ILL13STTIAT!:D I DE5I©MED BY EN©PAVIN6 DEPX : < ERNATrOJNAL FQOO C9 oiJR~NEw INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD FACTORY contains 16 ACRES W FLOOR SPACE. It is Many Times Lapgep Than Any Other Stock Food Factory In the World. This shows (he New Factory Building purchased in 1903 by "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD COMPANY", and now occupied as a permanent home for this business oi such wonderful growth under (he management of the sole proprietor, M. W. Savage. The building is built of stone and brick, and, with the grounds of five acres, cost over $400,000. It contains 777,600 feet of business space, or 16 acres of floor space. The main tower is 240 feet high and commands the finest view of Minneapolis, as the building is located on a high bluff overlooking the famous St. Anthony Falls, and almost in the center of the city, with a beautiful park, extending from building to the Mississippi river. You are invited to call at the factory and '^-. passenger elevator will take you for a free trip to "International Observatory." Our factory is one of the large ma'-.uiacturing buildings of the world. It is steam heateid and is lighted by our own electric light plant, power for which is furnished by SOO-horse-power boilers. Our main office is 60 feet wide by 360 feet long. "We employ over 400 people, spend $300,000 every year for adver- tising, receive 1,000,000 letters per year, buy $100,000 worth of postage stamps and use 75 typewriters. We Refer You To Any Bank or Wholesale House in Minneapolis, or to any Commercial Agency. ARE THEY S^MflNOLERS? in some cases when a small stock Food concern occupies even one small room in " ' ' ' abuilding they have an engraving of the entire block and claim it as their factorv. It surely follows that any firm that will deliberately make false representations about the size of their factory, etc., will also cheat and defraud you by putting out cheap and worthless goods. this^ogSTcost^ov^^ It W I LB. BE VALUABLE TO YOU. YOU cannot buy a book fdr $10. OQ that will contain as many fine, large, colored engravings from life. These engravings were made in ot^r own lithograph department and the}- cost us over |3000.0(i. It is a very valuable book for any one who admires true engravings of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Ho.f s or Poultry, combined with a short history of each breed. It also contains a reliable, practical and fiiK-ly illustrated veterinary department that will give you complete information in regard to many accidents aiid diseases that your stock are liable to have at any time. 8^" Keep this Book for Reference. THIS BOOK 18 FREE FOR YOU. Any of our dealers will furnish you one of these books free with a 25-lb. pail of "International Stock Food." It is much cheaper for you to buy "International Stock Food" in 25>lb. Pails. If your dealer will not supply you with "International Stock Food" in 25-lb. pails WBt* send us the regular price of |3.50 and we will ship you one 25-lb. pail of "International Stock Food" with freig prepaid by us and we will also mail you one copy of International Stock Book free with postt J prepaid by us. Address, INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO., Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. Hopso Department ........ pag-e 1 Cattlo Department pag-e 44 Veterinary Department pag-e 1 20 Hog Department page 70 Sheep Department pag-e 94 Poultry Department page 142 A Very Bi^h Type of llie American Trotter and Pacer DAN PATCH 1:56X CHAMPION HARNESS. HORSE OF THE WORLD Purchased tar $«0,000 In Fall aff ItOS ^ This is a Photograph of the Great Dan Patch Ready to Race and M. E. McHenry Up. Dan Patch was sired by Joe Patchcn 2:01 '/i by Patchen Wilket by George Wilkes. His dam was by Wilkesberry 2:30by Young Jim by George Wilkes. Second dam by Pacing Abdallah by Alexander's Abdallah. Joe Patchen dam by Joe Young by Star-of-the-West by Vermont Blackhawk. Wilkesberry's dam by American Clay and his second dam by Cassius M. Clay, Jr. Dan Patch is an inbred Wilkes and individually of great and beautiful con- formation. Instudconditionhe will weigh about 1,200 pounds. His disposition is perfect and he can be driven by a lady in any large city as he is atasolutely fearless of street cars, fire engines, automobiles, brass bands, etc., etc. Dan is a great favorite of the ladies and children because he is so kind at all times. Wherever he is shown thousands of people flock to see him and he enjoys it as well as they enjoy seeing him. His colts are large, kind and speedy and there is no question but what he will be one of the greatest sires that the world has ever seen. Many of his colts have commanded a price of $1,000 to $1,500 at one day of age. Dan Patch was purchased by International Stock Pood Co., Minneapolis, Minn., for $60,000 and is one of the leading sires on their International Stock Food Farm, located 12 miles from Minneapolis. If you desire to breed to this great horse or if you desire to purchase one of his colts write to International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., or to M. W. Savage. THE HORSE.-HIS ORIGIN. Ancient history is not old enough to give an account of the time when the horse was first made the servant of man. In the most ancient writings the horse is never mentioned ia a wild state, but always in connec- tion with man, his master. His native land is gener- ally conceded to be among the hill and plain regions in tropical Asia. In sacred writings the horse is first mentioned in the time of Joseph in Egypt. During the time of Moses horses were used in the wars. This ani- mal has always been of the greatest impcrtance to man. Between ancient and modem times the Arabs bestowed ^the greatest care io regarc} to bis breedias. and gave him very kind and intelligent care. They treated their horses as companions and held them in their highest esteem. They soon bred a race of horses of high intel- ligence, and of great speed and endurance. The Arabs furnished the foundation blood for our English and American thoroughbreds. The Arabs first established pedigrees and they guarded the purity of the animals as almost sacred. Breeders of to-day are following their example in regard to purity of blood, and, we trust, also in kind treatment. It is undoubtedly true that the perfect development of this noble animal re- quires kind treatment in all details. The brutal trainer is a relic of the past, and kindness is becoming more and more a necessary attribute of the successful horseman. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. IVe:\:iA.\.vA.v^. ENdPEPT. INTERNATIONAL FOOPe; ABDALLAH THE SIRE OF RYSDYK'S HAMBLETONiAN. Abdallah was sired by Mambrino who was sired by Imported Messenger. He was a baj horse with a powerfn back, Btrong loins and quarters. He was a good mover but did not have much harness work as he was ridden a great deal under saddle. He was foaled in 1823 and died of starvation and neglect . on a Long Island beach , in the Fall of 1854. Abdallah did not have any chance as a sire but three of his get trotted in 2 :30 or better. These were Sir Walter, O'Blennis and Frank Forester. Abdallah had glory enough for one stallion in being sire of Eysdyk's Hambletonian HAMBLETONIAN. The descendants of this horse have raised the trotting horse to his highest perfection. In him we have the blood of Messenger and Bellfounder united. While the three horses are often- mentioned as being different breeds, yet the pedigrees are very closely interwoven, and they are simply representatives of the same family, and the pedigree of Hambletonian runs back directly to Imported Messenger. Eysdyk's Hambletonian has be- come the most noted as a sire of marvelous speed, and also that his descendants were able to transmit great speed to their offspring. The history of this one division of the trotting family would require a large book. One thing very sure is that where yon find great speed, you will find the blood of Imported Messenger, Imported Bellfounder, and Hambletonian in liberal proportions. When you trace the breeding of the Bashaws, Clays, Morgans. Hambletonians, Blackhawks, Mambrinos, Pilots, Blue Bulls, American Stars, etc., you will find that their pedigrees cross and re-cross, and you will finally arrive at the conclusion that all of these horse* are more or less related, and that they virtually are representative of the same family, with the blood dis- tributed in a little different proportion in each one. The one horse which stands pre-eminent as the foanda- tion of our trotters is Imported Messenger. We will appreciate your testimonial for "Interna- tional Stock Pood" at any time. It will help other stnckmpn. SPIED PRODUCERS. Our greatest trotters have descended from Imported Mespenger and Imported Bellfounder and down through Hambletonian. The original pource of our best blood was in Imported Messenger, whose descendants have become noted throughout our country. Messenger was inbred and combined the richest blood of English race horses with the pure Arabian blood, which has been carefully bred for hundreds of years. Imported Bellfounder was not a pure thoroughbred, yet he was a wonderful performer at the trotting gait for his day. In 1820, he trotted two miles in six minutes, and the next year be trotted nine miles in twenty-nine minutes and thirty-eight seconds. TROTTING HORSES. The breeding of trotting horses has become a great and rapidly growing branch of horse development. Trotters are now separated into many families, but while they are different in appearance and names, yet their pedigrees are so thoroughly interwoven that they are all closely or remotely related. $1,000 CASH GUARANTEE. We hereby agree to pay any one $1 ,000 la Cash if our testimonials are not genuine.- We have thousands more on file In our office. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO., Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. MAMBRINO.....SIRE OF ABDALLAH. Mambrino was the sire of Abdallah and was a bay horse sired by the celebrated Imported Messenger. He was foaled in 1807, and his dam was a thoroughbred mare sired by Imported Sour Crout. Mambrino was a horse of lofty style and good action. He was noted as a sire of good trotters and horses of great worth for breeding. Being a sire at such an early date his colts had but very little advantage of regular training. His greatness as a eiie must be acknowledged by the qualities of his descendants. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD m-S FEEDS loR ONE CENT.°^ 6k\/es Greater Speed eind More Enduranee. tf FINE THING FOR TROTTING HORSES. Wheaton, Illinois. Dbab Sies :— I have nsed "International Stock Food" In my stables with the very best of results. I am a trainer of trotting horses, and think everyone should know the merits of your feed. N. BELLAND. A FINE TEAM OF DRIVERS CURED. BccK Geove, Iowa. GewtlEKTETN :— I have a fine team of matched bays that I prize highly. The horse was taken last October with the influenza ; temperature went up to 100 degrees by chemical thermometer: would not eat and lost flesh rapidly. I had no faith in any "patent medicine" or secret preparation for man or beast, but was induced to try "International Stock Food." Ho recovered Bpeedily, and has been well ever since- Three weeks ego the mare contracted a severe cold. I fed her "International Stock Food" in her feed for a week, and the cold disappeared. As a consequence of these ex- periments, I will hereafter use "international Stock Food" and recommend it. A. F. BONNEY, M. D. ^iNTIGORATEsTlHORSEr^^'^''''^'^^ Dallas, Texas. Having used "International Stock Food" on my driv- ing horse this spring, I feel it is just to the Food to say that it is firBt-class, indeed, as a health invigorator. H. A. MOSELEY, M. D. SAVES OATS OR CORN. _, _ ,, Palmer, Massachusetts, JJEae Sies:— I have used "International Stock Food" for my team and it caused them to make a great gain in flesh and they look better in every way. It is also a grain saver. "International Stock Food" will do all jou claim for it. J. A. HAMILTON. A SUPERIOR HORSE FOOD. _ . Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Gents:— "international Stock Food" is the finest preparation of its kind I have ever used for my horses. 1 cheerfully recommend it to all stock raisers as a superior article which will not disappoint them. G. B. DICKSON. Sheriff Titus Co. VETERINARY SURGEONS ENDORSE IT. Council Bluffs, Iowa. "Intemational Stock Food" is selling very fast. All who try it are much pleased. Am treating a good many sick horses and am feeding your food. I find it very reliable for ail kinds of stock. L. B. SEBVISS, V. 8. PHYSICIANS USE IT FOR DRIVERS. . , Van Metee, Iowa. Gents:— I have been feeding "International Stock Food ' to my driving horses this winter, and have never had them stand the road as well, N. SUMMER, M. D. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. IMPORTED MESSENGER. The Original Source of Our Best Trotting and Pacing Blood Was in This Horse. He was sired by Mambrino, a gray iiorse owned in England and sired by Engineer by Sampson who traced directly to Darley Arabian. Imported Messenger was a gray horse standing If). 3 hands, _ He was foaled in 1780 and imported in 1788. His dam was a descendant of Godolphin Arabian. While owned in England he started in fourteen running races and won eight. This famous thoroughbred stallion had great vitality and a natural trot- ting gait, and this gait became the established gait of his descendants. He died in 1808. Imp. Messenger stands g re-eminent as the foundation of our trotters and pacers. He combined the richest blood of the English race orse with the pure Arabian blood which had been carefully bred for hundreds of years. Where you find great speed you will find the blood of the great Imp. Messenger. FRENCH COACH HORSES. These horses possess a combination of Arab, French and English thoroughbred blood. They have been care- fully developed under the direction of the French gov- ernment, and they unite valuable qualities of severs./ breeds, making a family of large size, perfect symmetry and great endurance and speed. They weigh from 1,100 to 1,400 pounds, and make very superior carriage teams, as they are capable of drawing such vehicles at a high rate of speed. They are now being extensively bred in this country and possess extraordinary style combined with many invaluable qualities, as would be expected from horses descended from such a noble ancestry. Any one wanting to breed coach or carriage horses should carefully investigate this popular breed. THOROUGHBREDS. The English thoroughbreds are horses of long and proud lineage. These horses have long been famous for their great speed and endurance. The foundation was surely obtained from the Arabian horses. The Elnglish are passionately fond of the race and the chase and these horses have been carefully bred and attended. Kings and nobles have put forth every effort to improve this animal which is their pride< AMERICAN THOROUGHBREDS. Onr thoroughbred ii a descendant of the English family. He is the equal if not the superior of his ancestors. The South has a passion for sporti of the field, and it is in this locality where the American thor- oughbred has been developed to his present perfect con- ditioQ, and he stands today unsurpassed by any family of horses in the World. He is noble, kind and intelli- gent. Kentucky and Tennessee are still far in the lead in the breeding of these horses, but there are indica- tions that in the North more attention will be given to this famous breed. MUSTANGS AND PONIES. These animals are of small size and are far from be- ing handsome. They are descendants of horses escaping from the Spaniards during the conquest of Mexico. Thoy have degenerated because of the scant vegetation upon which they had to subsist. They are of various colors. Indian ponies are the product of horses escap- ing from domestication. Indian ponies of the North and West are larger than the Indian ponies and Mus- tangs of the Southwest. Shetland ponies are the smallest. They are about eight hands high. They have ^ good forms, are muscuiar, gentle and easily trained, j ihternational stock book RYSDYK'S H4MBLET0NIAN 10 THE KSNG OF ALL SIRES. He founded our greatest family of trotting horses and is entitled to be called the King of Sires. He was a bay and sired by Abdallah by JVlambrino by Imported Messenger. Ue was a horse of great power, standing IS.l'A at withers and 15.3 at r imp. Foaled May 5. ISl'l, and died in March, 1876. His dam, Chas. Kent Mare, was sired by Im:)orted Bellfounder, 2nd dam by Bishop's Hambletonian, 3rd dam by Imported Messenger. The greatness of Eysdyk's Hambletonian was in his being the sire of marvelous speed, for his day, and also the prepotency of his sons, daughters grandsons, great grandsons, etc. He earned over $300,000 as a sire. He sired over forty 2 :30 hOTses and 130 of his sons have sired over 1200 horses inside the 2 :30 list. THE GREAT HORSE FOOD. Gaeden Plain, Illinois. International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SiES: I purchased a pail of "International Stock Food," and have fed it to all kinds of stock, and con- sider it a very good thing; and for puttinghorses in condition th^t are run down it is the bast thing I ever used, and think that no farmer can afford to be with- out it. Very truly yours, BERT J. PARKER. FOR DRIVERS AND DRAFT HORSES. BiNGHAMTON, NeW YOEK. International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have used "International Stock Pood " during the present summer, both in my work horse stable and also ia my driving horse stable. The results have been satisfactory in both cases. I am glad to recommend "International Stock Food" as a thor- oughly good article for horses. CHAS. E. LEE, Lumber and Lime Dealer, 200 Chenango St., and 100-150 Eldridge St. PURIFIES THE BLOOD. Faiefax, Iowa. I have UBed ' ' International Stock Food " for my horses that were very much out of condition. They were cov- ered with blotches from bad blood, and would not eat. Soon after I began feeding your food the blotches dis- appeared, they began to eat and were soon in as nood condition as they over were. I think it is the best prep- aration of the kind I have ever tried and will not only continue to use it myself, but highly recommend it to my neighbors, Youra truly, J. (jr. ^JkHAN. EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED. Hot Spexngs, Aekansas. Gents: — I have used "International Stock Food" and your other remedies for over two years, and find them exactly as represented. I recommend them to horsemen as worthy of use. J. S. WILSON, Proprietor Valley Stables. HORSES IN AWFUL CONDITION. Belle Centee. Ohio. Gentlemen :— I had two horses that were covered with some kind of disease like itch. They were poor and scabby and I was ashamed to drive them. After using two boxes of "International Stock Food" they were entirely well and fat and sleek as moles. I can recommend it with perfect confidence. S. W. OVERLY. TESTED THREE YEARS ON A STOCK FARM. St. Paul, Minnesota. Gentlemen: — I have used "International Stock Food" for the past three years. I have tried other kinds, but your food gives the best results. I freely endorse all you claim in regard to the merits of "Ii»ter- natlonal &tock Pood." WILLIAM E. KENDRICK, 404 Drake Block. Lessee of the Sherwood and Knight Stock Farm. I '$'i','oo'o'c'ash' guarantee.' '""""I i We hereby agree to pay any one $1,000 In cash | t If our testimonials are not genuine. We hav« t t thousands more on file in our office. * t INTERNATIONAL STOCK POOD CO.. | I Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. | ^ INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK >4u^A'o;r.. -:lo U-^.I^-^PTAHTgF.Ni^-WONiKL ?0OP ^ NUTWOOD 600. RECORD 2:18^ — THE GREAT SPEED SIREr Nutwood was sired by Belmont, by Abdallah, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. His dam, Miss Russell, wag sired by Pilot, Jr., by Old Pacing Pilot. Nutwood was a dark chestnut horse weighing 1150 lbs. and standing 15.1 hands at his withers and 16 hands over hips. He was bought by H. L. and F. D. Stout, of Dubuque, Iowa, for$22,tOO in 1882 and died in 1896. As a sire of 2 :^0 performers, Nutwood is now (1899) claimed to outrank any stallion that ever lived. Up to this date he had sired 175 horses with records from 2 :06^i to 2 :30. In 1898 Nutwood headed the list of stallions with sons who had sired five or more 2:30 performers. Nutwood had 66. Geo. Wilkes had 56. Electioneer and Onward were tied for third place with 49 each. Red Wilkes had 38. Rysdyk's Hambletonian had 36. AlmothadSO. Belmont, 29. ,. „. , ,^ , ^ ,■■<„. Nutwood's sons had sired, up to 1899, over 500 horses inside the 2:30 list. His daughters had produced 12d standard performers. The direct family of Nutwoods had nearly 1,000 horses in the 2 :30 list in 1899. Nutwood was a very successful race horse and got his record in 1879. This was very fast time for that date. His remarkable suc- cess in stud is proven by the fact that he was the only horse ever able to make seasons at the enormous fee of $1,000^ THE CLYDESDALE. This is an English-Scotch breed, of large bone and substance and great power. This breed is being crossed on common stock in this country, and the result is a valuable horse, weighing from 1,100 to 1,600 pounds and capable of hauling large loads. The pure stockis more especially heavy draft horses, but when properly mated the result is a good all-round farm horse of gentle dis- position. The Clydesdale has a mild eye, with the fore- head broad between the eyes. The ears are long, jaw broad and stong, nostrils large. As the neck swells to the shoulder it has large development of muscle on top. The breast is broad and full ; from the arm to the knee the leg is long, and from knee to fetlock it is short. The knees are large. The leg is inclined to be covered with long hair below the knee. The back is of medium length, but generally strong. The body is round and well ribbed. The quarters are broad, thighs large and muscular, backs clean and well developed ; lower part of limbs are flat, showing good development in muscles and tendons. The hoof s are large and tough. The color ia generally brown. This valuable breed has many ad- mirers who never tire of extolling their good qualities. THE PERCHERON. Animals of this draft breed are surprising travelers for horses of their size. The Percheron has a slightly dished face, showing great intelligence. The head is of medium length and wide between the eyes. The neck is arched and muscular ; the back is short and strong ; body round and close ribbed . The hind-quarters are broad and strong, the shoulders very muscular. Lower part of legs hairy ; hoofs are hard and free from disease. The general height is from fifteen to sixteen hands. The general color is gray and dappled gray. It is very dilHcult to draw the line between Norman and Percheron. In the Stud book all animals imported from France are registered as either Normans, Per- cherons, Percheron-Normana or Norman-Percherons. No matter by what name they are known, it is a well- known fact that they are one of the most valuable breeds ever brought to this country, and their merits should be carefully investigated by any one interested in breeding draft or farm horses. Whether they are inferior or superior to other breeds must be decided in your own mind. tNTE^NATlONAL STOCK BOOK. BUTTON WOOD 22018. RECORD 2:17 A GREAT TROTTING SON OF KUTWOOD. Battonwood ie a jet black stallion^eigha 1100 and is one of the best sons of the groat Nntwood. He is full brother to Birch wood 2:15 and Salina P. 2:liYa. At two years of age he took a record of 2 :39M but ran a nail in his foot and was thrown out of training. He took a record of 2 :29}4 in Fall of 1898 and a record of 2 :17 in 1899 and will surely greatly reduce Ihis in 1900. Buttonwood trotted a mile in 2. -14!^ on Qalesburg, 111., track 1899, in a race with a pacer who won the heat in 2 .•14^, Buttonwood is a remarkably pure gaited trotter of great endurance, strength and beauty. He is very gentle and will make a great sire for speed or carriage horses. PEDIGREE OP THE Finely Bred Trotting Stallion BUTTONWOOD 22018 Owned by International Food Co., Minneapolis, 'Nutwood 600 2 :18| Sirs of 175 with recoris of 206^ to 2:30. Has U1 sons who have sired 2-30 horses. Sireof ISOdamsof horses with records from 2ff} to 2;30. Nutwood was the only horse ever mak- ing a season at |1000. He was one of the greatest sires that ever lived. His descendants are remark- able as speed prodacers. r Abdallah 15 ( Hambletonian lOCRjidjks) _^ _, I Sire of Goldsmith j TCaTY DARTTNrt Belmont 64 -{ Maid, record 2a4. ( -I^AIY X^AKLINO aire of 67 from BeLLE J MaMBKINO ChIEF 11 2:09^ to 2:30. L Dam of 4 sire» of ) BeLLE LuPB 2:S)U speed. ^ f Pilot, Jk. 12 ( Old Pacing Pilot _, _, I Sire of dam of Jay Eye ) NatstPV Pdpt? MiSa Russell -i See 2K»>i. and 40 others. ( ■^^AiNl.Y rui-iu DamofMaudS.2:08^ 1 Sattv ■Rtts«j-rtt 5 BoSTON and 7 under 2307^ L ^^^^ KUS3BLL -^^^^^ EUSSKLL Katb F. Dam of Salina F.2a4«. Birchwood 2d5. Buttonwood. iw*T>TT>T,TT^Tr.-R^Tr«Ai (Mambrino Patchen 58 \ Mambbino Chief 11 mAMBBINOrJOYOaaj Blre of 136 dams of 2:30 speed. ( Dam of Lady Thorn 208)^ Record 22% Sire of U^ Tlr^^r,^rl ^^JT^TTT,. i CasSIUS M'ClaY 2:^^ under 2:30,. Sire of 28 |^RoVING NeLLIE | BeBTHUNE MaEE A^,^»,,o™..™^.„ OKT i Hambletonian 10 Administrator 357 j Dottv Halsteaq Record 2i29K. Sire of 66 ( i-»OLLY HALSTEAO dams of 2:30 speed. Kentucky Clay 194 Mambbino Chief Mabb dams of 2:30 spsed. Adieu Dam of 3 .staudard horsaa. Kate B Buttonwood is Owned by International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. He Bats "Internationai Stook Food** Every Day. s INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ^^iSiSjsiMi^ DIRECTUM JR. This colt was 3 years old July 20, 1903. He is large, very strongly built and as level-headed as his famous sire Directum 2:055i. Directum Jr. is a young stallion of great promise, as he is extremely speedy and will be a regular bull-dog race horse as he never tires. He is expected to be one of the great race stallions as well as a high-class sire. Directum Jr. was sired by Directum 2:05^. His dam was Cleopatra by Aristos by DanielLambert. He is owned by International Stock Food Co. and is one of the young sires on their International Stock Food Farm, located 12 miles from Minneapolis. 4®="He is a great favorite of liis owner, M. W. Savage. THE CLEVELAND BAY. This breed make elegant carriage horses, as well as strong wagon and plow horses. They can perform any labor except the heaviest hauling. They possess fine style and are held in high esteem by all who know their cjualities. They are pure bay in color, with slight markings of white in the forehead and at the fetlocks, while the tail and mane are generally pure black. This English family is tall, powerfully built, has good endur- ance and is very active. Such a combination of excellent qualities could not fail in producing the very finest of carriage teams. This horse is not plentiful in the United States, but they will surely grow in favor as their desirable quali- ties become known. Canada is becoming celebrated for finely matched carriage teams. Her fame rests on carefully selected Cleveland Bay stallions used as sires. VERMONT DRAFT HORSES. This noble animal secured a just reputation as the superior cavalry horse. They were handsome, muscular and had excellent endurance. They weighed about 1,200 pounds and could draw heavy loads at a good gait. They are becoming very tare. THE NORMAN-PERCHERON. These horses are divided into two classes. The Nor- man proper is a heavy, muscular, closely built animial. weighing 2,000 pounds or over. The Percheron is more active, cleaner built and weighs 1,500 to 1,800 pounds. They are both of excellent draft stock. Their origin is not known for a certainty. The old Norman war horses were heavy and slow, but very strong and hardy. It required these powerful horses to carry a knight in his full armor. FARM HORSES. The farm horse is the most important and valuable, because he is used by the largest number of people, and on them depends, in a great measure, our nation's prosperity. Without good farm horses crops could not be put in or attended, and a failure of the farm horses to do their part would result in distress and ruin, both to the farmers and the city people who depend on the farms producing the necessities of life. The farm horse cannot receive too much attention, in view of their great and growing importance. He is beginning to be recognized and cared for as his merits deserve, as he has always been the faitblul servant of man. IN'TERNAtlONAL STOCK BOOK. § A High=Class Trotting Stallion DIRECTUM 2:05^ THE CHAMPION tz^l^^S^ TROTTING STALLION sOM WORLD. WAS CHAMPION TROTTING STALLION of Ainr as. POR 7 YEARS. Valued at $100,000 as a Sire. THIS PHOTOGRAPH OF DIRECTUM 2;05K WAS TAKEN OCTOBER 16, 1902. Directum 2:05K was sired by Director 2:17, by Dictator (full brother to Dexter 2: 1754^) byRysdyk'sHambletonian 10. Dam, Stemwinder 2:31 (dam of 3 in list) by Venture 320 (record 2:27/^) by Williamson's Belmont. As a trotter and as a proven sire, Directum 2:05li is undoubtedly one of the greatest stallions the world has ever seen. His colts are all foaled with extraordinary speed, kind dispositions and remarkably "level headed." Many of them are very fast race horses. Yearlings by Directum sell at public ajction at from $1500 to $2500 each. If you own a hig-h-class brood mare you will make money by breeding to Directum or some other stallion of high-class breed- ing and reputation. If you desire to breed to Directum, or to purchase one of his colts, write to International Stock Food Co,, Minneapolis, Minn. Directum 2:055i is now owned by International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., and is one of the leading sires for their International Stock Food Farm. M. W. Savage is proprietor of International Stock Food Co. and also of International Stock Food Farm. BREEDING. You cannot successfully breed or raise horses without exercising good judgment and having the subject thor- oughly mastered. No farmer can afford to breed trotters with a view of training and racing them, as it requires too much time and money to develop them, and the chance of securing a fast horse is too small. Many a farmer has placed a good sized mortgage on his farm because he became fascinated with the trotting horse. A farmer can breed good work horses or carriage teams and make money out of them, because he will not have to neglect his farm, but when he gets the trotting fever he makes a mighty poor farmer. In breeding, always wse "mature animals. Select your best mares and breed only from well bred sires. It is generally conceded that the mare and stallion should be about the same size. Do not breed a small mare to an overgrown stallion. Breeders who are successful are those who study and mark out a definite line to follow and then stick to it year after year. Any man of common intelligence can be successful in some degree in breeding draft horses. Good horses alwayscommand a fair price, while inferior animals are offered on the market at most any price. Do not breed from an inferior mare or stallion; if you do you will surely lose money. The best are always the cheapest when it comes to breeders. Use "Interna^ tionai Stock Food" for your breeders and you will find the colts will be much stronger and they will grow more rapidly. Your money refunded if it ever fails. 10 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ROY WILKES 2:06^ WAS WORLD'S CHAMPION PACING STALLION FOR 4 YEARS WOH FIRST PREMITIH AT THE WORLD'S FAIR AS BEST TYPE OF THE AMERICAN PACER Sired by Adrian Wilkes 6560 by George Wilkes. Dam, Flora (dam of 3) by Blue Bull 75; 2nd dam. Phoebe by Bull of the Woods; 3rd dam, Trim by Quicksilver. At the close of 1902 Roy Wilkes had 29 in the list for 2:06J4 to 2:30. twenty of them under 2:20, ten in 2:15 or better, one in 2:08% and one in 2:065<. These were all race records and nearly all made on half mile tracks. He is a beautiful seal brown weighing 1200 lbs. His colls are large, stylish and speedy. Roy Wilkes stands at the head of all the grandson s of George Wilkes in the number of 2 : 20 performers in proportion to the number of his get in the list. He was a great race horse and is one of the great sires. Roy Wilkes is now owned by* international Stocit Food Co.," M. W. Savage, Prop., Minneapolis, Minn., and is one of the great sires on their "International Stock Food Farm^" SELECTION OF BREEDING ANIMALS. In making: selection of sire or dam, it is well to take into careful consideration the constitutional vigor, intelligence, muscular power, and, above all, perfect soundness in limb, body and internal organs. These matters must not be overlooked if you desire a good foal. You cannot be successful in the breeding of horses unless you have an intelligent conception of the subject in all its details and requirements. If breeding for farm work or heavy draft horses, the gait to be most desired is a fast walk. Owners of farm or draft horses would save themselves thousands of dollars annually if they would carefully cultivate the fast walk. It would be more valuable to the world in general than hundreds of two-minute trotters. HOW TO BREED. Some breeders advocate breeding in-and-in, while others argue cross breeding. This can be decided only after careful study and governed largely by the object in view. In-and-in breeding is breeding members of the same family, and certainly requires a gift»"d mind to make it successful, because the success depends on the careful selection of the parents. For a young or inex- perienced breeder the in-and-in breeding is a dangerous experiment. It should never be undertaken unless backed by thorough study and years of practical ex- perience. While cross breeding demands good judg- ment in the mating, yet it is much safer for the average breeder than in-aud-in breeding, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. ROBERT J— -2:01^a. Eobert J. is a bay gelding, was sired by Hartford 2:22'/4 by Haroldby Eysdyk's Hambletonian. His dam, Geraldine, was sired by Jay Gould 2 :21'A by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. His 2nd dam was by Seely's American Star. He was foaled in 18.^, the first horse in the world to pace a mile in 2:01'/2, and although this has been lowered yet the fact remains that Eobert J. is one of the best and fastest race horses ever produced. At the present time he is being used as a road horse in New York City, and is always ready to speed. He is very gentle, easily handled and is one of the most admired horses on the New York speedway. "INTERN ATIOMAL STOCK FOOD" S@°3 FEEDS FOR ONE GENT.°^a 6i\/es a Hors€j New Life and Strength. CURES SICK HORSES. Getttsbueg, South Dakota. Deab Siks: — I used two boxes of "International Stock Food" for a horse that was so poor and weak he could hardly walk. Legs were swollen to his body, and everybody thought he would die, but he is now fat and sleek, feels good and works all the time. G. W. HERSHMAN. SUPERIOR FOR HORSES. AiNSWORTH, NeBEaSKA. Deae Sies:— I deal in horses and find that "Inter- natioHal Stock Food" is just what I want. I must say that it is all that you claim for it. "International Poultry Food" also gives the best of results. WM. G. MILLER. GREAT THING FOR HORSES. Anding, Mississippi. International Pood Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dbae Sies:— I have used "International Stock Food" for horses and think it is a great thing. B. B. BLANCHAED. f . . VETERINARY SURGEON'S REPORT. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gents: — Please send me another hundred pounds of "International Stock Food" at once. john w. hoeton, v. s. f. d. ^'gTveThorses^lTfe'and'Vigor^ Caeeollton, Illinois. "International Stock Food" is the finest thing of the kind we have ever used for our horses. It givos them life and vigor and puts them in excellent shape for hard work. We cheerfully recommend it to every horseman, S. E. SIMPSON & CO., Hardware, Furniture and Undertaking. ^^ SAV^S^FEED^lFLUMBER'cAMPSr^ West Branch, Michigan. Deab Sies: — I want to state "International Stock Food" has been a great help to me this winter. I have been giving it to my horses working in the lumber camp, and find they not only feel and look better, but they keep twenty per cent easier. No one who owns any kind of stock should be without "international Stock Food." WM. HUSTED. iMtlftNAtiOHAL s^dck BOdl^. THE GREATEST HORSE OF HIS SENTURY. Godolphin- Arabian stands pre-eminent as progenitor of the English Eace Horse, He was a horse of greet strength, and wag to the Eng ish race horse what Rysdyk's Hambletonian has been to the American trottor, Eo was foaled in 17^4, brought to England from France in 1730 and died in 1753. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" 9^3 FEEDS £oB ONE CENT,''^ IVIakes Colls Grow Very Rapidly. THE HORSEMAN'S EYE. If a horae is sound he will stand firmly npon his legsi ■with his feet flat on the ground. If the foot is lifted from the ground or is thrown forward with toe pointing to the ground and heel raised, be on the lookout for disease of the navicular bone. If tho toe is raised and the heel brought down, tho horse has had laminitis, founder, or back sinews have been sprained. Do not buy him. If the horse stands with his feet drawn Tinder him, he has weak muscles. IT he stands with his feet spread apart or straddles with his hind legs, ho has weak loins and the kidneys are derangod. If the knees are bent or tremble, he has been permanently injured by heavy pulling. If ho has a bluish or milky coat in his eyes, he will be liable to go blind at any time. You cannot trust a horse's mouth as a sure index of his age. If a horse's logs are scarred, look out for a kicker or a Btumbler. If the respiratory organs are in any way im- paired, yon do not want him. BAD DRIVING. Drive slowly when the horse is full of food and water. After his muscles are limbered and he is emptied, his speed can be increased with safety. A poor driver will sometimes ruin a horse by rapid driving at the start. If yon intended to run a foot race, you would not eat a large meal iust before 70U started. Treat your horse accordingly. HUMAN NATURE IN THE HORSE. The horse haa a good deal of what may be termed human nature. If left to himself, he will generally grow up uncouth and headstrong, and will not give tho service that he would ii properly managed when young. Something of this kind will happen to a boy under similar circumstances. Commence with the colt, bo gentle but firm, and handle him every day. Always coax rather than to use harsh force. Never lose your temper, because you certainly cannot control a colt if you cannot control yourself. Eemomber you are edu eating the future horse, and ho will bo valuable in pro- portion to your success. Speak quietly but firmly. A quick, impatient tone of voice will excite almost any well-bred animal. A horse can be spoiled by yelling at him just as quickly as with the whip. Always treat him as your friend. DO NOT BREAK YOUR HORSE, TEACH HIM. It is a mistake to say you must break a colt. Thero isnothing about him that needs breaking. All he wants la teaching or guiding. Yoa cannot crowd everything into a horse's brain in a few hours. It takes time to teach a child. Why do you expect a horse to learn everything you desiro him to know in a few hours? It is impossible. But intelligence, common sense, patience, preservance, firmness, gentleness, and very mild pao* latuneat, will soon accomplish woadecs in your colt. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. NANCY HANKS 2:04 AND OOLT. Nancy Hanks was a very handsome bay mare sired by Happy Medium by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Her dam was Nancy Lea by Dictator. She made her record of 2 :04 in 18H2 at Terre Haute, Ind. Naucy Hanks was a very apeedy and game racer as a three-year old and secured a record of 2:25^4. As a four-year old her record is 2:14^, and as a five-year old 2 :09. At this time she was sold for $40,000. Her life shows a remarkable record for the trotting world. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK m"3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT. FOOD" Kee^ps Brood IVIares ^nd Oolts Healthv- TESTED FOR MARE AND COLT. South Omaha, Nebbaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— We have tested 'international Stock Foed" on a mare and colt. We are pleased to say that we never had stock improve in so short a time on anything we have tried. When the box was half fed we could notice a decided improvement in their general appear- ance. CHAS. CHANDLER & SONS. Live Stock Breeders. SUCKLING MARES. Clinton, Askansas. Gents:— My mare gives more and better milk since feeding "International Stock Food." I know this be- cause her colt is in much better condition. A. P. STORMES. USED FOR A MARE AND COLT. Woodstock, Ohio. Deae Sies:— I tested "International Stock Fo9d" for a marc and colt, and am highly pleased with the results I strongly recommend it to stock owners. C. W. CHAPFILL. TESTED ON AN "ONWARD" COLT. Mt. Steeling, Illinois. I wish to recommend to my fellow horsemen fully "International Stock Food" for horses and colts. I had a fine Onward colt doing no good, and was recom- mended to use your food, which I did. I purchased a Eail, and after feeding a short time the rough coat of air was shed, the animal commenced eating, food as- similated properly, commenced growing and gaining in flesh_ from time of commencing feeding, thoroughly convincing me that the food is O. K. in every way, and all that is claimed forit. "Best and Cheapest." lean- not recommend it too strongly. 1 feed it to all my stock and would not be without it. GEO. R. McDANNOLD, Breeder of standard bred trotting horses. MAKES HORSES AND COLTS WIN PREMIUMS. Claeksbdeg, Missocei. Gents:— I have been feeding international Stock Food" to my colt and I believe that your food should have credit for putting him in such fine condition that he won the first premium at our county fair. I recom- mend "international Stock Food" to all horse owners. Q, A. WILLIAMS, 14 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK STAR P0IMTER 1359'4. This remarkable pacing stallion was sired by Brown Hal 2 :12i/2 by Gibson's Tom Hal by Kittrell's Tom Hal, His dam, Sweepstakes, was sired by Knight's Snow Heels by Knight's Tom Hal by Kittrell's Tcm Hal. Tbece eame strains are outcrossed^ doubled and crossed and then united in Star Pointer. He traces back to Sir Arcby and Imp. Diomed on both sides and this is the strain of thoroughbred blood that gave us the celebrated Bostoa and Lexington racing strains. Star Pointer has speed and staying power by the royal right of inheritance. BROOD MARES OR SIRES. Intelligence, stamina muscular strength, constitu- tional vigor, hereditary disability are the important points to take into consideration in selecting brood mares or sires. These points open a great field for in- vestigation and experiment. It costs no more to feed, shelter and care for a good horse than it does for a poor one. You cannot afford to bother with raising inferior animals, because you cannot possibly make a profit by so doing. A fine animal will always have a stimulating effect on your every-day life, while a poor animal will surely have a degrading effect on you. Both for profit and your general welfare always raise good horses as well as other live stock. If you use "International Stock Food" your brood mares or sires will be kept in much better condition. It is ab- Eolutely safe. " International Stock Food" will make your mares sure breeders. Many mares fail to get with foal from year to year, but the use of "Inter- national Stock Food" puts them in the right condition! BUYING FOR SPEED. In buying a horse for speed, always insist on seeing him driven. If you want to know how fast he is, there is no way on earth as sure as to have him sent a mile under the watch. It is a peculiar but sadly true state- ment that some very honest and truthful men have been known to slightly (?) overstep the strict bonds of truth when they discuss the speed of their horses. A good, regulated watch always tells the exact truth, and ii is always the judge when you are after a record. TOO MUCH CURRY-COMB. The curry-comb should be used sparingly, because it is too harsh in the hands of a rough attendant. In nearly every case a good brush is all that is necessary in order to tnoroughly clean any horse. A corn cob ia much better to use on the legs of any horse than a curry-comb. Some horses have their dispositions en- tirely ruined by having a sharp curry-comb roughly applied every day. It ia hard to groom a horse too much, providing gentle instruments are used. IGNORANT BLACKSMITHS. Some blacksmiths do not know that the frog of the foot should be allowed to touch the ground, or that it should be pared down but rarely when it is healthy. Nature put the frog of the foot so that it would be a cushion to break the jar when the foot strikes tbo ground, and it is this pounding that keeps the foot healthy and strong. It would be just as sensible for a shoemaker to take a knife and trim your foot so that it would fit some shoe he had as it is for a blacksmith to take the healthy foot of any horse and cut and bum it in order to fit a shoe he has in stock. Ignorant black- smiths are the cause of most of the defects In horses' feet. Don't let some ignoramus take your valuable horse and ruin his feet. "International Honey=Tar Foot Remedy" softens and toughens the hoof and induces a good natural growth. It cures contraction and saves your horse. It keeps the foot in good condition, as it is a safe and sura hoof tougbener. