Ind. FOR SALE—Look here! a buzzard dollar will get a setting of 13 eggs from high-class fowls, either Light Brahma or White-face Black Spanish. My fowls won premiums at State Fair and Poultry Show. Address G. A. STANTON, Greenwood, Ind. FOR SALE—ARTICHOKES—Red or Brazilian, 6 pounds for 25c, or 10 pounds for 40c by express. Genuine Sweet or -Sugar Corn, excellent variety, 2 ounces for 10c by mall, postage prepaid. J. G. KINQSBPRY.34 East Market street, Indianapolis. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Four Shorthorn Bull Calves, one year old, or would exchange lor Cotswold Sheep. They are all good-animals and can be registered In the A. H. B. Pedigrees furnished on application. Address E. V. OLIN, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE-Short-horns—"Hazel Bluff Herd," 40 head, both sexes; Rose of Sharon, Blue Bonnet, Louan, Matilda and Flora families. Will sell entire herd, or any part, at very low prices. Would exchange for good common or grade sheep. CLAUDE MATTHEWS, Clinton, Ind. _______ FOR SALE—High-class poultry—White Leghorn eggs, f2 per 15 or $3 per 30; Pekin Duck eggs, *2 per 13, or $3 per 26. Raspberry plants, Mammoth Cluster,-f I 25 per hundred, or $9 per thousand: Doo- HtUe, 75c per hundred, or 98 per thousand. HENRY MENDENHALIi, New London, Howard Co., Ind. FOR SALE—Eggs-act!y 27 Grand Prizes at Indianapolis and Lafayette, on our stock of Dark Brahmas, White, Black and Partridge Cochins, Plymouth Rocks, Brown Leghorns. Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Geese. Our birds have scored from W to 95 points by B. N. Pierce. Eggs. »2 per Bitting. WEST A WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. FOR SALE—Eggs from Partridge Cochins, Dark Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks, Gray Dorklnsand White Holland Turkeys at »150 for 13. Light Brahmas, S. S. Hamburgs, White and Brown Leghorns at fl 25 for 13; 25 cents less where three or more sittings are ordered at one time. I have in my pens birds from some of the best breeders of New York, New Jersey, Ohio. Indiana, and Illinois. T. J. JOHNSON, Greencastle, Ind. this PLYMOUTH 'ROCKS-A New Book ui popular variety, by F. H. Corbin, M . handsomely bound in cloth. Price 75c, postpaid. Address FERRIS PUBLISHING CO., Albany, N. Y * pages, dd. " ~" GILT EDGE Creamery Butter can be made by every Farmer at home. No extra expense for apparatus* Full Instructions sent for one dollar by STUART A CO., owners Gilt Edge Creamery, Mount Carroll, 111. LAND SEEKERS-Deslrtng to visit Kansas or Colorado, should address me for reduced price round-trip tickets, and Information respecting lands, prices, etc., 8. D. KINGSBURY, Talbott Block, IndlanapoUs, Ind. BRICK AND DRAIN TILE-Fletcher A Thomas keep constantly on hand pressed brick, red fronts, pavers, and common brick; alBo. drain tile; large or small orders promptly filled. Ofllce, room 10 Fletcher A Sharpe'a block. 3 Superior A. J, C. C. H. B. bulls, dams of them made each l6S*bs. liHtba, 16tt»s butter In 7days. Select herd, 4 females, I bull, recorded Ayresblrea.2 Rose of Sharon Short-horn females, 1 choice Bates bull. Choice Plymouth Rock fowls. Bronze turkeys and eggs. Come and see before purchasing. H. C GROFF, Kensington, Ohio. ■>■•.'■_ T7SGGS FOR HATCHING. DARK BRAHMAS, JliLIGnT BRAHMAS.—Dark Brahmas ot Louis Wright and C. W Chamberlain stock. Unsurpassed In points of excellence. Light Brahmas ot Jay and Danley stock. No liner fowls in the West. A limited quantity of eggs of both kinds at J2 for 13, or two slt>- tings for $3 50. Address W- H. BOLLINGE dleton, Ind. , BOLLINGER. Pen- II>OR THIRTY CENTS IN POSTAGE STA! we will-mall you, postage paid, the Fehi and March numbers of the Poultry Monthly "MPS, ostage paid, the February __ je Poultry Monthly; the PpuLTRY Monthly Almaxac for 1879, and Prb- mium Award Supplement of 25 leading Poultry Exhibitions—making nearly two hundred' pages of —' —sting reading, oil for thirty ee, FERRIS PUBLISHING CO oil for thirty cents. Address — Albany, N.Y. IsOAlSH. LOAN—Money to loan on farms—small or .large sums; Interest 8 per cent. Reliable agents wanted. Address W. H. HAY, 51 Broadway, Indianapolis. LOAN-MONEY-In sums of |300 to 110,000, on improved farms ln Indiana, at eight per cent. Interest, payable annually (no commissions charged). The principal, or any part ot It caa be paid at any time. II. B. PALMER* CO., No. 78 East Market St., Indianapolis, Ind. ' LOAN-Six per cent, loans on real-estate security at _ Special arrangements for-those wis! 6 to 12 months at lower rates. made on long time 6 per cent, interest, ism nr loans In from A. W. PRA State Agents. Agents wanted ln every county ln the Stat. 26 North Delaware street, IndlanapoUs, Ind. PRATHER, Wxvt jiMoflt. Driving Three Horses Abreast. __. v-sftos! •"-NtM"" Y*-,»-t VS aA-^6w the DltpjaloTe Gate Co., FOR SALE—A flne farm of 72M acres, one-fonrth mile south of Center Valley, Hendricks county. All of the Improvements are the very best. Two good houses and all other improvements that are needed. A large lot of fruit trees, grape vines and strawberries, all young and thrifty. On a (rood road. Good running stock water all the year In all the pasture on the farm. Society extra geod. Haifa mile to a good school. Handy to church For further Information, address JOHN J. TURNER, Center Valley. Indiana. ■WASTED. WANTED—To exchange spring mattresses and lounges for country- produce. No. 45 Jfassachu- setts Avenue, Indianapolis. WANTED—Good farms for cash. Send for de- scriptlve blanks. M. ARBUCKLE, Agent, TO **. Market street, Indianapolis. "TVTANTED— To exchange "Sanders* Domestic I ? Poultry" and Stoddard's "An Egg Farm," for Lewis' Practical Poultry Book," or offers books ln good condition. FSAK K WILLIAMSON, Nora, Ind. TTTANTED—Every one who has a horse with » V ringbone or spavin to send me their address .or free circular of new and remarkable method of jurlng such without blemish. R. W.CHAMBERS, HOState street, Rochester, N. Y. T\TANTED-AU the old settlers who lived in Ma- ." rion county 50 years ago, to go to Lacey's gallery and have a free sitting for cabinet photographs* We are making a large group, and Invite all old settlers, pree. F. M. LACEY, Vance Block Gallery, corner Washington street and Virginia avenue, Indianapolis. WANTED—Farmers wishing to buy" Buggies, Wagons, Carriages, etc., come and examine our prices and work. We guarantee all work one year. We buy or trade for horses. Don't buy until i .x?.