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' Black--Mixed--Natural Green = Cooperative Bull Clubs. The breeders' club has become quite common in Canada, and as an associa- tion is, no doubt playing a large part in the production of good pure bred cattle. But their usefulness has never been extended very far beyond the holding of consignment sales. One of the things which they might do is to make a cooperative effort to obtain and retain better sires. It is notie- ed, even in districts where breeders' clubs have been established the long- est, that almost every breeder sup- ports a sire in his herd. ' This ani- mal, with good care and feeding, could easily head two or more herds, says Farm and Dairy. A scheme for the cooperative owner- ship of sires requires careful plan- ning. A well laid plan to work on is reported in a recent issue of the Hol- stein-Friesian World. A part of the article in question is reprinted here- with for the benefit of our readers: "The dairy farmers near Roland, Iowa, have formed the first Holstein- Friesian Bull Association in the state, and they have done this, not as large or accomplished Holstein breeders, but just as younger breeders of Holsteins | with the necessary progressiveness and enthusiasm can do anywhere. To Mr. Winkjer, of the United State De- partment, goes the credit for starting this association, although the exten- sion workers of the Iowa State Col- lege, Professors Barker and Cort, have also materially helped with the work. ' After corresponding with some of the breeders near Roland and / receiving satisfactory assurances, Mr, Winkjer personally visited the men and secured their cooperation in the project. "Fourteen breeders of grade and pure bred Holstein-Friesians form the association. These are divided into five blocks, one well bred registered bull being secured for each block. The number of bweeders in each block de- pends upon the number of cattle kept and also somewhat upon the location of the different men forming that group. There _za®3%5 blocks with "only two men in; two with three each, and the remaining one with four. The expenses for the five bulls need- ed are pro-rated equally among the lifferent blocks and also equally mmong the members of each ndividual block. Thus a member of the group composed of four pays only Sal as much as one in a black contain- ing two breeders. This plan seems to be the most satisfactory and equit- able of any suggested. The bulls will be changed to different blocks every two years, Bull A. in block 1, going to block 2, Bull B. in block 2 to block 8, etc. "One of the provisions of the con- stitution provides that each herd in the association must be tested for tub- erculosis annually. It is further provided that any bull must be pur- chased subject to the tuberculin test after being subjected to a 60-day quarantine. The quarantine prevents the bull's infection after being pur- chased, and also affords an adequate safeguard against any illegitimate practices on the part of the seller. It is interesting to note that the larger number of breeders did not object to this clause, but appreciated the value of having it in force to protect the farmers from this dread disease." The Heavy Draugh for work A great deal has been written for and against the "Farm Chunk," a horse weighing about 1,850 pounds, and there are many farmers in favor of such an animal for farm work. The class for agricultural horses at Fall fairs brings out many of these farm chunks and as a rule the chunk- ier they are the better chance they have of winning and so/the farmer is encouraged in his belief that he has the best horse for his business though such an animal is, in fact, a miniature draughter and no better for speed and handiness than a 1,600 or 1,600 pound horse, which could move a much bigger load. The horsemen of the country who breed heavy horses with the inten- tion of selling at a good price, point out that that farm chunk is not a pay- ing proposition for them, so that should be evidence enough against this type, so far as his marketing qualities go. There are now too many of the type in the country for use on the farms and no man in any other line of business has use for them. : , Considering the absolute usefulness of horses on the farm, why should not the farmer have the most use for the heavy draught? The days of work- ing small corners of land and jump- ing over stumps are past, so far as Old Ontario is concerned, anyway, and the man who really farms can make up a load of grain, stock or anything The war is, using u it is being produced. to the limit. Wear Those Comfortable Old Shoes This Winter And Show Your Patriotism and Thrift ~--Inexpensive Rubbers or Over- shoes Will Protect Your Feet The spectacular rise in leather prices has a sig- nificance far beyond its painful effect on our personal expenses--it is becoming a serious matter for the Government and our soldiers at the Front. leather much faster than he reserve, particularly of high-grade leather, is steadily diminishing. soldiers are to have plenty for shoes and equipment, and if the Government is to be able to procure it at prices within reason, civilians must economize on it If the This is the reason well-worn shoes are no longer a discredit, but an honor--an evidence that the wearer puts patriotism before pride, thrift before vanity, Fortunately the prevailing moderate prices of rubbers and overshoes make this. practicable. In most cases they cost little more than before the war, and a very small expenditure for either will protect the old shoes perfectly through the winter, keep the feet dry and comfortable, and guard the wearer's health. Many are also Sollawing the sensible course of wearing rubber boots or "ru bers and socks" for ~ working around the stables, in the woods, or in the fields during the cold, wet weather. 