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK JOHNSTON 2:06^4. Fastest Mile Ever Made to a High Wheeled Sulky. Johnston was sired by Joe Bassett and his dam, Gary Mare, was sired by Sweeting's Ned Forrest. He was foaled June 20, 1877. At six years of age he made a record of 2 :10 and sold for $20,000. His record of 2 :06}i was made in 1884 and created a sensation among horsemen. Many people claim that if Johnston had been driven to the modern sulky and had advantage of the fast tracks of ten or twelve years later that he would have easily beaten 2 :00. He certainly was a very remarkable race horse. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK 3 FEEDS ^R ONE GENT/ FOOD" Tones Up and Permanently Strengthens. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR HORSES. Faemington, Michigan. Please send me prices and advertising of "Inteina- tionMl Stock Food." My son-in-law uses it arid recom- mends it highly for all horses. RAY E. HUBERT. INCREASED THE VALUE $20.00. Oswego, Kansas. Gi;ntlemen: — One of our customers reports that "International Stock Food" made at least $20.00 for him in the price of one colt that he sold. We will need more before long. J. M. HUTTON & SON, Dealer- THEIR HORSES SHOW ITS MERITS. Albany, New Yoek. Deab Sies:— "International Stock Food" beats the world. We use very much of it and our horses are liv- ing testimonials of its merits. In our estimation, based from practical experience, it is far ahead of all other ^Foods'' which we have used. STONE & STONE, Boarding StabJe- A TROTTING STALLION RECORD. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food" all winter with the very best of results. I used it for the gray stallion, "Pilot Medium" and it hes made a great change in his coat and general appear ance. Your food is certainly reliable and worthy the attention of any horse owner or driver. JOHN W. HULL, Practical Horse Shoer, 313 Third Avenue South. GAINED 160 LBS. IN 60 DAYS. Sybacuse, New Yoek. Gentleiten : — The report made by me some time ago, showing that my team gained 160 lbs. in two months, was accomplished by the use of only one teaspoonful of *' International Stock Food" fed once a day. The re- port was with reference to increase of weight and sleek coats. I am especially pleased with your food in its effects as a tonic and blood purifier. I have also used your "Silver Pine Healins Oil," and find it excellent for both horses and hmnao nse. GEO. THOMPSON. 16 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK, GEORGE WILKES (519) 2:22. G30. Wilkes was a brown horse foaled in 1856 and died in 1882. He was sired by Eysdyk's Hambletonian. His dam, Dolly Spanker, was sired by Henry Clay and was a remarkable road ma^e. Geo. Wilkes is the founder of the Great Wilkes family of trotters. Up to 1898 he was the sire of 73 trotters and 11 pacers with records of 2 :30 or better and was the sire of 58 sons who had sired five or more 2 :30 horses. In this last fact he stands a close second to the great Nutwood. As a direct sire of speed Nutwood is first. Electioneer is second and Geo. Wilkes is third. Goo. Wilkes gave great speed and power to his descendants and the family is one of the best Hambletonian branches. DOES IT PAY TO RAISE HORSES? It costs about the same for feed to raise a three-year- old steer or a three-year-old horse. A three-year-old eteer is worth from $26 to $35. A three-year-old horse is worth from $30 to $100, owing to the breed. Judging from these figures, it will pay any farmer to raise at least two or three good colts every year. If a farmer wants a good bank account he must raise some colts, eome calves and a good many hogs every year. In any average for ten years a farmer, doing this, will make a larger per cent, of profit than the average business man. Feed "International Stock Food" and you will be surprised at the extra value it will add to the price of your horses. You will make money by feeding it end putting your horse in the best possible condition. HOW DO YOU COOL HORSES? If cold water is thrown over the body of a horse when he is warm, there is groat danger of congestion. The proper way is to wash or throw the water on the tore legs, and then rub them dry. This will cool the animal and be perfectly safe. Of course it is to be un- derstood that when the animal is very warm he should be blanketed and walifod ootil his temperature .»g reduced. WHEN TO WATER YOUR HORSE. It is best to water one-half hour before or one hour after feeding. The horse secretes about four quarts of saliva while eating his feed of oats or com, and if yoa add water at once to this amount it will often causa indigestion. If watered one-half hour before or one hour after feeding, the water will not interfere with digestion. Too much water at the time of feeding will force some of the grain out of the stomach and into the bowels before ifc is ready to pass from the stomach. SADDLE HORSES FOR FARMERS. It is to be regretted that the demand for good saddle horses Las not increased. Biding horseback is nob only very healthful exercise, but in going to different! parts of the farm a good deal of time could be saved by having a good riding horse. i.n making quick trips to the post office or other points he ia indispensable. No farmer should be without one of this class, as its use would save at least one-half of the time usually re- quired. In nearly every other country of the world the "saddler" is in good demand and commands large prices. If people in the United States would investi- gate the many merits of this animal we would soon 8e« many thousands of tbQm in daily use. — INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 17 E NiG.DJEPT-JNTE RNATlOKAlfOOD ^ ELECTRITE 2:28/ee Electrite was sired by Electioneer by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. His dam was sirod by Belmont by Abdallah by Mambrino by Imp. Messenger, 2d dam by Pilot, Jr. At ten years of ago ho has the very remarkable record of having sired 33 horses with records of 2;30 or better. Electrite is uadouliteilly one of the great sires, and hia future is an extremely promising one. He is owned by the Lomo Alto Farm, Henry Exall, Mgr., Dallas, Texas. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK Vers FEEDS for ONE GENT.' FOOD" Purifies the Blood ^nd Keeps It Pure. TESTED ON LOMO ALTO FARM. Dallas, Texas. International Pood Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sirs:— I have thoroughly tested "International Stock Food" for colts and horses and find it is a great benefit to them. It improves digestion and gives new life and strength. I heartily recommend it to horse breeders tind owners. HENRY EXALL, Mgr. Lomo Alto Farm. Home of the celebrated "Electrite," sire of Elrod — yearling half mile record, 1 :07 — champion of the world. REPORT OF A PROMINENT HORSEMAN. Dallas, Tbzas. International Food Co., Minneai>oIis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Having used "International 5tock Food'' with some of_my horses for debility, loss of appetite and flesh with the best of results, I take pleasure in recommending it to horsemen for such cases. W. M. C. HILL, Prop, of Hill Stock Farm. Breeder and owner of Lena Hill, 2 year old record, 2:12^. Breeder of Trotting and Pacing Horses, Holes, SbQrthorn Cattle and Berkshire Ho^s. RECEIVED HIGHEST AWARD OF MERIT AT THE DALLAS EXPOSITION AND TEXAS STATE FAIR. To the President and Honorable Board of Directors of the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition Association. Gentlkmen :— We, the committee appointed by you to report upon the merit of the "international Steele Food" exhibited by International Food Co., Minneapo- lis, Minn., after a thorough investigation, submit the following: That we find this food absolutely free from poisonous or injurious ingredients. That it is an arti- cle of superior merit, and we take pleasure in recom- mending it to all breeders and raisers of live stock as a medicated food that can be relied upon. JAMES T, HENDERSON, Pres. White Biver Stock Breeders' Ass'n, Newport, Ark. J. D. MARTIN, Trainer for Lomo Alto Farm, Dallas, Tex. J. C. COBB, Pres. Home Farm Live Stock Co., Dodd City, Tez^ 18 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ALIX 2:03^ THE WORLD'S CHAMPION MARE TROTTER. Alix Btand« as the champion mare trotter of the world at time of this writing. She is a bay mare sirtd b> Patronage 4143 and damTay Attorney 1005. Her record was made at Galesbnrg, 111., in Sept. 1894, and is certainly a very remarkable one for the trotting gait. It is generally admitted that pacers have from 5 to 7 seconds the advantage of a trotter and on this basis the record of Alix would equal a 1 :52 record for a pacer. A two minats trotter is expected by horsemea but the probabilities are that it will be some time in the future. DIGESTION OF THE HORSE. This is a practical and very important matter to every stockman, or any one owning horsos or other live stock. If the animal is run down and the digostioa becomes weak, then from one-third to one-fifth of the errain eaten is not assimilated and passes through the animal undigested and worse than wasted. It is not what an animal eats, but what is thoroughly digested that results in vigorous life and increased flesh. Many animals with ravenous appetites never gain flesh, or at best very slowly. What is the matter? They eat twice as much as other animals that are gaining rap- idly. It is simply a question of impaired digestion and assimilation. Not one animal in ten has proper digestion, and it is a well established fact to intelligent stockmen that fully one-fourth to one-fifth of the grain usually fed to stock is passed through the system without any benefit to the animal and at a great loss to the feeder. ' * International 5tock Food' ' was originated by a man who raised stock for years, and it is a per- fectly safe food for horses in any condition. It is rich iQ nutrition and has a superior vegetable medication of seeds, roots and herbs. We have combined superior Oierits with unequaled cheapness. Your money will bfc refunded If it does not Invigorate the stomach, liver and bowels, purify the blood, tone up the entire system, give perfect digestion and assimilation, and very rapid growth and savs cero or oats. We have testimonials by the thoosand* TROTTERS, PACERS OR RUNNERS. IT WILL HELP WIN RACES. if "International Stock Food" is fed as directed your racer will have much greater endurance and more speed. For many horses it will give a greater speed of from one to five seconds, because it keeps the horse np to his highest vigor, "International Stock Food" is not ou!y a powerful vegetable stimulant but it unites with thia groat tonic properties "International Stock Foe J" wi.l stimuiatotj'our horse so that he will make greater effort and the pure vegetable tonics will per- miuioutly strengthen every organ in the system. After usiug 'International Stock Food" you will never see any Dad effects because it does not contain a particle of arsenic, strychnine, aloos, rosin, antimony or any other poisonous, powerful or injurious ingredient. $500 in cash will be paid any one if this is not true. It is ab- solutely harmless and a person can eat it with perfect safety. You can feed it one month, one year, ten years, and commence and stop whenever you think best. It will always show good results and never show bad results. It is by far the cheapest and best preparation that any trainer can feed to a string of racers. Keeps the horses healthy, and gives extraordinary endnrance. Clayton, Noeth CAEOLrNA, Gentlemen :— I have fed "International Stock Food" to my horse and can say it gives satisfaction as reprt* seated. Yoijyp trnly, f^. ?. HOLLAN^, , INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 19 /' STAR ONWARD GAINED 105 POUNDS. j Mt. Stebling, I Illitnois. This is to certify that I have ascd " International Stock Food" on several horses, and know it to be the best horse conditioner I or anybody else ever fed to stock . I bought Star Onward last December, 1891; weighed 970 pounds. I bought a supply of "Intema- t;on IStockFood"fromC. F. , Eickey & Co., and fed with I directions, and with wonder- [ ful success. Hiscom and oats l were coming through him un- \ digested, but this soon chang- \ ed. Star Onward now weighs lies pounds, and is as sleek as an eel. The family I got him from do not know him. I am offered $250 for him. Stock- men and horsemen, I believe that " Intei-national Stock Food" should have at least credit for one-half of the im- prcjvement on this horse. I recommend it to all brother horsemen. There is no better. ISAAC WINGER, Trainer and Driver. HORSE CURED OF COUGH CAUSED A GAIN OP SIXTY POUNDS. j SCHODACK, ( New Yoek. Deae SrES:— I bought a package of "International Stock Food" some time ago, and, as an experiment, tried it on a horse ofmine that had had a cough for two years or more,andcou!d never get any- thing that would benefit him. Ho was all run down, and about worn out. After tising the first package on him his cough entirely disappeared, and he began to improve. Now after feeding it to him for some little time, he Is in just as good condition as he ever was, and has gained sixty pounds, and is one of the best horses I have on the farm. This is my experience with "international Stock Food," and I think any one else who will try it will find it as good. Ecspcctfully, JACOB LEECH, Farmer. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK m^3 FEEDS FOR ONE GENT.°^ FOOD" Guaranteed to Sa\/e Corn and Oats. GAINED 110 LBS. IN 32 DAYS. Highland, Centre, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SiES:— I recently began feeding "International Stock Food" to a team that was out of shape caused by dis- temper. They made a gain of one hundred and ten pwundsin thirty-two days, which I think is pretty good. Verj- respectfully, W. A. VAUGHN. A LIVERYMAN REPORTS. BUELINGTON, VeEMONT. Gentlemen :— I have used many kinds of Condition Powders, but have never found the equal of "Interna- tional Stock Food." _ It gives life, strength and vigor and tones up a horse in great shape. Can recommend it to any horseman. Yours respectfully, C. H. PRENTISS, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. AN UNUSUAL TEST. TuENEE, Michigan. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — I Lave got a good ad for your "Inter- national Stock Food." Mr. Richard Sherman pur- chased a package of me. Placedi it in the feed bin. A blind horse got loose in the night and ate two bushels of ground food; also one-half package of the "Inter- national Stock Food." The horse came out all O. K. in the morning. Now Richard claims that the Food was all that saved his horse. Yours, R. J. SPOFFORD. REPORT FROM THE CELEBRATED CASTLETON STUD FARM. (Owned by James E. Keene, New York City.) Lexington, Kentl'^kt. Gentlemen : — I have need "International .stock Food" as a condition powder with satisfactory rosults, a brighter coat and better appetite quickly appearing, and followed by general thrift. It seems to be a true tonic. I have used it for individual youngsters, show- ing a staring coat, and also for work horses which had been a little overdone, and it always gives beneficial results. MAJ. F. A. DAINQERFIELD, , Manager Castleton Stud Fana* TESTED FOR 20 HORSES. McCoMB City, Mississippi. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have been using "International Stock Food" for the past five years and find it satis- factory in every respect. I keep a livery stable of 20 head of horses and I find it a splendid conditioner and its use will pay any owner of live stock. It cannot be praised too highly. It does all and more than you claim for it. V. H. ROBINSON. THE BEST FOR HORSES. ■Waverly, New Yoek. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— The "International Stock Food" I bought of you is the best on the market. It certainly is splen- did for horses. I feed it to my team and they are about perfect. Best I have tried yet. I have used others but must acknowledge yours in the lead. Very truly yours, JOHN C. SHEAR. STALLION GAINED 60 LBS. IN 15 DAYS. Kenton, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Deae Sies : — About April 1, 1 commenced the care of a stallion that was run down in flesh and had no life. I bought a package of "Intemstional Stock Food" and after weighing the stallion I commenced to feed it, and in two weeks the horse Lad gained 60 pounds, and his hair was glossy and sleek. A stallion must get stronger foals while taking your food. E. TUBMAN. PAYS TO KEEP IT ON HAND. St. Paul, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — Glad you were so prompt in sending the 50 lbs. of "International Stock Food." One Jan- uary 22d I lost a valuable mare, one I had raised from a colt. This winter is the first since 1891 that I hav« neglected to purchase your Food early in the season. Had I done so this year, I really believe I would have our pet with us now, as I am confident that your Food will rid the system of any poison from whatever cause it comes, Sincerely, W. E. KBNDEICK, 20 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ROSEWOOD, 6775. E NG-.DEPT. INTERNATIONAL FOOD ^ ROSEWOOD 6776. Rosewood is a Grand Specimen of the Clydsedale Breed and Winner of Second Premium in his Ciass at the World's Fair. Owned by N. P. Clarke, St. Cloud, Minn. THE FARMER'S HORSE. This class of horses is the most important branch of the equine family, because he is used by the largest number of people, and the farm horse is employed in the production of that which sustains the life of man as well as of most animals. Horses of this class are generally of a mixed breed, but they must be of good size, style and action in order to be valuable. A ma- jority of farm horses are too small to be of the most value to their owners. Farmers, as a class, should recognize the necessity of good work horses in order to accomplish the best results. Inferior horses cannot give as good results, and it costs just as much to keep them. AMERICAN DRAFT HORSES SELL WELL IN ENGLAND AND WALES. Washington. — The Secretary of Agriculture has recently received from United States Consul Lathrop, at Bristol, a statement showing that the cost of car horses bought in Wales and the middle of England varies from $170 to $220, and of draft horses. $270 to $325. The statement is brought out by the discussion in Secretary Morton's report of the growing demand for American horses in England, 2,811 being exported dur- ing the year. It always pays to raise the best grade of horses. The market is never over-stocked with such horses as are shown in our engravings, FARM HORSES. Many farmers lose a good deal of money by allowing their horses to run down or by not keeping them strong and vigorous. Any farm team will do more work and on less feed if "International Stock Food" is fod reg- ularly. It purifies the blood, gives good digestion and perfect assimilation, keeps them healthy, strong and vigorous. Saves more than enough grain to pay cost of using. It is not what a horse eats, but what is thoroughly digested, that gives vigorous life or increased flesh. Pour quarts of oats per feed and the regular feed of "International Stock Food" will keep your horse in better condition than five quarts of oats without "In- ternational Stock Food." Three quarts of oats and"lntenuitlonaI Stock Food" will keep your horse in better condition than four quarts of oats without "International 5tock Food" In 11 days you would save one bushel of oats worth from 25 to 35 cents, "international Stock Food" would cost you only about six to eight cents for 11 days' use. Your horse would be in very much better condition, and you would save fuUy 50 cents per month in feed for each horse. Progressive horse owners should give "International Stock Food" a fair practical test for a reasonable time, say 30 to 60 days. Where used strictly as directed by intelligent horse owners, we guarantee it to save two to three quarts of feed per day. You can take a poor borse and fatten him very \ quickly by u^ing^ 'International 5tock Food," INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 21 The Above Engraving Shows a Matched Percheron Team, as They Move Along at a Good Spanking Gait. It is a Valuable Quality of This Draft Breed and Some of Them Can Easily Show a Four Minute Gait. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK m^3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.°^ FOOD M Keeps Farm Horses in PerFeot Condition. HORSE GAINED 125 LBS. IN 30 DAYS. Bell Beook, Ohio. SiES : — I had a horse which was in bad condition, and wishing to fatten him for sale, I used your "Interna- tional Stock Food." Within one week the hair began to loosen and in 30 days he gained 125 pounds. Very respectfully, JAMES C. CUNNINGHAM. GIVES HORSES NEW LIFE. PooLviLLE, Texas. Gentlemen: — Having used your "International Stock Food" for the past two years and being highly pleased with the results, drop you a few lines to let you know I can recommend "International Stock Food" most highly. I have been driving my horses forty miles every other day. They have new life, new hair and I have to hold them back in place of pushing on the reins. Yours respectfully, A. E. KIDD. TESTED IN LUMBER CAMPS. Ad Sable, Michigan. Gentlemen:— This is to certify that I have used four "International Stock Food" for our horses in the umber camps. I have used a great many different condition powders and "Stock Foods" in the camps, but the "International Stock Food" gives the best Batisf action of any I ever used. I can recommend it to all horsemen. Very truly, HENRY WARD, Foreman H, Sil. Itoxxaa & Sons, Liumber Dealers. SAVES MONEY FOR LIVERYMEN. Feankfoet, Indiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Have used "International Stock Food' ' for the past two years for my livery stock and find it to be a money saver for liverymen. I have had no trouble in keeping up horses while they wens doing double work. This I attribute to the merits of "Inter- national Stock Food." Yours truly, T.N.BUTLER. PUTS HORSES IN GOOD CONDITION. Mechanicsbueg, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sirs:— I have used many different kinds of Stock Foods but I have always obtained the best results from "International Stock Food." It is the bebt article made I know of, to put a horse in Al condition. LEW LYONS, Farmer and Stock Raiser. GIVES LIFE, STRENGTH AND VIGOR. HuNisviLLE. Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — We have used many kinds of condi- tion powders, but have never found the "International Stock Food's" equal. It gives life, strength and vigor and tones up a horse in great shape. Can recommend it to any horseman. Yours respectfully. SHORT & SON, Liverymen, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. HACKNEY STALLBON, iNALSOLr.l, 2577. BUYING HORSES. Never bay a horse while in motion: watch him stand still. If sound, he ■will stand firmly and squarely on bis limbs without moving, except when he has very high life. He will be flat on the ground, with legs plump and naturally poised. If one foot is thrown forward and toe pointed to the ground with heel raised, or if foot is lifted, disease of the navicular bone may be suspected, or at least a tenderness which is liable to develop into serious disease. If the foot is thrown outy toe raised and heel brought down, the horse has suffered from laminitis, founder, or the back sinews are sprained, he will prove worthless. If feet are drawn together beneath the horse, it indicates a misplacement of limb and weak disposition of the muscles. If horse stands with feet spread apart or straddles with his hind legs, there is weakness of the loins and the kidneys are disordered. If knees are bent and tremble, the horse has been ruined by heavy pulling. You run great risk in buying horses with con- tracted or bad formed hoofs. It is always safest to have the horse thoroughly examined by a competent veterinary surgeon before closing the deal. ECONOMY IN FEEDING. The average stock food or condition powder on the market will cost you one to three cents per feed. "International Stock Food" willgivemore satisfactory results and only cost you 2^-3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENP"^ Some companies give large packages, but if you will notice they require an extra large amount to be used for a feed, so that when you compare the number of feeds per pound, "International Stock Food" will only cost you from on«-third to one-fifth as much to use. Owing to superior vegetable medication our small feeds once or twice per day will give better results than the larger feed of many other kinds. Abie, Nebraska. Deae Sies:— I have been feeding "International Slock Food" to my mare and colt and I believe that your Food should have credit for putting them in such lino condition. The horse is looking fine after a couple weeks feeding of ''International Stock Food." Very truly, WENCEL. F. PAVEL. BREEDING FOR SIZE. If you desire to raise full-formed, vigorous and sym- metrical horses, special attention must be paid to both dam and sire. If you desire to increase the size, the mare should be larger than the horse. If size is cor- rect breed to a horse a little larger than mare. Never make the mistake by trying to breed up the size by the use of overgrown sires. It will - generally be a dis- mal failure. Breed only from pure bred sires and always have in view the improvement of your stock. Well bred horses of good size are always in demand. DO YOU RAISE COLTS? If you raise colts you realize the great importance of keeping them in a strong, growing condition. There is nothing that you can use that will make colts grow as rapidly as "International Stock Food." All yoa have to do is to add a little to the regular oats feed and your colts will make a rapid growth even during the winter. Oats is the ideal grain for colts. They are muscle-building and blood-making in a high de- gree. It does not contain any injurious ingredients, and you can feel sure that not any bad effects can pos- sibly follow its use. "International Stock Food" tones up the digestive organs and gives perfect diges- tion and assimi.ation so that the colt obtains full bene- fit of all grain eaten. It purifies the blood and makes it rich and pure and thereby prevents disease or any unhealthy condition of the system. It keeps the skin and hair in a fine condition. If you will test "International Stock Food" on your colts you will never raise colts without using this great medicated food. It is absolutely guaranteed to fulfill all of these claims or your money will be re- funded so that its use will not cost you a cent. You ou£ht to test it. TTIII IJ $1,000 CASH GUARANTEE. We hereby agree to pay any one $4,000 In cash ^ If our testimonials a< e not genuine. We have Z thousands more on file In our office. j INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO., \ Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. J ...». I ......................... A. .. .A Wl.i.... ....... A. X^.i INTERNATIONAL. STOCK BOOK. 2S FRENCH COACH MARE AND COLT. This is an engraving from life of an extra fine French coach mare and her four montbs old colt. There is no disputing the fnct that French cnachers are rapidly advancing in the estimation of the American public as car- riage horses. They have the style, action and size that commands attention everywhere. "INTERNATIOM AL STOCK 6^^ FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.^^^K FOOD" IVIakes Oolts Grow Very Rcipidly. UNEQUALED FOR WINTERING COLTS. Lexington, Nebraska. Gentlemen:— I used "International Stock Food" for my horses and colts last year, and 1 never had as good success in wintering my young stock in thirteen years' experience as I did last winter. I absolutely believe it prevents disease, and I would not feed stock of any kind without using it. I advise all stock feeders to try "International Stock Food". FERDINAND ZIMMER, Stockman. CURED HIS HORSE OF INDIGESTION. Massey, Ontaeio. Gentlemen :— I own a horse four years old that was run down by indigestion and hard work to usclessness. One box of -'International Stock Food" cured him and is putting him in good condition. I highly recommend ittoall Canadians. JAMES WITTY, Farmer. A VALUABLE PAIR OF DRIVERS. New Glaeus, Wisconsin. Deae Sies :— I have a fine span of bay driving horses. One of them was suffering from indigestion and had a severe cough. After giving him "international Stock Pood" for a week his digestion became good, oough was cured and is now in splendid condition. Db. E. G. HELGEPC^l, V, ■^. CURED 18 COLTS OF DISTEMPER. Riesel, Texas. Gentlemen:— I used "International Stock Food" last winter and spring, and can say that it is the best medicated food I ever used, and I have tried many different kinds. I had eighteen colts with the distemper and "international Stock Food" cured them. Some of these colts I never expected to live over the winter, but now they are all in good order. "International Stock Food" is a money maker for stockmen and farmers. J. FEN8E. CURES SICK HORSES. Elmwood, Nebraska. Sies:— I can highly recommend "international Stock Food" for horses. This winter my horses all had dis- temper and I fiiid those that I had given "International Stock Food" to got through with it much better than those that had none. Can say I expect to keep a supply on hand. C. D. KING. CURED BOILS ON HIS HORSES. Claeissa, Minnesota. DEAB Sies :— My horse was covered with boils on the shoulder and breast. I used one box of "International Stock Food" and they went away, and bci is now as smooth as ever. It is the greatest blj> id ansb'Iever t""*" A- H- O'DELL, General Dv^Jer. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Engraving on this page is of the Shire Horses, Lothian and Knowlight of the West. CAN YOU SPARE TIME IN ORDER TO MAKE MONEY. If you do not read another word in this book it will pay you to read every testimonial carefully. Remem- ber that we place $1,000 cash guarantee that they are genuine. They were received at our office unsolicited, and give valuable, practical information by reliable Farmers and Stockmen from- all parts of the country. These men would do more make a false statement than you would, and their practical experience with "Inter- national Stock Food" is something yon cannot reason- ably overlook. If ten of your neighbors would tell you of its superior merits, you would believe at once. You, of course, must admit that honest people live in other parts of the country as well as in your vicinity. If you used an article and considered it of such value that it would pay other Stockmen to use it and wrote a recommendation you would not think it right for read- ers in another State to think you were telling an un- truth simply because they did not know you. If you doubt the testimonials wo print, you place yourself in exactly that position. By looking at it in this intelli- gent way you must admit that those men are entitled to as much consideration as if they lived within five miles of you. We guarantee them genuine, and they say that it pays to use "International Stock Food." You certainly ought to test it, es|)ecially whoa wo agree tha'i; if you do not secure paying results that your money will be refunded in full. Our manager has been a stock raiser for years, and presents this matter as one stockman talking to another. We have thou- sands of oimilar testimonials on file in our office sub- ject to public inspection. They are from progreesive farmers and stockmen. THE SUCCESSFUL BREEDER. The successful breeder or trainer is one who carefully studies the horse from all his various standpoints. He becomes familiar with the bony structure, the mus^ cular development, all the vital organs, and especially with the organs of digestion. From the head be can be sure of the intelligence and docility of each animal ; the shoulders, loia and haunch will be a true index of muscular power; the girth of barrel will give condition of lungs, heart and digestive organs, and careful ex- amination of the limbs will give a correct estimate of the bone and sinew. The raising of horses requires study and the very best of practical judgment, combined with common sense experience. If you have not the required expe- rience you must absorb the best parts from the experi- ence of others and make a careful personal application to your own animals and the object you have in view, A few make money breeding trotters, but the surest plan is to breed for large, stylish coachers and large active, heavy draft horses. The market is always good for these classes of horses. You will make a larger profit with your horses if yon nse "International 3tock Pood." RAISING JACKS AND MULES. Breeding and raising jacks and miilos is a great industry, especially in the South. "International Stock Food" will keep them healthy, make them grow rapidly and put them in condition for market quicker than anything in the world. No mule raiser or breeder should fail to test it. It is extremely cheap to use and always beneficial to core or prevent diseasoi or to save ^ grain. INTERNATIONAL ST0CK BOOK. l/'/... -^ ^ .1//^ ,././' "Emerson's Pride," " Belle of Pike Co. Jack Farm," " Don Carlos, Jr." These Jack and Jennets are from the celebrated Jack Farm of Luke M. Emerson, Bowling Green, Mo. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK 1^-3 FEEDS loR ONE CENT.°^ FOOD" V\^iII lVIak€^ Your Mules Thrive. DISTEMPER IN MULES OR HORSES. Teimble Station, Tekwessee. Gentlemen: — ! have been using "International Stock Food" for two years. I find it to be the best medicine for distempter among mules and horses that I evor tried, and I take pleasure in recommending it to farmers and stockmen. R. G. FIELDER. IT WILL HELP YOUR MULE. EocHETT, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeaeSies:— We bought a pail of "International Stock Food," and have noted a great change in our mules since using it. DOUGLAS BROS. CURED HIS MULE OF DISTEMPER. CAUSED A GAIN OF 100 POUNDS. St. Joseph, Missouei. Dear Sies:— I used three boxes of "Internetional Stock Food" and can say that it is the best food I have ever used. Fed it to one of my mules which had dis- temper badly. He is now entirely cured and has gained 100 pounds from its use. It cannot be recommended too highly. J. B. VOSE, Stockman. INVIGORATES BREEDING JACKS. Baldwin, Kansas. Gents:— I have used "International Stock F»od" for a breeding jack and will say that it ia an extra- ordinary food for that purpose, as it invigorates and •trengtnens the system and makes the foals stronger. W. C. SISSON. WONDERFUL CURE OF A MULE. Madison, Ijtdiana. Gents :— One of my customers had a very fine mule which was sick. He is positive that it had every indica- tion of commeneoment of Tetannus but after using one box of "International Stock Food" every indication of disease left and the mule is well. I know that this looks rather miraculous but your food gives great- results. W. W. PAGE, Dealer. GREAT THING FOR MULES. Ash Flat, Arkansas. Dear Sies : — I have used ' ' International Stock Food" for some time and can recommend it as the best thingr for mules I have ever fed. Mule owners should test it and they will fijid it very cheap to use and of wonder- ful merits. E. O. WOLF. A 20-YEAR OLD MULE CURED OF DISTEMPER. Madeid, Indiana. Dear Sies:— I wish to thank you for "International Stock Food." I had a mule 20 years old that had the distemper very badly ; was so poor he had no use of himself. I bought one box and used it as directed and today my mule is as well and hardy as he ever was and works every day. WILFOED WETSEL. \ $1,000 CASH GUARANTEE. \ fc We hereby agree to pay any one $1,000 in cash j \_ if our testimonials are not genuine. We have ^ thousands more on file in our office. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. IMInneapolls, Minn., U. S. (OJUXi^ mtjj INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Coach teams of this class always command a high price in cities. When farmers breed horses for sale they Bhonld be sure and remember that a stylish carriage horse of good size will pay much better than to breed for a race horse. The average farmer crnnct mile money as a breeder of racers because it costs too much to develop them, but a toppy carriage team can be sold for a good price at any time. FINE COACH HORSES. Bo you want your carriage or coach team to have good life and fine appearance? There is nothing that wiU " tone up" the system and give as glossy coat as *' International 5tock Food." It is guaranteed to be absolutely safe and can be fed to your horses with per- fect safety either for one month or one year oi ten years. It never leaves any injurious effects. "later" national Stock Pood" saves corn and oats. It gives renewed strength by causing perfect digestion and assimilation and purifying the blood. It cures and prevents many forms of disease. It makes horses shod rapidly in the spring and keeps the hair smooth and the skin in good condition. "International Stock Food" wiU cause your team to have more speed and better style. You will be very much surprised at the great change for the better that the use of "Interno= tlonal Stock Food " will make in your horses. Its, use will not cost you a cent if it is not exactly as repre- sented. It is cheap to use, and will save corn and oats. HE OUGHT TO KNOW. Minneapolis, Minn. I have fed ^'International Stock Food" for years to my coach team, drivers and stallions. From this test I know that it pays, because it keeps them in fine healthy condition. It improves the digestion so that less grain is required, it purifies the blood and "tones up" and strengthens the entire system. I feed it once or twice per day. Horse owners will find that its use will be a paying investment. M. W. SAVAGE, Owner International Stock Food Co. FAT HORSES SELL BEST. If you have any horses for sale you cannot afford tc offer them on the market in a poor condition. When £, thin horse is led out for inspection he is at a great dis- advantage. Purchasers will always pay a nigher price for a fat horse. You never saw a handsome horse that was poor and run down. Men may say they would not bv_y a horse that was loaded down with fat, but the indisputable fact remains that in the public sale ring or in the private stable the horse that is in good flesh brings by far the best price, other things being equal. No man can tell whether a poor horse can be fattened or not. Now and then some horses cannot be fattened, and the stranger will be afraid that your thin horsG is one of this kind. Horses for erport trade must also be fat, because they will still look woU after the long voyage. A poor horse will not command as much on the market by $25 to $50 as a fal horse in good condition. If you have one horse or ten horses for sale it will pay you a very large extra profit to feed them "Inter- national Stock Food" for 30or eodays. There is noth- ing that will fatten a horse so quickly and put him in as fine condition as this superior medicated food. It saves corn or oats and only costs one cent for three full feeds, and one fifty cent box will often add $25 to the selling price of a horse if fed for 30 days. You cannot afford to offer a thia horse for sale when for fifty cents you can have him fat and his skin and hair in fine con- dition. "International Stock Food" makes horses fat. WE WILL PAY $500 CASH To any one proving that we use Antimony, Rosin Ar- senic, Aloes, Strychnine or any injurious ingredient for stock in breeding, driving, working, growing or fatten- ing. It is absolutely pure and perfectly harmless^ {£S*even for human use. "International Stock Food" can bo fed to your stock every day or just as you think best and no bud results will evcf come from its use. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK S? «. f ENG.DEPT. INTERNATIONAL FOODS. FOUR horse: team. In this engraving we show a four horse team of high grade draft horses, 'rhere is a constant demand for horses of this kind, and they command a price of from 3!20O. to ^SOO each in our large cities. This is a class of horses that it will pay any farmer to raise. _ A careful selection of sire and dams will give you horses fully equal to the ones represented on this page. It will pay yon to give this matter careful study if you desire to make ths largest possible profit in raising horses. 'MMTER NATIONAL STOCK l^°3 FEEDS FOK ONE CENT."^ FOOD" Gives Work Horses More Strength, CURED DISTEMPER. Mt. Sterling, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— I wish to testify to the merits of *' Interna- tional Stock Food." My horses were terribly aiDicted this spring with the distemper, coat of hair rough, no appetite and doing no good. I purchased some "Inter- national Stock Food," and from the time of commenc- ing the use I could notice the improvement. They im- proved from the distemper, coat of hair shed nicely, their appetite improved and I am more than pleased with the results. While come of my neighbors have had and are yet having a serious time with their stock, mine are hearty and strong. I cannot recommend "In- ternational Stock Food" too strongly. ELLIS JOHNSON. TWO YEARS' LIVERY TEST. Shelton, Nebraska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — For several years I have had an op- portunity to use and observe the effects of different Stock Foods, as an appetizer, fiesh producer and con- ditioner for horses. During the past two years I have been using_ "International Stock Food." It is all you claim for it. Any practical feeder who will give it a fair trial will be convinced of its merits. Yours truly, E. A. WESCOTT, Liveryman. IT MAKES HORSES FAT. AUKOEA, NeBEASKA. International Food Co , Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sibs :— I bought a pail of " International Stock Food" and have fed it to my work horses, and find it all that it is recommended to be. I had a fine mare that got 80 stiff that we had to lift her up when down. She got very poor and has been so for three years, but when I began to feed her "International Stock Food" cae began to gain at once and now she is in good shape tud works every day 8. A. POLLABD. LIVERYMEN RECOMMEND IT. Dallas, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. We have been feeding "International Stock Food" to our horses the past two months, and find it to be the best preparation of the kind we have ever used. We recommend it very highly. J. S. TURLEY. Proprietor Turley's Livery, Feed and Sale Stable. Noel K. McKey, Manager. UNEQUALED FOR LIVERY STABLES. CURES AND PREVENTS DISEASE. SAVES GRAIN. Feeeis, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Mina. Gents:— I use "International Stock Food" all the time, and I must say that it is indeed a good prepara- tion. I can recommend it highly to any stockman. DiSfVlS BUFF, Liveryman. KENTUCKY HORSEMAN. Lodisville, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I had a mare that was scouring badly. I bought a package of "International Stock Food" and it entirely relieved her and I can see a decided im- provement in her. Can cheerfully recommend it to all horsemen. HERMAN D. EGGERS, 400 E. Jefferson St. IMPROVES DIGESTION. Shelton, Nebeaska, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies: — I have used "International Stock Food" for over a year with good results. I feed to horses whenever they do not digest their food. A few good doses brings them around all right. I am well pleased with the results obtained byusing the food. Fo W. PBIBNOW. 