^ us* Auction at 10 a. m. every dav. RIP- I » s Horse and Buggy liazar, Nos. 62 to 74 West Market street, between Illinois and Tennessee. MlSt GLLANIOCS. SM. GOODE-Dentist, over so North Pennsylva- nla street. CO. BURGESS, Dentist. Ofllce in room 4 Va- »_ien*s Exchange Block, N. Pennsylvania St. ■"iO TRADE—A new and elegant Cabinet Sewing Machine for a horse. Address Horse, tbls office. *U.EN*S DRUG STORE, OPPOSITE POST- *■*»£FCE. Drugs.Patent Medlclnes.Toilet Articles. TKS. WESCOTT has the golden rule for removing superfluous hair. Address. Richmond, Ind. Inclose stamp. PO TRADE-A well-titted Job Printing Office, ii_ centrally located In tndiaiapoUs, for a small wm. Address Farm this office. The above cut shows an arrangement of the lines by which the driver has perfect control cf each horse and only two lines in band. It is very simple; you only add an extra check to each line crossing the center horse. » — m Chicago Fat Stock Show. Among the rules and regulations for the Chicago fat stock show in November next, are the following: In all thoroughbred classes, authentic pedigrees must be furnished. Statements showing, so far as known, the proportion of improved blood in each animal exhibited in lots for grades or crosses, must be furnished at time of entry. The following iees will be charged, and must accompany applications ior entries: for each horse stall, ?5; for each cattle stall, ?2; for each hog or sheep, ?1, and for each coop, 50 cents, and for each pen.for car lots of hogs or sheep, ?5. Every animal must be entered for competition in the name of the owner, but such name shall not appear on the entry card. The judges are instructed to award premiums to such animals as present thegreatest weight in the smallest superficies—taking into consideration jige, the quality of flesh, and its distribution in the most valuable portions of the carcass. . — ♦—: Cow Barns, and how to tie Cows. Editors Indiana Farmer . A correspondent asks how to tie cows, and as he does not state that he has his stable or sheds built, I presume he wants to begin at the ground, A cheap way to provide a large amount of room for cows, and to make them perfectly comfortable, as I have found by experience, is to build what are called lean-to sheds. These sheds, as their name implies, are made adjoining the barn or stable which almost every farmer has in some position where he can make cow stables attached. I have stabling of this kind, some of which runs back 14 feet from the barn, and others 22 feet. A part is framed on sills, and tho other is framed and spiked on oak posts set in the ground. I like that framed on Bills the best. It costs a little more, but is much more substantial. The roof can be made with two layers of boards, 10 to 15 inches wide, which makes a good coyer for a few years, or it can be shingled, if intended to be permanent. A steep roof is best, with a pitch of at least three and a half or four feet in 14 feet stables. A flat roof, or one nearly so, rots whether mado of boards orshingles. The stables are arranged for the cows to face the main barn, and if by any means an opening can be made in the bam, it is very convenient to feed irom. and the .'eed can generally bo placed in troughs and mangers without leaving the main barn. The stalls are made 7 to 8 leet wide for good, large cows, and two can stand together. They are chained at the side by regular cow- chains, on sale at all hardware stores, the end being passed through an augur-hole in the side of the Btall or partition. The hole should be made about two and a half feet from the floor, and six inches back of the trough or manger. It will then not interfere with her comfort, either standing or lying down. My mangers are two to two and a half feet high from the floor to the top, being built close to the floor, as lt does not interfere with the cows getting up when down. It is also much more comfortable for them to eat from. The troughs are large squarebcxes built in the mangen>, sixteen inches deep and eighteen square. This will hold a good feed of cut hay, with mill-feed over it, and not allow the feed to waste. No farmer in this country ought to feed his cows on any grain without grinding, and it should then be mixed with cut hay, straw, or cornstalks, any of which ia good. If your stables are for milch cows, they should have a manure gutter behind them to keep them clean. This can be arranged at distances to suit the Bize of cattle. A paved boulder gutter is the best, as it is cheap, being made from small boulders; and any smart young man with a sleight at ordinary affaire, can easily make it as well as any mechanic. He only needs some coarse Band or fine gravel, a shovel and an old hatchet, and by being careful to placo every stone firmly he can do as well as any one. A great advantage a stone gutter has, in additon to cheapness and durabilty, is that cows stepping in it are not liable to slip and injure themselves, as they might if the gutters were made of wood. Doors wide enough to admit a wagon or cart are best, and then the manure can be loaded on and taken directly to the field, which saves much time, and expense. , In my stables, that are 22 feet from front to back, I have calf-pens five feet wide, in the rear. These are made of convenient sizes to hold two or three calves each, and are provided with a hay-rack and trough. Hay is always kept in the rack, and calves soon begin to pick at it; and a little shelled corn put in the trough once each day, is soon taken hold of. These calf-pens can be made larger if thought better, but I prefer to keep but few together, never more than four, as they can then be better eared for. The partitions around these calf-pens are about five feet high, and are boarded up tight. Doors on hinges readily let the calves out to suck, and they are soon trained to go back when through. Calves can bo kept in a dark stable during tbe daytime of summer months and turned out to grass at night, and they will thrive and do better than if the flies are constantly biting their tendar hides. During winter, calves can run out in daytime and be stabled at night, when tbe weather is bad. It is economy to stable them day and night. If, however, calves are to be raised by hand, they