'Not the least their adyantales is their cleanliness around the ho to suitable vehicles and judged lar ly on their performance soundness, of course count also. As regards the big horse for farm work, there is no cause for complaint, as the good portion to the feed he consumes than up the work day in and day out. Dairy Notes. Battens™ are ch than k of them. Sweep 'em down. inter is here. "and so forth" may be almost any- thing in the line of tinware that is used in the dairy, especially the strainer. | after a fellow. A few minutes with the brush pays lots better. Let the other fellow do the shout- ing at his cows, and see to it that he shouts somewhere else than in jour barn at milking-time. Stand by the cows and they will stand by you. A four-legged milking-stool beats one with one leg, four to one. If | any of the women folks help about the milking, make them a long stool with | four legs and a place to hold the pail. | It is never safe or neat to let the pail rest on the floor. It will be some time before anybody makes a churn that will beat the good old barrel schurn. By the time the creamery man gets his slice out of the milk profits, the | railroad another slice, the commis- sion 'man still another and the retail dealer his, the slice that i8 left for the man who ought to have the big- gest slice of all is pretty thin. ' LSI ly VEE, "HARD TIMES AHEAD FOR HUN. Growing Hardships Cause Depression In 1896 we find A Wise ence over mien, which | even in his early twenties, only from his serene oe common sense, but, we are from |} press, delivery, etc. should be ghowh the admiration excited by his splen- did riding, his accurate shooting, and his fearlessness in danger. Botha a member of the expense of keeping the Volksraad, working for race toler- ance, when on the world broke the big horse will move more load in pro-| JCF" © e the principal topic" of will the smaller one, that is, and keep Egropeat Thought. M+ ; Sparkler does of the war itself, but goes on to show Botha"s place and importance in the war and in the confused and prying and cows get a lot more comfort out Sites ot : Mdjusumet slterward, HY Windows so clouded with cobwebs | if interesting to'catch « glimpse of his | you can't see through them do the willy warfare then enso, not let in a great deal of light. and studied by" the °G ns who first seen Put the ventilating shafts in rig; Visited i ig oral Be the South African war the traits of bit more elbow-grease these days character that made on the cans, pans, and so forth. The differing aftercareers comprehensible, their widely- Statesman, We read at the end of this tragic chapter, "Lord Kitchener rose and Marketing dust and other stuff that|held out his hand to Gen. Botha, 'We | is apt to get on the cows' flanks after|are good friends now,' he said." Then they go into the stable isn't very pro-| follows a long period ! fitable business--nor healthful either,|the visit of the Boer generals to Eng- particularly if the milk inspector gets|land; their memorable call on King of discussion; General Botha. | --Poor Potato Harvest, of the people is reaching England, says the London Chronicle, and re- veals a widespread depression which come over the. spirit of the German ceeded confidence, and there are many accept the possibility of a stale- mate, and this, together with seve! for peace negotiations. . © A member House, who was recently in Berne, spoke privately in the gloomiest opinion that the food question would become almost unendurable in owing to the poor potato | which showed a shortage of 35 per pd cent, Feb- | much greater t ruary and March, next year, largely pos a Botha became ere | quered economic privation has led to demands Biol Botha, With roNsrully forces in his successful campaign against these of the Prussian Upper | "who had defied established au- thority. Edward VIL, and Chamberlain's visit Information as to the true state of : & A . We tand why things in Germany and the feelings jo South visa understand rather = mechanical scheme of reconstruction was not en- tirely welcome t6 the Boers. Premier of ' the has kept pace with the growing 3 Bi hardships of life and the consequent Trans Td Pre vl spread of disaffection. A change has and had 'gaod need to. prove himself t a statesman as he had been nation, say those who have had an |28 87a ; iL opportunity of judging the country sade The Indian doolie crisis, | from the inside, depression has suc- strike, oe "railway rity clear signs of discouragement both Same during ie Ereplicsbin, iin among the civilians and in the army, a on Jota Swed ho Not that the Germans will admit =f ler Eo ot , Star : that they are beaten, and their pow- psy o tr Brisish sd iss coun: ers of resistance are still strong, but under 'the leadership of the abeltion the great Rand ed De Wet Botha is again Premier of the than terms regarding the economic condi- > tion of Germany, and gave it as his South Ein Usgon, a > was Lord Mil-| recognized the im- MOTHER EIGELSSYRUP er Se IVE ROSE YOUR puddings are palat-~ able, why use Five Roses 7 ~ Simply because you want them more daintily porous, more digestible. 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