28 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. S«»SfcK?5SK7»C!??» /*»««^ PERFECTlOW-993 ^VAQ>.v:l^v"x,^xvs t-Ttv«»KT>QV\f^vVtkoo Cq PERFECTION 893. , Bay; 16?^ hands and foaled 1887. Imported and owned by M. W. Dunham, Oaklawn Farm, Wayne, Illinois. Winner of Sweepstakes, World's Columbian Exposition 1893. First prize World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, as best French Coach Stallion over 5 years. First prize World's Columbian Exposition with two of his get. Cham- pion over all breeds, Chicago Horse Show 1894. First prize at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1896. Winner Grand Coach Horse Challenge Cup over all breeds, any age or size, Chicago Horse Show 1897. Sired by French Government Stallion Banyuls. Dam, Charlotte sired by Page, he by Idomenee. CARE OF LEGS AND FEET. Very few horses have sufficient care given to the logs and feet. This is especially the case with horses on the farm. Hours are spent in brushing the hair, mane and tail, but the legs and feet are neglected. Don't you know that a horse's body could be rubbed all day and yet the horse might be permanently injured because his feet were neglected? Without sound limbs and feet, the most beautiful looking horse would be worthless. Keep the feet clean and the hoof soft and healthy by careful daily attention. " International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" softens and toughens the hoof and cures contraction, etc. Used as directed it is the cheapest and best hoof packing in the world. It aids nature in restoring the natural healthy condition Have your horse properly shod every three or four weeks. Eub his legs thoroughly when cleaning him. Wash the legs after a drive or hard day's work, and rub them dry. If you have any extra time to spare it will pay to bandage each leg, for a short time, after long drives or extra hard work. SAVE THE FROG. Do you know that the frog of the foot is intended to strike the ground and acts as a cushion to break the force of the blow as it comes in contact with the ground? If you do know this why will you allow it pared down and cut away so that it is useless for the purpose intended by nature? It should not be touched when healthy and the horse should not be shod in any way that will prevent good frog pressure. The pres- sure on the frog gives life to the foot, prevents con- traction and many other diseases. Guard the frog of your horse's foot in proportion as you value the horse. BLANKETING HORSES. It is customary for some people to put a blanket on their horses, while working, in cold weather. While the horse is working there is no danger that he will suffer from the cold. If a blanket is used the average horse will sweat and the moisture will be retained, and in this way the danger from taking cold is much greater. In working the horse does not need only hia natural covering. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 29 FRENCH COACH TEAM OF M. W. SAVAGE. Major and Colonel were sired by a French coach horse and their dams were standard bred trotting mares They are half brothers, jet bl»ck, finely built and weigh 2400 pounds. This team is so closely mated that it is hard to tell one from the other. Mr. Savage ia greatly pleased with the team, and was on the lookout for over two years before he found them. They appear in this engraving on the Lake of the Isles racing course, MinneapoliB, Minn., during the winter of 1900. Their action is very fine. Major and Colonel eat "IntemationBl Stock Food" every day and it keeps them in very fine condition, Snch teams command a price of $2000 to $3000 in the large cities. 'MNTBRNATIOMAL STOCK t&-3 FEEDS 1^ ONE CENT."^ FOOD^' 6i\/€^s ei Glo&sv Ooat and Fine Appe^aranoes. LIVERY STABLES MUST HAVE "INTERNA- TIONAL STOCK FOOD." Waxahachib, Texas. To all whom it may concern : This will certify that we fed "International Stock Food" for some time, can recommend it to all live stockmen who wish to keep their stock up in good shape in every particular. MOSELY & MAYS, Feed and Sale Stable. THE BEST KIND OF RESULTS. Mt. Aye, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn. Dear Sies: — I Lave tried "international Stock Food" on horses with the best kind of results. I had a horse which had indigestion very badly, but was completely cured by " International Stock Food." I shajl always use it on my stock and recommend it to my neighbors, as no farmer should fail to be convinced of its worth. ELMER SCHLAPIA. FULFILLS ALL CLAIMS. Pittsburg, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs: — I have used "International Stock Food" among my horses and can heartily say that it hag always done just exactly what is claimed for it, i.nd has given me the very best of satisfaction. I con- sider it tne best "Stock Food" on the market. G. B. SPAEMAN. ALWATS GIVES SATISFACTION. Woodstock, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs :— I bought a 25-lb. pail of " International Stock Food" and made a special test on my hortes and can say that I never fed anything in the way of a con- ditioner that equals "International Stock Food," and I make this statement for the benefit of my neighbors. Yours truly, W. P. BUEXHAM. CURES INDIGESTION. Dallas, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— I have given "International Stock Food " a thorough test and consider it by far the best and only preparation to be administered to stock gen- erally. I never intend to be without it from now on. My driving horse was suffering from indigestion, con- stipation and derangement of the bowels generally as well as retention of urine. After giving him one table- spoonful morning and night for one week, it rapidly restored my horse's health, and he is now in good i>on dition. W. C. BUEKE, M. . . MAKES CONSTANT GAINS. Bangor, Wisconsin. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs: — After using " international Stock Food" my horses have gained constantly and are now fat and sleek. Think the farmers should use more of it, Yours in haste, DICK SCHEOEDER so INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK HIGH GRADE PLOW TEAiW. It is a pleaenre for any farmer'to own and work a high grade plow team as shown in this engraving. It does not cost any more to raise or to keep a team of this kind and they are worth more money and will do more work. Every farmer ought to breed for the best that can be produced because it is not only a pleasure to own a good horse but you will make more money. A GOOD PLOW TEAM. A plow team must be thoroughly under control. The horses should be trained to the word fully as much as to the rein and taught to obey promptly. They must be evenly matched for strength and agility. A fast high-spirited horse and a slow dull one make a bad team anywhere, but worse of all at the plow. With a team of this kind no man can do good work, and with- out good plowing good crops cannot be expected. It is a rare sight to see a first-class plow team, but the farmer who has one will do more woik and with less effort. DO YOU BELIEVE IN BREEDS? IMPROVED If yon believe in improved breeds of stock, ma- chinery, etc., you must believe that new facts can be discovered in regard to feeding hofses so as to insure perfect digestion and rapid growth. When horses roamed wild they could supply themselves with certain herbs that would keep them healthy. After hundreds of years of confinement you cannot expect them to be in as good condition, and now they must be supplied with certain harmless herbs in order to keep them in the best of condition. "International Stock Pood" combines several such roots and herbs, and only re- quires a practical test to prove to any reasonable man that horses will do more work or driving where it is used, and the cost is only 10 to 20 cents per month, and will easily save you 50 cents per month in feed. A special book of directions for horses is inside of every packa£:e or pail of "International Stock Food." This book gives all details for every use. STALLION OWNERS. If yon want your stallions to sire extra strong, vigor- ous colts you cannot afford to neglect the use of "International Stock Food." He will not only bo a surer foal getter, but he will sire a much better class of colts. The food is very cheap to use, purifies the blood and thoroughly invigorates the entire system. We guarantee it perfectly harmless in any way. HORSES IN THE SPRING. At no time of year are horses worked harder than in the spring, and at no season of the year are they in such a poor condition for hard work. This applies especially to farm horses, as they are generally allowed to run out and shift for themselves in the winter, be- cause there is no work. Such treatment allows the system to run down, and they are generally in bad con- dition to commence hard work, unless they have been well groomed and fed at least a month or six weeks be- fore the spring rush commences. You cannot afford to allow yoxir horse to run down. A good many heavy teams in the cities are treated in the same way. You will save Oioney by using "International Stock Food." THE BEST GRAIN FEED. There is no grain so good for nutrition, muscle building and blood-making as good, sound oats. They are easily digested and not heating. Corn is used a great deal, but it is not so easily digested, is heating, and causes the animal to sweat too freely. A horse should have hay first and then grain. Water should be given one-half hour after feeding. Many horses have the dyspepsia, caused by being driven or worked hard immediately following a full meal. A little "Inter- national Stock Food" added to the regular feed once or twice per day will save corn or oats and keep your horse in extra good condition. BREEDING. All wild animals are comparatively free from dis- ease. It is when domesticated that disease appears. This is caused by an entire change of surroundings, feed and care. The care of horses, especially in cities, is often left to an incompetent person, and the wonder is that they remain in any degree of good health under such treatment. In breeding, a great many owners are totally unfit to make a wise selection, and the result is that the country is filled with worthless scrubs. These animals are thrown on the market by the thousands, with the result that prices are greatly lowered, so that good horses do not command the prices they shoviW., INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 31 SADDLE STALLION BEAU BRUiWMEL 800. He was sired by Jewel Denmark 70, son of Washington Denmark 64, which was by Gaines' Denmark 61, eon ol the foundation horse of that name ; his dam was known as the Dennison saddle mare and had for sire the trotting- bred horse Edwin Forest (Alexander's). His winnings at the horse shows have been rernarkable and he certainly possesses the points of an ideal saddle animal. Beau Brummel was a dark chestnut with a bit of white on the near hind coronet. He grew to a height of 15.3 hands and a weight of 1100 lbs. As a three-year-old he sold for $1000. During his career he gained nearly one hundred ribbons, many of them in competition with famous horses. "INTERNATIOINIAL STOCK FOOD" Ve^3 FEEDS fob ONE CENT.°^ 6i\/&s et (31ossv Coat and New LiF€^. CURED HIS STALLION. Cambeidge, p. O.j Alabama. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — I have a fine stallion that was severely water foundered, and was so lame he could scarcely walk at all. I gave him your " International Stock Food" according to directions on package, and in four or five days he appeared to be well and all right, and has not shown any symptoms of founder since. ALLEN N. JOHNSTON. A GREAT FLESF PRODUCER. Elmwood, Nebeaska, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents: — I have fed "International Stock Food" to horses and find it one of the best flesh producers 1 hs- ve ever used. I find it an excellent remedy to give horses in Spring of year to fit them for Spring work. Can rec- ommend the same to any one. C. VANDOM. JUST RIGHT FOR HORSES. Conway, Missouei. I have osed "International Stock Food" for horses and mules in bad condition, It gives perfect satisfac- tion. I will not buy any other food when I can get the "International." W, E. DANIEL. Stockman. UNEQUALLED FATTENER. Lawn Ridge, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Some time ago I had a horse whose appetite was very poor. Would not eat two quarts of oats at a feed. Hair looked bad, and was sadly out of condition. I purchased one 50-cent package of "Inter- national Stock Food" and commenced giving it to him. The horse commenced to improve from the first dose given him and is now in fine condition. I can cheer- fully recommend, and in fact feel as though I could not say too much in favor of "International Stock Food." ALEX EUSSEL. HIS HORSE GAINED 80 LBS. IN 15 DAYS. Bowling Geeen, Kentuckt. This is to certify that I weighed an 11-year-old horse for E. H. Porter or» the 27th day of August. The horse was thin in flesh and weighed 920 lbs. On the 9th day of September, after he had been fed "Internationa? Stock Food" for one week and six days. I weighed the horse again and he tipped the beam at even 1,000 lbs., after doing regular work every day. GEO. T. PRICE. I saw the above mentioned horse weighed both t imes and certify that the above ii correct. JNO. E. GRAY, Veterinary Surgeon. Office ^t Pnce'f Liy^rv Steble, 32 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK THE WONDERFUL CURE FOR BARB-WIRE GUTS EVERY BOTTLE SOLD ON A POSITIVE GUARANTEE TO REFUND MONEY IF IT ^VER FAILS. J^hiB Engraving Shows a Horse Cat and Tom by a Barb- Wire Fence and is Not an Ezapgeration as Any Man Knows Who Has Ever Had a Horse Try to Force His Way Through a Barb- Wire Fence. USE "SILVER PINE HEALING OIL" In Many Years' Extended Use There Has Never Been a Case of Failure. HORRIBLE BARB-WIRE INJURY. THIS OIL IS A SURE CURE. Black Jack Geove, Texas. / Srss : — It affords me pleasure to testify to the extra- ordinary merits of " Silver Pine Healing OH." A colt of mine ran against a barb-wire fence and nearly sev- ered its shoulders from its body. My neighbors tried to induce me to kill it, but I wanted to save it. I tried sev- eral remedies without success when Iheard of •'Silver Pine Healing Oil." I commenced using it, and in two weeks the wound was completely cured. F.M.BINION. HEALS WITHOUT A SCAR. Qalesville Illinois. Dbae Sie3:— After giving "Silver Pine Healing OH" a fair trial, we find it the best remedy for barb-wire cuts we have ever tried. It heals the cut rapidly and does not leave a scar. Yours in stock raising, J.O. Bateman, John Wolf, John T. Churchill. A GREAT OIL FOR MAN OR BEAST. Grant, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Your "Silver Pine Healing Oil" beats anything we ever saw for healing a fresh cut. It is ex- oelleDt for man or beast. 4. COBBIN & SON. FOOT NEARLY CUT OFF IN BARB-WIRE. Industry, Kansas. Gents: — I have raised and handled a good deal of stock, and doctored a great many horses outside of my own. I had a mare who got into a barb-wire fence and. her foot was nearly cut off and I considered her worth- less, but thought I would try "Silver Pine HeallngOil." The first day I could see that it was the medicine, and it soon completely cured her. " Silver Pine Healing OH" is the best remedy I ever saw, and I have heard several make the same report. HENRY GREEN. ALMOST RUINED BY BARB-WIRE. AMAZING RESULTS BY THIS OIL. Savoy, Texas. This is to certify that I have used ' 'Silver Pine Heal- ing Oil" with most satisfactory results. I had a five- year-old mare cut so very badly that 1 thought her ruin- ed forever, but "Silver Pine Healing OH" cured her. I have used it on both man and beast, and believe it is the most wonderful healer discovered. J. G. WHITE. THIS OIL HOLDS THE TRADE. Brook, Indiana. Dbab Sirs:— I am having a good trade on " Silver Pine Healing OH." N, I. TYLER, Druggist. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. This engraving i8 from life, and shows the fine pair of "Side Wheelers," Prince and Jack, owned byM. W Havag«, of International Food Co. They are nearly 17 hands high. Prince, sired by Hamdallah— dambyAllieQain je. Jack, aired by Attraction— dam by Young Bashaw. They eat "International Stock Food" every day and it savof graic ''SILVER PINE HEALING OIL" Always Cures Barb-VNZire Outs. WHAT IS IT? "Silver Pine Healing Oil" is composed of pure veg- etable healing oils and has an extraordinary purifying Boothing and healing effect. When applied at onco after an injury it absolutely prevents any serious inf.arnma- tion and causes it to heal with remarkable rapidity. It has been on the market a great many years and has given universal satisfaction for all directed uses, "Silver Pine Healing Oil" is very mild to use, abso- lutely harmless and certainly an unequaled healer. THE WONDERFUL HEALER FOR BAR3-WIRK INJURIES. There is no question but what "Silver Pine Healing Oil" is the greatest cure for Barb-Wire Injuries ever placed on the market. It soothes, prevents inflamma- tion and causes it to heal very rapidly. It has been tested in thousands of cases and we have never heard of a single case of failure. If it is applied at once after the injury the good results will astouifih you. One bottle will often save a horse. ALSO CURES Old Sores, Bruises, Kicks, Swellings, Bums, Scalds, Muscular Rheumatism, Sprains, Injuries by Rusty Nails and all Flesh WoundE. ■ •• IT DOES WONDERS. Scotland, Indiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sies: — "Silver Pine Healing Oil" has done wonders in curing barb-wire cuts, etc. One of my cus- tomers had a young mule bo weak in the pasturn joint that it could not walk. Your oil effected a cure. W. H. BUEK, M. D. CURED IN TWO DATS St. Paul, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents : — One of my best work horses got kicked on the inside of the leg. I used ".-^^lver Pine Healing Oil" freely for two days, and the results were remarkable. At the expiration of that time she was able to v.se the leg and walk around the pasture nearly all day eating grass. "Silver Pine Healing Oil" is the best prepara- tion I ever saw for cuts and bruises. W. E. KENDSICK. A3 GOOD AS NEW. Burrow, Georgia. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Last year I got my horse cut by baib- wire, and had to sew him up in four places. Everjbody doubted that ne would ever -get better, but in one month's time he was as good as ever. I used only "Silver Pine Healing Oil." It is good wherever it i;.' oaed. M. SCHRENK 34 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ROYAL BELGIAN STALLION, SAMSON. Imported and Owned by Ed. F. Jolivan, Elvaston, Hancock County, HI. "SILVER PINE HEALING OIL"' Cures Sprains, Kioks, Bruises, Inflammation, Etc. THIS OIL CURED THE SWEENY. Smithdale, Aekansas. Deab Sies :— I consider it but just that I should give you my experience with the "Silver Pine Healins OH" purchased of you a few months ago. I had a fine young mare mule that had Bweeney. She was worth at least $150 before she took Sweeney. I used the Oil on her shoulder, rubbing affected part well three times a day, and within two weeks she was as sound as she had ever been, and is worth $150 today. Yours truly, W. H. BEEVES. PROUD FLESH CURED. Chatham, Kentdcky. Deae Sies:— I have used "Silver Pine Healing: Oil" on my horse that had a very bad cut that had proud flesh in it. One bottle cured him. It is a wonderful healer. PEARL HUNTER. BEST HEALER IN 25 YEARS. Wayne, Aekansas. Gents:— I have used your "Silver Pine Healinc Oil" for swellings, cute, bruises and sprains among my horses, and unhesitatingly pronounce it the very best healer and liniment that I ever used during my expe- rieace of t >venty-flve years as a farmer and stockman. JOHN GKAHAM. OTHERS FAILED-THIS OIL CURED. Geeenbush, New Yoek. Deae Sibs :— One of my customers had a horse that got his hind foot over a rope halter. He used different kinds of liniments and salves, but could not keep it from cracking open. He used one bottle of "Silver Pine Healing Oil," which cured it, and the owner was as well pleased aa if you had given him $50. J. S. WATERS, Dealer. A WONDER IN HEALING. Newmansville, Pennsylvania. Gents:— I have been using "Silver Pine Heailnjg: Oil" on one of my horses that had been badly cut. It healed in three days. Is thobest le'^er sold. Is a good seller and gives satisfaction. H.R.SIG WORTH, Dealer. "'^"'^'miraculouFhealer'f^ injuries. Feeeis, Texas. Gents:— I purchased a bottle of your "Silver Pin* Healing OH" and applied it to a barb-wire cut on my horse, as bad a cut as I ever saw, and the cut began to heal from first application. I never saw anything: act so charmingly. I pronounce it the best healer on the markpt. I would willingly pay two dollars a bottle rather than be without it. W. T. McKEE. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 35 TANDEM DRIVERS. Tandem driving is Tery fashionable in some of the largest cities. While it shows horses to good effect and attracts a great deal of attention, yet it does not promise to ever be a very popular way of driving. t t SIL\ZER PINE HEALIIM6 OIL" Purifies^ Soothes and Prevents Inflammation. ONE BOTTLE OF OIL WORTH $80. Belle Centee, Ohio. Dear Sies:— I had a colt that was snagged in the leg so badly that it was swollen to three times the nat- ural size. It was in misery and I was afraid of lock- jaw. In one half hour after applying "Silver Pine Healing Oil" the pain began to subside, and in twenty- four hours the swelling commenced to go down, and in a short time the colt was completely cured. I believe it saved my colt, and the one bottle was worth $«0 to me. I afterwards used it for an enlargement on one of my other colts and it cured it. I would not be with- out it, both for human and animal use. COT TO THE BONE, ^Dr'oDlcKLY'cnREDr^ Honey Grove, Texas. Gentlemen : — Abont a month ago we had a valuable horse that got out of the barn at night and when fonndhad cut the large muscle up near the breast en- tirely to the bone. This cut was so deep the bone was plainly visible. At the lime we thought him ruined for further service. We commenced using "Silver Pine Mealing 0*1" and now he is ready for work. The most remarkable feature of this is the rapidity wiih which the wound healed. The oil seemed to keep down all inflammation, bo much so that his leg never swelled to anyeztont. We cheerfully recommend it forharbwire cuts. fiespectfuUy, HOCKADAY, GRAY fz CO. THE OIL THAT NEVER I" AILS. Blub Isr. >nd, Illinois. Sirs: — Please send me five doz-u bottles "Silver Pine Healing Oil" immediately, as » am nearly out and have a good demand for it. It is the best healing oil I ever used. JOHN F. ROCK. IT CURED MY HORSE. ViCTOE, Iowa. Dear Sirs:— I have used the third bottle of "Sllve* Pine Healing OH" and would not be without it. It cured a horse for me that got into a defective bridge. The horse was so badly used up that I thought him worthless, but after using "Silver Pine Healing OH" on him three days I was able to commence to work him. I have used it for sprains and bruises on other horses with good effect. I sprained my wrist, but the oil cured it. It i» the best I everused. T. O. BEAN. THE SUREST HEALINo'oiLr ^ Magnolia, Arkansas. Gents: — I had a horse with ring hook. It had ex- tended half around the hoof, and I thought he would lose his hoof. I purchased one bottle of "Silver Pine Healing Oil" and with one application and in three hours my horse was relieved of pain, and in two days he could walk all right. I think "Silver Pine Healing Oil" the best remedy on the market. J, R. CORSEY. 36 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK, SAL^ATOR. Salvator, the king of running horses, made the wonderful record of 1:35V4, running a fall mile, straight course with 110 lbs. up, against time at Monmouth Park, August 28, 1890. ''SILVER PINE HEALING Cures Sores and Flesh Wounds. OIL" BARB-WIRE INJURIES CURED. Grant City, Iowa. Gents :— "Silver Pine Healing; Oil" cannot bo too highly recommended for barb wire injuries on man or beast. I have had occasion to use it on myself as well as animals, and it is the best healer I ever found. M. E. HIUL,IAED. MUST HAVE MORE OIL. Ardmore, Indian Territory. Gents: — Duplicate my last shipment of goods, ex- cept double tho quantity of "Silver Pine HealifgOil." It gives satisfaction. I. N. COLEMAN, Druggist. A REMARKABLE HEALING OIL. Hinsdale, Massachusetts. Dear Sirs :— "Silver Pine Healing Oil" is the best remedy I ever saw. I tested it on a horse that wns cut. LUCIEN DOURL. EXTRAORDINARY RECORD. Magnolia, Arkansas. Sirs: -Wo have been selling "Silver Pine Healing: Oil" for two years on a potiitiv ranged condition of the system. Intestinal worms are very common, and are unquestionably the cause of much 6ufferin£r and ill-health." The origin of these parasites is still an undecided qnestion among naturalists. YOUR HORSE WILL SURELY TELL. While the horse can speak neither English nor Latin, yet he has a language plainly understood by ©very race on earth. If you give him good food and kind atten- tion, he will be pleased to make this understood wher- ever he goes. If you give him poor food or neglect him in any way, he makes it known to every man, woman or child ho meets. You cannot possibly prevent your horse telling to every one exactly how you feed and care for him. 'D?i you ever stop to think that people often judge largely of your true character by the general appearance of your horse? In the care of animals a man geaerally shows out his true nature- When dealing Trith men ho often makes a great effort to cover up hin true nature. In view of these facts, perhaps it will bo well for you to take a good look at your horse, so tiiat you can know something of the kind of man he is telling people he has for an owner. "International Worm Powder" will rid your horse of worms and thoroughly invigorate the digestive organs and bowels. Your horse may be suf- fering from worms and yon not know it. Give him a few doses of "International Worm Powder" and avoid the risk of his getting in poor condition. Only 50 cents per box. Perfectly safe and sure. SYMPTOMS. Sometimes a scurfy, yeUo'y mucus around the margin of the anus ; appetite scaietimes ravenous and some- times poor; emaciation; bowels sometimes loose and Bomotimes constipated ; diacharges often mixed with mucus ; dry, coarse , B*,aring coat, and often the horse has a pot-belly; bj-eath often bad, and many times there is a dry, hacking cough ; the horse has a general unthrifty look. When f Jrrt troubled with worms the animal will be apparently well, and no great derangement of the system will be .doticed. As soon as any symptoms of worms are ncMced, you should give the animal immediate attention before it becomes serious. When worms are located in the rectum the horse will rub the tail against tAe side of his stall, etc. ; when in the stomach the horse will turn up the urper lip, as if sick at the stomach, ind will rub his lips against the wall or manger ; will lick his manger and will persistently rub his tail or keep switching it around, whicU manifests great irritation. Another round worm is the giant {Eustrongylus Gig-as) found in the kidneys and bladder. Sometimes this rapacious worm devours the kidney, and theq again it is found in the intestines, where it causes death by peritonitis. They are as large as a man't thumb and from one to three feet long. GREAT DANGER TO YOUR HORSE Suppose you give your horse powerful purges, tartt emetic, calomel, turpentine, etc. You may succeed iy. expelling some worms, but such remedies are so harslt to the digestive organs that they may leave the auimmt INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 41 in worse condition than before, and on account of this derangement a new crop of worms is rapidly developed. Use "International Worm Powder," which is guar- anteed to contain no poison or powerful drugs. It will expel the worms and correct the system so that worms wUl not be produced. It will give tone to the digestive organs and jreatly improve the general appearance of your horse. WORMS IN YOUR HORSE. The worms co«imonly infesting the rectum are called thread-worms. These infesting the large intestine are called long thread worms; those infesting the small intestine are caEed round worms. The tape-worm ako inhabits the small intestine. There is a round worm which sometimes infests the kidneys. It is five inches to three feet in length. SEVEN KINDS OF ROUND WORMS. Seven kinds of round worms have been found in the Intestines of the horse. These round worms are very common and highly injurious to the animal. "Pin-worms are small and round, about an inch long and pointed at both ends. The largo round worms (feres lumbrici) are from six to eight inches long and as thick as a lead pencil. ihey often exist in a horse by hundreds. They infest the small intestines and often enter the stomach. '•International Worm Powder" will cause ten to fifty of these to be passed at one time. "International Worm Powder" is composed of ingredients per- fectly harmless to the animal but exceedingly disa- greeable to the worms, and they will be expelled and the system thoroughly invigorated. DOTS. Bots Buck liquid nourishment from the food of the horse, and prove injurious by accumulating in such large numbers as to greatly interfere wiih digestion. They usually hang in denae clusters to the white cuti- cular lining of the stomach, attached by two dark hooks which are inserted in this lining. If not dis- turbed they usually stay in the stomach during fall, winter and spring, or until matured. They sometimes gather in larj^e numbers at the superior or inferior inlet or outlet of the stomach and obstruct the passage of the semi-fluids or solids, and in such cases they cause death. IF YOUR HORSE HAS WORMS. "International Worm Powder" will cure him if used ns directed. Ily3'^rhor53doc3nothavcworm5"lnter- national Worm Powder" vvill invigorate the digestive organs, purify the blood and thoroughly tone up the system. Please remember that in case your horse is iiot troubled with worms "International Worm Pow- c.;r" cannot make him pass any worms. If worms are laere they will come away. If not there do not be so foolish as to blame tlie powder for not expelling worms. "International Worm Powder" is a perfectly harmless txuic and vermifuge, and vrill do your hcrco good whether he has worms or not. It gives univcrcal eatis- f action whenever used by intelligent horse owners. THE SUREST WORM REMEDY. Beookl,yn Centee, Minnesota. Gents:— I have never had much faith in patent raedijines, but five weeks ago I pet a bos of "Inter- na ional Worm Powder" to uae lor a horso that had beon oat of condition for a long time. Tho hair looked coarso and rough. After using "Inte.'-natConal Worm Powder," the worms commenced to come away tho second day, and tho horse passed a Iar,cre n:mber with- in a low days. It improved his appetite, tlao liair com- menced to look better, and in five week i tbi hcrso had 'jain^'l over IfX) ixjunds in flesh. Your rcrr.cdy beats anything I ever heard of to expel worrnD.indinvicrorate the system. All horse owners shonld give it .1 trial. J. W. WENTV/OETH. IT KNOCKS THE WORMS. Yoakum, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies:— I have used "International Worm Powder" for my horses and am very much pleased with the results. I recommend it to all horse owners. F. A. PSENCIK.. GREATEST WORM REMEDY. Geeenwood, Missouei. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I gave my horses "International Worm Powder" and it proved very satisfactory. It is the greatest worm medicine I ever saw. MILES FLANERY. A RELIABLE WORM REMEDY. MixuEAPOLis, Minnesota. Deae Sie: — I have thoroughly tested "International Worm Powder" and it has fulfilled your claims. I can recommend it to all horse owners. N'. FOOTE, Foreman Donaldson's Glass Block Stables. ALL YOU CLAIM FOR WORMS. HcNTLEY, Illinois. Gentlemen:— "International Worm Powder" isai that you claim for it. Every one who has tested the r-owder speaks very highly of it. Yours truly, LATIMER BROS., Millers and Dealers in Flour, Feed, Grain, Coal, Seeds, Eic. SATISFACTION AS A V/ORM D2STR0YER. Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Gentlemen:— I have sold "Intfernational Worm Powier" with great satisfaction to my trade. 1 rvm entirely out and want another supply. W. H. BARR.lGAR, Druggist. A WINNING WORM REMEDY. KiLMANAGH, MICHIGAN. Gentlemen: — "International Worm Powder" is sell- ing very rapidly with us, and we have heard of no one dissatisfied. We think it a winner. C. HAIST & CO., General DealerB. 600 WORMS PASSED. Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies: — I gave my horse several doses of "In» ternational Worm Powder," and I am sure he passed 100 worms. Your remedy is the greatest worm medi- cine I ever saw. L. E, LAMAR, 3300 East Lake St. WORMS MUST LEAVE. Napeeville, Illinois, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents: — I have sold a lot of "international Worm Powder" and it has given good results. W. W. WICKEL, Druggist. USED FOR A LARGE NUMBER OF HORSES. Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies: — Ploaso send us another order of one dozen "International Worm Powder" at once. J. W. DAY LUMBER CO. IT KNOCKS THE WORMS. Geixnell, Iowa. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Worm Powder" for some time and find it a valuable prepara- tion for expelling worms in all kinds of stock. It will do all yon claim for it. H. B. LAIN. INVIGORATES HORSES. Caeeollton, Illinois. Gentlemen: — I used ono box of "International Worm Powder" for my carriage horse. Ho was not 1 lokinrj right, but did not know that he had worms. The horse shows a decided improvement. JOHN J. SHARON, Dealer. THE GREAT WORM EXPELLER. Albany, New Yoek. Gentlemen:— "Int-rnational Worm Powder" beats the world Wo are havinrr great results from using it. STONE & STONE, Boarding Stable, 42 Div. St, 42 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK Our artist in this picture gives us a stirring scene, with Directum 2:05^ and Roy Wilkes 2:06/2. driven to pole, "INTERNATIONAL V\/ORM POWDER" IS A SAFE VEGETABLE REMEDY. V\^ill CupG Your Horse for 50 Cents. IS THE GREATEST KNOWN WORM REMEDY. PASSED A PINT OF WORMS. Geeenbush, New Yoek. Deae Sies:— I can recommend "international Worm Powder," as I tried it on a colt that showed symptoms of worms. I gave him three doses and inside of 48 hours he had passed what seemed to me to be fully a pint of worms, I cou'd hardly believe it, so I called in two stablemen. They said they had never seen so many worms from one horse before. Yours, JAS. S. WATERS, Harness Maker. IF YOUR HORSE HAS WORMS. KlTTATTOTNG, PENNSYLVANIA. Q3aTTS: — One of my horses showed indications of worms. I fed "International Worm Powder" accord- ingto directions to both horses. The one 8how"ng indications of worms passed large quantities, while the other only a few. Ibelieve "International Worm Pow- der" will remove worms if in the animal; not only that, but the animal will commence to thrive and look like a new horse in a very short time. Respectfully yours, W. H. LEARD. EXPELLED A BIG LOT OF WORMS. Teot, New Yoek. _Dbae Sies :— "International Warm Powder" has given wonderful results. One of my horses was in very bad condition and had indications of worms. It ex- pelled a big lot of worms from him and seemed to clean him out altogether. Now he is in good shapeand gain- ing rapidly. THOS. E PETLEY. HAD PIN WORMS FOR A YEAR. BONEPABTE, lOWA. Gentlemen: — I have used a oackage of "Interna- tional Worm Powder" for a mare that has had pin worms for a year or more and in two days after I began giving her the medicine she was passing large numbers of the worms and at the end of a week appears to be entirely free of them. I had used leveraf other reme- dies and they all failed to do the work. A. N. STURDIVANT. A RELIABLE AND SAFE WORM REMEDY. LocKPOET, New Yoek. Gentlemen :— Having made a practical test of "in- ternational Worm Powder'' in_ my stable, and being thoroughly convinced that it will do all you claim for it, and more, too, I feel justified in freely guaranteeing it to my trade. JOHN GLARE, Feed Dealer. ALWAYS CURES WORMS. Cazenovia, Illinois. I have used "International Worm Powder" for my horses and am much pleased with the results. Some of my neighbors have used it, and always with good results. J. A. KANNEY, Stockman. EXPELLED WORMS 15 INCHES LONG. RocKFOED, Iowa. Gentlemen: — I am using "International Worm Powder" and I think it is a great thing for horses. I had a horse that I fed it to and in three or four days the horse commenced to look and act better. Worms came away from this horse that were from eleven to fifteen inches long. I would not do without it. WM. SCHMIDT. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HORSES. The coat look5 unthrifty, the hair loses its elossinesa and is rough to the touch. In such cases use "Inter- national Worm Powder" and you will be gratified at the fine results. It is the greatest horse medicine ever put on the market, as it expels the worms and "tones up" the system. Perfectly harmless. One box mailed for 50 cents If not sold in your city. $1,000 CASH GUARANTEE. We hereby agree to pay any one $1,000 in cash if our testimonials are not genuine. We have thousaods more on file In our office. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. Minneapolis, Mliin.. U. S. A. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK -i<^ OurHagraviug Shows a Beautiful, Spirited Riding Horse. Animals of this Class Always Command a i^arge Price. "INTERNATIONAL WORM POVVDER " EXPELS ALL WORMS And In\/igorat€;s the Stomaoh ^nd Bowels. PASSED 300 WORMS. Syracuse, New Yoek. Gents : — My horse had not done well for a year and I did not know what to do with him until "international Worm Powder" was recommended, and I believe he paBsed three hundred worms in three dcvs. JOHN BURGAR. PASSED WORMS 12 INCHES LONG. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gents :— Please send me one-half dozen boxes of "International Worm Powder" at once. _ I have thor- oughly tested your preparation, and it is the best I ever saw since^I have handled horses. One of my horses passed fifteen worms the other morning and some of them were at least twelve inches long. C. CAMERON, Prop. Express and Dray Line. GREAT THING FOR HORSES. RbcKFOED, Iowa. Gents :— I am using "International Worm Powder" and I think it is a great thing for horses. I had a horse that I fed it to, and in three or four days the horse began to look aad act better. Worms came away from this horse that were from eleven to fif teea Inches long. Very truly, WM, SCHMIDT. VETERINARY SURGEONS LIKE IT. Haetland, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Ci2l3 : —"International Worm Powder" isgiving the very best of satisfaction. A. W. HANSON, V. S., Proprietor of the Highland Drug Store. CURES WORMS V/HERE OTHERS FAIL. Albia, New Yoek. Gents : — I have given "International Worm Powder" to a horse of raino that has been troubled with worms for some time, but I could never get him thoroughly rid of them until I used a box of "International Worci Powder." It did the work successfully where nothins else would. NATHAN HAM. EXPELS WORMS QUICKLY. Bonapart, Iowa. Gentlemen :— I have just used a package of "Inter- national Worm Powder" for a mare that had wormD for a year or more, and two days after I begun to give her the medicine she was passing a large number of worms, and at the end of a week appeared to be en- tirely free from them. I have used several other reme- dies and they all failed to do the work. ,^ . ^,„ Yery truJy, 4. N. STURDIVANT. This engraving shows purely bred money making factories, some of which should be on every farm, f^hort- horu cow and calf will take the raw materials of grass and gram and turn them int'o beef, milk, butter and cheese. THE SHORT-HORNS. The Short-Horn is probably the oldest of our better breeds of cattle. The term Short-Horn is now used to designate only the descendants of the Durham cattle which were originally of Durham County in the valley of the river Tees, in the northern part of England. What called special attention to this breed was the celebrated "Durham Ox" which weighed 3780 pounds and was exhibited all over England. This ox was nc t only of remarkable size but possessed very fine points. Soon after the Eevolutionary War descendants of these cattle were introduced into this country and from that time on they have been constantly improved from time to time by different breeders aintil thoy are now a breed of high merits and probably the most generally disseminated throughout the world of any breed of cattle. They should have a small head, fiat forehead and the face should taper to a fine muzzle and open nostrils. The eye should be bright and quite large. A medium sized ear is to be preferred and the horns ought to bo well set with slight curve forward. The neck should be of medium length and run neatly into the shoulders. The chest ought to be deep and broad so as to give plenty of room for the most important vital organs. The body ought to be large but symmet- rical; back should be wide and straight from neck to tail with the line of the belly nearly so ; the ribs barrel- shaped and the rump long and wide. Tlie color is gen- erally red or red and white. Always select an animal with a square body as they are more easily fattened than lengthy animals. The legs ought to be short, 6 traight and well under the animal. The skin should be thick, soft and elastic; the hair thick, soft and fine. The Short Horns are justly celebrated for their great beef-producing qnalities and often combined with dairy qualities which make them valuable for the average farmer who wants a combination breed. In regard to size they are generally conceded to be the largest breed of cattle and have been wonderfully im- proved as beef-makers in point of size and very early maturity. They are easily fed animals and mature fully one year in advance of what are usually called native cattle. Not ouly in size do they excel, but they are re- markably handsome and a field of Short-Horns or grade Short-Horns are a delight not only to the owner's pocket-book but also to his eye. At one time animals of this breed have l^cen known to bring $10,000 to ^30,000. •TEXAS CATTLE. These cattle are believed to be descendants of the cattle brought over by the Spaniards, and have roamed the plains of this great state for centuries. Similar breeds are found in Mexico, Central America and South America. They are large, coarse and raw- boned. They possess great activity, reproduce rapidly, are very hardy and slow inttaking on flesh. A remark- able feature is their immense horns. This breed is being crossed with otheribreeds, which is eliminating their poor qualities and adding the better qualities of other breeds. Quality must rule. "International Pheno-Chloro" is the greatest dis- infectant and germicide known to medical acicncet ^P~S5 gallons only costs fiO cents. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 45 f. •, INTERNAHONAL m STOCK FOOD ^AfC. DEP'T INT. FOOD CO. LBS. THE '^ INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD'' COW. LARGEST COW IN THE WORLD SHE WEIGHT AT 6 YEARS OF AGE, 2970 POUNDS. HEIGHT, 6 FEET-LENGTH, 10 FEET. BATS " INTERNATIONAL STOCK B^ EVERY DAV. FOOD " Thii cow haa a fine coat of deep red hair and has a strong resemblance to the short-horn. We cannot give her breeding because she changed owners several times when young. She is very gentle and seems to enjoy the universal attention she attracts. When led out on the •treet people crowd around her by the hundreds, and thousands visit the ham where she is kept when not on parade. Such immense numbers of people crowd around her in the large cities that many tinios the entire traffic of the street will be stopped, including the street cars. Drivers will jump off from their wagons, leave their teams standing and push into the immense crowds in order to obtain a near view of "The Inter- national Stock Food Cow." She is such a wonder that people talk about her for weeks after seeing her on the street. She is owned by International Stock Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. TESTED FOR 225 HEAD OF BEEF CATTLE. Magnoli.