should be kept in a more convenient part of the barn, and from near the cows, as their bawling always excites the cows. I have known farmers who for years have expressed a desire to get some more stock, and of some improved kind, but they would make an excuse that they were not prepared to take care of them. I have noticed that theso men never get ready, unless they get the stock first, and then provide a way for taking care of them. This can always be done at less expense than is at first supposed, and the caro of good stock, instead of being the great burden many suppose, is a pleasure, and no man of sense will say there is any more interesting study than to watch carefully the habits and growth of animals. At the same time the farm is enriched with their manure, and the man who raises a family bad far better interest them in good cattle or other stock as a moral and intellectual pursuit, than to allow them to spend the winter months in doing little or nothing, as many farmers' children are brought up to do. The farm, to be profitable, must have its work to run through all tbe year, and the farmer, to be happy and prosperous, must be busy at all seasons. Below I give the ground-plan for lean- to cow stables at each end of the barn: Calf Pens. Shed. 8 foot stalls. Triplets. Editors Indiana Farmer M. E. Quick, near Blooming Grove, Franklin county, has a cow that had three heifer calves in March. They averaged 60 ■pounds. Two of them are doing well. Thoy were about tho same size, E. G. Blooming^Grove, April 9. .—* «. » '■ Poland China Sows as Mothers. E. M. C, complains that a fine Poland China sow he owns, does not raise her pigs. Out of two litters she has saved but one pig. She is careless, and kills her pigs by lying down on them. He wants to know if this is characteristic of the breed, and]asks for the testimony of those who have had experience as to the success they have in raising their litters. QUERY AND ANSWER. Editors Indiana Farmer I would like to know if there is a way by which ducks and geese can be dressed as easy as chickens. Also if some one knows of a good girl to do housework, one that understands how to make good butter? If so, direct immediately to M. S. R., care of the Indiana Farmer Co. Indianapolis, April 18. —ilton Indiana Farmen . "• Can any of the readers ofthe Farmer tell me how to cure a mare with milk leg, or as some call it snake bite, or grease heel? If such information can be given it will be thankfully received. _,. D. M. Freedom, Owen Co., April 17. —Give your mare a clean bed and keep the parts diseased coated with grease and sulphur. Blue vitrol is also a remedy.— Eds. , •*. , Editors Indiana Farmer \ '* Your correspondent, F. E. C, recommends equal parts of lard and sulphur underthe hen's wings to prevent the chicks from having gapes. I know from experience that sulphur is a dangerous remedy if applied carelessly, and I am almost sure that equal parts of lard and sulphur will kill ten chicks for every one that.it cures. I recently visited G. A. Danley's well-arranged poultry farm, and Mrs. D., who is the presiding officer of the hen-house, told me that she had entirely discontinued the use of sulphur on account of its dangerous qualities. Frank Williamson. Nora, Marion Co., April 22. Applying Bone-Dust. Editors Indiaua Farmer ■ ■ Will you please state in next issue of the Farmer at what time and in what quantity should dry bone-dust bo applied to potatoes? . M. S. Montgomery, Daviess Co., April 18. —It is best to apply it at the time of planting and in the hill. Two or three tablespoonfuls of pure bone-meal to the hill is suflicient.—Eds. K - C D w C A. W. Ross, of Muncie, wrltes'us in testimony to the good results he has had in advertising his Poland Chinas in this paper. He speaks of the Indiana Farmer as the best medium he has ever tried. In the same connection be says that his sales the past season have bien very satisfactory to himself and his customers. His pigs are all healthy and doing well. ^dcrmarii* 8 foot stall*. H. Recent Sales of Thoroughbred Stock. Editors Indiana Farmer G. J. Hagerty & Sons, of Hanover, Licking county, Ohio, have sold since February 3, the following.Short-horns to H. A. Claypool, Nashport, Muskingum oounty, Ohio: the bull Champion, red, with white marks; calved October 14, 1877, got by Barrington 18976; dam Patroness 3d, by Leonidas 6915, etc, tracing to imp., Rose of Sharon, by Beividcre 1706. To J. G. and L. T. Hillis, of Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson county, Ohio, tho Rose of Sharon bull, Earl of Chatham, A. H. B., vol. 18, calved February 4, 1878; got by Barrington 18976; dam Lady of the Lake, by 6th Earl of Lake View 14164, etc. The Princess heifer, 10th Lady Sale of Hanover, red and white, calved February 20,1877, got by 6th Earl of Lake "View 14164, dam 4th Lady Sale of Hanover, by Duke of Orleans 6346, etc. Also the Lady Maynard heifer, 7th Lady of . Woodlawn, calved Jane 12,1877, got by 6th Earl of Lake View 14164, dam by 4th Lady of Woodlawn by Royal Lad II, 15410, etc.; both bred to tho pure Princess bull Baron 28499. To John Wenger, of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, the young bull Pearl A. IT. B., vol. 18, calved May 11, 1878, got by Barrington 18976, dam Pear- lette by 14th Duke of Airdrie 7879, etc. Berkshires—ToW. II. Carlisle, Plymouth, Ohio, one male pig No. 19. To E. S. Kemper, Brownsville, Ohio, one pair Nos. 22 and 23. To B. Lugenbral, one male No. 20. April 13. What Ails My HorseP Editors Indiana Farmen I have a horse four years old this spring. About six weeks ago he got the scratches very bad. About the same time I noticed something wrong with his eyes; one was very milky looking, and he could see but Uttle out of it; the other seemed to be affected in the same way, but not so badly. His eyes have never mattered nor seemed the least bit sore, but when the sun shines on them I can see something in them that looks like a fungus or mushroom growth, coming out from the edge of the sight, or iris. They seem better than when I first discovered the trouble, but I do not know what the matter is, nor what to do for them. An answer from Dr. Navin would be thankfully received by A. B. Mr. A. B.: Your letter of inquiry just received, through the editors of the Indiana Farmer. In answer, I will state that scratches, and the affection of your horse's eyes have neither relation to nor bearing on each other, except that a filthy yard and stable generally cause scratches, and that filthy stabling is a prolific cause of many affections of the eye, especially when fresh air is excluded. My opinion is that your horse has cataract, and the chances for a cure are quite doubtful. If the eyes were soft or watery, something could be done to either to cure or paliate the malady. A remote chance of arresting the difficulty might be resorted to for a trial. Take a hen egg, one that is about a week old; break the end of it enough to admit the handle of a teaspoon; pour out the white and retain the yolk; mix it with common table-salt until it becomes a stiff paste, too stiff to be poured out by heat; place it in a fire of red hot coals, covering it with coals also; very soon it will blaze and burn; as soon as it quits blazing and is thoroughly charred, let it cool and grind it to a fine powder; inject this powder into tho eye through a goose-quill, or by flipping it into the eye like shooting marbles, once perday. Blister underthe eye severely with half an ounce of Spanish flies and half a pint of spirits of turpentine, once per day. John N. Navin, V. S. Sowing Blue-Grass. Editors Indiana Farmer I have a field that has been in clover three years. I want to sow it in blue-grass. Can any of the readers of the Farmer tell me when to sow, and how much to sow per acre, and what kind is best to sow for early pasture? The clover is about half frozen out by the severe winter. Can any one tell me where I can obtain the seed? This is my first year with the Indiana Farmer and I like it well. J. H. What Ails the Lambs. Editors Indiana Parmer Can some of your many readers tell m« what is the matter with our lambs? They all die at, or soon after birth; they never stand up. Even when nursed and helped up they cannot stand and soon die. The ewes are grade Merino and Cotswold, and vary in age from one to six years, and are in fine condition, healthy and have plenty of milk. The lambs were sired by a young high grade Cotswold ram. The lambs are Well matured, and in good flesh. D, G. Fremont, April 13. To Measure Hay in Stack or Mow. Editors Indiana Farmer: What is the rule for measuring hay in the stack or rick to get the number of tons? Hugo, 111., April 17. J. W. I. —The following is thought to be a'reli- able rule: Hay in the stack—For timothy, square the diameter of the stack, multiply by eight, and that by the height of the stack, reckoning up to one-third of the distance where it begins to taper off, to the top of the apex; cut off the right hand figure and divide by 75. The result will be in tons. Should there be a remainder multiply it by 2,0*90, and divide again by 75; the quotient will be pounds. Hay in the mow—Multiply the length of the mow by the breadth; divide by 600 for timothy, and 800 for clover. The result will be tons. To the remainder, if any, annex a cipher and divide by three. The result will be pounds.—Eds. A Fact Worth Knowing That the Vandalia Line is tbe shortest, quickest, safest and best route to all points West or Southwest. For lowest rates for passage or freight write to, or call on Major Robert Emmett, Eastern Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. New Agricultural Society. Editors Indiana Farmer: Brick Chapel Agricultural and Horticultural Association propose to change their association into a joint stock company, with siares at $5 eacb. Should we be successful we propose to locate permanently, erect suitable buildings, and conduct our fair strictly on moral principles. No horse racing or gambling of any kind will be allowed. We ask the assistance of every farmer and lover of fine stock in this and adjoining counties in this enterprise. Our fair will commence Monday, September 8, and continue five days. J. B. Fosher, Sec'y. Carpentersville, April 21. *» — » Likes the Farmer. Editors Indiana Farmer*. I have been taking the Farmer but alittle while, butthink itthe best paper thatl ever saw of the kind. I intend to take it as long as I can raise fl 60 for subscription. Success to its editors, and long may it wave. E. M. C.
Object Description
Title | Indiana farmer, 1879, v. 14, no. 17 (Apr. 26) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA1417 |
Date of Original | 1879 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | United States - Indiana |
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Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
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agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | Indiana |
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Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
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Transcript | is" ,^v _*£ $°- ■'■•jfe**^-*--'^^ ,**4'» ■■■■■■>■'*w****k?^^ sm tirfiBWaB t-\vl O1 C/JCZ*-- VOL. XIV. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, APRIL 26, 1879. NO. 17. fOR SAUL. »,0R SALE—Oliver Chilled Plows. Best In use. I \r. J. KEBCHEVAL, Agent, Danville. Ind. —OR SALE—A few bushels of Barley at si ner "bushel. It. A. LOCKWOOD, Lafayette, I__y ORBALE— I have a few G. 8. Bantam eggs for sale, at 8 for |1. J. O, KINGSBURY, Indian. .polls. F" OB SALE—One handsome Poland China male pig-. Address W. O. REVEAL, Clermont, Ma- rtoBcounty. Ind. F~ OB SALE—Large second-hand family carriage, all ln good repair for ffSO, at O. 11. 8H0 VER*8, j>4 E. Market street. _,,.—. - TTtOB SALE— Brazilian Artichokes, It per bushel, _ Dark Brahma Eggs, (1 per 13. W. A. MACY; "£»lsville, Ind. FOB S ALE—Bli handsome Partridge Cochin Cockerels at %2 each. Order soon. GEORGE VESTAL, Cambridge City, Ind. FOB SAXE—Farms ln Marlon, Rnsh and other counties in Indiaua. G. W. ALEXANDER, 38 __ Market St., (side door Central Bank). FOB SALE—J. L. Brown, Manilla, Rush county, Ind., breeder of Light Brahmas of Felch and Danley's stock, and *Whlte Leghorns. Send orders for eggs. • I^OR SALE^-Eggs of Black Spanish, L. Brahmas, ' Pekin ducks and B. Turkeys- Ask for low rates on a postal, at once, to JOHN BENNETT, Sunman, Ripley county, Ind. OB SALE—The Farm Register and Account _^ Book. Complete method of keeping farm ae- rounu. Prlcejl each. Address INDIANA FARMER COMPANY, IndlanapoUs. F FORSALE.