-v, Miss. Gentlemen: — We have been feeding "International Stock Food" to 225 beef cattle with splendid results. It is a remarkable fattener and we intend to use it largely in the future. Very truly yours, J. V. TENNENT. 6000 POUNDS FED BY ONE STOCKMAN. Boston, Mass. Dear Sies:— I have bought 6000 pounds of *'ln= ternational Stock Food" for use on my farm near New Boston, N. H. It pays to feed "International Stock Food." J. E. WHIPPLE. A GREAT PREPARATION FOR CATTLE. Gentlemen:— I have fed "International Stock Pood" for some time and find it superior to any stock powders I ever used. I heartily recommend its use for acclimating cattle shipped from northern States. I have imported several carloads of Jersey cattle from Kentucky aod have not lost one. R. N. ROBERTSON, Drugeiat and Live Stock Doaler. TESTED ON HALF OF HIS FATTENING CATTLE. Liberty Corners, Ohio. - International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. De.vr Sirs: — I cannot say too much for "lnterna= tlonal Stock Food." I tested it on five steers, as I was fattening ten head. I fed "International Stock Food" to five and they made a large net gain over the other five. It is a money maker for farmers. JOHN ECKSTINE. SPLENDID FOR FATTENING CATTLE. PiSGAH, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have just finished feeding 500 lbs. of "International Stock Food" to my fattening cattle, and it was a very paying investment. CHAS. S. RANNELLS. IT PAYS FINE STOCK BREEDERS. DoDD City, Texas, i International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn. I have used "International Stock Food" for my cattle. JAMES C. COBB, Breeder of Holsteiu-Friesian Cattle, Poland-China and Berkshire Swine. 46 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Rwvv\m-^ C.W.^VWv^ ... i Milk and butter test of this three-year-old Jersey cow while being fed "International Stock Food." Test Jl9 lbs. and 10 oz. of butter in seven days. Milk test, 64 lbs. and 2Vi oz. Id one day and 432V4 lbs. in seven days. ITdder measures 54 in. I endorse the use of "International Stock Pood" for cows. S. W. Parish, Culvert. Texas: THE JERSEYS. Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney are three islands in the British Channel near the coast of France. The cattle on these islands are guarded very carefully and never crossed, and the breeds are known by the names of the islands from which they are imported. They are Buppos'id to be originally from the adjacent French provinces. Jersey is the largest island and the Jerseys are by far the most noted. The head is fine ; face slight- ly dished ; eye clear, full and mild ; the horns are short but curving inward slightly ; the ear medium, thin and quick in movement. The general appearance of the head is of being well brea. me legs are slender, ribs flat, back slightly depressed; rump and tail high. In the cow the udder is large and square and covered with soft, silky hair; teats small and fine but standing well apart ; milk veins very prominent. They are generally rather homely but have i kindly disposition and like to be petted. The color is generally red or fawn with some black markings. The bone is fine and they generally carry but little flesh. They are noted for their peculiar richness in cream and the fine quality of rich, well- flavored butter it produces. They are generally ad- mitted to be the best butter cow in the world, although some other breeds show good records in milk and butter qnalities. Although the Jersey is the beat batter cow she does not have this reputation in regard to cheese- making. Some other breeds surpass them in this regard. For richness in cream and butter they cannot be equaled. When standing before a good dairy cow the general ap- pearance will be first a delicate finene8s,gradually swell- ing from behind the shoulders. The best milkers are always loosely built from last rib to hips, and roumy in the flank. Good digestion insures profit. THE ALDERNEY. The Aldemeys and Jerseys are so closely related and so much alike in general appearance that the descrip- tion given for Jerseys will apply to them. They can well be classed as the same breed, but bearing the name of their island home. The main difference is that the Aldemeys are smaller and more delicate, and for this reason are not so much in favor. "International Stock Food" saves grain. CHOICE DAIRY COWS. A well-known writer states that if rich milk is wanted, regardless of quantity, select the Jersey; if both butter and milk are wanted select the Ayrshire, but if large quantities of milk especially aaapted to the manufacture of cheese is wanted, then the Holstein- Frieeian cow must have first place. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK, 47 FIRST PRIZE YEARLING JERSEY BULL. TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. 'INTERNATIONAL STOCK lira FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.^^I FOOD f f Insures IVIonev IVlaikiinQ Results. GAINED 15 PER CENT. IN BUTTER FAT. Highland, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— In order to make a test of "Interna- tional Stock Food" on milk cows, I selected twelve head out of my herd of about the same age and milking condition. I divided these into two lots, six cows each. The milk from lot No. 1 tested 3.55 per cent, but- ter fat, and that of lot No. 2 tested 3.80 per cent. ; then i commenced feeding "International Stock Food'' one measure night and morning to each cow in lot No. 1, while lot No. 2 were fed exactly the same ration of feed as others except that they did not receive "Interna- tional Stock Food." At the end of 30 Hays tbomilk from lot No. 1 tested 3.70 per cent, butter fat, while the milk of lot No. 2 tested 3.40 percent. H. A. ZOBRIST. Dairyman. Note— The use of "International Stock Food" caused an increase of about 5 per cent, in butter fat on the cows to which it was fed, while the other lot of cows fed without "International Stock Food" showed a falling off of over 10 per cent, during the same period, making a difference of 15 per cent, in favor of the cows fed "International Stock Food." These twelve cows were all fed on ground feed, and had the best of atten- tion during the test, which was conducted by one of the leading dairymen in this county. The average far- mer's cows do not have as good care and leed as these cows and would show a much larger gain in "butter fat" as well as an increased supply of milk. "International Stock Food" makes milk healthier for human consumption, richer, and increases the quan- tity. It is very profitable for anyone to feed, whether thev have one cow or 100 cows. Paying results guaran- teed and you secure rw° Three Average Feeds for One Cent ■'^J It is much cheaper to use "International 5tock Food" at $14.00 per 100 lbs. than other kinds at $8.00. Using superior medication, we obtain paying reeujts with small sized feeds MINNESOTA MILK TEST. GAINED 33^ PER CENT. NOETHFIELD, MINNESOTA. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — It gives me pleasure to voluntarily offer my testimonial in regard to my experience in feeding "International Stock Food." I fed it to my cows all winter and think that the milk yield was at least one-third greater than it other- wise would have been, and the cows are looking better than they ever have. I should consider a cow's rations incomplete without it. Respectfully yours, T. O. STEWART, Breeder A. J. C. C. Jerseys. THE GREAT MILK PRODUCER. Caeeothees, Ohio. I bought a fresh Jersey cow two years old in May. She gave one gallon of milk. Kept her on pasture until September, and she Lad declined to one pint of milk. I then put her in stable and fed ground feed and ono tablespoonful of "International Stock Food" twice per day. Her milk rapidly increased to one gallon and she gave this amount for twelve months. She cer- tainly would have gone dry at the end of four months if ic had not been for "International Stock Food " I believe "International Stock Food" to be a great and cheap milk producer. When fresh again the calf weighed 185 lbs. at seven weeks and after taking calf away my cow made 10 lbs. of butter per week, besides furnishing milk for a family of six. P. A. BUCHMAN. IF YOU WANT MORE MILK FEED YOUR COWS "INTERMATIONAL STOCK FOOD.'' INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. This Celebrated Ayrshire Cow is the Pro;)orty of Caldwell Bros., Orchard, Ont, Canada. THE AYRSHIRES. The origin of this celebrated dairy breed of cattle is unknown. It is in Ayrshire, Scotland, that this breed has shown the most remarl:able qualities, and it is to this country that is given the honor of bringing about their highest development, if not most of their excellent qualities. They are noted for giving large quantities of milli, rich in cheese and butter. They are gentle and of good constitution. In some families the head is long and narrow, while in others it is short and broad ; nose tapers, with clean nostrils. The eye is fall and placid ; ears fair size and thin ; horns of medium size and fine texture with an outward and upward turn. The horns should be far apart. Bade should be straight ; tail long and set on level with back ; limbs should be flat-boned and not large. Large, round bones are generally found on poor feeders. The color varies greatly through brown, red and white, and their different combinations. Th» quantity of milk given by a good Ayrshire cow is about 700 to 800 gallons per year, and this will yield about 2C0 pounds of butter per year, besides the value of he calf. They are good feeders and fatten profitably. Their fat is mingled with the flesh, and this marbled flesh is the butcher's delight. They unite in quite a large degree good qualities of milk and beef. Keep th« system in good condition. GALLOWAY CATTLE. These cattle are closely related to their neighbors, the Aberdeen-Angus breed. The polled cattle of Galloway and western coast of Scotland are "pure bred" from tho fact that outside breeds have not been mixed with tho native cattle. They are principally beef cattle, but tho milk of Galloway cows is of considerable richness, although not of large quantity. As beef cattle they are very hardy, good feeders and produce a fine quality of flesh, of mild disposition, and by many are considered the ideal beef cattle. They are straight and broad in the back, and nearly level from head to tail; ribs and body arc round and full ; legs tliort with good bones; deep broad chest ; head is inclined to be heavy; eyes not prominent and ears large and full; skiu loose, medium thickness, and fine black hair. Feed "Inter- national 5tock Food," THE GUERNSEYS The Guernseys are closely related to the Jerseys, but are coming into more prominence than formerly on account of being larger, better feeders and better built, and fatten off much more readily and are more valu- able when wanting to turn them off for beef. The Guernsey cow gives a larger quantity of milk, al- though it is generally admitted that it is not quite so rich. As a cow of general utility, the Guernsey is com- ing more and more into favor. There is considerable rivalry between the islands of Jersey, Guernsey and Aldcrney, and strong claims are made for each breed. Strictly speaking, all throe are milking cattle, and their legitimate use is to supply the demand for good quality of milk. Crossing the bull on native cows not only increases tho richness of milk, but also the quantity. "International Stock Food" saves grain and increases the quality and quantity of milk. WEST HIGHLAND CATTLE. There is a very popular breed of cattle in the West Highlands of Scotland, but has never been introduced into this country to any great extent. They are ex- tremely hardy, very shaggy, and are descendants from native cattle of that country. They have long horns, small bodies, and covered with long, fine hair, which is usually black. Beef of good quality. "International Stock Food" makes extra beef. ABERDEEN-ANGUS CATTLE. The hornless breed of cattle known by this name are natives of Angus, in the northeastern part of Scotland. Thoy are noted for their good qualities as beef cattle, and are undoubtedly the best for stall feeding and for their rapidity in gaining llssh. They are black in color, and are rapidly gaining ground on the horned cattle because of those qualities, combined with their quiet- ness and tho ease wi(h which they are managed. A largo number can bo safely handled in a small space on account of their lack of horns and great docility. Those are very valuable qualities not i>uly for dairy cattle, but also for beef cattle. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 49 'master ofwavertr&e^' _e-Nfo,D&Pt i^reRNATiONAL pood co»... .. FIRST PRIZE YEARLING GALLOWAY BULL. AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. 4 I intern;^tional stock food m°3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.°^ Gi\/c^& Extra Growth cind Fine Appearance. PP QUICKLY FATTENS CATTLE. Eeasoneb, Iowa, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:-! have fod "Internationa!! Stock Food" for over two years, both for hornos and cattlo. Wh^n I nse it for fattening cattle thoy grow farter than any cattle I ever saw. A. P. De YOU NG. SAVED HIS STEER. Sumner, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sies:— Last fall 1 had a two year old steer that was down and could not got up. I bought some "In- ternational Stock Food" and after usiig only a short time I noticed a rapid improvement. Before using "International Stock Food" I had offered the steer for f.50, but after feeding six weeks I sold it for $15.00. would not be without "International Stock Food" in feeding stock. SAMUEL GOY/INS. MARVELOUS RESULTS OBTAINED. Forney, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. "iDtemational Stock Food" is the best thing I ever need for stock. It does all you clairn for it. I cannot Bay too much in praise of it. The results obtained weremarvelous. Send the doubting onos to me. I will convince them it ia the best stock powder made. W. C. MOONEY, Farmer. EXACTLY AS REPORTED. Gettysburg, South Dakota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, DeaeSihs— Ihaveused "International Stock Fo««" OO my stock and find it all you recommend it to bo. e. V/. LOHR. ASTONISHING RESULTS FOR COWS. Ash Flat, Arkansas. Gentlemen:— I bought two milk cows which weroi the poorest I over saw. They gave about one pint of milk. I commenced feeding "loternationel Stock Food" and in a short timo tho improvement was aston- ijhing The cows are now in perfect condition and furnish all tho milk and butter for a family of seven, with a good quantity daily for the hogs. The calves belonging to these cowa were very small, poor, and tho worst looking you ever saw. Thoy improved as much as the cows, E. NEUSOM. CURED HIS SICK COW. Elroy, Wisconsin. Gents: — "International Stock Food" has proven to be the best ever introduced in this section. One farmer told mo yasterday that it saved the life of one of his cows and ho does not want to be without it. Others say that they never saw its equal. L. M. SPEER, Dealer, -, INCREASED THE QUANTITY OF MILK. Blooming Grove, Texas; Gentlemen: — I have been using 'International 5tock Food ' for my cows and find that it greatly 'n- creases the flow of milk. I recommend it to all owners of cows. J. B. ROBINSON. FROM A WESTERN CATTLE RANCH. Sidney, Montana. We have used a great many conditixjn powders, but have never used any that gave the satisfaction of "International 5tock Food." We think ij has no cKiuat for horses and other stock. M. C. SHAVER, MenJU's Ranch, no INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ^XSg.a^WAWtOV^WVQ'KKA-V^'ii'o C° n PRiZt HQISTON FRlfcStAN BULL. F£.£0 ^'^INTERN^TiOMAL STOGiC FOOD' TO YOUR SHOW CATTLE. HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE. The history of this famous breed dates back for over 2,000 years, and no man can give definite answer as to their origin. Their genealogy is pure and unadulterated further back than any other breed. Cattle of this breed were intrcKluced into North America as early as 1023. Cows of this breed will generally average from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds, and they possess great capacity for the production of milk- and cheese. It is principally as a dairy breed that they have become noted in this coun- try, but they usually possess good digestive powers, and many stockmen favor them as beef cattle. North Hol- land and the Netherlands are claimed as the land of nativity of this great Dutch breed. Their color is gen- erally spotted white and black; neck inclined to be short ; head narrow and long ; fine horns and projecting ears. They are broad across the 'hips; legs strong and straiglidi tail fine and long. The cows usually give about 3,000 quarts of milk per year, and are considered by many to be the most wonderful milkers of any known breed. Feed " International Stock Food." THE DEVONS. This breed is one of the most ancient of English origin. They are natives of Great Britain. They are strong and hardy, and from early history the oxen have been noted as work animals and are the most valuable breed in the world for this purpose, as they are able to stand as much work as a horse. For logging in the woods there are no better or quicker teams. They are red in color and very muscular. The oxen are larger than the cows or bulls and are very handsome when fully developed. They are among cattle what the thorvyUghbr'^d is among horses, and combine fineness of bone with groat muscular power, docility, intelligence, activity and "bottom." Their shoulders are similar to those of the horse. For fineness of flesh and flavor the Devons must be placed first. They are good feeders and develop rapidly with proper care and feed, and the meat is fine grained, juicy and nicely marbled. The cowe, bulls and gteois are very beautiful animals. THE HEREFORDS. These cattle take their name from the County of Hereford, England, where it originated. The great rivalry between breeds of Herefords and Short-Horns is only equaled by the rivalry between breeders of Poland-China hogs and Berkshiros, and today there will be found strong advocates of either breed of cattle in almost every locality. There is no question but what they are both great beef-producing breeds, and each will always have its special champions. The Herefords are beautifully marked with red and white, The oxen are inferior in activity to the celebrated Devons, but surpass them in strength and are their equals in capacity for standing hard work. The Here- fords are a hardy, mild, early maturing breed. The flesh is superior to most breeds. The forehead is broad ; eye full and mild ; head small ; horns spreading ; neck long; chest deep and broad; back broad and level ; ribs broad and strong ; body round and full ; legs short and strong; flesh soft; hair bright and silky. They compare very favorably with the famous Short- Horns and take an equal share of prizes at all the best exhibitions and fairs. Good grade steers often fatten at from 2,000 to 2,400 pounds, which is about the same weight as reacliod by good grade Short-Horns. In judging Herefords the same scale of points can be used as adopted for Short-Horns. The Herefords seem to have a slight advantage in milder disposition. Here- ford bulls are much sought after and are being dis- tributed in the West and Soutliwest, where they share equal honors with their rivals. "International Stock Food" causes rapid growth. KERRY CATTLE. This breed of cattle claims Ireland as its native homo, and is found principally in the mountains of Kerry County. They are usually black in color with some white markings. While small in size they are surpris- ingly hardy, and are valuable in their native country »s a dairy breed. Quality governs the worjcj, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 51 This engraving wa? made from a photograph of a Normandy cow and her triplets of heifer calves. They wera photographed on the Oaken Bank Farm. They are almost exactly alike, and are shown at four months of age. Triplets are esceeuinyly mie. but these calves are large and well developed. *i INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD'' W3 FEEDS FOR ONE GENT."^ IVlake& OovN/s Good Brecsdcirs. USE P FOR CALVES-WILL SAV2 YOU MONEY. Gakden Plats', Illixoxs, Have been weaning my calves when three days old. For the first week I fed them ekim milk, putting in one teaspoonful of "International Stock Food" for each calf. Then I fed slops made from shorts, using "International Stock Food" in regular doses, and they made a good gain and looked aa slick as calves fed on new milk. It kept them free from scours. It pays to feed "International Stock Food." A. T. ABBOTT. TEST IT FOR YODR CALVES. Steawbeeet Point, Iowa. Gents: — Having used "International Stock Food" for my stock for nearly two years, I can cheerfully state that, in my opinion, it is an excellent article for calves and all young stock. It is also good for itock not feeding well or stock out of condition. H. BASSETT & SONS, Breeders of Poland-China Hogs, Thoroughbred Cattla and Bronze Turkeys. STRAW AND "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" MAKES AN INCREASED MILK SUPPLY. Enteepeise, Illinois. Deae Sies; — I have used "International Stock Pood" for lour years and I would not be without it for twice the cost. I fed my cow all winter only straw and "International Stock Food," and aa soon as I com- menced feeding "International Stock Food" she gained one quart of milk per day. Everyone admires my cow because she is in such good condition. ' BENBY FELLER. GREAT PREPARATION FOR CALVES. Duck Hill, Mississippi. Gentlemen: — I commenced using " Irternational Stock Food" about one year ago, and I take pleasure in saying that I have obtained the very best results, and the food is all that it is claimed to be. I have usea it for cows that were calving and were in bad condition. The results were very satisfactory. M. O'KEEFE. Farmer and Stock Breeder. CURES SCOURS IN CALVES. Mount Aye, Iowa. Gentlemen :— I tested "International Stock Food" on a calf that had the scours and in short time it waa better and there has been no relapse. E. SCHLAPIA. SAVED HIS COW. St. Paul, Minnesota. Deae Sies:— The last shipment of "Internatioral Stock Food" arrived just in time to save the life of one of my cows which had indigestion very badly, I lost one cow before the food arrived, but the other one was completely cured by "International Stock Food." Farmers and stockmen should keep it on hand ready for use. It is the best I ever saw. W. E. KENDRICK, Oak Park Stock Farm. A POPULAR FOOD. Hageestown, Maetland. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— "International Stock Food" is very popular in our section and I know by experience that it is hard to beat, W.A. MUKDOCK. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK AT REST IN NORMANDY. This is a photo-engraving of a painting by the well known artist Alex Foamier. It was exhibited in the diiou at Paris and has had very favorable mention by art critics in all parts of the country. It is owned by M. W. Savage, proprietor of International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. RED POLLED CATTLE. They were imported from Norfolk and SufiPolk coun- ties, in England, and but little is known of their origin. They are a deep, rich red color, and tho cows always possess good dairy qualities. Their color and the ab- sence of horns is the sure marking of this herd. The breeders claim for them a good combination of beef- producing and dairy qualities. In general appearance the Eed-Polled cattle are very similar to theDevons, except the horns. These cattle have a great many admirers in this country, and many breeders can show herds that would be the pride of any stockman. Use "International Stock Food." THE SUSSEX. They take their name from Sussex County, England, and are very similar to the Devous. The general opin- ion is that richer pastures have given them a larger and somewhat coarser development. The cows are better milkers and the steers are easily fattened. In some cases animals of this breed have been sold as Devons, but of course no one could do this except through lack of honesty or ignorance. SWISS CATTLE. There have been some importations of Swiss cattle to this country, and thoy have given good satisfaction. They are medium size, mouse color and have superior dairy (jualities. They also f^tt^n readily, MILK TAINTS. We have got a number of inquiries about bitter milk, the causes of which are often quite obscure. There are several forms of germs which produce it, and it is also caused at times by some herb or weed in the feed. When bitter milk occurs and the cause is difficult to trace, it is often a good plan to set the milk of the cows separately, and see if the whole herd is affected or only one or more of the cows. If the whole herd is affected the chances are pretty strong that this is the cause, always provided that the milk has been set in a place that is clean and sweet; otherwise the infection may be in the milk room. Wo would here say to readers who have inquired upon this subject that it often re- quires the closest kind of observation to find out the cause of those taints which appear in the milk, butter, cheese and cream, and nothing but the most accurate knowledge of all the surroundings will enable one to say with reasonable certainty what the cause is, and even then one can only remove the supposed cause, and thee observe whether the trouble disappears. — 7oiv« Homestead. If the milk taint is caused by some derangement of the cow, "International Stock Food" will always cor- rect it, and at a very small expense. 1^-3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT^^ And guaranteed paying results is what you obtain by using "Internarlonal Stock Food" Tbi9 i? trU9 of 09 Oih^T kio4 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. i t FinST PRIZE YE/kRLING HEREFORD BULL. AT TRAKS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" tm-3 FEEDS loR ONE CENT.°mi3 KciC^ps 3reeder& in He^althFul Oondition. A RELIABLE TEST. Vinton, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Mian. I have tested "International Stock Food" nnder the following conditions with noted results : No. 1— A colt out of condition, appetite poor, hair harsh, was fed your food according to directions for two weeks and there was a marked improvement. No. 2— A calf four months old had the scours. I tried the asual remedies, including rennet, but there was no improvement. After feeding "International Stock Food" a sliort time there was a decided change for the better, and there has been no relapse. Am of the opin- ion that your food is valuable in toning up the sys- tem and correcting disorders of the stomach and bowels. H. H. BEOWNELL, Sec. of Benton Co, Fine Stock Breeders' Association and Breeder of Shorthorn Oattle and Poland-China Hcgs. WONDERFUL CURE OF TEXAS FEVER.' IT ALSO INCREASES QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MILK. Aekansas City, Abeansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sies— I have handled stock all my life and am liviug on the Cherokee Strip where Texas Fever has existed all summer. A large number of cattle died. This fevor v/as very bad in my herd and they were dying. Had lour down at one time given up as sure to die. Could not raise their heads and were just skin and bones and could not eat. I bought some "Inter- national Stock Food" and made a gruel of the Food und poured it down their throats, and by so using "International Stock Food" cured them completely, and they are now strong and well and gaining rapidly. It also increases the richness and flow of milk. I find "International Stock Food" very beneficial for all kinds of stock and gladly recommend it to all stock- meu. C. C. WOLF, Stock Raiser 100 TESTIMONIALS IN ONE LOCALITY. Denmaek, South Cakolina. Gentlemen: -I have sold "International Stock Food" for some time and can get you a hundred testi- monials of its great value. In no case where it is fed as directed has it failei to give entire satisfaction. It is with pleasure that I recommend it to my customers as a valuable preparation. F. H. McCEAE. MAKES RICH MILK AND BUTTER. TXJSCUMBIA, At.atiahta. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeakSies: — One of my customers tested "Interna- tional Stock Food" on his cow. She gained one quart in a week. He says that it is great for milk and but- ter. It gives fine satisfaction. D. JOHNSON. RICHER AND MORE WHOLESOME MILK. Dallas. Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— After using "International 5tock Food" I must say that it is perfectly satisfactory. It makes the milk richer and more wholesome and keeps cows in healthier condition. G. T. COOK. THE GREAT KILK PRODUCER. EicHMOND, Ohio. Gents : — My three-year-old cow was taken off grass June 27th. At that time she was giving one gallon of milk morning and evening. Since that time she has been fed dry feed and one tablespoonful of "Interna- tional Stock Food" per day. She is now giving two gallons of milk each milking, and by actual test the milk is 50 per cent richer in butter. L. L. J. KOCH. P. S. — It only cost Mr. Koch one-third of one cent per day to feed "International Stock Food" to his coiw. Only cost 10 cents per montn. Do you think it paid him to use this superior preparation? 54 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. LORD WOODLAWN 26475 mrtRHJ^^f^oo CO. FIRST PRIZE YEARLING ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL. AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. BULLS. Any bull will sire a very much better class of healthy, vigorous calves if he is fed "International Stock Food" during the breeding season. It will keep him healthy and he will sire more and better calves. You cannot afford to neglect your bull at this critical period, and if you test "International Stock Food" you will never neglect feeding it to breeders. If cow and bull are both in strong, vigorous condition the calf will start life with much better prospects. The best animals are those that have the best attention and feed, even before they are born. CALVES. "International Stock Food" certainly gives remarka- ble results when used for calves. Most farmers try to raise calves on skim milk, but skim milk alone is a poor diet for good growth. The farmer who will take skim milk and some ground feed and add "Interna- tional Stock Food" as directed can show a growth that will astonish his neighbors. It will prevent skin dis- eases, scours, indigestion, etc., and give perfect health. It is especially adapted for young animals, as it is purely vegetable and contains elements for bone, mus- cle and flesh. "International Stock Food" is abso- lutely harmless, and can be fed every day with perfect safety. You can make a much larger profit by feeding "International Stock Food" to your calves. In some cases creamery skim milk seems to have a tendency to cause scours in calves. "International Stock Food" will correct this at ouco, and quickly cures scours or prevents it if fed right along. A test will quickly show you that a much larger jiroflt can bo made by feeding "international Stock Food" right along over the usual plan of growing calves. SCOURS. This is caused by an acuto attack of indigestion. "International Stock Food" will restore a healthful condition of the stoinnch, liver aud bowels. DAIRYMEN. "International Stock Food" is the safest and best condiment you can use for your cows. It will increase the supply of milk in proportion to the condition of the cow. If she is run down it often doubles the sup- ply of milk in a short time. It is nothing unusual for one cent's worth of "International Stock Food" to in- crease the supply of milk from one to three quarts per day, which makes the use a very profitable investment. If the cow is in good condition and has abundance of the best of all kinds of milk-producing food, you can- not expect such a large increase, bat "International Stock Food" cannot bo fed to any cow without showing a marked increase in richness of milk, and generally an increase in the supply. An impartial chemical or practical test will prove this statement. No dairyman can afford not to feed his cows "International Stock Food," specially at some seasons of the year. It will keep his cows healthy and increase his profits by largely increasing the supply. Separate two lots of cows and feed one "International Stock Food" and if that lot does not show paying results over the other lot any of our agents are authorized to refund your money. There is no question but what "International Stock Food" is the safest, by far the cheapest to use and most perfect medicated food ever prepared for milk cows. You can secure three full feeds for one cent, and paying results are guaranteed. If you are in business to make money, it will pay you to investi- gate this matter thoroughly. It is prepared under the direction of a practical stock raiser. PREVENTS TUBERCULOSIS. "International Stock Food" prevents tuber- culosis by being- a powerful, vegetable stimulat- ing' tonic, blood purifier and general system isti-engtbener. Its use -will save your e«>ws from this much dreaded disease. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 55 "INTERNATIONAL STOCK 8^=3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.^ FOOD" IVIakes Cow^s Gi\/e IVIore Rich IVIiBk. PRACTICAL DAIRYMEN REPORTS. Maeion, Iowa. Dbab Sies: — I have used several kinds of stock foods during the past few years, but have never fed auy equal to "International Stock Food." I have been feeding it to my milk cows for the past six month? with the most gratifying results. It not only keeps ihe cows in a healthy condition, but greaily increasee the quality as well as the quantity of milk. Its effects are uneqnaled in removing nny irregularities at calving time, and its use before and after calving I consider a great benefit. As an appetizer, blood i>uritier and gen- eral tonic, I consider it to be all yon claim, and the best I have ever used. HENRY L. ALLT:N, Proprietor of South Side Dairy. THE GREATEST MILK PRODUCER. Ink A, Mississippi. Gents — I have been feeding ''International Stock Pood" for over two years for all kinds .. F5RST PmZE YE/^RLSM© OReWN SWISS AT TRANS-MBSSaS@IB>PI E^POSSTIOES, t8S8. IF YOU WANT TO BE SURE OF PRSZE WINNERS USE ^aMTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD^ It It ITS USE GattSe Vigorous, Strong and Healthy. Cffit^Se Grow Very Rapidly and the Hair Soft, Smooth and Glossy. ILL MOT COST YOU ONE GEN SS EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED. WAR TAX ON STOCK FOODS. The war tax law that was passed in 1898 required that all articles of tiiis kind that c ntained me- dicinal ingredients or for wliicli any medicinal merits were claimed must be sold with a war tax stamp attached to each packaere. Wo paid this tax be- cause we used medicinal Roots, Herbs, Barks, Seeds and we guarantee medicinal results. We guarantee that "Interaational Stock Food" is a medicinal tonic, that it will cure ind gestion, that it will purify the blood and give better d igestion and assimilation. You cannot aA'ord to use "Stock Foods" only on a medicinal basis. Some stock food companies made a sworn statement to the government that their prod- uct was not made from medicinal ingredients and would not give medicinal results. By their own sworn statement they were selling: farmers cheap preparations for which they could not make any stronger claims than could be made for mill feed. When offered any ''Stock Food" demand a reliable, printed, spot cash guarantee that it will give mediciaal results in curing and preventing disease, as well aa to b9 aa aid iu fattooiag by giviag better digostioUj * i- » VETERINARY SURGEONS. GOOD AND BAD. There are many honorable Veterinary Surgeons and the services of such men should be secured at every necessary case. All through oar book we advise the employment of a good Veterinary Surgeon for a large number of diseases. Men of this class do not throw out slurs aimed at standard medicinal preparations like we manufacture under the care of a graduated manufacturing chemist and on which we place a spot cash guarantee to refund money in any case of failure. Unfortunately there are many unprincipaled men who have by some peculiar methods been allowed to use V. S. after their names. This class of veterinarys allow their heads to swell with imaginary greatness. They are the kind of men who will treat your animals two or three times as long as they need treatment simply to run tip a big bill. Veterinarys of this disreputable variety will loudly denounce anything they do not prepare, because reliable prep- arations interfere with their high priced robberies. "When you hear a veterinary denounce our goods you can take it for granted that he belongs to tbia lasi (4as9 Qf vet^riaar^ money bleeders. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 68 '<^;^f??^.;^M>:^' MAKES CALVES GROW. Jeffersontille, Veemont, Internatioual Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeaeSies:— I have fed the "In- ternational Stock Food" to young calves ; also cows and horses, with the best of results. I find the Food all you claim for it, particularly for young calves and milk cows. Very truly, J. M. WILCOX. CURES SCOURS IN CALVES. Westfoed, Veemont. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I tested "Inter- national itock Food" on calves that had the scours and in a short time they were much better. Would not raise calves without it. Also feed to my farm horses and find it all your agent claims for it. L. B. HOWARD. INTERNATIONAL STOCK m'S FEEDS ^1 ONE CENT.' FOOD" IVIak'&s OaI\/€is Grow && Fost ci& Ne^w IVIilk, THE GREAT CURE FOR SCOURS. New Paynesville, Minnesota. QEirrLEMEN:— "International Stock Food" is the ereatest cure 1 ever saw for scours in calves. I have had it tested in many cases and have never known of failure. A few tablespoonfuls work like a charm. Creamery milk seems to have a tendency to give calves the scours and "iaternaticnsl Stock Food" is a great boon to farmers. B. H. EMDE. A GREAT THING FOR CALVES OR COWS. WiLLisTON, Veemont. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— My cows had the scours when out to pasture. They fell short 200 lbs. of milk in one week. Went to feeding "International Stock Food" with good results. Also fed to calves with scours. Would not be without it on my farm. Respectfully, ERNEST HAUSSMAN. CURES SICK COWS AND CALVES. INCREASES THE MILK. Hebron, New Hampshiee. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— We bought a pail of "International Stock Food" from your agent and gave the same to a sick cow. We thought we should lor^ her, but the Food brought her out in good shape. The flow of milk was great. It is all right and all you claim for it. Gave it to some calves that scoured bad. Stopped them at once. Yours vcrv truly, F. W. JESGEMAN & CO., Proprietors Glendale Stock Farm. MAKES MILK SWEET. Blockton, At.a-rama. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— One of my customers had a cow that ate bitter weed, and he could not use the milk. I sold him a 50 cent package of "international Stock Food" and guaranteed it. In four days feeding he turned his cow out on bitter weed and the milk was sweet as any cows milk. 1 would not do without it. W. E. GRAY. GREATLY INCREASES THE MILK. Magnolia, Aekansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I have used "International Stock Pood" for milch cows, and got more and much better quality pf milk aod butter while using it. Yours truly. CURES CALVES, FATTENS CATTLE. White St., S. Buelington, Vermont. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeaeSies: — I have used "International 5tock Food" for cattle and it gives perfect satisfaction. Have never known it to fail to cure a case of scours in calves within twenty-four hours. Very truly, S. A. MILLHAM. IT PAYS DAIRYMEN. Indianapolis, Indiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. GENTLEsrEN:— I am using "International Stock Food," feeding it to my milk cows. It has been twelve months since I first commenced its use. I am willing to state that it is a splendid conditioner, It keeps milk cows healthy and increases the richness and qual- ity of milk. It is a splendid Food for young calves. I am satisfied that it will pay all dairymen to use "Enf'irnationail S^ock Food" according to directions, as I have thoroughly tested it. Very respectfully, Prop. Keystono Dairy. L. H. FESSLER. QUICKLY CURES- SCOURS. Essex, Veemont. International Food Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food ' ' for calves with the best results. I tested it on rzy calves that had the scours, and they were quickly cured. Would not raise calves without it. Very truly, EDWARD DRURY. MAKES MONEY FOR CATTLE FEEDERS. Meeeitt, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies : — Last fall I was feeding lots of cows and they r?ot so they would not eat. I tried the "Interna- tlonal Stock Food." After using a short time I noticed a rapid improvement. It gave them a good appetite. I recommend it to all cattle feeders and hog raisers. Yours truly, SAM WILOUGHBY. ALWAYS CURES SCOURS IN CALVES. Shelbdene, Vermont. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:—! have used "International Stock Food" for my stock, and can recommend it for calves with scours. Have fed it to an old cow for milk, with good CeSUitSt Wouid not raise calves without it. yours truly, JAMES MILHAM, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Holsteiu Cow with Young Calf. This breed has many warm friends among farmors WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY. "International Stock Food" is prepared only by Inter- national Stock Food Co. We have been approached by eome other companies along the line of forming a com- bination, but we have refused. We prefer to manage a perfectly independent business. We make this state- Inent because some unprincipaled concerns have been telling the trade that they are a branch of Interna- tional Food Co., and that their food is like "Inter- national Stock Food." Such people are not only mak- ing absolutely falso statements, but they are trying to swindle people by selling them a cheap and worthlesa preparation on our reputation. Beware of imitators or dealers who will try to sell you a substitute when you ask for "International Stock Food." Insist on having the genuine and let the dealer know that you are a sensible man or woman and know what you want and intend to have it. It is a safe rule to avoid a dealer who will insist on selling you a substitute when you ask for any certain article. Ho does it because ho makes more money on some cheap article he is offering you. When you buy "International Stock Fooe!" you know that there is a positive cash guarantee given with every package that you will obtain money making results. We will pay you $1000 in cash if we ever refuse to fulflU our spot cash guarantee which is printed on ©very label. Thig is backed by our paid in capital of !51,000,000. Wo do not want to keep any of your money unless you are satisfied that the use of " International 5tock Food" made you extra money. This is the strong- est reliable guarantee ever given on any Stock Food. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. ItllNNEAPOLIS, MINN., U. S. A. 1 "iNTFRNATIONALrj TOOK FOOD" Is the most paying condiment or medicated food ever given to calves, fattening cattle or cows. Theresults are remarkable, and no owner of cat- tle can afford not to test it. If it does not pay you after a fair trial, your money will be promptly refunded. Beneficial, paying results, or money refunded, is our standing offer. For causing rapid growth^ •xtra quality cf beef, rich milic, or extra fine butter, ''International Stock Food" Is absolutely unequaled. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 65 i?««?^^^'^?*S?S! EuOillitPT. ImxRHMiQwav Yv)Q\i Cq duke: OF VENDER A HOLSTEIN-FRIKSIAN ?>RIZE WINNING BULL. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD m^3 FEEDS ^B ONE CENT.'^ Quieklv Fattens Cattle on Less Grain. ft ONE 25-LB. PAIL MADE THIS DAIRYMAN $30. Wtnn, South Cakouna. To Whom It Mat Conceen :— I have used "International Stock Pood" for abont three years and have found it an excellent Food for yonag and growing stock. I fed 25 lbs. to my diary cows, and it increased the flow of milk very greatly, Ihaving measured my milk before and after using the I Block Food. I know that this 25-lb._pail of Food made jme more than $30. Very truly, JOHN FAN VER. MAKES BITTER MILK SWEET. Blocton, Alabama. [ntemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. PeaeSies :— If a cow gives bitter milk "International Stocic Food" will, in four feeds, make her milk sweet. There is lots of bitter milk here and I experimented on it and it is sure to cleanse the milk all right. I guar- antee it in that case, and it works like a charm. Very truly, W. E. GRAY. IT FOOLED HIS WIFE. CAEEOTHEE3, OHIO. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I sold to Mr. David Sponseller, of Bloom Township, this county, four pounds of "Interna- tional Stocic Food," with the understanding that he was to take it home and feed to the poorest cow he had a tablespoonful once per day, not letting any one know he was doing it, and if his wife did not notice the increase of milk and speak of it before ten days, he was to come in and get his money refunded. He did his part faithfully and before the ten days had expired his wife was talking of the large increase of milk. On th£ strength of this I sold four pails to this man and kis neighbors. Yoois truly. P. A. BUCHMAN. PAYS TO FEED TO COWS. Deeey Depot, New Hamfshibb. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deas Sie3 : — This will certify that I have used the "international Stock Food" for cows and hogs with good results, especially for cows when off from their feed. Very truly, H. E. EUSSELL. A GREAT MILK PRODUCER. Delhi, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food" for milk cows and calves and am fully convinced that it will do all you claim for it, and can say it is simply "out of sight" in giving stock a good increase in appetite, and in cows a good increase in milk. 1 most cheerfully recommend it to farmers, &\^d especi- ally for cows. Respectfully, M. O, DOLBRY. ILLINOIS CREAMERY TEST. Qalva, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:- 1 am feeding "International Stock Food" to my cows. I milk eleven at present. Will milk about twenty this season. I commen».ed to sell cream the first of last April. I take the milk once a day in summer to skimming station; three times per week in winter. They put all the milk of each customer first in weight can. After it is weighed they take out a test of each patron's milk and pay him so much a pound for the butter it makes. My milk has tested more since I fed the Stock Food than it ever did before. There is enough more cream in the milk to pay for the Stock Food twice. Yours truly, ^ , L. M. COLLINSON. G6 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 0R0S15-BRED STEER CHAMPION AT FAT^ STOCK SHOW IN LONDON, 1887. WEIGHED 189G LBS. AT THREE YEARS INTERESTING CATTLE ITEMS. Restlessness Is a very poor quality eitfier in fattening cattle or cows. Cattle with hide like a board or raw-boned will always be very hard to fatten. Raise and ieed all the roots you can, but do not ex- pect to fatten cattle without grain. In fattening animals, the quicker they -can be fattened the greater will be the profit. This cannot be disputed. "International Pbeno-Ctaloro" is a great disinfectant and germicide. ^^25 gallons only costs 50 cents.'^'^ It often happens that if a cow aborts through acci- dent, more of the others in the herd will abort through eympathy. The poorest investment on the face of the earth is buying a poor cow for general purposes or dairy. She •will run you in debt. Cattle have 32 teeth, which are divided into 24 grinders and eight nippers on front and lower jaw. They have nc front teeth on front upper jaw. Give calves warm quarters, ground feed and •'Inter- national Stock Food" and they will make a good growth even during severe winters. A calf fed on skim milk and "International Stock Food" in addition to the regular feed of ground grain, ■will grow as fast as if fed on new milk. "international Stock Food" has never been equaled ao'an addition to regular feed for fattening cattle. It gives perfect digestion and assimilation. It requires just as good business qualities to be a Buccessful stock raiser as it does to be successful in any other business. If you don'*i think 80 you bad better Quit the stock bueuess* Kind usage pays a large dividend in handling milk ■ cows as well as other stock. The cruel or quick tem- pered man ought not to be on a stock farm. ^ . . J Calves Intended for cows should have the very best of: care and very warm quarters during the winter. They will develop into better animals. Never allow young stock to shift for themselves. Successful breeders feed liberally at all seasons of the year. The use of "International Stock Food" pays. All intelligent stock raisers acknowledge the great imi)ortance of prevention of disease and ''International Stock Food" is the most reliable preparation for thia purjKJse. Be sure and provide some summer shelter for your cattle. A dark, well ventilated shed will give them protection from the insects. You cannot afford to neglect this. Cattle occupy a leading place in the wealth of tha world in furnishing beef, milk, butter cheese, hidea,; taUow, glue, animal charcoal, etc. The dairy interest* alone are immense. Cattle are more subject to blood poisons than hoises, such diseases as rinderpest, anthrax, variola, etc., being very fatal. "International Stock Food" will keep the blood pure and the general system in good condition. Suppose you pay $20 for a poor cow and come out even at end of year. Suppose you pay $50 for a first- class cow, and at the end of the year she can show you a profit of $30. If you keep cows for profit just figure this over carefully ^ ^ Management of calves is very important. Get them started right and keep them growing every day is the only way to make money. "International Stock Food" gives remarkable results when added to oatmeal or ground oats and corn at wetining time. Feed every day in this way and you will mate© ftQ™ 15 pes OQOt. W 25 per cent, extra net profit. /' INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 67 THE BUTTER TUB PRIZE WINNER OF THE WORLD. This Jersey Boll !■ ackcowladged to be the neatest sire of batter cows of any bull that ever livad. Ha weight 1600 pounds, and is a perfect type of the famous Jersey breed. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" S^3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT."^ IVIakes Milk, Cre^m and Butter Better. WHAT MINNEAPOLIS DAIRYMEN SAY. BEPORT ON 200 COWS AND 150 CALVES. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Feidlet p. O. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen:— We milk from 150 to 200 cows and have fed " latemational Stock Food " for over two years with the best of results as increasing the milk. We also have another farm where we keep 150 calves and heifers and have used " International Stock Food"' with remarkable results. We strongly recom- mend its use to all dairymen or farmers. EEIDELL & NELSON, Dairymen. FED TO 80 COWS FOR TWO YEARS. Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeaeSie3:-I have used ••International Stock Food" for my dairy cows for two years with good results. It makes more and better milk as well as more beef on fattening cattle. J, L. SMITH, Dairymen. USED FOR 65 COWS. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Intemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sibs:— ••International Stock Food" has given me paying results in feeding to my 65 cows. It keeps them healthy and increases the milk. It is an extra good thing for calves. JOHN P. FOSS, Dairymaa. TESTED ON 35 COWS FOR TWO YEARS. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Intemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I am well satisfied with ♦' Intema- tionarstock Food" after testing it for two years on my 35 cows. It keeps them healthy and in good con- dition, and my cows give more milk. OTTO SANDHOFF, Owner of Plymouth Town Dairy. A 30 COW TEST. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Intemational Food Co., Minneapoliii, Minn. Deae Sies: — After thoroughly testing "Intemational Stock Food" on my 30 cowl, can say that I would not keep cows without using :t. It is a fine conditioner and increases the milk. ANDREW CARLSON, Dairyman. MAKES 26 CCWS BETTER MILKERS. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Intemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deah Sies . — I am ■well pleased with the use of "In- ternational Stock Food" for my 26 cows. It increases the milk and seems to keep the entire system in a much better condition. * ANDREW G, BOSENDAHL, Dairyman. es INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK Engraving From Life of a Hereford Steer That Weighed 2400 Lbs. at Three Years of Age^ IT IS NOT WHAT YOUR CATTLE EAT BUT WHAT THEY DIGEST THAT MAKES THEM FAT All tests prove that steers gain the fastest and make the feeder more profit under two years of age. You cannot make near as much profit on a steer three or four years old. Feed "International Stock Food" and turn them off under two years if you want to make the most money. Some people refuse to spend money for the best feed for their cows. This is poor economy, because it is eimply an investment which will bring good returns. * 'International Stock Food" only costs one cent for three full feeds, but it will greatly increase the supply and richness of milk, so that feeder makes a much larger profit than he would without it. No man is so rich that he can afford to keep poor cows, and of aU the foolish men in the world a poor man keeping poor cows is by far the most foolish. If the rich man wants to waste his money it is not so bad, but a poor man ought to know better. In order to make headway the poor man must keep animals and use feed that will make the largest profit. You cannot afford to keep a single cow that does not make you a profit. Be practical and business-like and apply the only sure test. Keep a book in which to enter on one side all the milk, cream and butter, whether consumed by the family or sold. They are worth in your family exactly what you would have to pay for them if you had no cows. On the other eide enter the feed consumed, whether purchased or raised on your farm. The hay or corn fed is worth, on your farm, the market price, loss cost of delivering to mar- ket. This test, oven if conducted for a short time, will show you facts and not what you guess about iU "In- tornstionai Stock Pgod" gives extra profit In England they force calves, and put them on the market at about 1,200 lbs. for 18 months of age. They feed the most medicated stock food of any people in the world and make more money. "International Stock Food" fed to your calves every day will bring just as good results for you. It does not pay you to keep steers until three years old to weigh 1,200 when they can be brought to that weight iu 18 months at a much larger profit. Every observing farmer knows that the average calf does not weigh as much in the spring as he did in the faU. This is a direct waste of money. One day's poor feeding or of retarded growth will counterbalance three days of good feeding. They never stop growinu when you use ''International Stock Food" and keep them warm, A calf "knocked in the head with a pail of ekim milk" will never make a first-class cow or steer. • A PAYING CONDIMENT. "International Stock Food" will always be found to be a paying condiment to feed to cattle, as well as to other live stock. The ingredients from which it is pre- pared are pure vegetable and absolutely safe for animals in any condition. As positive proof, will say that it can be taken into the human system without a particle of danger and often with very beneficial results. The originator of "International Stock Food" is a practical stock raiser and would not use an ingredient that could possibly prove injurious. Used as a condiment or appetizer it will prove very beneficial for the digestion and assimilation of any kind of stock, and will pay from 15 to 25 per ceat. 6stra ttfib profit over the osaed jgiaa of f atteoio^ XN'fERNAtldNAL STObK BOOK 69 FIRST PRIZE YEAHLEE^Q SHORT HORN BULL. AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1888. ''INTERNATIONAL STOCK 3 FEEDS FOB ONE CENT. FOOD" 6i\/es Extra Fast Growth For Young Oeittle. A NOTED CATTLE BREEDER REPORTS. CiiAEiNDA, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DeaeSies:— Ihaveused*'lntem«tlonal Stock Food" on my farm for nearly two years, and can say that I have found it to be a valuable Food for all kinds of stock. I have used it on the Angus cattle here with great results. It not only helps them to put on flesh, but keeps their system in fine condition, making them able to consunie a greater amount of Food with greater gains. As for cattle, I have never fed anything that gave me greater returns for the amount invested than this Food has done. One breeder told me that I must have the art of feeding down pretty fine and was sur- prised when I told him I used ''International Stock Food," I cannot recommend it too highly to any farmer or breeder, as I have received great benefit from it on all kinds of stock and would not be without it. At the present time we are feeding it to our fifty head of Angus cattle that we are fitting for sale. Respectfully yours, W. S. KARNAGHAN. DOUBLED THE MILK. PlONEEE, MlSflOtJEI, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemex :— I have used 75 lbs. of "International Stock Food." It has given entire satisfaction. I gave it to my milch cows for 12 days and it increased the flow of milk to double what they had been giving. "International Stock Food" is the best thing I ever used. We had been humbugged by different so-called Stock Foods, so that we had lost confidence in all rem- edies, but I candidly believe that ''International 5tock Food" will do what you claim for it. Very truly, H. C. WHITTINGTON. "international Pheno-Cbloro" is a ereat disinfectant Kod germicide. I^W^^ (gallons only costs 50 c«at8.°'^ IT HELPS WIN PREMIUMS. SuMMEE Shade, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— It is with pleasure that it falls to my lot to 8r)eak a good word in behalf of what I think beyond question the best Stock Food on earth. I have used "International Stock Food" on my herd of Jersey cattle, and by its use I have won 95 per cent, of pre- miums I showed for in this State. 1 would not be with- out your goods. Respectfully, ED. MORRIS. MAKES COWS GAIN 2 LBS. PER DAY. Milton Jdnction, Wisconsin. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — I made a test on nine cows last spring, for 14 da^s, using the same amount of grain as I had been feeding them, and they gained 248 pounds in the 14 dayp I will take my oath on this statement. It also St ed the life of one of my best cows. Yours truly, T. McRAE, Je. '■ CORRECTS BAD ODORS IN MILK OR BUTTER. Sheeman, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn. Gents : - One of my customers had a very fine Jersey cow and last winter her milk and butter commenced to smell and taste so bad that neither could be used. After feeding "International Stock Food" a short time the milk and butter were as sweet as ever. W. W. TUKLEY. Grocer. Note -A few managers of creameries are not in favor of using medicated foods on the ground that they will taint the butter. We do not know in regard to other foods but we do know that "Interna- tional Stock Pood" will never taint milk, cream, butter ■or >?b<»e8e, and we are perfect'- "-vi'Vog \d make a pub- lic test at any time. It Jfili not only increase the sup- ply of milk, brt ti vail a^so increase tbe richness from tb9 average coW) m Wf efi90ti&6 tss^ wiU prove. IN PREHISTORIC TIMES HOGS WEIGHED ABOUT 10,000 POUNDS. LARGEST HOG IN THE WORLD. WEIGHT, 1621 LBS. 1, W. E. Case, ot Grow Wing, Minn., bein^ first duly sworn do say, that the Poland-China hog, " Old Tom," was bred and raised by me. He was farrowed July 10, 1S92, and died September 10, 1898. At the age of three years ne weighed 1310 pounds, and at th« time of his death he weighed 1621 pounds. W. E. CASE. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of February, 1899. J. H. WAENEK, Notary Public. This engraving was made from a photograph taken by the artist of International Food Oo. at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept., 1897, when 'Old Tom" weighed 1670, was five years old and could only use his fore legs. The weight of "Old Tom" was increased by the use of " Inteknationai, Stock Food," the celebrated hog fattener, pounds. He, also, was fed " Intebnaxionai, Stock Food." We have an engraving of a Texas hog that weighed 1^ THE HISTORIC HOG. The wild hog has been known in Asia, Africa and Europe for hundreds of years, but his nativity is lost in the dim past. It would be highly interesting to be able to show definitely how the hogs were distributed throughout the world, but it would be of no practical benefit. This knowledge is safely locked up in the pre- historic time of the earth. It is an established fact Columbus brought them to Hispaniola in 1493, and from there they were introduced into America dtur^og the next century. THE CHINESE HOG. Hogs Imported from China gave the American hog Its first tendency toward early maturity and easy fat- tening qualities. These Chinese hogs have been bred for centuries, especially for these two qualities. They are the basis of our modem hogs. Then the Neapolitan and India hog imparted style and a better quality of flesh. THE LANCASHIRE HOG. These hogs are an English breed of pure white color. They have been bred in England for a great many years, and with remarkable success. They are divided into three families ; The short-faced, the mid- dle and the large. The short-faced are so named on account of the remarkable shortness of the face from eyes to end of nose. They have small ears, and the body is short and broad. The middle family is ob- tained by crossing large bred sow with small bred boars. The large division roust have large bones, great tr^tit amd leasi;h. The; «re tht Liig^st breed c>t noga. THE BERKSHIRE HOG. The Berkshire hog is noted as a type of perfect) breeding. They are generally pure black, but some- times are slightly spotted with white. They have a very short face and well dished ; ears erect, thin and soft; back broad and straight; ribs long and well rounded j legs short and fine, but very strong. They are medium size and have nrst-class constitutions. Breeders bring out slightly different chaTacteristics, and some families are chosen as being the best repre- sentatives. There is a strong rivalry between breeders of Berk- shires and Poland-Chinas, as to which is the most profitable breed for farmers. Each breed has excellent points and many times very satisfactory results are ob- tained by crossing the two breeds. These points must be settled by the breeders' own judgment and ex« perience. THE POLAND-CHINA HOG. There has always been a great deal of controTerey in regard to the origin of this very valuable breed of hogs. Ohio is admitted to be the state where this hog originated and was developed for several years. Wa will not attempt to name the man who is entitled to this honor, as it would lead to endless debate. They should have short legs, deep Bides, straight broad back, full square hams, and shoulders; short head, wide between the eyes, drooping ears, color black with more or less white markings. They are vigoronB, hardy, prolific, good Buckle», and are today tbo le«d- iiig weeteco bq; INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 71 Th? original Boar and Sow as they were when running wild for hundreds oi years in Asia, Alrica and Europe;. THE ESSEX HOG. This is another English hog. They make a good qnality of pork and haTO a strong constitution. The BOW8 are good breeders. At maturity this hog weighs about 300 lbs., and are easily fattened at most any age. The color is black; face short; ears small and erect. They are one of the very best breeds introduced into America. THE JERSEY RED HOG. It is not definitely settled in regard to the origin of this breed. They have been raised in New Jersey for over sixty years. They are hardy and grow to largo size. It is claimed that they are not subject to mange. Their color varies from dark red to sandy, and their hair is coarse. THE CHESTER WHITE HOG. Is originally from Chester County, Pa. They are good size and very easy fatteners. The hair is white and thin; body long and deep ; legs short and strong; head and neck short ; thin ears lopping at the point. For any one desiring to market in a short time this breed is very valuable, THE SUFFOLK HOG. The Suffolk Hog is supposed to be simply a variety of the Yorkshire, one of the white breeds of England. They are small in size and generally very fat. Legs small and short, the belly of the sow almost touches the ground. The skin is thin ; hair fine and white, THE CHESHIRE HOG. This hog is simply a modified Yorkshire, They are pure white. The nose is long and thin ; ears erect and fine, the flesh is fine grained, and for pen fattening they have but few rivals. THE BLACK DORSET. This breed of black English hogs are well liked in many parts of England. They have a strong con- stitution; attain heavy weight, and are good fatten- ers. Many qualities which they possess would be qmte_ an improvement if worked into some of our American breeds. THE NEAPOLITAN HOG. These hogs arc remarkable for the quality of their flesh, their style, fine bone and hair. The head is small, nose large and slender; ears email and erect; short nock ; long, round body ; hind quarters higher than the fore quarters. Legs very fine and bones smaller than any other breed ; color, a sort of djrab. TAMWORTH HOGS. This British Breed of pigs has been coming rapidly to the front in Canada during the last three years. It is really an old established breed, haying an ancestry, probably, in common with the Berkshires, the original Berkshires having been sandy and black, or spotted in color. It is only of late years that the name Tamworth has been given to them, from the town of that name in the district where the breed is found in greatest numbers. In color they are a bright sandy red or chest- nut. The coat of hair is thick, and of a fine quality, show- ing a good constitution and fine quality of flesh. The breed is now famous for early maturity, while the long deep sides, light shoulder, and jowl, are just what the pork packer requires. The flesh is lean, pink, and delicious in flavor, the percentage of lean meat being very high. Like the improved Yorkshire, Tamworths stand on legs of good flinty bone, and there is thus no danger of their legs giving way when they attain some size. The sows are very prolific and excellent mothers, and give a good flow of milk. The boars are very pre- potent, and the grade Tamworths resemble their parent. On this account, as long as the demand for lean bacon continues, so long will Tamworths be in demand. THE DUROC HOG. This is a breed of red hogs which have been raised in New York for many years. They are fine and attain great weight. They have good constitutions and pro- duce a good quality of meat. THE YORKSHIRE HOG. This hog is probably the leading English white breed. They are strong, vigorous and excellent breed- ers. They are good nurses. Easily fattened, and many farmers prefer them on account of their early market- ing qualities. They can be put onto the market at 175 to 300 lbs., or over. CONCLUSION. The English breeds that are the favorites in this country are: First, the Berkshire; second, the Essex; third, the Yorkshires. The leading American breeds are: First, the Poland-China, second, the Chester White; third, the Jersey Reds. As between the Berkshire and the Poland-China hog, the matter of excellency of qualities has been dis- cussed for years, and is still a matter of wide difference of opinion. Every breeder will have to give such questions careful thought and decide for himself whether it is better for him to use one certain breed or a cross. You can easily find out all points claimed by each breeder for his bogs and then sift them out in your own mind. 72 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. I^WC Ot:PT->:>tP>TlDNftvrODO to Columbia Belle, weight 555 lbs., No. 10321, Vol. A., with litterof eight very fine pigs ten days old. Made from photograph. There were eleven in the litter but three were chilled in a bad storm 80 that they died. This bow was fed "International Stock Food." Owned by G. N. Conyen. Minden. Neb., breeder of Chester White Hogs and White Plymouth Rock Chickens. MEN OF BRAINS MAKE MONEY BY RAISING HOGS. A man to be successful ia breeding hogs must use bis brains as much as a man who is in mercantile or professional life. Many people overlook the great im- portance of study and careful eisperiment in the breed- ing of live stock. It is one of the most profitable and fascinating employments open to the human mind. Tlie successful breeders of hogs are making more money and easier than any other class of people. No money can be made by making a poor selection, or by making a good selection and then not giving them the proper food or allowing them to run without proper care. The well-bred hog cannot take care of himself as well as the wild hog, or the "prairie ranger," who runs all over the country and weighs lOOlbs. when he is three - years old. Take well-bred hogs and care for them and they will give you the largest profit and quickest re- turns of any branch of the stock business. The central states are far advanced in this business, and when the southern and extreme northwestern states fully realize the large profits to bo made by raising well-bred hogs, it will add millions of dollars annually to the wealth of these sections. The writer has raised hogs for years and makes nostatements but what practical experience will prove to be correct. It cannot be denied that the improved hog is more susceptible to disease than the ••prairie ranger," but this is the only advantage pos- sessed by that variety. However, this is only a seem- ing advantage, because by proper care and the nse of a few vegetable remedies (such as the "prairie ranger" finds in his wild travels through the woods) you can generally avoid disea&e in your herd. Be carefal in your selection of breeders to secure strong, vigorous constitutions, and do not buy animals for breeding purposes that have been over-crowded. This will do for the pork barrel, butnever for breeders. The writer once bought at a State Fair, a boar pig that was a perfect beauty and had all the fine points which he thought necessary for his purpose. After paying a large price and taking the pig homo he was sure that a prize had been secured ; but, alas 1 whon breeding time arrived the perfect beauty developed into a perfect failure. The pig had been crowded and stuffed until h& was absolutely worthless for breeding purposes. Young breeders are ar)t to overlook this point and this ex- perience is given as a warning. It is admitted that the greatest profit in raising hogs for the market lies in forcing their feeding from time of birth until ready to be sold. One day's poor feeding will more than counterbalance two days of good feeding. Do not neglect them a single day. A business man cannot neglect his store one or two days every week and expect to make as much money as the man who gives it attention every day. Neither can you neglect your bogs for any length of time and make the frofit your neighbor does by careful daily attention. f you think you can raise hogs and only half care for them and make money, you will be sadly disappointed. They need careful attention and the best of food if they are to give you eatisfactory rotorus. They must be CORN, OATS AND STOCK FOOD. Coal Creek, Iowa. Gentlemen : — I always use "International Stock Food," and do not think of doing without it in feeding stock any more than I would corn or oats. THOS. EDMUNDSON. warm in the winter and cool in the summer, and you must always be on your guard against the dreadful disease, Hog Cholera. The modern hog has had his constitution enfeebled by confinement and the crowdi ng process, so that he is an easy prey to epidemic and con- tagious diseases and on these points he must be watch- ed with the utmost care. The man who uses his brain is the man who makes the money, and not the man who performs labor without thought and trusts to luck, FEEDING. The best bred hogs in the world will rapidly de- generate if only half taken care of. They must have good care, good feed, and an intelligent owner in order to make any advancement. WEANING. It is generally advisable to wean pigs at six weeks of age; feed them milk or good slop. If you will take corn meal or wheat or dry shorts and a small amount of ''International Stock Pood," and make a slop feed by adding water or water and part milk, young pigs will make an amazing growth. They should also be al- lowed to have grass. FARROWING. See that the sows have a quiet, dry, warm place, and you will generally have no trouble. Do not feed any rich food for two or three days. Corn is too heat- ing to feed until after the third day. CASTRATION. Pigs should be castrated at two to four weeks of age. Care should be taken to avoid cold, damp weath- er. It is dangerous to allow them to take cold. GESTATION. The average time for gestation in a sow is four months. Sometimes it varies a few days. PREVENTION OF DISEASE. Hogs are not subject to many diseases, but these are generally malignant, epidemic or contagious dis- eases of a very serious nature. Mogs are very suscep- tible to scrofula and othrr blood diseases. The suc- cessful hog raiser is the man who bends every energy to prevent disease. It is extremely dangerous to wait imtil your hogs are sick. It should be your constant aim to keep the blood pure, and the digestive organs in good, strong condition. There is nothing that you can use at such a small cost with as satisfactory results as "International Stock Food," which is reliable and perfectly harmless to use in any condition. It will only cost you one-third of one cent per feed. Three feeds for one cent for two hogs, or six feeds for one cent for one bog. Prepared by a practical hog breeder and jpssltlvely guar^teed. Very cheap to u^g- iMtERNATlbMAL §fOCK BdOK"^ First prize herd ot Berkshire at the World's Fair over England, Canada and America. Owned by A. J. Lovejoy 6 Son, Roscoe, IIL LETTER TO SENSIBLE SWIWE BREEDERS. DEAR SIR. — IVe are often asked if we swirantee "International Stock Food" to be a never failing cure for Hog Cholera. In reply to this will say, for the consideration of intelligent, educated farmers and stockmen, thai 'WE DO NOT claim it to be an infallible cure. In some cases it may fail. The writer, who is originator of " International Stock Food" and has personal supervision over its being prepared for market, has had too much experience ivith medicines and also in raising hogs to ever make such a foolish claim. Only people of great ignorance or of unprincipled business methods ever make such foolish claims because it is contrary to all medical science. No remedy has ever been discovered that would give infallible beneficial results either for animal or human use and it is perfectly safe to say that such a rem- edy will never be discovered. Doctors have studied TYPHOID FEVER AND MANY OTHER DISEASES FOR HtJN- REDS OP YEARS, YET THEY LOSE MANY SUCH CASES. Intelligent farmers cannot expect more of a remedy to feed animals than they do, of one to give people. Doctors lose many cases, but sensible people do not claim that doctors are swindlers or frauds because some of their patients die. "International Stock Food" will nearly always prove satis- factory it our directions are followed faithfully in all details. If your doctor woulddo this well you would think him an excellent physician. If we had an absolutely INFALLIBLE REMEDY we could Sell all We could make at $10.00 per lb. instead ot 14 cents per lb. Our very fair OWEVi is that in case" International Stock Food" fails in your case that our agent will refund your money so that it will not cost you a cent. YOU never had a fairer OFFER IN YOUR LIFE. "International Stock Food''' has gained a wonderful reputation, not only in causing a rapid growth and early market, but also as a cure and preventive of Hog Cholera and other diseases. We have thousands of testimonials from parties who do not hestitate to claim that it will cure Hog Cholera in every case and that it has cured their hogs when badly afflicted with this terrible dis- ease. WeknoTV wture our directions are strictly followed that "International Stock Food''' gives remarkable results and will cure in almost every case, but you must admit that many tamers are very careless in regard to following any direc- tions. We have backedover 20, 000, 000 pounds with our strong guarantee and failures have been very few. 'Vet we do not want you to think that we promise you miraculous results, we simple offer you a reliable remedy and tell you plainly that it will give you paying results or will not cost you a cent. "International Stock Food''' never fails in giving rapid growth for pigs or shoats and paying results for fat- ttning hogs. It is prepared from pure vegetable ingredienti which stimulates and "tones up" the stomach, liver and bowels, gives pure rich blood, sharpens the appetite, gives good digestion, perfect assimilation, and so thoroughly strengthens the entire system that tlie Hog Cholera microbe cannot Jind lodgement and will be destroyed or thrown off without doing any harm to theanimal. You are never free from the danger ot Hog Cholera as the Tnicrobe is carried from, herd to herd in many different ways and the disease is liable to break forth in your herd most any day. As a pre- ventive *' International Stock Food" is unequalled and is ca near perfect as any preparation can be. A practical test ot "International Stock Food"^ will prove every statement we make and as the food is extremely cheap to use you will find it greatly to your advantage to profit by the suggestions we offer and trust that you will do so. In view of superior medication 100 lbs. of " International Stock Food" contains medicinal strength and number of feeds to egual 200 to 300 lbs. ot many other kinds. We are the largest cash btiyers ot medicinal ingredients tor live stock in this country, and buying such immense Quantities we are in a position to always obtain the freshest and best. We do not use cheap or interior ingredients. Do not use "International Stock Food''' without reading carefully the 16 page book ot direction which is placed in the top ot every package. Respectfully yours, INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO., Minneapolis, Minn. "International Ph«no>Chloro" is the enrest and cheapest to use of any disinfectant or germi- cide ever placed on the market. Every farmer should use a reliable disinfectant around hogs. BREEDING. The boar will be ready for service at six to eight months, but it will be better to wait until he is ten or twelve months old. The sow will generally breed at six to eight months, although it is better to wait until ten or twelve months old. Save your very best hogs for breeders. It will pay in the end. Two litters of pigs per year are too many for the average sow, al- though some will stand it. WHAT WILL HOGS EAT? Artichokes, potatoes, rutabagas, pumpkins, beets, garsnips, carrots, alfalfa, red and white clover, etc., ut of course the main reliance is com, oats, barley and rye. Feeders have to make a combination such as suits them best, as they are located io different parts of the country. t4 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. World's Fair first prize winning herd of Poland°Chinas. Bred and owned by S. E. Shellenberger 4 Co., Camden, Ohio. SUmeViER FATTENING. Summer and early fall is the ideal time to fatten hogs. They will make a more rapid gain than at other times. If you can put them on clover, corn and small feeds of "International Stock Food," they will make such rapid growth as to be the talk of the neighbor- hood. In the fall, as long as corn is in the milk, it will pay any feeder to feed stalks and all. Hogs will eat a great deal of the stalks when the corn is in this condi- tion. In the late fall, winter and spring it is abso- lutely necessary to have warm dry sheds or barns for swine. You can't be sucessful without tnem. It must be remembered that it takes a certain amount of food to supply the daily animal waste. Any intelligent man can see that the days of growth should be shortened as much as possible, so as to avoid the waste. Market your hogs at six to eight months of age and you make a greater per cent, of profit than your neighbor, who keeps his ten or twelve months, bpcause you avoid CO to 120 days of daily animal waste. The young animal also converts into flesh more of the food given than a full grown one. True economy is to keep them growing rapidly from day of birth until ready for the market. If you do this you will make plenty of money. \ BROOD SOWS. "International Stock Food" does not contain a single ingredient that is poisonous or that can prove harmful even if fed to a brood sow every day. It can be fed with perfect safety and very beneficial results to "breeders" both before and after farrowing. It will keep the sows strong and healthy, it will cause them to give more and richer milk, it will cause the pigs to grow much more rapidly, keep them healthy and vigor- ous and enable them to be weaned earlier. "Interna- tional Stock Food" will strengthen a sow so that she can raise two good litters per year of strong, healthy pigs. It is the best preparation in the world and can be safely recommended for this purpose. EXTRAORDINARY PIG GROWER. Skim milk or^gronnd corn and oats or ground oats and rye or ground corn, oats and rye with the usual feed of "International Stock Food" will cause pigs or ehoats to grow as rapidly as new milk without "Inter- national Stock Food." Hog raisers everywhere testify that it makes pigs grow amazingly and at the same time saves money because it does not take so much grain nor so long a time to get them ready for the mar- ket. "International Stock Food" contains elements for bone, muscle, flesh, very rapid growth and good health. STUNTED PIGS OR SHOATS. It sometimes happens with any feeder that he will have a few stunted pigs, shoats or hogs in his herd and it is almost impossible to get them started to growing. We appreciate this state of affairs from practical experience. If they are fed "International Stock Food" they will be started to growing quicker lian in any other way. It is surprising how rapidly they will change into a thriving, growing condition. "International Stock Food" cannot be equaled for this purpose. It is cheap to use and absolutely sure. DO YOU RAISE FALL PIGS? Some farmers claim that they cannot make any money with "Fall pigs" as they either become stunted or diseased. We admit that such is often the fact but we claim that given warm quarters and by using "International Stock Food" you can take "Fall pigs" through the winter in good growing condition, so thafc they will obtain the full benefit of early spring pasture. Feed "International Stock Food" to them in connec- tion with a combination of ground corn, rye and oats and they will not only be kept healthy but they will make a growth that will astonish yourneighbors. Any farmer has plenty of spare time in the winter and caa make a nice profit on a bunch of pigs by giving them this extra care. It will pay any farmer to raise at least a few "Fall pigs," because by using "Interna- tional Stock Food" they will be ready for market in May or June. PNEUMONIA IN HOGS. It has been thoroughly demonstrated that in a very large number of cases hogs die with pneumonia instead of Hog Cholera. We have never claimed that "Inter- national Stock Food" was a cure for this very fatal disease. No medicine has ever been discovered that was a reliable cure. We have had some cases reported where they were cured by "International Stock Food" by giving them extra care and very warm, protected quarters, but we do not want to be understood as claiming that it is a sure cure. Some cases it will cure and in some cases fail. When your hogs are dying do not claim that "International Stock Food" failed to cure Hog Cholera until you know that it is Hog Cholera instead of pneumonia. Hog Cholera is much easier to cure than pneumonia. The following clipping recently appeared in an Illinois paper: INTERESTINQ EXPERIMENTS ON DISEASED HOGS MADE BY FARMERS AND MEDICAL EXPERTS. An examination was made this morning of some hogs owned by Wm. C. Hale, of this city, which had died with a disease thought to have been Hog Cholera. The lungs were found to be in a very decayed and dis- eased condition while the heart and all other organs of the hogs were perfectly healthy. The disease which has created so much havoc among the hog raisers this fall is thought not to be Hog Cholera by a great many of the more experienced of _ the farmers and scientific men. From examination it ia proven to be more like the disease known to the human family as pneumonia. —"The Schuyler Citizen," Eushville, lU. TOO SICK TO EAT. If you think it advisable to bother with a hog that is too sick to eat, you can make a thin gruel of "Inter- national Stock Food" and milk or water and pour it down him. Catch him by the ears and hold the Log back on his hind parts and place a tin funnel in his mouth and pour in the gruel. Be sure to hold the hog in this position imtil all the gruel is swallowed. Pour slowly and give plenty of time to swallow. In drench- ing a hog it is necessary to be very careful because it Is a very easy matter to strangle a hog to death. Intei^nAtionAL stock book. t5 Engravuig from Life of Five Very fine Poland China Pigs. Raised 'iand Bred by F. J. Davis, Graham, Mo The Wonderful Discovery by Soientif io Men^ Which Gives THE ONLY SURE CURE For Hog Cholera. When a drop of blood is placed between two plates of glass and examined with a microscope it is seen to contain, besides the minute disks which pive it the red color, little whitish grains called '■white corpuscles." If the glass is warmed tea temperature equal to that of the human body thcso corpuscles or "phagocytes," as they are otherwise called, will be sent to put_ out and retract minute processes, which, as if acting 'the part of feet, en- able the phagocytes" to crawl over the surface of the glass. The great Russian naturalist, Metch- nikoff, has discovered that the "phagocytes" in the blood feed upon the microbes of infectious dis- eases, such as Hog Cholera, etc., when such mi- crobes are introdr.ced into the system. Sir Joseph Lister, president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, believes that this action of the "phagocytes," which_ is scientifically named "phagocytosis," is the main defensive means pos- sessed by the living body against its microscopic foes. The substance called "white corpuscles" or "phagocytes," is always present in the system, but does not always possess the same power. As it is manufactured by the blood itself it varies in amotmt and power in direct proportion to the quantity and richness of the blood. These scientific investiga- tions have proven, beyond the question of a doubt, that the old germ theory of treatment, that it is necessary to introduce into the system some agent directly antagonistic to the disease germ in ques- tion, to have been wrong, and it is superseded by the new treatment of giving the animal some prep- aration that will purify and strengthen the blood and stimulate and invigorate the entire system, be- cause the perfectly healthy blood manufactures this substance in sufficient quantities to destroy the germs and effectually prevent Hog Cholera and other contagious diseases. The "phagocytes" in goodvitalityare as deadly to these germs as strych- nine is to the human being." This explains the wonderful success pf "Interna- tional Stocky Food" in preventing and curing Hog Cholera. It is the most powerful vegetable stimulat- ing tonic and blood purifier known, and at the same time it is perfectly harmless even if taken into the hu- man system. Where it is fed right along the blood be- comes pure and rich and abounds in "phagocytes" of extra strong vitality, which insures the total destruc- tion of the Hog Cholera, Pneumonia, etc., germs. In- telligent stockmen understand perfectly that it re- quires a reasonable length of time to thoroughly strengthen the entire system and purify and enrich the blood of any animal. In some cases it will only take a few days and in other cases it might take two or three weeks or two or three months. It all depends on the condition of the animal at the time of commencing the use of our food. An animal may appear fat, and yet the system and blood are in such a poor condition that Hog Cholera or Pneumonia, etc., is sure to make an early and dangerous attack. The Latest Report by the UnSted States Government. "Hog Cholera is caused by a specific microbe or germ multiplying in the body of an animal. The origin of the microbe or germ is unknown. Any medicine that will kill the microbe or germ wiU kill the hog if taken into the system in full strength. That in the nature of animal life and the action of medicine there cannot be an absolutely infallible cure for Hog Cholera, In view of these established facts, the only way to cure or pre- vent this disease is to build up and thoroughly invigor- ate the entire system and permanently increase the con- stitutional vigor. If the system is in perfect condition the microbe or germ cannot obtain a foothold. Because hogs are fat it is no sign they have strong constitu- tions. Fat hogs often die first of Hog Cholera, Pneu- monia, etc." ■>^f'.