—A flne Short-horn Bull ot best stock in the country. Can be bought cheap for cash. For pedigree and information, apply to ED. JONES, 30 North Pi ' '- Pennsylvania street. OB SA-LE-Eggs for hatching from high-class __ Brown Leghorns. I make this breed aspecialty and am prepared to furnish eggs at fl per dozen. Address FBANK STOKES, Waynesvllle, O. F FOR SALE—I have a few bushel Brazilian artichokes to spare; price, fl per bushel. I paid J. j II. Gregory last year to pe* bushel for the seed. Address K. A. LOCKWOOD, Lafayette, Ind. FOR SALE.—Evergreen Broom C«rn Seed. Broom Corn, Handles, Wire, Twine and Broom Tools. Write for prices, C. E and T. \V. POTTAGE A CO., M West Washington St, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—I have a few Light Brahma Cockerels at 12 each, l want to close out for the season. Now Is the time for Farmers and others to Improve their stock. O.A. DANLEV, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—Short-horns—Fletcher syoung Marys Phylis, A gat has. Brides, Gems, etc. Bulls and heifers, choicely bred. Correspondence solicited. E. C. THOMPSON, Lock Box 1, Edingburg, Ind. FOR SALE—EGGS—Dark Brahmas, Pool A Bag- ley's Importations. Plymouth Rocks, Conger't strains, -$2 per 13: *3 50 per 26 at one time. Money to accompany order. . ZIKE, Morristown, Ind. OR SALE—JERSEY RED HOGS—Sows with pig, one year old; boars tour to twelve months old. HARRIS SHEPPARD, Spencer, Owen county* Indiana. F FOR SALE—The Athens Poultry Association- Breeders of high-class poultry. All the leading varieties. , Eggs, (2 per 13. Circulars sent free on application. JOE GRUB3, Manager, Crawfordsville, Indiana. FOB SALE—Some fine farms io Marion and ad- Joining counties at low figures. Call on or address CLEAVELAND A CO., 1 and 3 Talbott and News Block, first stairway south of the Postoffice, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—EGGS, EGGS-Dark Brahmas, pen No. I, $2 per 13; No. 2, f 1 50 per 13. Plymouth Rock, |2 per 13. All prize-winning strains. Orders filled now. Chicks for sale, WILLIAM R. ZIKE, Morristown, Ind. FOR SALE—PINE STOOK—We have for sale ten Jacks, best Kentucky stock; also, a number of Jersey Red Sows, from one to to three years old; also, Jersey Bulls, of all ages, very low. J. P. LUSE & SON, Round Grove, White county, Ind. FOR SALE—Look here! a buzzard dollar will get a setting of 13 eggs from high-class fowls, either Light Brahma or White-face Black Spanish. My fowls won premiums at State Fair and Poultry Show. Address G. A. STANTON, Greenwood, Ind. FOR SALE—ARTICHOKES—Red or Brazilian, 6 pounds for 25c, or 10 pounds for 40c by express. Genuine Sweet or -Sugar Corn, excellent variety, 2 ounces for 10c by mall, postage prepaid. J. G. KINQSBPRY.34 East Market street, Indianapolis. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Four Shorthorn Bull Calves, one year old, or would exchange lor Cotswold Sheep. They are all good-animals and can be registered In the A. H. B. Pedigrees furnished on application. Address E. V. OLIN, Indianapolis, Ind. FOR SALE-Short-horns—"Hazel Bluff Herd," 40 head, both sexes; Rose of Sharon, Blue Bonnet, Louan, Matilda and Flora families. Will sell entire herd, or any part, at very low prices. Would exchange for good common or grade sheep. CLAUDE MATTHEWS, Clinton, Ind. _______ FOR SALE—High-class poultry—White Leghorn eggs, f2 per 15 or $3 per 30; Pekin Duck eggs, *2 per 13, or $3 per 26. Raspberry plants, Mammoth Cluster,-f I 25 per hundred, or $9 per thousand: Doo- HtUe, 75c per hundred, or 98 per thousand. HENRY MENDENHALIi, New London, Howard Co., Ind. FOR SALE—Eggs-act!y 27 Grand Prizes at Indianapolis and Lafayette, on our stock of Dark Brahmas, White, Black and Partridge Cochins, Plymouth Rocks, Brown Leghorns. Bronze Turkeys and Toulouse Geese. Our birds have scored from W to 95 points by B. N. Pierce. Eggs. »2 per Bitting. WEST A WHICKER, Pecksburg, Ind. FOR SALE—Eggs from Partridge Cochins, Dark Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks, Gray Dorklnsand White Holland Turkeys at »150 for 13. Light Brahmas, S. S. Hamburgs, White and Brown Leghorns at fl 25 for 13; 25 cents less where three or more sittings are ordered at one time. I have in my pens birds from some of the best breeders of New York, New Jersey, Ohio. Indiana, and Illinois. T. J. JOHNSON, Greencastle, Ind. this PLYMOUTH 'ROCKS-A New Book ui popular variety, by F. H. Corbin, M . handsomely bound in cloth. Price 75c, postpaid. Address FERRIS PUBLISHING CO., Albany, N. Y * pages, dd. " ~" GILT EDGE Creamery Butter can be made by every Farmer at home. No extra expense for apparatus* Full Instructions sent for one dollar by STUART A CO., owners Gilt Edge Creamery, Mount Carroll, 111. LAND SEEKERS-Deslrtng to visit Kansas or Colorado, should address me for reduced price round-trip tickets, and Information respecting lands, prices, etc., 8. D. KINGSBURY, Talbott Block, IndlanapoUs, Ind. BRICK AND DRAIN TILE-Fletcher A Thomas keep constantly on hand pressed brick, red fronts, pavers, and common brick; alBo. drain tile; large or small orders promptly filled. Ofllce, room 10 Fletcher A Sharpe'a block. 3 Superior A. J, C. C. H. B. bulls, dams of them made each l6S*bs. liHtba, 16tt»s butter In 7days. Select herd, 4 females, I bull, recorded Ayresblrea.2 Rose of Sharon Short-horn females, 1 choice Bates bull. Choice Plymouth Rock fowls. Bronze turkeys and eggs. Come and see before purchasing. H. C GROFF, Kensington, Ohio. ■>■•.'■_ T7SGGS FOR HATCHING. DARK BRAHMAS, JliLIGnT BRAHMAS.—Dark Brahmas ot Louis Wright and C. W Chamberlain stock. Unsurpassed In points of excellence. Light Brahmas ot Jay and Danley stock. No liner fowls in the West. A limited quantity of eggs of both kinds at J2 for 13, or two slt>- tings for $3 50. Address W- H. BOLLINGE dleton, Ind. , BOLLINGER. Pen- II>OR THIRTY CENTS IN POSTAGE STA! we will-mall you, postage paid, the Fehi and March numbers of the Poultry Monthly "MPS, ostage paid, the February __ je Poultry Monthly; the PpuLTRY Monthly Almaxac for 1879, and Prb- mium Award Supplement of 25 leading Poultry Exhibitions—making nearly two hundred' pages of —' —sting reading, oil for thirty ee, FERRIS PUBLISHING CO oil for thirty cents. Address — Albany, N.Y. IsOAlSH. LOAN—Money to loan on farms—small or .large sums; Interest 8 per cent. Reliable agents wanted. Address W. H. HAY, 51 Broadway, Indianapolis. LOAN-MONEY-In sums of |300 to 110,000, on improved farms ln Indiana, at eight per cent. Interest, payable annually (no commissions charged). The principal, or any part ot It caa be paid at any time. II. B. PALMER* CO., No. 78 East Market St., Indianapolis, Ind. ' LOAN-Six per cent, loans on real-estate security at _ Special arrangements for-those wis! 6 to 12 months at lower rates. made on long time 6 per cent, interest, ism nr loans In from A. W. PRA State Agents. Agents wanted ln every county ln the Stat. 26 North Delaware street, IndlanapoUs, Ind. PRATHER, Wxvt jiMoflt. Driving Three Horses Abreast. __. v-sftos! •"-NtM"" Y*-,»-t VS aA-^6w the DltpjaloTe Gate Co., FOR SALE—A flne farm of 72M acres, one-fonrth mile south of Center Valley, Hendricks county. All of the Improvements are the very best. Two good houses and all other improvements that are needed. A large lot of fruit trees, grape vines and strawberries, all young and thrifty. On a (rood road. Good running stock water all the year In all the pasture on the farm. Society extra geod. Haifa mile to a good school. Handy to church For further Information, address JOHN J. TURNER, Center Valley. Indiana. ■WASTED. WANTED—To exchange spring mattresses and lounges for country- produce. No. 45 Jfassachu- setts Avenue, Indianapolis. WANTED—Good farms for cash. Send for de- scriptlve blanks. M. ARBUCKLE, Agent, TO **. Market street, Indianapolis. "TVTANTED— To exchange "Sanders* Domestic I ? Poultry" and Stoddard's "An Egg Farm," for Lewis' Practical Poultry Book," or offers books ln good condition. FSAK K WILLIAMSON, Nora, Ind. TTTANTED—Every one who has a horse with » V ringbone or spavin to send me their address .or free circular of new and remarkable method of jurlng such without blemish. R. W.CHAMBERS, HOState street, Rochester, N. Y. T\TANTED-AU the old settlers who lived in Ma- ." rion county 50 years ago, to go to Lacey's gallery and have a free sitting for cabinet photographs* We are making a large group, and Invite all old settlers, pree. F. M. LACEY, Vance Block Gallery, corner Washington street and Virginia avenue, Indianapolis. WANTED—Farmers wishing to buy" Buggies, Wagons, Carriages, etc., come and examine our prices and work. We guarantee all work one year. We buy or trade for horses. Don't buy until i .x?.^ us* Auction at 10 a. m. every dav. RIP- I » s Horse and Buggy liazar, Nos. 62 to 74 West Market street, between Illinois and Tennessee. MlSt GLLANIOCS. SM. GOODE-Dentist, over so North Pennsylva- nla street. CO. BURGESS, Dentist. Ofllce in room 4 Va- »_ien*s Exchange Block, N. Pennsylvania St. ■"iO TRADE—A new and elegant Cabinet Sewing Machine for a horse. Address Horse, tbls office. *U.EN*S DRUG STORE, OPPOSITE POST- *■*»£FCE. Drugs.Patent Medlclnes.Toilet Articles. TKS. WESCOTT has the golden rule for removing superfluous hair. Address. Richmond, Ind. Inclose stamp. PO TRADE-A well-titted Job Printing Office, ii_ centrally located In tndiaiapoUs, for a small wm. Address Farm this office. The above cut shows an arrangement of the lines by which the driver has perfect control cf each horse and only two lines in band. It is very simple; you only add an extra check to each line crossing the center horse. » — m Chicago Fat Stock Show. Among the rules and regulations for the Chicago fat stock show in November next, are the following: In all thoroughbred classes, authentic pedigrees must be furnished. Statements showing, so far as known, the proportion of improved blood in each animal exhibited in lots for grades or crosses, must be furnished at time of entry. The following iees will be charged, and must accompany applications ior entries: for each horse stall, ?5; for each cattle stall, ?2; for each hog or sheep, ?1, and for each coop, 50 cents, and for each pen.for car lots of hogs or sheep, ?5. Every animal must be entered for competition in the name of the owner, but such name shall not appear on the entry card. The judges are instructed to award premiums to such animals as present thegreatest weight in the smallest superficies—taking into consideration jige, the quality of flesh, and its distribution in the most valuable portions of the carcass. . — ♦—: Cow Barns, and how to tie Cows. Editors Indiana Farmer . A correspondent asks how to tie cows, and as he does not state that he has his stable or sheds built, I presume he wants to begin at the ground, A cheap way to provide a large amount of room for cows, and to make them perfectly comfortable, as I have found by experience, is to build what are called lean-to sheds. These sheds, as their name implies, are made adjoining the barn or stable which almost every farmer has in some position where he can make cow stables attached. I have stabling of this kind, some of which runs back 14 feet from the barn, and others 22 feet. A part is framed on sills, and tho other is framed and spiked on oak posts set in the ground. I like that framed on Bills the best. It costs a little more, but is much more substantial. The roof can be made with two layers of boards, 10 to 15 inches wide, which makes a good coyer for a few years, or it can be shingled, if intended to be permanent. A steep roof is best, with a pitch of at least three and a half or four feet in 14 feet stables. A flat roof, or one nearly so, rots whether mado of boards orshingles. The stables are arranged for the cows to face the main barn, and if by any means an opening can be made in the bam, it is very convenient to feed irom. and the .'eed can generally bo placed in troughs and mangers without leaving the main barn. The stalls are made 7 to 8 leet wide for good, large cows, and two can stand together. They are chained at the side by regular cow- chains, on sale at all hardware stores, the end being passed through an augur-hole in the side of the Btall or partition. The hole should be made about two and a half feet from the floor, and six inches back of the trough or manger. It will then not interfere with her comfort, either standing or lying down. My mangers are two to two and a half feet high from the floor to the top, being built close to the floor, as lt does not interfere with the cows getting up when down. It is also much more comfortable for them to eat from. The troughs are large squarebcxes built in the mangen>, sixteen inches deep and eighteen square. This will hold a good feed of cut hay, with mill-feed over