^\^\^\^\. After placing the investigation of Hog Cholera and its remedy in_ the hands of a commission of the best medical men in the country, and spending thousands of dollars in their research, the government received, in substance, the above report. All these investigation3 show how foolish it is for ignorant or unprincipled manufacturers to claim that they have a remedy that can be given to hogs which is powerful enough to de- stroythe hog Cholera germ. In making this statement they just the same as say to intelligent people that it will kiU thehog also. If " International Stock Food," which can be fed at the very low cost of ^="3 feeds for one cent =^J for two hogs, or £5^ six feeds for one cent ■'^ for one hog, is fed as directed and given prop- er time it wUl so thoroughly strengthen and enrich the blood that the "phagocytes" will destroy every disease germ. In no other way can this disease be conquered. The man who feeds it right along reduces his risk to the minimum. We have always insisted that this was the proper way, and the only sensible way. Science now teaches this and it is backed by the common sensq of every stock breeder. The use of " International Stock Food " wUl much more than pay for itself in ex- tra rapid growth and fattening. Your hogs can be fat- tened in from one to two months' less time and on less grain. You will make money by feeding it, and obtain the very great beneficial medicinal results in addition. In some cases, hogs will die, no matter what is done for them, either in care or medicine. We take all this risk of failure, when you use " International Stock Food," and authorize our agents to refund money at our expense if it ever fails, as it may in some cases, when the use of our " Food " is commenced too late, and when the system is in extra bad condition. You never had a fairer offer in your life, and as a progressive stockman or farmer you cannot afford not to give it a thorough practical test. ^^-^^'-v "International Pheno-Chloro" is a very cheap and reliable disinfectant and germicide to use around hog pens, etc. Only 50c per can and one can makes twenty-five gallons for use. f6 iNtERNATiONAL STdCK ^66lt, Ked Tamworth Sow, from photograph fnrnlehed by the owners, Caldwell Bros., at Briery Bank Farm, Orchard, Ont., broadoroof Trotting .and I'acing Horses, Ayrshire Cattle, Red Tamworth, Duroc-Jersey and Poland-China Hogs. eSOG CHOLERA SERMS EVERYWHERE. "It is an eetablished fact that animalB in a strong, vigorous condition resist attacks of disease to which animals of low vitality readily succumb. Disease germs always make the largest inroads into herds that are not constitutionally strong. Some stockmen never have Hog Cholera, but in all such cases it is found that they have been working right along, year after year, to permanently increase the constitutional vigor. Accord- ing to the germ theory, there is hardly a hog but what could furnish, from the lining membrane of its mouth and nose, suflBcient germs to create a fair-sized epi- demic of Hog Cholera at any time. These statements, undoubtedly, sound alarming, yet yoa need not be greatly disturbed by them, although they are true. The recent investigations prove that the healthy blood contains the "phagocytes" in suffi- cient quantity to remove all danger of disease. These "phagocytes" do not always have the same power over Ho«r Cholera germs or the germs of Pneu- monia, etc. The blood is susceptible to very many changes. It is only when the vitality has been lowered that the germs which are lurking about the animal obtain a foothold and begin their deadly work. Hogs especially are in constant danger from attacks of the germs of Hog Cholera, Pneumonia, etc. The lesson ia plain that the only way to escape such diseases is to keep the systems of all hogs in a perfectly healthy and vigorous condition. Right at this point is where good judgment, on the part of the owner, is necessary. Gen- eral appearances are often deceiving and the hogs that look the fattest are often in the worst condition as regards general vitality. The systems of hogs have been weakened by the crowding process and it is universally admitted that hogs are more susceptible to contagious diseases than all other animals combined." Dn the Face of These Scientific Facts, What Action for £tocl(men7 There is only one thing for thinking farmers and stockmen to do and that is to adopt a cheap plan to build up the entire system and thoroughly and perman- ently strengthen the constitutional vigor of all their hogs. "International Stock Food" is prepared by a practical stockman and druggist for the special pur- pose of stimulating and permanently strengthening the entire system, to purify and enrich the blood, to aid digestion and assimilation so that the animal will attain perfect benefit from all food eaten. If digestion is poor or in any way impaired, disease is sure to fol- low. When the blood is in perfect condition the "phagocytes" are strong enough to easily destroy all Hog Cholera germs and you will escape the great loss. If your hojjQ commence to be sick it is a sure sign that their vitality lias been lowered by some cause which you may not be able to trace, but which must exist. Without lowered vitality the disease germs cannot 9tt\199 death, Au thoughtful persons understand that the system and blood of every animal cannot be gotten into the necessary condition to cure and prevent dis- ease in every case. >e*IMMmim»>>»n Some people d!e who have the best of doctors, medi- cine and nursing. Some hogs may die who have the best of medicine and attention. <»tiii«»»mninmiin»»m»«»e»»>»«iiii>««>>mmi»»n« A majority of farmers do not commei'ce to do any- thing for their hogs until disease appears ^o their own herd or in their own neighborhood. It is extremely dangerous to wait. Some systems can be changed rap- idly, and the animal saved, while the systems and blowl of other hogs might require thirty or sixty days, or even longer. The length of time will depend entirely on the general condition of the system before commenc- ing the use of "International ftock Food." If yon wait until disease appears, you are taking a very great risk, and you ought not to expect miraculous results from the use of "International Mock Food." You do not expect miraculous results from medicine when em- ploying a doctor for your family, neither can we prom- ise miraculous results when you give medicine to your hogs, "international Stock Food" is as perfect a vegetable remedy as can be prepared, and will give paying results if our directions are followed. The best and cheapest plan is to commence with the little pigSi and feed them every day until ready for market. This not only saves the feeder money in extra growth, but gets the system in as near perfect condition as is possi- ble to do. We, of course, realize that a good many farmers will not do this, but, nevertheless, they would make money by taking our advice. If they did not, any of our agents would refund their money for the cost of the food. We claim that "International Stock Food" can be fed cheaper and with better results than any other medicated food, or even the largely over-rated new process oil meal. It is the pure vegetable nedicinal iugredients of roots, herbs and seeds, that give the good results. If the price per hundred pounds of any preparation is very low tnen the medicinal quality must be greatly reduced Reduce the quality and poorer results must be obtained Reduce the quality and very largely increased size of feeds will be necessary in order to obtain any results. This explains why some "foods" require such large-sized feeds and sell for less per hun- dred pounds, while "International Stock Food" only requires a tablespoonful. Do not be deceived by large amounts, of some other kinds, for a low price. If yoa figure up the number of feeds per pound you will find that the so-called cheap "foods" will actually cost you from one to three cents per feed, while "International Stock Food" can be fed at a cost of e^ "6 FBFDS FO« ONE CENT" ^T" for one hog or t^" "3 feeds for one cent" for a horse or coW. Vow certainly prefer quality rather than quaotltjr* INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK SHE COST $1575. ONE LITTER OF PIGS SOLD FOrt $3055. The Famous Poland China Sow Anderson's Model 43611, owned hy G, W. Nnll, Odessa, Ho. Bha is tho highest priced sow and dam of the highest priced litter of p'gs in the world. Mr. Hnll strongly endorses the nee of "Intematiotd Bto \ Food." SYMPTOMS OF HOG CHOLERA. HOW TO CURE IT. You Must Follow These Special Directions If Your Hogs Have the Cholera. First symptoms are great debility and capriciona appetites. You should separate the sick and appar- ently healthy at once; delay is very dangerous. Kill and burn those that are too sick to eat. It is extremely poor policy and dangerouu to waste time on hogs that are too sick to eat. Genuine malignant Hog Cholera cannot be fooled with, and demands heroic treatment without a mo- ment's delay. Guard infested pens against all other animals. Do not go direct from the sick to the ones apparently healthy. Disinfect pens, nests, troughs, backets, etc. with "International Pheno-Chloro," four tables poonfuls mixed with one bucket of water. A teaspoonful of "International Pbeno-Chloro" mixed to every bucket of water or swill once per day will be very beneficial. Give them pure water. Feed the hogs that can eat easily digested food with two or three times the usual amount of "International Stock Food" mixed with slop, and keep it up regularly three to five times per day for two or three weeks. Men of good judgment will not expect miraculous resuJts, because they know that a diseased system cannot be changed nor a weak system thoroughly strengthened in three or four days. One 3-lb. box of "International Stock Food" will not euro a herd of hogs, nor show wonders if fed promiscuously to all your stock. It takes more or loss time, owing altogether to the severity of the disease or weakness of the general organs. Your hogs may be fat and yet their systems are very weak and ready to rapidly develop Hog Cholera. In fact, the fat hogs generally take it first. The specific action of "Inter- national Stock Food" is to purify the blood and thor- oughly invigorate the entire systeni so that the Hog Cholera Microbe cannot do his deadly work. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" Gives remavkable results in purifying and enriching the blood so that the "phagocytes" that are contained in the blood will have strong and powerful action in destroying the disease germs of Hog Cholera. There is absolutely no other way to prevent or cure Hog Cholera, end "International Stock Food" has given the best of results for this purpo.'se through a long term of years. Over twenty million pounds have been sold and thou- sands of prominent farmers and stock raisers 'testify to its very superior merits and extraordinary cheapness to use. If you want the blood of your hogs to contain "phagocytes" of the strongest vitality so as to insure freedom from the terrible scourge of Hog Cholera, there is nothing you can feed that will give you such bene- ficial results as " International Stock Food." SWINDLERS OR IGNORANT People who claim to have a sure cure for Hog Cholera are either swindlers or ignorant in view of scientific investigations. The country is flooded with so-called "Hog Cholera Cures" that retail for the exoribtant price of 50 cents to $5.00 per pound. The medicinal action of many of these remedies is not as sure as wo guarantee by the use of " International Stock Food." They do not use any more expensive ingredients than we use in "InternationaJ Stock Food." They are sim- ply making a tremendous profit and do not give a guar- antee. If any one tries to sell you a Hog Cholera Curo or Grower and Fattener and will not ^:ive you a relia- ble guarantee so that you will have your money re- funded in case of failure, you may rest assured that you are in danger of being swindled. The only safo way is to refuse to buy any remedy that is not guaran- teed by a company of such financial responsibility that their guarantee is as good as cash. Your dealer sella "International Stock Food" on a "spot cash guavacteo" to refund your money in any case of failure, in this way you have his promise in addition to ours and it makes you absolut ely safe. We guarantee that you will secure better results with "International StockFood" at 14 cents per pound than yon can possibly obtain from these high priced remedies that only expect to sell to you once. We want your trade for years to come. DO YOU EAT PORK? The flesh of swine furnishes more than half the meat consumed by the laboring men of the United States, including those in the military and marine service. Pork from well bred hogs, which have been properly fattened, is one of tho most nutritious and popular meats. "International Stock Food" makes it more nutritious and very much more healthful. Pork enters into countless dishes, either as meat or lard, and im- parts richness and flavor to all. No meat is so univer- sally relished and on none can a greater amount of hard labor be performed. Pork is also being introduced into Europe, and when thoroughly established the demand will be enormous. The man who makes a study and practical business of raising well bred hogs is bound to secure very profitable returns for his labor. Ofi course the prices may vary some from year to year, buti the wise man is he who continues to raise hogs eve_ry| year. The average price for ton or fifteen years will pay the largest profit of any kind of live stock. 78 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. ENflLISH PRIZE BTin.KSHTRE PIG. YOUR SUCCESS WITId i^OGS. A hog is not naturally matured until he is two years old, but in this fast age we crowd him on the market at six or eight months of age and weighing from 150 to 300 lbs. This crowding process must weaken the sys- tem and in order to keep the animals healthy they must have some purs vegetable tonics, blood purifiers and general system invigorators such as they formerly obtained when running at large in the woods. "Inter= national Stock Food" contains not only these but also other elements needed by the hog's system, whether young or old. The entire tendeacy is to give better digestion and assimilation, pure rich blood, and to prevent disease, "international Stock Food" is en- tirely unlike any other preparation, and is absolutely the finest preparation ever placed on the market for hogs, shoats or pigs. It gives very rapid growth and some feeders make large profits by buying "poor hogs or shoats" and feed "International Stock Food" which Boon makes them salable. "International Stock Food" will cause hogs to be marketed in from one to two months less time than can possibly be done without it, provided, of course, that its use is commenced with the pigs. It cannot do this when you only feed a short time at the last 30 or 60 days. We do not claim mirac- ulous results. We simply ask honest, intelligent feed- ers to give it a fair practical test. The writer raised hogs for many years and we make no claim not justi- fied by facts. Hogs will show a gain of one-half lb. extra per day when fed "International Stock Food" over the usual plan of regular corn feed. Often the gain will be greator but this will depend on the condi- tion of the system before using it. THE BEST BOAR. The condition of boars is too often neglected. Any boar will be "surer" and get strong, vigorous, healthy pigs by keeping his system in perfect condition with " International Stock Food.*' It will give him greatly increased vigor and the pigs will have extra strong constitutions which will enable them to ward o£E dis- ease. The cheapest and safest way to fight Hog Chol- era is to commence with the boar and sow even before being coupled and keep feeding " International Stock Pood " while the sow is carrying the pigs and continue after they are farrowed. It is much cheaper to prevent disease in your hogs than allow them to commence to die. When disease is once started it may cost you $50 to get it stopped and not including the value of hogs that are sure to die. An "ounce of prevention" is worth many times more than the "pound of cure" in the case Oi ;Iog Cholera. WORMS IN HOGS. In many cases where hogs are not thriving it is on account of worms. When you suspect anything of the kind use " International Stock Food " at once. Large- ly increase the size of each feed of " International Stock Food" for one week as directed in "Special Book of Directions," which is in the top of every pack- age, and it will free them from worms, thoroughly strengthen the system and start quick growth. Some breeders write that their yards were covered with worms after following this treatment. It is sure to ex- Eel all worms if our directions are fdllowed. Your ogs will not thrive when greatly troubled with worms. •' International Stock Food " is very cheap to use and gives never failing good results when used for this purpose. DEMAND A RELIABLE GUARANTEE. Beware of New Remedies Put Out by Unreliable Companies. The country is being flooded with new prepara- tions for hogs and other live stock. Some of them are rank swindles and put up by people who have no knowledge of live stock nor of the action of medicine. . Their main object is to sell by making great clairns and dodging giving the purchaser a reliable guarantee. They know that they can sell only once in any locality. You may rest assured that when a man or company claims to have a never failing cure for Hog Cholera, that they are making statements absolutely false and they are either ignorant or swindlers. Every editor of a re- liable " Farm Journal " will tell you that this state- ment is correct because it is directly contrary to medical science and practical experience. A never failing cure will never be discovered for any disease, animal or human. Physicians have studied human disease for hundreds of years. After they find a sure cure for Pneumonia, Yellow Fever, Asiatic Cholera, Diph- theria, Small Pox, etc., C^°^ then you can reason- ably expect a sure cure for Hog Cholera. Use the same common sense about your sick animals that you do for your sick children. With the best of care and the best of physicians, many children die even of measles. If doctors lose many cases of such a simple disease as measles what reason have you to believe any man that tells you be has a sure cure for that terrible disease Hog Cholera? If you stop to think a moment you know such claims cannot be true. Many of these hog remedies are put up by men who simply pick up some receipt and they know absolutely nothing in regard to veter- inary medical science. They will not guarantee a cure and if they did their guarantee is worthless, as they do not have any financial backing. " Inter- national Stock Food" was originated by a druggist and practical stock breeder and every pound is sold on a " Spot Cash Guarantee " to cure or pre- vent Hog Cholera and to cause quick growth. The guarantee is backed by a company having a paid in capital of $300,000, so that you know it is reliable. We take all of the risk of " International Stock Food " failing. We admit that it will fail in some cases, just the same as doctors fail in some cases, but it gives satisfactory results in more than 95 per cent, of all tests, and when it fails "International Stock Food " does not cost the feeder anything. It has stood the test of years and has the largest sale for hogs of any preparation ever placed on the market. We guarantee paying results and back our claims by a reliable " Spot Cash Guarantee." Our > immense sale proves that a majority of farmers > want to save their hogs and make a larger profit, i > — /^.^.^ } " International Pheno-Chloro" is a good dis- } infectant and germicide. Should be used around < every hog pen. Twenty-five gallons ready to use < only costs 50 cents. It prevents disease. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 79 The celebrated Berksiuia BoWi "£eatlieibloom" 2ad (32166) and litter of pigs. Troperty of the well-knowa Berkshire breeder, Jno.Bi Thompson, Flattsbnrg, Mo. DO YOU BELIEVE IN liEW MACHINERY. If you believe in new machinery, improved breeds of stock, etc., you certainly must admit that new facts can be discovered in regard to feeding live stock so as to insure perfect digestion and rapid growth. "Inter- national Stock Food " only reqjilres a practical test for a reasonable length of time in order^o prove that stock can be grown and fattened in less time and on less grain than the average feeder uses. We simply ask you to use *' International Stock Food " on a positive cash guarantee that it will make you more money. " International Stock Food " is sold at the regu- lar retail price which is printed on every package. EXCEPTION. If a dealer is careless and allows it to get wet or gather dampness^ in _ a frosty window, damp room, or cellar, etc., it is liable to become damaged and unfit to use and it is then sometimes offered at cut prices . EXCEPTION. Now and then we are unfortimate enough to sell a bill of goods to a dealer from whom it is im- possible to collect the bill.- In a case like this the dealer swindles us out of our pay and he can well afford to cut the price. CURES DISEASE, GIVES RAPQD GROWTH. POETSMOUTH, lOWA. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:—! am more than satisfied with the result Dbtained from feeding "International Stock Food." Uisease had made its appearance in my herd. I fed ac- cording to directions and the diseased hogs are well and hearty. The others are doing better than before. I can fully recommend it to all feeders. Shall continue to feed it, cholera or no cholera, as it more than pays for itself by saving grain or other feed. - , .-. FRED. G. MARTENS, dItEAPISURE FOR HOG CHOLERA. •. -.-•- ' Greenwood, MissotTEi. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sirs: — I strongly recommend "International Stock Foot} " for IJog Cholera, as I have cured my hogs when other- b^rds in my neighborhood were almost extermin- ated^ D £ find itcbeap to use and did not lose a hog. ij ci^vj-k: : CBA^LES VANHOY. umiiit it. minmtiniitttitinumtnniii \ What Does it Cost to Feed ^^International Stock Food'' At $14.00 Per 100 Lbs.7 The average feed of "International Stock Food" for Fattening Hogs is two-thirds of one lb. per month. Only Costs lo cents per Montis. For 100 to i25°-Sboats— The average feed is one-third of one lb. per month. Only Costs 5 cents per Month. For 50-lb. Pigs— The average feed is one-fiif th of one lb. per month. Only Costs 3 cents per Montb. To use one feed per day for Suckling Sows — Only Costs 7 cents per Montb. It is not only by far the cheapest to use but it is sold under the strongest printed reliable guarantee of any similar preparation in the world. Our guarantee is as good as gold. On account of small sized feed it is much cheaper for stockmen to use at $14.00 per 100 lbs. than many t other kinds would be at $7.00 per hundred. Do not r be deceived by large package at small price. They : j always require a very large sized feed to give results. Z J Always compare number of feeds to the pound as Z d well as the price per pound. '. 4 E^°°Owing to very superior vegetable medication : 3 we obtain better results by using a small sized feed I d than other preparations can show with a large \ 3 sized feed. ifrTTTTrTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT rrrrrrTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTrmTTTT MADE HIS PIGS GROW VERY FAST. MaEOA, iLLINOia, I used "International Stock Food" on my fattening hogs and young pigs last summer and fall. I will say I never had hogs grow so fast in my life and one of my neighbors remarked that I beat any man feeding hogs ho ever saw. I think it pays well to feed it, and I expect to use it right along. GOOLDY FORT, Stock Raiser. CURED SICK HOGS. Rochester, Illinois. Deae Sies:— One of my customers placed 20 young hogs in a pen to fatten. In a few days they became sick and would not eat. He bought a pail of "International Stock Food' • of me, and tells me today that he only fed It a short time before they commenced to eat, and in a short time were perfectly well and thriving rapidly. This is the universal report I am receiving from the sale Of your food. - y, M. JifiBAY. , 80 INTERNATIOlTAir STOCK BOOK. PREVEE3TS AND CURES HOG CHOLERA Selma, Iowa. Qentleiien : — Twelve of my thoroughbred Chester White hogs had the cholera very bad and I bought a pail of " Saternatioaal Stock Food." Some of the hogs were so bad they hail to bo drenched, but since I com- mencod using your Food I have lost only three head aud the rest are all right. I can recommend "International Stock Food" as a preventive or cure for Hog Cholera in its worst form. WILL MICHAEL. Breeder of Improved Chester White and English Berk- shire Swine. a'^wonderfuiThog' cholera remedy. Geeentille, Pennstlvania Gents :— We had the Hog Cholera in our herd.and many had died. We commenced to use "International Stock Food" and found it a wonder- ful remedy. We would not be without it, and any one in the stock-raising business should not. It is a great conditioner and preventive of disease. HOMEE BEOS. CURED 44 OUT OF 48. MOEEISONVTLLE, IlLIKOIS. I had cholera among 60 hogs this spring. Had lost twelve, and half the others were sick. I bought the "In- ternBtlonal Stock Food" and after commencing its use I only lost four, and my hogs are in good condition now. WM. DEAL. Stockman. IT WILL VANISH HOG CHOLERA. SioTJX Falls, So. Dakota. Gentlemen :— I had three very sick hogs that I had no hopes of saving, but finally concluded to try •' Interna- tional Stock Food." It saved my sick hogs and prevented the disease from spreading to the balance of my herd. I wish that every farmer would give "International Stock Food " a fair trial. I am suro we would have no more sick- ness amon^ our stock. Your guarantee is very fair to farm- ers. One of the sick hogs that I saved was a sow and she will now weigh over 500 Iba. I would not be without " ln» ternational Stock Food." HANS KODE. THE SUREST HOG CHOLERA CURE EVER DISCOVERED. CURED 160 SICK HOGS. _ , . , _ , Paloma, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. ^I used "International Stock Food" on 240 head of hogs last fall. When I commenced feeding it two- thirds of my herd were dangerously sick with Cholera, and several had died. I fed the Stock Food in big doses, three times a day, and inside of a week they were cured and doing well. I have tested the Food for fattening purposes and am satisfied it gives stock an extra gain, and that its use for fattening will return a good profit to any feeder. I do not expect to ever feed without it. P. s. JUDY, Je. WILL NOT EAT. If jrou think it advisable to bother with a hog that is too sick to eatj^ you can make a thin gruel of "Interna- tional Stock Food" and pour it down, and in many cases a hog in this condition can be saved. "Interna- tional Stock Pood" will save an animal in this condi- tion if anything will. Very cheap to use. TOO SICK TO EAT. Geoege's Ceeek, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I had a hog so sick that it could not walk and would not eat. I felt sure it would die, but I bought a box of "International Stock Food" and forced it down the hog, and it soon got all right and well. "International Stock Food" is a fine remedy, JAY F. HICKOK, Stockman. CURED HIS DYING HOGS. Amity, Aekansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— This is to certify that my hogs were all Bick and I bought "International Stock 'Food" which cured all I gave it to. Although I lost 23 head before using it, not one died after. I think it the best I ever saw. Can't speak too highly of it. J. E. MAY. STOCK FOOD FOR A CAR OF HOGS. Maxwell, Iowa. Dear Hie :— Please give me prices on "International Stock Food" in 500-lb. lots. 1 have used "Interna- tional Stock Food" with great success. I am now feeding it to a carload of hogs. 8. H. DHL, Stockman. SAFE FOR BROOD SOWS. Puxico, Mesioo. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies:— I have tested "International Stock Food" on a brood sow, and she now has four of the finest pigs in this country. They are six weeks old and weigh 50 lbs. J. W. SMITH. SAVED THE SICK BOARS. Noecatue, Kansas. Gentlemen :— I was caring for a herd of hogs that had Hog Cholera, when a friend sent me some " In» ternational Stock Food." limmediately tested it on the three head of boars that were flat down ; it saved two, but one was too far gone for help. I wish to use "In- ternational Stock Food" on all my work hereafter. I lost $4,000 worth of hogs one year in Missouri and used on one yard and on another, and lost every hog in both yards. I consider those preparations sure death, but from actual test I consider "International Stock Food" the best on earth. J. P. SAYLES. Breeder of Poland-China Swine. HOG CHOLERA HAS NO TERRORS. TWO LITTERS OF PIGS IN A YEAR. Gaeden City, Missouei. Gents :— After a long siege of Hog Cholera I have, by the use of "International Stock Food," waded through without the loss of a hog, while it has swept off hun- dreds and hundreds all around me. My neighbors have been losing for eleven months, and it stUl lingers in some localities. One of my neighbors, one mile away, lost over 100, my nearest neighbor, 40 rods away, some 30, and so on. At the same time some of their stock was on my place, running with my hogs. "Inter- national Stock Food" kept my hogs healthy aU. the time. I have never less than 50 to 100 hogs the year round. By feeding "International Stock Food" my sows litter from 8 to 16 healthy pigs twice a year. I recommend "International Stock Food" to all farmers and stockmen. T. H. ALLISON, Farmer and Stockman. GOOD AUTHORITY. Jewell, Iowa. Gents: — I have used Interaatlonal Stock Food" and feel that I can recommend it. D. A. KENT, Formerly professor of Agriculture at Iowa Agricultn* ral College, Ames, Iowa. INTERNATIONAi: STOCK BOOK. 81 mm ^\W'8 XUUH hoc!? ^^ *K, ■Jiio m "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOO" i^3 FEEDS !oR ONE GEMT-^ GUARANTEED TO CURE OR PREVENT HOG CHOLERA. ALSO THE QUICKEST HOG GROWER EVER DISCOVERED. YOUR MONEY REFUNDED IF IT EVER FAILS. And You Arc to be the User and Also the Judge. ll3es.Euc)v. cvv\c\ 'OAN\\edrh^^^''=?v lili lu\e\-\AaX.\oua\Fooc\ Z^- W^S REMARKABLE CURES. MowETSTOWN, Ohio. Deab Sies:— Hog Cholera is raging here. We had 40 head of fat hogs. Two had died with Cholera and three others were sick when a Hog Cholera doctor came along and said that he would undertake to cure them for $1.00 per head, but that the three that were sick there was no cure for. We told our partner to go out and feed them "International Stock Food" in double doses, and we saved the three that were given up to die, and all the others with less than $3.00 worth of "International Stock Food." DIEHL BROS., Dealers. PREVENTS 6H0LERA. BisMAECK, Illinois. I have been feeding "International Stock Food" regularly to my hogs since last fall. Every neighbor lost most of their hogs from Cholera except one other man who was also feeding "International Stock Pood." M^ hogs kept perfectly healthy and made an excellent frain. My neighbor's sick hogs got through the fence along with mine three different times, but in spite of this none of mine took sick. I would not feed hogs without using "International Stock Pood." J. J. LAYTON, Farmer. VETERINARY SURGEONS ENDORSE THIS FOOD FOR HOG CHOLERA. Belle Centee, Ohio. Gents: — I have been using International Stock Pood" on my hogs for two years, and I believe it to be a positive hog disease preventive While I have used it I never raised thriftier and nicer hogs, while my neighbors on all sides of me lost their last hog. I have advised my neighbors and they are all commencing to u»e "International Stock Food," and are having no crouble with diseased hogs. I also find it excellent for ho:«es and cattle. W. T. HAERCD, Thirty.five years' ezperience as a Veterinary SurgeoQ. ' THE SURE CURE. HOLSTEIN, NeBEASKA. Gentlemen:— I would not be withont "Interna- tional Stock Food" for my hogs any more than I would go without flour for my family. It cures and prevents Hog Cholera and makes them grow fast. DAVID M. SHOOK, Farmer. CURED HIS HOGS OF CHOLERA. Admire, Kansas. Deae Sies : — One of my customers reported that he had 29 hog^ that were very sick with Hog Cholera. He had lost eight when I sold him "International Stock Food." It cured every hog and they are growing fine. E. W. SMELSEE, Druggist. PREVENTS HOG CHOLERA. Thorntown, Indiana. Deab Sies :— I have used "International Stock Food" for four years as a Hog Cholera preventive, and I raise 150 hogs per year. The results have been very satisfactory. S. I. GHERE, Breeder Poland China Hogs. IT CURES MINNESOTA HOGS. _YoEK, Minnesota. Deab Sies: — I am situated in a good hog-raising country. I have been selling "International Stock Food" in this locality and it has always given first- class satisfaction. E. E. RAMAKER, Dealer. BEST HOG REMEDY IN 30 YEARS. Dawson, Missouei. Gents :— I have used all the remedies that have been introduced for 30 years, but the "International Stock Food" is the only one I would rely on to cure or pre- vent Hog Cholera. The results are extraordinary. It also makes hogs grow rapidly. C E. DAWSON, Dealer, 82 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 25 TONS SOLD IN PAILS. Shenandoah, Iowa. Deak Sirs :— I sold 25 tons of "International Stock Food" in 25-lb. pails in this locality «uring the past eighteen months. It is a great remedy to cure aSnd prevent Hog Cholera. G. BIDDLE. HOGS SAINED 3 LBS. PER DAY. Troy Mills, Iowa. Dear Sirs :— My nogs were more or less diseased for two years. I fed them salt, ashes, coal, etc., but they got no bet- ter. I finally bought some "International Stock Food " and fed them, and they are now in good health, do not cough and are growing rapid- ly. Before I used the food they would not eat or grow. After I used "International 5tock Food " a short time, I am sure they gained nearly 3 lbs. per day. It also saves feed and I would not fattea without using "International Stock Food." D. L. COQUILLETTE. 1200 FEEDS IN EACH 25-LB. PAIL. And it costs you only $3.50. This cut is made from a photograph of our 25-lb. pail. It is water tight and make^ a desirable water bucket. See that our trade mark is on every pail. A feed measure and special 16-page book of directions is placed in every pail. "International Stock Food " is put up in 25 and 50 cent and $1 size packages; also 25-lb. pails or 100 and 200- Ib. barrels. It is cheapest to use in pails. ONE PAIL CURES. Big Modnd, Iowa. International Food Co., Gents : — My hogs were sick wich Hog Choleic and some had died when I commenced using "International Stock Food" One pail cured them and I have had no disease since. It put my hogs in a very thriving condition. O. S. BAKNES, Farmer. WE WILL PAY YOU $1000 IF OUR TESTIMONIALS ARE NOT GENUSNE. PREVENTS HOG CHOLERA FOR 150 HOGS. Washburn, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. I commenced using the " International Stock Food" three years ago and am feeding it today. Have been using it this spring on 150 head of pigs and hogs, and have not had a sick one on the place. My hogs have grown rapidly, and I know it pays well to feed it, and take pleasure m recommending it to brother farmers and breeders. Have used many other powders, but " International Stock Food " suits me better than any- thing 1 ever tried. I cannot say too much in favor of it. S. J. BLACK, Breeder of Poland-China Swine. SURE CUBE FOR HOG CHOLERA. Arcadia, Louisiana. International Pood Co., Minnfeapolis, Minn. This is to certify that we have used " International Stock Food" and have found it to be a sure cure for Hog Cholera and also of great benefit to other stock. We strongly recommend it as cheap acd good. R. MURPHY, J. A. BREWER, J. T. HOUSTON, T. L. SMART, J. M. LILES, J. WIMBLY. GREATEST KNOWN HOG CHOLERA PREVENTIVE. RiDGEviLLB Corners, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. We have used 100 lbs. of " International Stock Food" to our entire satisfaction. We believe our hogs would have died with Hog Cholera if we had not used it. Our hogs showed the regular symptoms of Cholera, and we commenced to use " International Stock Food strictly as directed and did not lose a single hog, A number of our neighbors lost nearly all of their hogs. BURKHOLDER BROS., Poland-China Breeders. CURES HOG CHOLERA AND GIVES RAPID GROWTH. Carrothers, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I bought four shoats in Decembar weighing an average of 68 lbs. They were coughing badTy and would not eat and showed strong symptoms of Hog Cholera. I fed them " International Stock Food " every day and by the middle of February killsd two and they weighed 200 lbs. each. The middle of March I killed the other two and they weighed 250 lbs. each. I find "International Stock Food" will soon put hoga in a healthy condition, and it is very profitable to feed it as a growth promoter and fat producer. P. A. BUCKMAN. PNEUMONIA IN HOGS. Bowling Green, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — Yours of the 25th to hand containing description of pneumonia in hogs. I claim that "In- ternational Stock Food " is a great help in cases of pneumonia. A friend of mine came to me one day and said his pigs were all sick and coughing. His veteri- nary told him to give them turpentine for worms. I told him to stand back, if "International Stock Food" would not cure them, nothing would. One was eo far gone he would not eat and died. The veterinary opened him and found both lungs badly affected, exactly as de- scribed in your letter. He pronounced it pneumonia and recommended warm quarters and abundance of CLuinine. I placed them in warm quarters, but said no, in regard to the quinine, but that " International Stock Food " would do the work if there was any life in them. They are now in a close pen and while the weather here is cold and damp, they are prize winners and the admiration of all who see them, I have had them about one month and they have doubled in size and weight. In the above you find the correct treatment for pneumonia, to-wit : Keep them dry and warm and feed large doses of "International Stock Food " three times per day, with palatable food, and in nine cases out of ten you can cure them of pneumonia or any other disease. My pigs are beauties and your food saved them. I feed all my other hogs *' International Stock Food " every day because it pays in fattening as well as for health. No stockman can afford to feed without it. Many of my customers think as highly of the food as I do. Yours truly, E. H. PORTER, Commission Merchant. SAVED HIS HOGS WHEN HUNDREDS OF HOGS WERE DYING OF THE CHOLERA. Vichy, Missouri, Sirs :— I have been using "International Stock Food" freely, feeding my hogs regularly, and to my surprise (as well as to my neighbors') I have been the lucky one to save my hogs, while others within fifty yards of me have lost nearly all of theirs with Hog Cholera. They were so prejudiced in regard to stock food on account of having used some worthless, cheap stuff and receiv- ing no benefit from it that they pronounced it all a humbug. Yours, M. F. FRITTS. EXPELS WORMS FROM HOGS. WooDsoN. Illinois. I fed " Internatlon«I Stock Food " to 60 head of hogs last fall. They were coughing and it soon cured them and expelled worms. _ It pays to feed it, and I (k> not intend to be without it. J» EZARD. INTERNATIOWAL STOCK BOOK 83 CURED EVERY HOG. GeEENWOOD, MlSSOtTBI. Gents:— My hoga were sick ith Cholera ■when I commenced sing* ' International Stock Food' ' id it cured every hog. My hogs ire groTring rapidly and I still je "International Stock Food" scause it is cheap and good. J. T. STONE, Farmer. A STAPLE CURE. Tocsin, Indiana. IGentlemen: — "international lock Food" is as staple with me i nails, I sell it on a positive larantee and it always gives x)d results. A.P. KELLY, Doalor. CURES AND FATTEI?JS. West Newell, Illinois, [Cholera broke out in my herd f. hogs. Three of them had died |id ten of the others wore cick ;henIboughta pail of "Inter- itloDQl Stock Food" and fed it I largo dosea, throe times a day, lid saved all but one, and it was lo sick tQ_ eat. It gives hogs an :tra gain and keeps them salthy. A. F. CUNNINGHAM, • Farmer. HOG CHOLERA. A FIVE YEARS' TEST. EsBON, Kansas. Gentlemen: — I can strongly recommend "International Stock Food," as I have fed it for five or six years. When I commenced to feed it my hogs had Hog Cholera, but it cured them. JOHN BRENNAN, Farmer. CURES EVERYWHERE. Newton, Geobgia. Gentlemen:— I have made a fair tost of "international 5tock Food" as a cure and preventive of Hog Cholera. It cured my hogs while my near neighbors lost large numbers. J. W. HALL, Stockman. SIX YEARS' RESULTS. Dannebeog, NeBEA3KA. International Food Co., Minjicapolis, Minn. DiiAu Sirs :— I have had a great many stockmen use "interna" tional itock Food" for Hog Cholora with the result of abso- lute cures. I recommend it as the best medicine for diseased hogs in tho world. I have used it for over sis years. E. MOORE, Druggist and Stockraiser. ORIGINATED BY k PRAGTBOAL SWINE BREEOER AND DRUGGIST. IAS NEVER LOST A K€)G Bm&E USING " INTERNATIONAL STOQK F®OD." Meleose, Illinois. itemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I have used "international Stock Food" )r throe years and think it is tho best remedy to cure id prevent Hog Cholera that I ever saw. I raise more ogs than any other farmer in Melrose township, and avenot lost any hogs since I began to use "Interna- onai 5tock Food," while my neighbors that have not sad it have had tho Cholora among their hogs. I use right along as a preventive because I believe it is le safest plan. It is well worth the money it costs for le extra pounds it will put on hogs when feeding them ir the market. I think that every farmer ought to ie it. S. D. COOPER, 8EVEN YEARS' TEST BY A PROMINENT HOG BREEDER. Delhi, Iowa. itemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen; — Having used your justly celebrated jlntemational Stock Food" on my farm for tho past |)ven years with the best of results, I think it no more iian justice (not only to you, but the stock-raising men li general) that I should relate my unprecedented suc- Isss in the swine-breeding profession. Too much can- pt be said in praise of your valuable "International lock Food," not only for swine, but for each and Very kind of domestic animals. I am an extensive [reader of Chester Whites and have never lost a hog !ith the Cholera or any other malignant disease since commenced to use your wonderful preparation. I ould not be without this nature's valuable assistant >r five times cost. Respectfully yours, FRANK WILSON, ireeding and Importing of Chester Whites a Specialty. EXPECTED TO BURY THE HOG. Alexis, Illinois. iternational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. ! When I began using the "International 5tock Food" iiy hogs were in bad condition. Some had the scours iad nearly all were coughing. In about two weeks the pnghing was cured and my herd was in good shape. , had one hog so sick he could not eat or stand up. I lave him a big dose of the food that evening, but had lo idea of saving his life. Next morning J took out a |?a_de expecting to bury the hog, but found it up and .ating with the rest. It gives hogs an appetite and I 9 B9f 9ip9ct tp feed witt^out it, Q, A, OLIN, IT CURES HOG CHOLERA, Nebkaska City, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SiEs:— lam having e fine trade on "International Stock Food." Have had a great many stockmen use it for hogs sick with tho so-called Cholera, with absolute cures. Ship me ten dozen at once. Sold 30 boxes in last two days. J. W. BOURNE, M. D., Driggist. CURES HOG CHOLERA IN THE SOUTH. ASHBUEN, GeOEGIA. Gentlemen :— My last supply of "International Stock Food" is nearly gone. It proves so effectual not only in preventing but curing Hog Cholera that people come for miles to get it. Others recommend it very highly for horses and cattle. I feel confident that "international Stock Faod" is as staple a commodity here now as flour. Please make me another shipment at once. W. A. MURRAY, General Merchandise. REMARKABLE CURE OF HOG CHOLERA. Belden, Texas. Gents:— Some time ago Hog Cholera broke out among the swine in my vicinity. As soon as my hogs began to show any symptoms of disease I began to feed large feeds of "International Stock Food," and al- though hogs died all around me by the hundreds, I did not lose one. "International Stock Food" is a boon to stockmen. F. C. CALLAWAY. FROM HON. ROBT. W. FURNAS, OF NEBRASKA. Brownvillb, Nebeaska. Deae Sies: — Some three years since I used "inter- national Stock Food." It gave me entire satisfaction. What will you sell me 100 pounds for? I have been out of the hog breeding and feeding for the past two years. Am working into it again. Yery truly, „„„^, . „ ROBT. W. FURNAS, Secretary State Board of Agriculture. CooIdAYS^TeEDING costs 30 CENTS. > It will only cost about 30 cents to feed "Intema- > tional Stock Food" to one hog for three months. f Your hog will gain 45 pounds extra weight over the usual plan of com fattening. Be sure and remem- ber that we guarantee paying results. 