it, and not allow the feed to waste. No farmer in this country ought to feed his cows on any grain without grinding, and it should then be mixed with cut hay, straw, or cornstalks, any of which ia good. If your stables are for milch cows, they should have a manure gutter behind them to keep them clean. This can be arranged at distances to suit the Bize of cattle. A paved boulder gutter is the best, as it is cheap, being made from small boulders; and any smart young man with a sleight at ordinary affaire, can easily make it as well as any mechanic. He only needs some coarse Band or fine gravel, a shovel and an old hatchet, and by being careful to placo every stone firmly he can do as well as any one. A great advantage a stone gutter has, in additon to cheapness and durabilty, is that cows stepping in it are not liable to slip and injure themselves, as they might if the gutters were made of wood. Doors wide enough to admit a wagon or cart are best, and then the manure can be loaded on and taken directly to the field, which saves much time, and expense. , In my stables, that are 22 feet from front to back, I have calf-pens five feet wide, in the rear. These are made of convenient sizes to hold two or three calves each, and are provided with a hay-rack and trough. Hay is always kept in the rack, and calves soon begin to pick at it; and a little shelled corn put in the trough once each day, is soon taken hold of. These calf-pens can be made larger if thought better, but I prefer to keep but few together, never more than four, as they can then be better eared for. The partitions around these calf-pens are about five feet high, and are boarded up tight. Doors on hinges readily let the calves out to suck, and they are soon trained to go back when through. Calves can bo kept in a dark stable during tbe daytime of summer months and turned out to grass at night, and they will thrive and do better than if the flies are constantly biting their tendar hides. During winter, calves can run out in daytime and be stabled at night, when tbe weather is bad. It is economy to stable them day and night. If, however, calves are to be raised by hand, they should be kept in a more convenient part of the barn, and from near the cows, as their bawling always excites the cows. I have known farmers who for years have expressed a desire to get some more stock, and of some improved kind, but they would make an excuse that they were not prepared to take care of them. I have noticed that theso men never get ready, unless they get the stock first, and then provide a way for taking care of them. This can always be done at less expense than is at first supposed, and the caro of good stock, instead of being the great burden many suppose, is a pleasure, and no man of sense will say there is any more interesting study than to watch carefully the habits and growth of animals. At the same time the farm is enriched with their manure, and the man who raises a family bad far better interest them in good cattle or other stock as a moral and intellectual pursuit, than to allow them to spend the winter months in doing little or nothing, as many farmers' children are brought up to do. The farm, to be profitable, must have its work to run through all tbe year, and the farmer, to be happy and prosperous, must be busy at all seasons. Below I give the ground-plan for lean- to cow stables at each end of the barn: Calf Pens. Shed. 8 foot stalls. Triplets. Editors Indiana Farmer M. E. Quick, near Blooming Grove, Franklin county, has a cow that had three heifer calves in March. They averaged 60 ■pounds. Two of them are doing well. Thoy were about tho same size, E. G. Blooming^Grove, April 9. .—* «. » '■ Poland China Sows as Mothers. E. M. C, complains that a fine Poland China sow he owns, does not raise her pigs. Out of two litters she has saved but one pig. She is careless, and kills her pigs by lying down on them. He wants to know if this is characteristic of the breed, and]asks for the testimony of those who have had experience as to the success they have in raising their litters. QUERY AND ANSWER. Editors Indiana Farmer I would like to know if there is a way by which ducks and geese can be dressed as easy as chickens. Also if some one knows of a good girl to do housework, one that understands how to make good butter? If so, direct immediately to M. S. R., care of the Indiana Farmer Co. Indianapolis, April 18. —ilton Indiana Farmen . "• Can any of the readers ofthe Farmer tell me how to cure a mare with milk leg, or as some call it snake bite, or grease heel? If such information can be given it will be thankfully received. _,. D. M. Freedom, Owen Co., April 17. —Give your mare a clean bed and keep the parts diseased coated with grease and sulphur. Blue vitrol is also a remedy.— Eds. , •*. , Editors Indiana Farmer \ '* Your correspondent, F. E. C, recommends equal parts of lard and sulphur underthe hen's wings to prevent the chicks from having gapes. I know from experience that sulphur is a dangerous remedy if applied carelessly, and I am almost sure that equal parts of lard and sulphur will kill ten chicks for every one that.it cures. I recently visited G. A. Danley's well-arranged poultry farm, and Mrs. D., who is the presiding officer of the hen-house, told me that she had entirely discontinued the use of sulphur on account of its dangerous qualities. Frank Williamson. Nora, Marion Co., April 22. Applying Bone-Dust. Editors Indiaua Farmer ■ ■ Will you please state in next issue of the Farmer at what time and in what quantity should dry bone-dust bo applied to potatoes? . M. S. Montgomery, Daviess Co., April 18. —It is best to apply it at the time of planting and in the hill. Two or three tablespoonfuls of pure bone-meal to the hill is suflicient.—Eds. K - C D w C A. W. Ross, of Muncie, wrltes'us in testimony to the good results he has had in advertising his Poland Chinas in this paper. He speaks of the Indiana Farmer as the best medium he has ever tried. In the same connection be says that his sales the past season have bien very satisfactory to himself and his customers. His pigs are all healthy and doing well. ^dcrmarii* 8 foot stall*. H. Recent Sales of Thoroughbred Stock. Editors Indiana Farmer G. J. Hagerty & Sons, of Hanover, Licking county, Ohio, have sold since February 3, the following.Short-horns to H. A. Claypool, Nashport, Muskingum oounty, Ohio: the bull Champion, red, with white marks; calved October 14, 1877, got by Barrington 18976; dam Patroness 3d, by Leonidas 6915, etc, tracing to imp., Rose of Sharon, by Beividcre 1706. To J. G. and L. T. Hillis, of Mt. Pleasant, Jefferson county, Ohio, tho Rose of Sharon bull, Earl of Chatham, A. H. B., vol. 18, calved February 4, 1878; got by Barrington 18976; dam Lady of the Lake, by 6th Earl of Lake View 14164, etc. The Princess heifer, 10th Lady Sale of Hanover, red and white, calved February 20,1877, got by 6th Earl of Lake "View 14164, dam 4th Lady Sale of Hanover, by Duke of Orleans 6346, etc. Also the Lady Maynard heifer, 7th Lady of . Woodlawn, calved Jane 12,1877, got by 6th Earl of Lake View 14164, dam by 4th Lady of Woodlawn by Royal Lad II, 15410, etc.; both bred to tho pure Princess bull Baron 28499. To John Wenger, of New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas county, Ohio, the young bull Pearl A. IT. B., vol. 18, calved May 11, 1878, got by Barrington 18976, dam Pear- lette by 14th Duke of Airdrie 7879, etc. Berkshires—ToW. II. Carlisle, Plymouth, Ohio, one male pig No. 19. To E. S. Kemper, Brownsville, Ohio, one pair Nos. 22 and 23. To B. Lugenbral, one male No. 20. April 13. What Ails My HorseP Editors Indiana Farmen I have a horse four years old this spring. About six weeks ago he got the scratches very bad. About the same time I noticed something wrong with his eyes; one was very milky looking, and he could see but Uttle out of it; the other seemed to be affected in the same way, but not so badly. His eyes have never mattered nor seemed the least bit sore, but when the sun shines on them I can see something in them that looks like a fungus or mushroom growth, coming out from the edge of the sight, or iris. They seem better than when I first discovered the trouble, but I do not know what the matter is, nor what to do for them. An answer from Dr. Navin would be thankfully received by A. B. Mr. A. B.: Your letter of inquiry just received, through the editors of the Indiana Farmer. In answer, I will state that scratches, and the affection of your horse's eyes have neither relation to nor bearing on each other, except that a filthy yard and stable generally cause scratches, and that filthy stabling is a prolific cause of many affections of the eye, especially when fresh air is excluded. My opinion is that your horse has cataract, and the chances for a cure are quite doubtful. If the eyes were soft or watery, something could be done to either to cure or paliate the malady. A remote chance of arresting the difficulty might be resorted to for a trial. Take a hen egg, one that is about a week old; break the end of it enough to admit the handle of a teaspoon; pour out the white and retain the yolk; mix it with common table-salt until it becomes a stiff paste, too stiff to be poured out by heat; place it in a fire of red hot coals, covering it with coals also; very soon it will blaze and burn; as soon as it quits blazing and is thoroughly charred, let it cool and grind it to a fine powder; inject this powder into tho eye through a goose-quill, or by flipping it into the eye like shooting marbles, once perday. Blister underthe eye severely with half an ounce of Spanish flies and half a pint of spirits of turpentine, once per day. John N. Navin, V. S. Sowing Blue-Grass. Editors Indiana Farmer I have a field that has been in clover three years. I want to sow it in blue-grass. Can any of the readers of the Farmer tell me when to sow, and how much to sow per acre, and what kind is best to sow for early pasture? The clover is about half frozen out by the severe winter. Can any one tell me where I can obtain the seed? This is my first year with the Indiana Farmer and I like it well. J. H. What Ails the Lambs. Editors Indiana Parmer Can some of your many readers tell m« what is the matter with our lambs? They all die at, or soon after birth; they never stand up. Even when nursed and helped up they cannot stand and soon die. The ewes are grade Merino and Cotswold, and vary in age from one to six years, and are in fine condition, healthy and have plenty of milk. The lambs were sired by a young high grade Cotswold ram. The lambs are Well matured, and in good flesh. D, G. Fremont, April 13. To Measure Hay in Stack or Mow. Editors Indiana Farmer: What is the rule for measuring hay in the stack or rick to get the number of tons? Hugo, 111., April 17. J. W. I. —The following is thought to be a'reli- able rule: Hay in the stack—For timothy, square the diameter of the stack, multiply by eight, and that by the height of the stack, reckoning up to one-third of the distance where it begins to taper off, to the top of the apex; cut off the right hand figure and divide by 75. The result will be in tons. Should there be a remainder multiply it by 2,0*90, and divide again by 75; the quotient will be pounds. Hay in the mow—Multiply the length of the mow by the breadth; divide by 600 for timothy, and 800 for clover. The result will be tons. To the remainder, if any, annex a cipher and divide by three. The result will be pounds.—Eds. A Fact Worth Knowing That the Vandalia Line is tbe shortest, quickest, safest and best route to all points West or Southwest. For lowest rates for passage or freight write to, or call on Major Robert Emmett, Eastern Passenger Agent, Indianapolis, Ind. New Agricultural Society. Editors Indiana Farmer: Brick Chapel Agricultural and Horticultural Association propose to change their association into a joint stock company, with siares at $5 eacb. Should we be successful we propose to locate permanently, erect suitable buildings, and conduct our fair strictly on moral principles. No horse racing or gambling of any kind will be allowed. We ask the assistance of every farmer and lover of fine stock in this and adjoining counties in this enterprise. Our fair will commence Monday, September 8, and continue five days. J. B. Fosher, Sec'y. Carpentersville, April 21. *» — » Likes the Farmer. Editors Indiana Farmer*. I have been taking the Farmer but alittle while, butthink itthe best paper thatl ever saw of the kind. I intend to take it as long as I can raise fl 60 for subscription. Success to its editors, and long may it wave. E. M. C. |
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