84 INTERNATIONAL* STOCK BOOK This Engraving was made from a photograph sent ns hy Mr. A. K. Campbell, of Bainhiidge, Ind. It shows his hog when he commenoed feeding "International Stock Food." THESE FARMERS ARE AS HONEST AS YOU IN THEIR STATEMENTS. A WONDERFUL PREPARATION FOR HOGS. Maysville, Kentucky. Gentlemen: — I have 1136(1 " International 5tock Pood " among my hogs and am altogether pleased with the results. I had a fine lot of pigs, they were attacked with a disease similar to cholera and were dying at the rate of three a day. I take pleasure in stating that after I began the use of "International Stock Pood" I did not lose another one. THOS. M. LASHBEOOKE. STARTS QUICK GROWTH IN PIGS. AiiVAN, Illinois. Gbnts : — I have some pigs and shoats that were not thriving. Within two weeks after commencing to use ** International Stock Pood " I hardly knew they were my own shoats. They made an extraordinary gain. It pays farmers to feed it. O. J. GEITTON. TESTED ON TWO LOTS OF HOGS. Clahksbueg, Missouri. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— I separated my hogs into two lots, and to one I fed "International Stock Pood" and to the other lot I did not. The hogs that I fed "Interna- tional Stock Pood " to fattened re narkably fast, while the other did not. This is positive proof i hat it pays to use your food. S. J. BRATTON, Stockman. THE WONDERFUL PIG GROWER. Mertius, Texas. Gentlemen :— I had some pigs which had been fed on sorghum, and from this or other causes, had become mangy and lost their appetites. They looked like "razorbacks." I commenced feeding "International Stock Pood" to them, and in about three weeks they were under headway and I am willing to put them against any hogs. "International Stock Pood" is cheap to use and gives fine results. I. O. BROWN. SAVED 95 OUT OF 100 SICK HOGS. SOMMERFORDS, OhIO. Gentlemen:— I used "International Stock Pood" for my hogs when they had the hog cholera. They were all sick, but 1 only lost five head out of about 100, and in three weeks they were all as well as usual. HOG RECORD ON WHEELS. Exiea, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— We have fed our entire bunch of hogs, consisting of 250 head, for the past four months, with " International Stock Food." Our hogs have dons better than any previous year, and while there has been a loss by disease of over half of the hogs in thia vicinity, we have not lost a single hog. W© can fully recommend "International Stock Pood " to all farm' ers and feeders. We have just finished feeding a car load of hogs for which we made a liberal use of "Inter- national Stock Pood" for last three months. They averaged 458 pounds when loaded into the car here ana 457 pounds when unloaded at Chicago after makinga. 300 mile trip. They commanded the highest price. Wo send you a photograph of the car just as it appeared on the way to Chicago. The large cloth signs were placed on both sides of the car. The only way to suc- cessfully feed hogs is to use a good tonic and system invigorator in order to prevent disease and we strongly recommend "International Stock Pood" as being very cheap to use and of superior merit. HENSLEY BROS., Breeders and Shippers. USED 12 POUNDS AND CLEARED $75.00 ON 12 HOGS. Winnebago, Illinois. This is to certify that I purchased 12 hogs that came to market and were refused by the stock buyer. I took them home and kept them eight weeks and then brought them back and sold them at a net profit of $75.00, and only used 12 pounds of " International Stock Food." I have used "International Stock Food" for the past four years and would not raise stock with- out it. W. E. BURDiCK, Farmer. MAKES HOGS EAT AND GROW. DupoNT, Georgia. Dear Sirs :— We have sold out all the bill of "Inter- national Stock Food" that we bought from you some time ago. Our Mr. Hughes had a sow that would not eat a handful of corn a day. He began feeding "Inter- national Stock Pood " to her and she began to improve immediately. She is well now and will soon bring forth a litter of pigs. Please ship the order for eight dozen more at once. We can recommend "Interna' tionai Stock Pood" to all stock raisers. PUGHES & PBGISTgR, i INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOIi- IMs Eugraving was cade from a photograph sent ns by Mr. A. S. Oampbell, of Bainbridge, Ind. It shows the aasa.9 ' ^ hog at the end of one hnndred days after coininenoing to feed "International Stook Food." THIS HOG GAINED 400 POUNDS IN 100 DAYS. ^ A WONDERFUL GAIN OF 4 POUNDS EVERY DAY, \ InterDational Food Co., Mianeapolis, Minn. Bainbeidge, Indiana. Gentlemen : — Inclosed find two photographs of an old sow. They were taken before and after feeding " International Stock Food" and show the result. This sow gained 400 pounds in 100 days. I fed her about 75 cents worth of "International Stock Food" aiid 20 bushels of corn with some slop. The total cost of the "Internationai Stock Food" and grain I fed was less than $5.00. How is that for profit? Over 200 per cent profit is a very satisfactory rate. One of my neighbors gave me the sow because he thought she would die within a week. She could not walk to ray place, a distance of one and a half miles, and I had to haul her. I never saw or heard of any "Stock Food" having such great value as a conditioner and fattener. I had fed a good deal of "loternational Stock Food" before this and take pleasxire in recommending its constant use by all farmers. A. K. CAMPBELL. MAKES SHOATS EAT. Coal Ceeek, Iowa. • Deae Bras :— After having thoroughly tested "Inter- national Stock Food"' I most heartily recommend it for the use of all hog raisers, Some of my shoats got so they would not eat, but a few feedings of "lHtcrnation« •i Stock Pood" put them in thriving condition. Itia also splendid for other stock. A. M. SPENCER. GREAT FOR FATTENING HOGS. Beeathedsville, Maetland. Gents:— I have thoroughly tested "Internatloaal 'Stock Food" for fattening hogs and find that it gives paying results for this purpose. It also cures cough- ing. ANDREW MILLER. ^>y>^ ^"'^quickly'cured?'^'^'''^^'^ Jansen, Nebeaska. Gentlemen :— My hogs were taken with Hog Cholera «nd I had lost two when 1 commenced feeding •'inter- national Stock Food." It cured them at ouce, and I consider it exactly as represented. E. MARTIN, Farmer. Hl¥lH0GslHAD'R0fTEirFLES^ Alexis, Illinois. Gentlemen :— Hog Cholera broke out in my herd of 106 hogs. Sixteen had died and 25 of the others were BO weak they could hardly stand. Large pieces of rot- ten flesh would drop from their bodies. I put these 25 In a separate lot and fed them "International Stock Food " and saved eight. I fed it to the balance of my herd and they have kept in a healthy condition. ** In- ternational Stock Food" has done more for me than the company claims. I find that it gives hogs a very rapid growth and shall continue to use it for fattening purposes. W. SCOTT. HOG BREEDER FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. Shaepsville, Indiana. This is to certify that I have used "International Stock Food," manufactured by International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., and most cheerfully recommend it to all men who own or handle any kind of stock, aa a great health promoter and invigorator for all kinds of animals, giving an appetite and aiding in the assim- ilation of their food, purifying the blood and tberoby preventing disease and consequent loss. W. A. MAZE, ' Breeder of Pure Bred Swine for Twenty-five Years and Member of the Indiana State Board of Agricultur* for the Thirteenth District. Mr, Maze has had charge of the Swine Department of the Indiana State Fair for three ; ears. icEEPsltiOGslH^itLTIIYl ^'^^ Haeeisbdeg, Aekansas. SiBS:— I use "International Stook Food" all tha time and it is a fine success. My hogs are healthy while my nearest neighbor lost 76 head. It is the food for hog raisers. W. D. HARGRAVES, Ridge Valley Berkshire Farm. ^PREVEJinrSHOG"DISEAs£ Blttheville, Aekansas. Gents: — I am using "International Stock Food" and have not had a sick hog this year, while all my neigh- bors have had sick hogs and have lost a good many. The health of my hogs is due to "International Stock Pood." B. ZAMBEST. ]'"■'■ 'International Pheno-Cbloro" never fails aa • E ^ disinfectant and germicide. Every bog breeder f. E' uld U5e it. ^^~25 gallons ready for use only t ta 60 cents."'^! It prevents many ditcaaea. ^ 86 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. THE GREAT HOG FAT- TENER. Blandinsv.lle, Illinois. To whom it may concern : From my personal knowl- edge I know "International btock Food" to be the best and cheapest preparation of the kind on the market. It will fatten hogs or other stock in three-fourths the usual time and insure free- dom from disease. Young pigs grow rapidly, and it in- creases the flow of milk in brood sows. It certainly pays a big return to any feed- er. Have tried many other foods, but never found any- thing to equal "International Stock Food." W. S. DAVIS, Breeder of Pure Bred China Hogs. EXTRA GOOD FOR BROOD SOWS. Cambridge, Illinois. Gents:— I have used "In- ternational 5tock Food" for brood sows and young pigs- It made a great improvement in the sows and caused the pigs to make a remarkable growth. It certainly pays feeders. WM. DENGELi. 3 FE^EDS Eli ONE CENTT INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOe MAKES SOWS B»ipE MORE PIOS-.~. SAVES PICS FROM HOC CHOLERA QUICKEST PIG GROWER EWORLD MAKES PIGS WEIGH 260 TO 300 Lbs. AT SIX MONTHS .~ '.'..L-,'. LT.^\ _.f.J. _ ._ %.4l sx-l FOR BROOD SOWS AND PIGS. ■^ iOLiN, South Dakota, Gentlemen: — " InteroL tional 3tock Food" gives er cellent satisfaction to all my| customers. I have r='»d it and can say that for orood sows and young pigs it is the best preparation I have ever ustd.both to maintain ' — '*b and proBsote growth. L. G. PALMliK, Druggist and Stockraiser, TESTED FIVE YEARS. Ionia, Michigan. Having sold "International Stock Food" for the past five years, it affords rue great pleasure to bear testimony to its excellent qualities. Dur- ing these years \ have sold several gross of it and deem it justice to the manufactur- ers to say that customers arc well satisfied with results. In view of my satisfactory ex- perience with this food, I es- teem it a privilege to recom- mend it to all merchants in quest of an article of this character that sells freely. WM. E. I£ELSEY, Druggist, IT WILL MAKE YOU 25 TO 100 % EXTRA PROFIT IN RAISING PIGS. , 16 PIGS fi ONE SOW. WONDERFUL RESULTS. Catlin, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. I had a sow five years old last fall that was very sick, would not eat and could not get up. She was reduced to skin and bones and was almost dead. A neighbor recommended "International Stock Food" for which J. Wilse Tilton, Catlin, 111., is your agent. I bought a 3-lb. box (50 cents) and began to drench her with it. She began to get better the first day, soon had an appe- tite, and before I had given her the entire box she was well. On the 25th day of May she had sixteen pigs, but as she had but fourteen teats, she could only raise fourteen of the pigs. The sow and pigs are healthy today. I wish to recommend " International Stock Food" to all stockmen. THOMAS E. JONES. Sworn Statement. His Sow Had Fifteen Strong, Healthy Pigs. "International Stocl< Food" Is a Splendid Preparation For Brood Sows. State of Indiana, ) Codntt of DuBois, 5 • Personally there appeared before me, Thomas J. Nolan, a notary public, in and for said County and State, Tnomas G. Ellis, who resides at Ellsworth, Ind., and made this statement : One of our sows had a litter of 15 pigs in January, and they were all well and strong for two months, when two of them were killed by acci- dent. We commenced feeding the sow "International Stock Food" in September, and fed it regularly while she was with pig, and while she was suckling the pigs. and they grew rapidly. We_ also use "international Stock Food" at the present time for our brood sows. THOMAS G. ELLIS. Sworn to and subscribed before me, THOMAS J. NOLAN, Notary Public. FEED IT TO YOUR BROOD SOWS. Delmae, Iowa. Deas Sirs:— Send me 2,50 lbs. "International Stock Food." I bolievo your Stock Food is the very best thing for swine breeders, because my brood sows show the results very plainly. I feed them corn for morning and slop, for noon and night, with "International Stock Food" in it. I am saving one feed per day, and my BOWS are ia flue coudition and their pigs are fat and healthy. P. B. BEITZENDEFFEB. A VALUABLE SOW CURED. McRae, Geoegia Deae Sies :— I had a fine sow that was with pig, andl one morning she was taken sick with staggers or' something of the sort. I commenced feeding "Interna-i tional Stock Food," and within three days she was much better. I think it a good medicine for diseased; stock. J. T. BARRETT, Stockman. EXTRA GAIN OF 4,500 POUNDS. I One hundred head of hogs or shoats will only require about 250 lbs. of "international Stock Food" for aboatr three months and will cost you $35.00. It will givej you an Extra Gain of 4,500 lbs. of Pork on 100 Hogs.! At four cents per lb., this would be $180.00. Deduct-i ing the $35.00, would leave $145.00 actual profit. A prac- tical test will prove this. Place 10 or 25 head in one lot and 10 or 25 head in another. Use " International Stock Food" with one lot for 90 days, and if you are not satisfied with the extra gain, your money will be refunded. It also keeps them healthy. We invite you to make a practical test forgo days on these conditions: If it fails it costs you nothing^. You could not have a fairer offer. FROM 30 LB. RUNTS TO 400 LB. HOGS. Cornell, Nebraska. Gents:— .1 used "International Stock Food" for some pigs that were badly stunted. They were six months old and only weighed 30 lbs. Their appetite, soon improved, their hair soon looked healthy, andl they made a good growth from that time on, until I; sold them, when they averaged 400 lbs. EBEN JOHNSON, Farmer. MAKES SOW AND PIGS FAT. West Mills, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have fed "International Stock Food" for over two years, and I consider it a good medicated food for hogs as well as for other live stock. It has prevented Hog Cholera and made my hogs grow faster than anything I ever used. I had an old sow that would not eat and starved her pigs. After givinff her "International Stock Food" I never saw anything eat so groodily in my life. The sow and pigs are gain- ing flesh vory rapidly. S. W>^ KEfi. INTERNAflOMAL^Sf OCK BOOK. 87 THREE YEARS HOG TEST. Alvan, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sirs:— I have used "International Stock Food" for three years, have tested it for disease and found it perfect. Can keep my brood sows fat on half the grain wheQ using "International Stock Fooci" I would Qot do without it for double the price. AARON VANDOEN. i MAKES FARMERS MONEY. Mesquite, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— I have used "International Stock Food" and can say that it is the best thing of the sort 1 ever used. It is better than you claim. A 50-ceat box is worth $5 in many cases of sick hogs. A hog that is fed "InternatioisFl Stock Food" from the start will weigh one-third more in six or eight months than those who do not get it. E. H. VANCE. DT WILL PAY YOU TO FEED ^^INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD'^ ABSOLUTELY PREVENTS HOG CHOLERA. Beaton, Illinois. Sms:— I have thoroughly tested "International Stock Food" on my hogs and have not lost one while the cholera has been all around me. It is a groat pre- ventive and my hogs grow rapidly. I have usod five pails. W. P. CRISWELL, Breeder of Poland-China Hogs. GRAND SUCCESS WITH HOGS. Utica, Nebraska. Deae Sies :— I have thoroughly tested "International Stock Food," having used it for over two years with grand succesa and know it is much the cheapest Stock Food to use. It keeps my stock in fine condition. The first $14 worth I fed to my hogs net me fully $75. A, M. POLLOCK, Breeder of Poland-China Swine. A RELIABLE STOCK FOOD. Delano, Minnesota. Deab Sies : — We gave your salesman an order for "International Stock Food" Please ship at once as \fe are entirely out. We have another kind in stock, but people will not buy it and insist on having "International Stock Food" CONZET, DARROW & CO. CURED HOG CHOLERA. MOEEISONVILLB, ILLINOIS. I had what appeared to be Cholera among 60 hogs this spring. Had lost twelve, and half the others were sick. I bought the "International Stock Food" and, after commencing its use, I only lost four, and my hogs are in good condition now. WM DEAL, Stockman. CHEAPEST FOR HOGS. Beloit, Kansas. Sies :— I have used "International Stock Food" and like it very much. It assists nature to digest and as- similate the grain. I have used , but I find that "International Stock Pood" is much cheaper and I shall stand by your product. W. L. RICORD, Poland-China Breeder. 600 LBS. USED FOR HOGS. , Bennett, Nebeabka. Gentlemen : ~ I have used ' 'International Stock Food" and know its value, and can recommend it high- ly. I have fed 600 pounds of "food" in herd of Improved Chester Swine, and during that time I did not have one sick pig or hog, and only one that could be called a runt. I think that "Fntemetional Stock Food" is the best preparation for hogs and pigs ever puf. up. It is so cheap to use that any man raising any kind of stock cannot afford to be without it. Only costs from five to ten ceni s per month. My pigs at six months of age weighed 200 pounds each, and lonly fed "International Stock Food" once per day. F. A. GROVER, Breeder of Ohio Imp. Chastera. HE CHANGED HIS SYSTEM FROM CURING TO PREVENTING HOG CHOLERA. ■ Princeton, Indiana. Deae Sies :— I have been in the hog business as well as farming for twenty-five years, and during that timo have paid considerable attention to swine, and TJ'jg Cholera. This great disease has swept our neighbor- hood time after time. In 1893 I commenced usin^f "intematicaeS Stock Food" as a preventive. I use three pounda of this to one barrel of slop. After mix- ing it well, I allow the herd to drink freely of it once ger day, especially during the Cholera epidemic. I avo nover lost a hog sinca using this system of pre- vention. Also I find that pigs thrive much better when fed this food. A sow, nine times out of t »n, will rear hor entire brood when "International 5toci: Food" ia fed as a conditioner. Yours truly, J. HARVEY SCOTT. KEPT 160 HOGS WELL. Bancroft, Nebeaska, Gents:— I feed "International Stock Food" and my hogs aro doing nicely. I keep about 150 head on the farm and they have been entirely well while Hog Cholera has been all around here. I. TRASK. 25 SHOATS GAINED 4,668 LBS. Sunnysidb, Kentucky. Gents: — I fed my 25 shoats 83 days, using "Interna- tional Stock Food," and they gained 214 lbs. per day. This was a larger gain than was made in my report last year. The use of your food has proven very bene- ficial to prevent disease and insure rapid growth. GEO. W. HAYS, Breeder of Chester White Pigs. REPORT ON FATTENING HOGS. GENESEO, iLLINOia. Sies:— We have used seven pails of "International Stock Food' ' and would not feed hogs without it. We would not }>e without it at any price. E. & G. WEINRICH. TESTED FOR HOGS. Hawkete, Iowa. Gentlemen:— I have tried "International Stock Food" on my hogs with tho best kind of results. I can make ten bushels of corn go as far with this food as I can fifteen bushels without it. I shall always use it on my stock and rocommend it to my neighbors, as no farmer should fail to try it and bo convinced of ita worth. Yours truly, B. S. BEMIS. EAT, BUT NO GROWTH. Some animals lay on fat with small rations, while others remain poor on large rations. This is because the latter do not digest and assimilate the food as they should. Use "International Stock Food" and it will Insure good digestion and perfect asaimitation, and will save many times Its cost. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK MAMMOTH SHI EF: Jules Gunter, of Hunty OouBty. Texas, is said to have cue of the largest hogs in the world. He weighs 1420 lbs, is 3 feet 6 inches high and 7 feet 7 inches long. The hog is of the Poland-China Breed and was fed "International Stock Food." WE GUARANTEE 2250 POUNDS EXTRA GAIN IN 90 DAYS. Tlie average fatteningr hog when fed "Interna- tional Stock Food" ■will make an extra gain of one-half pound or more per day over the usual plan of regular corn fattening. On 50 hogs this would amount to 750 pounds extra gain per month or 2250 pounds in 90 days. We invite a practical te»t and if you do not find that the use of "International Stock Food" gives actual cash paying results your ? money will be refunded. We always guarantee f paying results for feeders. Very cheap to feed, A GENUINE CURE. Selma, Iowa. Deab Sies:— I had twelve thoroughbred Chester White hogs that had the Cholera very badly. Some of tliem were so bad they had to be drenched. I com- menced using "International Stock Food" and it cured all but three. Before using it I had lost four- teen. I recommand International Stock Food" to all farmers. WILL MICHAEL. Pleasant Hill Herd of. Chester White ; also Berkshire Hogs. EACH SHOAT GAINED 3/2 LBS. PER DAY FOR 35 DAYS. Denver, Missouei. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies:— I am now fattening 15 shoats and using "International Stock Food." Two years ago I had four shoats which weighed 460 lbs. 1 used "Interna- tional Stock Food" and in 35 days they weighed 950 lbs., being a gain of 490 lbs. in the .35 days. It is a great fattener. D. R. DAWSON, Stockman. ONE 60-CENT BOX SAVES FIVE BUSHELS OF CORN. Enteepeise, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sies:— I have used "international Stock Food" on my farm and I think it will do a bunch of hogs more food than any other preparation. I believe that one 0-cent box and five bushels of corn will do more good to fatten hogs than ten bushels of corn without it. I recommend it to Cveryoaer hi QF^lQSt SPLENDID PORK PRODUCER. Shelbuen, Indiana. Gentlemen : — It gives me pleasure to testify to tha merits of "international Stock Food" as a conditioner and fiesh producer. I never had hogs do better than a lot of 75 I recently shipped. They were fed "interna- tlonal Stock Food" four weeks. The hogs were weighed every 30 days and they showed the best gain during the last 30 days when it is always the most difficult to get a good gain. "iHternational Stock Food" was used only during the last 30 days. I heartily recommend "international Stock Food" to feeders as being profit- able to combine with grain for fattening stock. Its extremely low cost to feed as compared with other things of the sort is greatly in its favor. My expenso in feeding "International Stock Food" wtis less thaa five cents on each hog during the four weeks, _ I. R. RIQGS. PREVENTED HOG CHOLERA 7 YEARS. Dannebeog, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have thoroughly tested "Interna- tional Stocic Food" for over two years and know it is much the cheapest Stock Food to use. My father used it for over five years, and during that time_ never had any disease with his hogs. I use it all the time. JIM DOWD. MAKES PIGS GROW. Blue Hill, Nebeaska. Deae Sirs :— I used "International Stock Food" and found a wonderful growth in a bunch of pigs. I recom- mend "International Stock Food" to any one wha raises hogs. J. MANDELBAUM, Proprietor of Nebraska Herd of Poland-China Hogs, King U. S. 17373 at head of herd. GAINED 2.68 LBS. PER DAY FOR 80 DAYS. Ma ETON, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies:— I fed "international Stock Food" to my bunch of fifteen shoats and they made a gain of 268 lbs. per day for 80 days. I fed only one feed a day, and considered it a remarkable gain for so long a time. It is Ctieap to use 6a4 wUi pay any stock raiser. Ci H. KINKEAD. IN'TERMATldNAL §f OCK BOOK 89 CHANDLER IXL 1863 andPIGS DUKE CHANDLER i078. t.>^t^ ja-t.y^ .\><\ iHtyp vOH KV ;,0 O'i*. S'J Full Blood Small Yorkshire Boar, Sow and LiUer of Figs. Property of E. W. Chandler & Son, South Omaha, Heh. These breeders are regular users of " International Stock Food." WEIGHED 225 LBS. EACH AT SIX MONTHS. Paevell, Iowa. International Food Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I used "International Stock Food" for my BOW and her pigs, Tlie bow had eleven pigs, and at six months of age they weighed 225 lbs. each. After raising the pigs I Booa had the bow ready for market, weighing 6301bs. J. M. FLA.NAGAN, Farmer and Stock Eaiser. EXTRAORDINARY PIG GROWTH. London, Ohio. Gents:—! have been feeding "International Stock Pood" to my pigs and they have made an extraordinary growth. I tmnk there is nothing better for brood sows as it makes the pigs strong and the sows give more and better milk. JOHN M. GAEKET, Farmer. MAKES STUNTED HOGS GROW RAPDDLY. Becnning, Nebbaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I had 30 hogs that would not grow, although I fed them plenty of corn. They seemed to be out of condition and were losing their hair. I com- menced using "International Stock Food" and the result was very gratifying, a2 it put them in good con- dition and they commenced to put on flesh very rap- idly. L. G. SHEPHAED. ALL BROOD SOWS NEED IT. Muefeeesbgeo, Tennessee. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— OLe of my good sows got in poor con- dition and refused to eat. After giving her a few dosea of "International Stock Food" she regained her ap- petite and is now doing well. It ia a fine medicated Stock Food ajid will pay any farmer to use it. W. B. EARTHMAN, Je., Bieederof Berkshire Hoga. PREVENTS DISEASE. Madison, Nebbasea. Gents:- Ihave fed "International Stock Food" ex- tensively to my herd of Poland-Chinas, and I consider it the best. J± keeps hogs in good condition and they grow faster thein they will by any other method of feeding. GEO. R. WYCOFF, Treas. Madisou Co. Agricultural Society. GAINED 146 POUNDS IN 8 DAYS. Lasscassas, Tennesseh. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I traded for eight hogs that had poor appetites. The eight weighed 810 pounds. I fed them eight days on slop with "International Stock Food" added, and weighed them on the same scales and they weighed 956 pounds, a gain of 146 pounds. f . 6 WYLEY RUCKER. CURES HOG CHOLERA AFTER OTHERS FAIL. MUEFEEESBOEO, TENNESSEBi International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen: — I was the first man to use "Interna- tlonsl Stock Food" in our county, and I can safely say it is all you claim it to be. I have cured many hogs oS Hog Cholera when all other remedies failed. T. B. CAHNEY, Breeder of Berkshire Hogg, EXTRA GOOD FOR BROOD SOWS. AcTOM, Maine. Gentlemen : — One of my breeding sows was taken sick. She would not eat, her hind legs gave out and she fell away until she was nothing but a shadow. Wa put " International Stock Food" in a little water and let her drink it three or four times a day, and in less than ten days from the time we commenced to feed 16 she would come to the trough and eat as well as she ever did. I am satisfied it saved the hog's life. O. D. WENTWOBTH. SAVED HIS HOGS AUD GAVE RAPID GROWTH. Sioux Falls, So. Dakota. Gentlemen: — I have used "International Stock Food" and "International Pheno-Chloro " for my hogs that were dying at the rate of five to eight per day. They stopped the disease and saved nearly all' of the hogs that I had left when I commenced feeding "International Stock Food." I lost some because they were too sick to eat when I got your food. I can rec- ommend "International Stock Food" as being the best medicated Stock Food on the market to make hogs grow, and as a preventive of disease it has no equal. CHAS. LUSNER, Proprietor of Biverslde Dairy Farm. iNTERNAtlONAL STOCK BOOK CURED HIS HOGS OF COUGHING. Summer Shade, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — My hogs were cougtiing and were do- ing no good at all. I used "International Stock Food" and the result was wonderful. It stopped the cough and added 25 per cent to the flesh producing qualities over the regular food I was using. W. H. HAMILTON. HOG CHOLERA ALL AROUND HIS HOGS. Seaton, Illinois. International Pood Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have thoroughly tested "Interna- tional Stock Food " for all my hogs and have not lost one, while Hog Cholera has been all around me. It prevents disease, and makes my hogs grow very rap- idly. W. P. CEESWELL, Breeder of Poland China Hogs. MAKES BROOD SOWS RAISE BETTER PIGS. London, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have fed ''International Stock Food " to pigs that had a bad cough and it cured them and since that time they have made an extraordinary growth, 1 think there is nothing bet'er for brood sows, as it makes the pig strong, vigorous and the sows give more milk. JOHN M. GxiRRETT. CURED 20 SICK SESQATS. New Vienna, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— A few weeks ago Mr. Chas. Eyde, one of my customers, bought 20 shoats weighing about 20 lbs. each. In a few days ho found they had the Hog Cholera. He then tried to get them back on the party he bought of, but ha could not and had to face the music alone; but he went at it in just the right way, and that was with a pail of "International Stock Food." The disease had a strong hold on the shoats, but ho pulled them through without a single exception. The shoats are now gaining flesh extra fast. W. B. UVEZEY, $1 SPENT BRINGS $2 IN EXTRA PORK. DovEE, New Hampshike. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food" for feeding hogs, and I am sure that for each doUar I paid out for Stock Food I received two dollars in return in extra growth. L. W. TOWLE. INSURES PREMIUMS AT THE FAERS. Summer Shade, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used •'International Stock Food " in my herd of Berkshire hogs and have won 95 per cent of the premiums wherever I have exhibited in this state. Have had several litters of pigs weigh an average of 100 pounds at ten weeks old. I think be- yond Question that " International Stock Food" is the best on earth. ED. MORRIS. PAYING RESULTS FOR BROOD SOWS. Dublin, Georgia* International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have fed "International Stock Food" to brood sows and I find that it is a splendid medicated food. It keeps hogs in good condition and prevents sickness. I would not raise hogs without it, E. J. TARPLEY. SAVES ONE-FOURTH OF THE TIME IN FATTENING HOGS. Oak Grove, Missouri. Gentlemen :— I have fed "International Stock Food " for several years and believe it to be a positive Hog Cholera preventive. It will fatten hogs in three- fourths of the usual time. It increases the flow of milk in brood sows and the pigs grow very rapidly. J. P. WEBB. UNEQUALED H09 GROWER. Oaf <-i EOVE, Missouri. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I am feeding " Internatioral Stock Food " to my herd of Poland China Hogs and I con- sider it the best medicated food 1 ever used to keep hogs in good condition, and they grow faster than (hey will by anv other method of fe«lia?. WM. A- HARRIS. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. ImpiOTed White Torkshiie Barrow. Winner of first prise at Provincial Fat Stock Show. Guelph, Out. Bred and owned by Henry Deddles Eossnth Ont. SAVED 24 OUT OF 25 SICK HOGS. . New Caelisle, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlescen: — Hog Cholera started in my herd of fifty hogs and twenty-five died before I commenced nsing "International Stock Food." After feeding it I only lost one. My hogs are now gaining fast and there is no sign of disease on them. A. J. DEDEICK. MAKES SOUTHERN HOGS FAT. Dawson, Geoegia. Captain Bob Pulton killed his motherless pet pig last Monday morning. It was 17 months old and weighed^ 543 lbs. dressed. Captain Bob rendered his pigship into lard and sausage and expects to realize $40 for it. He attributes his success with this pig to the use of " International Stock Pood." DAWSON NEWS. MAKES WINTER PIGS GROW. Blanchaed, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have been using "International Stock Pood "_ for over one year and I never expect to feed hogs without It. I strongly recommend it as a preventive of Hog Cholera, as wolf as an extra growth and flesh producer. I fattened a bunch of winter pigs last summer, nsing "International Stock Food" and they gained an average of 43 lbs. per month. I mar- keted them at seven months and they averaged 251 lbs., which I consider an imusual growth for winter pigs. W. E. WHITTIER. I HAVE USED 800 POUNDS. PIGS GAINED 3 lbs. PER DAY. Blanchaed, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food" for over two years and strongly recommend it to those who raise hogs as being a paying medicated food to feed. Last spring with a bunch of the rottenest pigs I ever saw, "International Stock Pood" started them to growing and they made a gain of 3 lbs. per day for each p\g, I have nsed over 800 lbs. and it has made me a fiood deal ot estra moufiv over what the f opd cost. ^^ J. 8. BELL. QUSCKLY CURES HOG CHOLERA. _ ,.„,.„, CoEBiN, Kansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gontlemen:— I have used " Interwdtional Stock Food" for several years with good results. Hog- Chol- era is in the neighborhood and started with my hogs, but a few doses of " International Stock Food " curea them. O. P. HUBBARD. CURES HOG CHOLERA IN A FEW DAYS. SuTPHEN, Kansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have fed "International Stock Food" to my hogs for Hog Cholera and can say that it quickly cured tkem. I had to drive 15 miles to buy it, and I am now out and want more. Can you ship it to me di- rect? I have 150 head of hogs ; in the winter over 200 tead. G. A. SUTPHEN. GROW FASTER THAN ANYBODY'S SHOATS SCUFFELTOWN, KENTUCKY, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have been feeding "International Stock Food" to my ehoats and can say they grow faster than any shoats I ever saw. I heartily recom- mend it to any one raising hogs. S. B. SHANON. A SURE, QUICK CURE FOR HOG CHOLERA. Sweet Speings, Missouei. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— My hogs wore all sick with the Hog Cholera, but I bought some "International Stock Food " and it cured them in a few days. I believe it is the best remedy for disease as well as to make hogs grow. C. FISCHER. CURED HIS HOGS. Waveely, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I have been using the ' ' International Stock Food " for ten or twelve days. My hogs were in bad shape, I mus* say. They had the Cholera, and I have not lost a hog since I have been feeding the food, and they are now doing well. So I will give tho praise to tha " International Stock Food." AL. DI£2S. 92 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Engraving of the Celebrated Duroc-Jersey Hog, Exchanger, One of (he Finest Animals of this Breed. SEVERAL HUNDRED POUNOS USED. Edeeka, Illinois. Deae Sies :— I have fed several hundred pounds of "International Stocic Food"' and am well pleased with it. Have used it for cattle, horses and hogs. The fact that I am using more of the food than ever before is evidence that I know that it pays. It is very cheap to use and reliable. J. A. RANNEY, Farmer. SAVEU 138 HOGS. LowDEN, Iowa. Gentlemen:— I have been feeding " International Stock Food'* to 138 hogs and they are all healthy, while my neighbors around me are losing large num- bers by Hog Cholera. ."International Stock Food" gives great results. W. E. RAUMIGEDT. IT MAKES HOGS FAT. Hope, Indiana. Gentlemen:— I have fed "International Stock Food" as a hog fattener for over three years. One year ago last fall my hogs averaged 300 lbs. at the age of nine months. Last fall I also used "International Stock Food " and I made my hogs average 310 lbs. at the age of eight months. _ I neglected to purchase your food for this fall's fattening and my hogs show it very plainly, as they have not made as large a gain. I am now thoroughly satisfied that it pays to feed "Inter- national Stock Food " every day, year in and year out, and I am fully satisfied thai I cannot do without it. REMARKABLE PIG GROWER. Appleton, South Caeolina. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen :—" International Stock Food" Is a most wonderful food for pigs. I tested it on 75 and they made a remarkable growth. It will pay any farmer to use "International Stock Food" everyday. S. E. STRANGE. CURED SBCK HOGS. Rochester, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— One of my customers placed 20 young hogs in a pen to fatten. In a few days they became sick and would noteat. He bought a pail of *' international Stock Food" of me, and tells me today that he only fed it a short time before they commenced to eat, and In a short time were perfectly well and thrived rap- Jdly. This is the universal report I am receiving from the sale of your fogd, Ft Mi i)E£i,Y» A REflfiARKABLE GROWTH. Grave Station, Geobgia. International Food Co , Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I had some stunted shoats and com- menced feeding them "International Stock Food." The result was a remarkable growth, and I recommend it to all swine breeders. R. H. SMITH. QUICK RESULTS IN HOG CHOLERA. Emerson, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— My hogs had all the symptoms of the first stages of Hog Cholera. I fed them " International Stock Food " and they l)egaa to improve the first week and are now healthy and are gaining flesh rap- Idly. A. G. GRAHAM. CURES SICK PIGS. Grant City, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — I had 30 pigs that were taken sick. 1 commenced to use "International Stock Food" and saved every one of them. I am still using it and tho pigs are growing very fast. B. C. HUNSALER. PREVENTS HOG CHOLERA. Mount Aye, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn, Gentlemen :— I have been feeding " International Stock Food" to 40 hogs and they are ^ainin^ very rap- idly, and not one of them has been sick this fall. 16 will pay any hog feeder to feed " International Stocic Food" everyday. E. R. SCHLAPIA. SAVE 38 OUT OF 42. Ememson, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Stock Food" with decided success for Hog Cholera. My hogs were taken sick, but I only lost one out of 42. If; also pays to use it as a conditioner and flesh producer. I would not feed hogs without it. HORACE BERQSAW. SATISFACTORY FOR HOG CHOLERA. Onalaska, Wisconsin. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen:— I have had "International Stock Food" tested on hogs that had the Hog Cholera aaJ it has cured them. It gives the best of satisfaction. Ci B. TIBBETTS, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 93 ^INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD'^ Sir 3 FEEDS fm ONE GENT.°^ft THE QUICKEST PIG GROWER AND HOG FATTENER, $^0.40 NET PROFBT BY FEEDING 4 lbs. CAEROTHEE3, OHIO. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I made a test of the fattening quali- ties of "International Stock Feod" with F. E. Heisser of thiis place. On June 1st we eaiih commenced feed- ing a hog weighing 1^5 lbs. — feeding the same amount of food, with the exception that I fed "Interna- tional Stock Food " and he did not, I Ifillod my first hog and it weighed 340 lbs. and then put in a second hog weighing 125 lbs., which I killed when it weighed nOlbs. and then put in a third weighing 137'/4 lbs., which 1 fed until Mr. Heisser was ready to kill his first hog, T?hich was Decern oer the 15th. At this time my last hog weighed 350 lbs. and Mr Hoisser's hog, which he had been feeding since Juno the 1st, weighed 333 lbs. The result showed thati hadmade 275 lbs. more pork in the same time with the same amount of food used by Mr. Heisser, except that I fed GOc worth of " International Stock Food" and Gocured an extra amount of 275 lbs. of pork, which, at 4c per pound, would amount, to $11.00. Deducting the 60c from this would iGavo $UUO absolute net profit, which is certain' y a good, showing. P^A. BUCKMAN. GOES 7 TIMES AS FAR AS OTHER KINDS. Teaek, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I have fed "International StockFood" for over two years. I have tested other kinds, but find that " International " is much cheaper, and, as it goes seven times farther and produces better results, it is certainly the Stock Food that I want to use as long as I feed hogs. I have just sold 79 hogs and have 100 ehoats that I expect to crowd for the market as quickly as possible. C. O. MOESE. VETERINARY SURGEONS USE IT. Hageestown, Maeyland. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have been prescribing "Interna- tional Stock Food" as a tonic and builder of the sys- tem and find it the best medicated Sto«k Food on the market. _ I strongly recommend itto all farmers and stock raisers as the best preparation that can be fed to live stock at all times. DR. W. C. ASH, V. S. MAKES HOGS LOOK FINE. Claeinda, Iowa. iDtemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I have used "international Stock food " for over two years and never fed anything that crave me as great returns for the money invested as your food has done. I cannot recommend it too highly to any farmer, especially for hogs. Everyone in my sale ring on August the 9th saw the specimens that I drove into the ring, and I had many inquiries as to how I made them look so well. I told them that all I had to do was to use "International Stock Food." At the present time I am feeding it to over 50 head of Angus cattle that we are feeding for our next sale. "Inter- national Stock Food " not only helps to put on flesh, but it keeps the system of ea< h animal in fine condi- tion, so that they will make greater gains on the same amount of food. W. S. KARNAGHAN, Breeder 6f Angus Cattle and Poland China Hogs. SAVES ONE-THIRD OF THE CORN. Dannebeog, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have fed "International Stock Food " to my hogs for over five years, and can make 10 bu. of corn go as far by using it as I can 15 bu. without it. Ko farmer should fail to try it. I have tried differ- ent preparations, but I am more than satisfied that "International Stock Food" is the best, and always keep it on hand. G. F. DOWD, greeder of Full Blooded Poland CWna Ho(?8, A HOG'S DELBGHT. I eat " International Stock Food," it makes me fine; It keeps me free from diseaso of all kind. I take it regular and keep in the best of health. And bring in my feeder lots of wealth; It makes my hair as slick as silk, When fed to me in Middiing's Milk. When fattening for bacon in the fall " International " is tho best food of all; It has a reputation far and wide ; All over this world it has been tried. When, according to directions it is f edf It is a wonderful thing for sows that are bred. A $3.50 PAIL EQUALS THE DIVIDEND OF $350.00 IN BO:iBSS. Montezuma, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Please bear in mind that $3.50 invested in "International Stock Food" will pay you a bicgcr dividend in extra growth of your stock than $350 in- vested in government bonds. Every farmer should use this great grower and fattener. J. MORRIS & SON. QUICK GROWTH FOR SHOATS. Dillee, Nebeaska.. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I had a bunch of shoats that wen do- ing poorly and nothing I had done for them helped them any. I concluded to try "International Stock Food." The speedy effect in the growth and rapid fat- tening or these shoats surprised and convinced me of the superior qualities of your medicated food. J. H. ROHRGAUGE. IT PAYS HOG FEEDERS. Moeeisonville, Illinois, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I used the "International Stock Food " on 30 hogs and am well pleased with the result. I am satisfied it caused them to gain much more rap« idly and know it pays well to feed it. I like it better than any other stock food I have used. GEORGE BREMER, Stockmsn. CURED THE THUMPS. Suwannee, Floeida. Gentlemen :— I had a bunch of hogs and about half of them were taken with the thumps, or something that acted like it. A friend recommended " International Stock Food " and 1 had to drive 20 miles in order to buy it, but it cured my hogs. H. A. STANSELL. QmGKLY CURES HOG CHOLERA. Belden, Texas, Gents:— Some time ago Hog Cholera broke out among tho swine in my vicinity. As soon as my hogs began to show any symptoms of disease I began to feed large feeds of "International Stock Food" and, although hogs died all around me by the hundreds, I did not lose one. "Eaternatiooal Stock Food" is a boon to stockmen. F. C. CALLAWAY. MAKES PREMIUM HOGS FOR THE FAIRS. Nashville, Tennessee. Gentlemen: — H. D. Nichols, living near Nashville, is a large stock raiser and has always taken the best premi- ums at the fairs. Some time ago he sold a pig for $30 to another farmer. This farmer fed " International Stock Pood " to the pig and at the next fair time this gig beat the entire herd belonging to Mr. Nichols and e bought the pig back for $100. After buying the pig he asked the man how he got him to put on so much flesh and he told him that he used "International Stock Food." Mr. Nichols at once came to us and request- ed us to order some of the Stock Food for him. This la certainly a good recommend for your food. 6TONEg&Q9, FIRST PRIZE LINCOLN 8HBEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. LINCOLN SHEEP. This la the largest breed of sheep, and often they weigh 150 pounds, dressed, at two years. The wool is long and the fleeces •will weigh 10 to 18 pounds at the second shearing. The fi.bre will measure from eight to ten inches. They are hardy and good breeders. They are large feeders and require richest grasses and care- ful attention. They have many good qualities, but are not adapted to any country where the grass is poor and covering a large range. LEICESTER SHEEP. These sheep are among the most valuable English breeds. They are good feeders and come to early maturity. They are hornless and have small heads and very bright eyes. The legs are fine boned, and the body is very full with a straight back. The fleeces are very valuable for a combing wool. It is white and long and averages from eight to ten pounds. They fat- ten well at the age of twelve to eighteen months, but the mutton is not as finely flavored aa some other breeds. They are money makers for their owners if tbey have gopd c^rOi OXFORD DOWN SHEEP. This is an English breed that has some of the char- acteristics of the Cotswold, but the wool is finer. The Oxford-downs are not largely bred in the United States. The average fleece weighs from 10 to 12 pounds, while some of the rams have sheared over 20 pounds. The ewes are good breeders and often average 175 lambs to 100 ewes. These sheep mature at an early age and will dress from 75 to 100 pounds at fifteen months. At two years of age they have been known to weigh 300 pounds. They are good, hardy feeders and are good herders. The head is like a Cotswold, but the face and legs are dark. They will thrive on spongy land better than other breeds. NEW OXFORDSHIRE SHEEP. This brood has been introduced into some parts of the United States. They are a cross of the new Loicesv ter on Cotswolds. They belong to the class known as middle wools, and are well regarded in their native locality. They do not seem to be as hardy as the Cots- wolds, and have not secured much of a fppthp}^ iS INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK.^ FIRST PRIZE SHROPSHIRE SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. ''INTERNATIONAL STOCK 6^° 3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT.^^8 FOOD Makes V\Zool ©row and Sheep Fat. COTSWOLD SHEEP. This is a large English breed, and they are great favorites in the United States because they are hardy and good breeders, even on the poorer grade of grasses. They are easUy fattened at fourteen to eighteen months. The wool is strong and inclined to be coarse, and from six to ten inches long. The average fleece will weigh six to eight pounds. There are many exceptions where a fleece will weigh fifteen to twenty pounds. This breed of sheep are well adapted to the Western States or any mountainous country. The ewes are pro- lific breeders, and they cross well with other breeds. The flesh is of excellent quality and thoy fatten easily at eighteen months of age. They are less liable to dis- ease than many other breeds, and the lambs are spe- cially strong and vigorous. Their fleeces do not be- come gummy nor do they shrink. They Lave many QualitieB which make them specially adapted to the average farm. ROMNEY MARSH SHEEP. They are natives of the marsh distnctt of Kent in England. They are hardy, with strong limbs, broad hoofs, and the wool is long and inclined to be coarse. The head is broad and thick and the body is long. This bieed of sheep would probably not prov© very valnable as an American breed for general breeding. They seem to be adapted to low districts and a dry climat^ From Wallaces' Farmer. De3 Moines, Iowa. •'As is well known, when it comes to proprietary preparations, Wallaces' Farmer selects its adver- tisements with the greatest care. There are a ereat many "Stock Foods" on the market that w« would not advertise at all. In advertising "International Stock Food," however, we believe that it is a good thing. In fact, the testimonials from many of our stock breeders prove it a good thing. The company is a thoroughly reliable one and amply able to make its guarantees good. We want to ask our readers to read their advertise- ment carefully which, occupies the entire spacial cover page of this issue." — WaWaces' Farmer, November 24, 1899, page 975. "There is no question but what "international Stock Food" is the widest used and most strongly endorsed Stock Food and that this reputation has been built up strictly on the merits of the food. It not only helps to fatten stock by being a stimulating tonic and aid to digestion, but has medicinal qualities which purifies the blood and acts as a general tonic to the entire system. We can assure our readers that International Food I Co. are perfectly teliable."— Wallaces' Farmer, Z April 14, 1899, page 3S0. x 96 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. FIRST PRIZE OXFORD SHEEP, MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 189Q. SHROPSHIRE DOWN SHEEP. These eheep belong to an old English breed. They were horned and have black faces. The ewes are good breeders and mothers. The lambs are hardy and fast growers. The fleeces are long and weigh from eight to ten pounds. Crossed with other breeds and with care- ful selection, sheep called of this breed have been pro- duced without horns. The mutton is excellent. Whenever introduced in the United States they are much thought of and are profitable to raise on most any farm, HAMPSHIRE DOWN SHEEP. Tkis breed of sheep are hornless and with a black face, large head and frame. The limbs are short, but very strong. At one time they were great favorites in the southern part of the United States. They were originated by crossing South-Downs, Hampshires and Cotswold. They have good constitutions and make juicy and good-flavored mutton. The lambs will weigh 100 pounds at one year of age, and the fleeces will weigh from seven to ten pounds. WHITE-FACED MOUNTAIN SHEEP. This breed of eheep occupied the low lands and hills adjoining Wales. They are noted for the very superior quality of mutton. These eheep are white-faced, not large, but are very hardy. The ewes are extra good mothers. The fleeces weigh only from two to three pounds, but the wool is famous all over the world for its fine quality ia not shrinking when washed. BORDER LEICESTER SHEEP. This family of sheep was produced by crossing the Leicestera on the Border Sheep of England. They have many characteristics of the Leicester, but have not been (avpritee in the Uoite4 States. BLACK-FACED HIGHLAND SHEEP. This is a breed of sheep widely known for its extra- ordinary hardiness in withstanding the cold ana living on scanty food. They secure food even when the ground is covered with snow. It is the oldest breed of sheep in Scotland and the mutton is of very superior quality. The face is black, with bright eyes and large horns. The body is square and compact. The sheep are easily herded. The ewes are careful mothers. The fleeces weigh from two to four pounds. In the mountain por- tions of America they would be a valuable breed. DORSET SHEEP. These sheep are very hardy and active. They are strong and with large horns and can take care of them- selves in most any region. The ewes are prolific breeders, as they are reported as producing young twice a year. The sheep of this breed are much larger than the Highland Sheep, The wool is soft and white and the fleeces weigh from six to eight pounds. They are what is generally known as a breed adapted for mountainous regions. SOUTH DOWN SHEEP. This breed is known as the great mutton breed, and for this purpose hae been the leader in both England and the United States. Some other breeds surpass them in wool-producing qualities, and as wool is such a valuable product the South-Downs have been re- placed in many localities by breeds that combine a good wool product with a superior mutton production. The ewes are very prolific, and the lambs are hardy and have a disposition to fatten at an early age. The breast is wide and deep, which indicates a good feeder and strong, thriving constitution. The shoulders are level with the back and the back h flat from the shoul- ders to the tail. Aa a rautton breeci they lead aU Qtbeng, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 97 FIRST PRIZE MERINO SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD" B^°3 FEEDS FOR ONE GENT.^^a Always Makes Lambs Grow Very Rapidly. AMERICAN MERINO SHEEP. This famons breed can be fonnd In all parts of the United States. They are the result of careful breeding from Spanish stock and easily stand first as line ■wooled sheep These sheep originally came from the Paulars of Spain and have been improved by careful selections. They are characterized by great looseness of the skin, ■which lies ic soft, rounded folds over the body. The skin is covered by fine vroolof perfectlength and thick- ness. The American Merino is acknowledged to be the most valuable fine 'wooled sheep In the world. They are large and compact and very rich in fine, marketable ■wool. The wool fiber of the American Merino is only about one-third of the size of the wool fiber of common ■heep WELSH SHEEP. This breed is highly prized in Wales and possess some qualities that are desirable in crossing with other breeds. They have long horns curving backward, long necks with the body covered with fine wool. WILD SHEEP OR GOATS. Undei* this heading •we simply mention the Hairy Fezzan Sheep, which is found in Fezzan, the largest oasis of the desert of Sahara. The Ibex or Steinbock. which is a -wild goat of Switzerland. The Argali, which is raised in Siberia and is as large as an ox. The horns are three to four feet in length. It is covered with hair like a goat. The Moufilon is a native of the Island of Ck)rsica and is very much like the Argali. The Rocky Mountain Sheep are natives of the Bocky Mountains of I-Jorth America. They are noted for their immense horns, but eomn>*'"'-''Uy these sheep are of bat little value. CURED HIS LAMBS. Keosauqua. Iowa. Gentlemen:— I have 550 sheep and had lost 50 lambs with worm trouble when I had a 25-lb. pail of " Inters national Stock Food" and began feeding it, since ■which time I have not lost one sheep. It checked the dis- ease at once. I recommend it to sheep owners that have worm trouble or black scours. CHAS. McLAUGHLIN. ENDORSED BY leWA HOMESTEAD. Of Des Moines, Iowa. "We ask the special attention of our readers to "international Stock Food." Its sale has extra- ordinarily increased for many years. This is posi- tive proof that it possesses very superior merits and is a preparation that every farmer can ■well afford to use. It is Bold with a spot cash guaran- tee to cure or prevent Hog Cholera and to make you extra net profit in growing or fattening your pigs, shoats or hogs. Tbeir reliable guarantee in- sures the return of jour money in any case of failure. "Internatlo&ai Stock Pood" has always given surprising reaolta and the guarantee on it is just as good as cash if it ever fails. It can be fed at the very low cost of " 3 Feeds lor Ono Cent' ' and International Food Co. has thousands of let- ters from farmers in'wh'ch they state that "inter- na'ionai Stock Pood" either cured or prevented Hog Cholera for them and that it is worth several times its cost in gi^ving^uick growth and fattening. For giving permanent sti-oncfth to all the organs of the system, "Ijjtejnationai Stock Food ' seems to peculiari;,' oo adapted."— /oica Home etead, September, 1SS7. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK FIRST PRIZE DORSET SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-HISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. AFGHAN FAT-TAILED SHEEP. Theso sheep are remarkable for a peculiarity of the tail, which often weighs 75 to 100 lbs. The fat of the tail ia largely used for various culinary purposes. They are horned and have a straight back and goad sized body covered with long wool. LONG-TAILED SYRIAN SHEEP. These sheep have long curving horns and the body is covered with long wool. The tail is very long and flowing. CASHMERE GOAT. This animal is known throughout the entire world for its magnificent soft and silky hair or long wool. It has large horns curving backward and the eye is bright. Its wool is very valuable and much sought after. ANGORA GOAT. Of the same family as the Cashmere Qoat ia the Angora Qoat. WALLACHIAN SHEEP. This sheep is also related to the Cashmere Qoat. is large in size with long rich wool. It EXMOOR SHEEP. This is a breed that is much thought of in England and have been Introduced into some parts of America with good results. They are very hatdy and good 8i "' ■ - ■'' ■' "' ■ WINTER FEEDING. As sheep are more delicate than other kinds of domestic animals they need safe and protecting shelter during the cold seasons. In addition to having dry and warm quarters, they must have nutritious food. You must not neglect them. An even texture of wool cannot be secured if you allow sheep to lose flesh in the winter^ or if they receive a decided check in growth. As a money-making proposition you must keep your sheep in good growing condition. If you do not, then you cannot produce as gond a quality of either mutton or wool. "International Stock Food" is the most paying preparation ever fed to sheep at any season of the year, and specially profitable if fed dur- ing the winter season. It will keep sheep in a strong and vigorous condition so that their digestion and assimilation will be perfect. It stimulates and per- manently strengthens the digestive organs and builds up the entire system. Where *'Internatlonal Stock Food" is fed right along each sheep will obtain more nutrition from the food it eats. Fifteen to twenty-five per cent extra net profit is guaranteed where you use "International Stock Food," and its use will not cost you a cent unless you obtain this paying result. Grade your sheep carefully according to size and condition„ Strong sheopor lambs must not be put in with weak ones. If you have a largo flock it will pay you to give this matter special attention. You cannot make a success without this grading. Fattening sheep must be kept apart from the lambs or breeders. Sheep should be fed on a clean and thoroughly dry floor. If you lellow these suggestions you will make a large profit by raising and feeding sheep. They are subject to a few common diseases, but these ard easily cured if . I you use ordinary care. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 99 «r-w^ ^m*wft u YLtPT \NTtW\AIW\Q>^KVT OQQ Co. This is a Photo Engraving of a fJock of sheep in the edge of a woods. The entire picture has a very "life-like and pleasing effect. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK 9^9 FEEDS FOK ONE GENT.°^ FOOD" S£i\/€;& 30 Day&' Time In Pabtening Sheep. A PRACTICAL SHEEP TEST. Chequist, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents : — I have used "International Stock Food" with the best of results. I am a sheep raiser and can't treat my flock right without it. I have a sick ewe that I am likely to lose if your preparation is not brought within my reach soon. I have applied to your agent here and he has ordered some for me. Please rush his order through. Yours truly, JIM JACKSON. S^-' 6000 LBS. FOR ONE FARM. Geeat Noethern Ky. Bldo., St. Paul, Minnesota. Qbnti.BMEn:— Will you kindly ship me three tons of your Stock Food to our North Oaks Farm, consigning same toMr.Jas. J. Hill, Cardigan Jet., Minn., via M., St. P. ecial care to keep your ewes warm at lambing time. A young lamb is extremely tender and must not become chilled. After it is dry and has taken nour- ishment it will gain strength rapi- idly. Watch your ewes at lambing time. If you will give small-sized feedsof "International Stock Pood" in the regular grain feed of your ewes once per day. They will have lambs of great constitutional Btrenglh, and lambs that will crow much faster than the average. "International Stock Food" is absolutely harmless for breeding animals and it will make your ewes give moro and better milk, so that the lambs will make an extra- ordinary growth and be perfectly healthy. It is guar- antood to pay you from 15 to 25 per cent extra profit if fed ri^ht along to your ewes every day. i«fc:^i'^;^)^^;!i|l EXMOOR RAM ENO.&EPT mrERNATlONAL FOOD CO. This is an English breed of sheep and is a great favorite in that country 102 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. ^GBmkTERV4K\lOHK\Y^^vi\)fa FIRST PRIZE HAMPSHIRE SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. -i THE LAMBS. Lambs should be castrated and docked -within a "week or ten days after they are dropped. They should be weaned at three or four months of age. As the weaning time approaches the lambs should be given some additional food. With this extra food mix a little "International 5tock Food" and you will be sur- prised at the growth they will make. "International Stock Food" will tone up and j7 strengthen the digestive organs so that the lamb will easily digest its food, and by doing this the growth of the lamb will not be retarded. It will pay you a large extra profit to feed "International Stock Food" to your lambs every day. In this way they will be prepared for mar- ket at a very much earlier date. It not only gives rapid growth, but it increases the growth of wool. Aa a money-making farmer you can- not afPord to feed without it. CURED HIS SICK SHEEP. Bowling Geeen, Ktt. Deab Sirs:— My sheep com- menced to die and I got a pail of "International Stock Pood" and fed it to them. Every sheep that was sick got well. I contin- ued to feed it to my sheep regu- larly and they are healthy and fine now. I exnect to use the Pood all the time. I have also fed the Food to my horses, cattle and hogs, and can and do cheerfully recom- mend the Food for the use of all farm auimals. Yours truly, JAS. SATTEBFIELD. TESTED FOR SIX YEARS. WiNSLOw, Arkansas. Gentlemen : — For six years I have been a constant consumer of "International Stock Food" in my stock raising, and I wish to inform you that I regard its place in the Stock Food list as absolutely essential to secure the best results. As an economical, nourishing and healthy food, it is without a fear. I need hardly add that I shall continue to use it in the future. Yours respectfully, J. A. WINN. Tbeee sheep are much prized in Wales, receiving their name from that country INTEI^NATIOMAL STOCK BOOk. 10^ KEEPS SHEEP HEALTHY. LowDON, Ohio. Gentlemen :— Last epring ■svhen I was shipping some Tery fat lambs, the weather ■pas hot and the roads dusty. It was necessary to drive them Eoven miles to be loaded on the cars. Six of them had to be hauled in, could neither walk or stand. Of course they would have died had tii3y been loaded. I kept them at home and commenced to give "International Stock rood" and in a few days I had them on a full feed of corn and they were sound and could jump around as lively as ever. C. L. MITCHELL. PAYS 10 TIMESITSCOST. INCREASE WOOL. Faib Plat, Md. Qentleiten :— I have used "International StocU rood" for all kinds of stock •jyith the very best of results. I think it will pay ten times its cost if fed to sheep. I sheared more wool and my sheep ara more healthy and my lambs grow faster than thoy ever did before I commenced to use "International Stock rood." Yours, W. F. MOATS. GOOD FOR SHEEP. Geaetox, Pa. Deab Sies:— I have fod "International StocU Food" to sheep and the re- sults have beon very satisfac- tory, I can cheerfully recom- mend "International Stock I'ood" to all sheep raiters. Very truly. H. F. PEIQHTAL, Buyer and Eaiser. FIRST PRIZE DELANE SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1S98. "INTERNATIONAL STOCK l^^3 FEEDS FOB ONE CENT/ FOOD 9 7 Gueirant€r€id to Inc.r€ias€t Ihe Olip oF WZooI. WASHING AND SHEARING. Practical farmers differ as to whether it is best to wash sheep or not before shearing. If you believe in ■washing, it is best to do the washing throe or four days before shearing. Some peopla claim that it is not only dangerous to the sheep to wash thorn bet that they are almost sure to become dirty before the shearing is completed. It is important to have an expert to do the shearing. A man who does not understand shearing •will surely do your sheep more harm than the extra cost of an expert shearer. Have the wool cut off evenly and close, but not close enough to leave the stin naked and red. Stubble shearing or trimming in order to show an extra long growth for the nert fleece is a fraud if done with the intention of de^'.eiving in the show ring or sale ring. If "lntema*tonal Stock Food" is used right along your sheep will not only keep in good growing condition but the growth of wool will be greatly increased. It is guaranteed to be perfectly harmless even for human use, and it is guaranteed to make you twenty-five per cent, extra net profit. As a progressive farmer, can you afford not to test it on this guarantee when it will not cost you a cent if it fails and you are to be not only, the ugerjjfltjilso the sole judge. This is the fairest offer ever made to any Farmer or StocI;man and you can see at a glance that Interna- tional Food Co. would not dare to give this guarantee if they did not know positively after many years of extended sale that "International Stock Food" was exactly as represented and would not only cure and prevent disease but would also make lambs or sheepi grow or fatten very rapidly. You certainly want to make all the money you can. with your sheep or other stock and here is a chance to demonstrate to your own satisfaction the money mak- ingmerits of "International Stock Food." It is very cheap to use. It is prepared from Roots, Herbs, Barka and Seeds. It will not cost you a cent unless it makes you from 15 to 20 per cent, extra net profit over- the usual feeding of sheep. You could not possibly ask for a fairer test proposition, "international Stock Food" will cure and prevent disease and make you 15 to 25 per cent extra net profit in breeding, growing, fattening, milking, or with your work animals, or ifc will not cost you a cent. It has been tested for years by hundreds of thousands of reliable farmers, and they strongly recommend its use. You are only urged to test "International 5tock Food" on the basis that it will prove a money maker for you. It was originated by a practical stockman, which accounts for its giving euch universal satisfact^QU aod baviog the larges4^ sale in the world. * 104 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK ANGORA GOATS. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 1898. GOATS WILL MAKE YOU RICH. If you want to get rich raise goats. The American manufacturers pay out about $30,000,000 every year for kid and goat ekins. There are 265.000,000 acres of un- improved farm land excellent for goat herding and almost worthless for anything else. Over 16.000,000 foreign goats and kids are slaughtered annually to sup- ply our demand, and there is only about 500,000 raised in the United States. It is estimated that there are about 85,000,000 goats in the world. Not only is the skin profitable but also the fleece, flesh, tallow, bones, hoofs and horns. In Malta the goats have been devel- oped to supply all the milk required for 170,000 inhab- itants. The United States Agricultural Department claims that the goat can be made the most profitable of all domestic animals. The ?oat rejects valuable pasturage and prefers, this ties, briers, thorns, cactus and the rank est weeds. The goat voluntarily ijleans the fields of these detrimfln- tal growths. The "Harlem Goat" of New York City is valuable for his skin, but there is no reason why the aristocratic Angora goat, which is specially valuable for its silky fleece, cannot be raised in the United States at a great profit. Angora goats are free from the dis- eases to which sheep are liable. The rama often will yield twelve to fifteen pounds fleece and the ewes eiz to nine poundi. If goat's milk is fresh and pure it is impossible to detect it from cow's milk. From goat's milk can be made a very superior quality of cheese. Rais- ing goats can be made very proflt- abls in many parts of this country. IT MAKES SHEEP GROW. Oaklonh, Alabama. Gentlemen:— I have used "In- ternational Stock Pood" with our sheep and I am satisfied that it ia good quality. I am convinced that your Stook Food is what you claim for it. J. C. WADE. IT ALWAYS PAYS FEEDERS. Neb. HOLSTEIN, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. GbntIiBMEN :— I have fed "International Stock rood" to my stock and would not be without it for my stock any more than I would be without flour for my family. Respectfully, DAVID M. SHOOK. I WOULD NOT FEED WITHOUT IT. NoETH Bend, Neb. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs: — I have used your "International Stock Food" on all kinds of farm stock and would say that it is the best I ever used. I always keep it on hand and when my stock are not doing well I feed it to them and they come out all ri^t, I don't know how I could get along without it. Traly yours, J. N. NEWELL. WALUCHIAN SHEEP EN&OEPT.IMi@M«nONM. POOO CO. This sheep is closely related to the Cashmere goat but is larger. Its hair or wool is very valuable to manufacturers. ^_ INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK lOS ENDORSED BY Coleman's Rural World. Of St. Louis, Missouri. "The sale of "International Stork Food," has rapidly in- creased through a long term of years and it has reached a point where its manutactuiers require the largest Stock Food factory in the -world. We have carried their adver- tisement for a long time and are perfectly satisfied that it is reliable. We take pleasure in strongly recommending the use of "International Stock Food" to our readers on the reliable guarantee on which it is sold It is simply a ques- tion of keeping your stock healthy, and, at the same time, make _ more money in growing, milking or fatten- ing. Give it a trial and rest assured that everything is ex- actly as represented and that the claims are made by a reliable, fair dealing firm." — Coleman's Rural World, April 6, 1899. page 2. CASHMERE GOAT EN6.0EPT. INTeRNATlONAL FOOD CO. This animal has a very valuable soft hair and i3 largely used ia the manufacture of fine goods. A PECULIAR NOTION HELD BY SOME PEOPLE. A great many peculiar notions are held by people in this world, but we think one of the most peculiar is the notion that some people have that a medicine that ia good for a horse ia not the medicine for a hog or cow. The simple fact is that the internal organs of a hog and the internal organs of a man are so much alike that the average man cannot diotinguish them, and the same vegetable medicines that will "tme up" the system of a man will "tone up" the system of a horse, cow or hog, if the dose is large enough. We admit that there are some medicines used for people that are not for animals, and some used for animals that are not suitable for people ; but, a pure vegetable tonic, blood purifier, etc., has the same general action, no matter whether given to a man or to a horse, cow, sheep or hog. If anyone claims otherwise, they are simply talking nonsense, as can be easily proven by going to any Dispensatory and reading up the prop- erties of Gentian, Liquorice Root, Ginger, Elecampane, Dandelion, Poplar Bark, Burdock, Sassafras, Golden Seal, Buchu, Anise Seed, Asafoetida, Charcoal, Quinine, Quassia, and many others, when used for either human or animal use. You will find the action identically the same when size of dose is regulated. This explains to any educated mind why "International Stock Food" is equally good for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Jlogs, Colts, Calves, Lambs and Pigs. I '^SHEEP^FATTlBrRAPIDL^ I Caeeothees, Ohio. I Gentlemen :— I used "Intema- I tional Stock Food" for feeding my sheep last Fall with very satis- factory results. I made no record of woight, but found they put on flesh very fast and it sharpened their appetite eo that I had no I trouble in feeding them all the graiu I wished. I was so pleased with it that I intend to use it all the coming season. W. M. SMITH. ^'"TESTED^^oir^Oo'sHEEPr^ So. Chaei,eston, Ohio. Gentlemen: — I had one lamb that was paralyzed on one side, at least he had lost the use of him- Belf on that side. I gave tho lamb a few doses of "International Stock Food" and it began to im- prove. In one week it was sound and well. My flock contains 400 head, and I expect to market them soon, but since the above occur- rence I have been giving them "International Stock Food" regularly. They have a wonderful appetite and are growing rapidly. WALTER COPELAND. Long-tailed Syrian Sheep encloept international food co. Tliis sheep is a native of Syria and is very prodact'.ve and greatly prized in that country. 106 INTERNATIONAI. STOCK BOOK. FIRST PRIZE LEICESTER SHEEP. MADE FROM LIFE AT TRAMS-MISSISSIPPI EXPOSITION, 189e» ^^INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOO^'' It is N«t • Purely Patteninc Food to be Fed Like Corn Meal, Etc IT IS TO BE ADDED to the regular feed of grain, because it will stimulate and permanently strengthen the digestive organs so that each animal will obtain more nourishment from the grain eaten. If it ever fails to give you paying results when fed to Horses, Cattle, Sheep or Hogs. YODR MONEY WILL BE REFDNDED UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AGRICUI^TURAI, EXPERIMENT STATION St. Anthony Park, Minnesota. M. W. Savage, Prop. International Stock Food Co. Dear Sir: — I have had experience in feeding stock foods. I believe there is a place for them in the economy of feeding. In lecturing and. feeding I invariably state that there is a place for such foods when proper-) ly prepared. Furthermore, I believe that these preparations should be medicinal in their nature. . That is to say, to the extent of acting as a ton- ic. Of course I do not believe in putting in any medicinal ingredients that would leave any injurious after effects. THOMAS SHAW, Professor of Animal Husbandry. WElMfnXPAYl^0ir$50d^ and Cost of Chemical Analysis if s^^^lnternational Stock Food^' Contains Arsenic, Antimony, Strychnine, Rosin, Saltpetre or any injurious ingredient for Horses, Cattle, Sheep or Hogs in Breeding, Growing, Fattening, Working, Milking or in Disease. It is absolutely harmless even if taken into the human system. It tones up the digestive organs and gives better digestion and as- similation so that each animal obtains more nutrition from the grain eaten, it purifies the blood and permanently increases the constitutional strength. Your Money Will Be Rafunded If It ever Falls. gUTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD GO., Klnneapolls, Mlanesotaf U. •. A. ENDORSED BY FARM, STOCK AND HOME. Of Minneapolis, Minn. "Owing to the utter worth- lessness of many of the so- called cattle and Btock foods oEEered in the past as speciflo for Hog Cholera, and other diseases of animals, Farm, Stock, and Home, has abso- lutely refused them space in its advertising columns. At last we are confident that a food of actual merit is found in •' International Stock Food," an advertisement of which appears on page 79. It is a time-tried remedy and any amount of ]proof is shown to prove that it will accom- plish everything its makers claim for it. It is the hope of this journal that every reader who has a diseased or unthrifty animal will not de- lay giving it a trial. The food is being prepared by an experienced feeder and stock- man, is warranted to do all that is claimed for it, or pur- chase price will be returned." — Farm, Stock and Horn*, Editorial— Jan. 15, 1897. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 10? SHEEP AT REST. Made from a painting by the celebrated sheep artist, Mrs. Snsan C. Waters. This beautiful painting of animal life is owned by M. W. Savage, proprietor of International Food Co._ The wool is painted with a remark- able natural effect and the sheep show perfect contentment. The painting is a very restful scene. OUR INTRODUCTORY OFFER. Buy "International Stock Food" of any of our 30,000 dealers, but if you cannot buy it in your tcwn be sure and write us for our "special introductory oflter" on "International Stock Food" for farmers or stockmen who live in localities where we do not have a dealer. You cannot aflbrd to miss this great oiler. This oiler will not be made if we have a dealer in your town. AQIf YOUR DEALER ^^^ ^^^ °^ °^^ preparations and if you cannot buy them in your town ^ ** ■_»#«*■■ — ** ^ ** ^ ^ ** send us your order and remittance for$2,00 worth or more at the regular retail price, and we will ship the same to you at once with the express charges fully prepaid. Rocky Mountain Sheep DtPT.-reRM^T.ONAL FOOD CO. ENDORSED BY Nebraska Farmer. "We have been in the fac- tory of International Food Company several times and can guarantee that every- thing is exactly as represent- ed. If our readers could go through their plant and see the large shipments going out to all parts of the country it would be a revelation. "International Stock Food" is not only guaran- teed to cure and prevent dis- ease, but also to malce you more money by feeding to your stock to make them grow rapidly or to fatten. It is sold on the agreement that if you are not satisfied with the results, that your money will be refunded. The com- pany has the reputation of being absolutely fair and re- liable."—Tie Nebraska Farmer, April 6, 1899, page 227. 108 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOKT 111 X H FOR WILL CURE IM "fEIN MINUTES. ^^^5?^cyi\^^\T\ n THE QUICK SIJRE CURE SPASMODIC COLIC, GAS COLIC, FLATULENT COLIC, KIDNEY COLIC, BLOATp ACUTE INDIGESTION, GRAIN FOUNDER OR BLOAT, STOPPAGE OF WATER. POSITIVE CASH GUARANTEE PRINTED ON EVERY LABEL. ^-r 'j^ COLIC QUICKLY KILLS. "International Colic Cure" is not on the market to compete with cheap and inferior preparations. Every intelligent Iran knows that Colic is the most dangerous common disease and that it causes the death of more horses than all other non-contagious diseases combined. In view of this it is necessary to use only firtt-class ingredients if best results are expected. * ' Intern ational Colic Cure" is composed of ten such ingredients. Wo are one of the largest buyers of medicinal ingredients for live stock in the world and we take srecial care to obtain them of the very highest quality. "International CoI3c Cure" gives relief because it neutralizes the gases and acids, stops fermentation of the food and restores the stomach and bowels to their normal condition, ONLY TWO RESULTS IN COLIC. Quick CclJef Hust Be Obtained, or Sure DeatCi Will Follow. Any educated, honest Veterinary Surgeon will admit that he loses many cases of Colic even when ho gives the animal his personal constant attention. It would bo ioolish for us to claim that "Internatioral Colic Cure" will never fail because Colic is a very dangerous disease and some cases are absolutely incurable no matter what is done for them. In all cases a great deal ilepends on giving the animal a good remedy just as socn as the first symptoms appear. Every minute of delay makes the risk much greater as the disease makes ^ ery rapid progress and thirty minutes delay will often advance the disease bo that it will bo incurable. You may loce a valuable animal by trying some cheap preparation prepared from cheap and inferior ingredients. Cheap ingredients cannot be depended on to give good results. When you need a Colic cure you need it at once and you want a remedy prepared from the best ingredients known to medical science, so that you can save your horses, mules or cattle. BEST COLIC CURE IN THE WORLD. South Branch, _ West Vikginia. International Pood Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have just cured one of my horses with one dose of "International Colic Cure" and nm glad to say, with good wishes, that it is the best Colic Cure in the world. It cures very quick. WM. n. TIMMERMAN. CURED COLIC IN FIVE MINUTES. Cosby, Missouei. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs : — Wo have had occaoion to use your very valuable "International Colic Cure" in two diScrent occasions. The first time was last June when wo had a horso very sick with Colic and "international Colic Cure" cured him in five minutes. In December we had a mule taken with Colic and it was five miles from homo. Wo telephoned your agent at Cosby to send us a bottle and it cured the mule almost instantly. Wo cannot recommend "International Colic Cure" too highly. KURTH & KLINE. CURED COLIC IN FIVE fWONUTES. Minneapolis, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — One of my horses was taken sick with Colic and was so bad that he could not get up. One dose of "International Colic Cure" cured nim inside of fi.ve minutes. It is a remarkable remedy for Colic. HERMAN SCHRADER. CURED COLIC IN TEN MINUTES. Mount Liberty, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Mii n. Gents:— We had a horse that we intended to ship and he was taken very sick with Spasmodic Colic. We gave him one-half bottle of "International Colic Cure" and inside of ton minutes he was as well as ever. Shortly after a farmer had a horse taken with Colic in the street opposite our stable. We gave him the remaining one- half of the bottle and within fen minutes ho was driven away fully cured. It is the best remedy for Colic we CONLEY BROS., ever saw. Liverymen and Shippers of Horses, We can furnish you a large number of similar testimonials. SOLD BY DEALERS ON A POSITIVE CASH GUARANTEE. If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for yon, it will pay you to write direct to us. We will supply you and pay express charges. Refuse imitations and substitutes. Sole Owners, INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO.^ Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. Capital Paid in, $1,000,000. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 109 IMRNATIONAL FOOD CQ MINNEAPOLIS. MINN PRICE ONE DOLLAR. ^international Honey-Tar Foot Remedy^' DIRECTIONS. To Keep Peet In Good Condition.— Wash them with soap and water, and after wiping dry apply the remedy to the outside as well as to all parts of the frog and bottom of the feet. Use every night, or as often as you think necessary. To Promote Rapid Growth.— Follow above directions and also thoroughly apply all around at top of the hoof joining the hair. Use every night. For Sore or Tender Feet. — Use as stated above, and also pack the feet every night for one or two weeks. Directions for packing given on labeL For Nail Wounds.— Enlarge the injury down to the quick and wash out with hot water and soap, and then pour into the injury enough of the remedy to fill the opening. Hold the foot up a few minutes, until a part of the remedy is ab- sorbed. Then pack the foot as directed ou label. Eepeat this treatments two or three times per day, and it will soon cure tho worst case. For Scratches.— Wash with warm water and soap, and apply the remedy two or three times per day. For Thrush.— Take knife and open up along frog as deep as possible, and cub out all diseased parts. Wash foot with hot water and soap. Wipe dry and pour a teaspoonful or more in the bottom of foot, and apply thoroughly. Use two or three times per day. Saturate cotton cloth with the remedy and fill crevice by frog. It is best to keep foot clean with bandages or a boot. For Corns.— Take all pressure off the corn, pare down over the corn and apply remedy two to four times per day. In a few shoeings the corn will be entirely removed by paring down and new hoof growth. For Quarter Cracks.— Can be cured only by new growth of hoof. Have black- smith make a cut at top of hoof, directly above the crack and deep enough to draw blood- Then apply remedy two or three times per day, inside and out, and at top of hoof. Pack feet at night, as directed on other panel. Keep hoof growing rapidly, and as fast as possible cut away at bottom, and crack will soon disappear. For Contracted Feet.- Open up the quarters, wash the foot and apply the remedy at top of foot, on outside of foot and inside of foot, two or three times rer day, in order to soften tho hoof and secure new growth. Pack at night as directed on label. Shoe with tips or bar shoe. Must have frog pressure to spread heels. In some cases a spring is a help. In very hard cases it is nec- essary to cut out the quarters. After doing this, bandage the foot for two or three weeks and keep damp with the remedy. Continue to use remedy after bandages are taken off. In shoemgr have blacksmith in all cases shoe in such a way as to take all pressure off of sore or tender parts. His skill will be a great aid in curing: any foot disease. AlPERpicFFOoFpAci^ CAUTBON.^r-Water acts on the foot like it does on leather. While the foot is soaked full of water it is soft, b'lt when it dries the hoof is harder and more brittle than before. Leather is very dry and hard after being vfater soaked. Much soaking of the feet in water, or packing in preparations that depend on the water tliey con- tain, like clay, rock, etc., is detrimental because it makes the hoof dry and brittle, which induces foot disease. Put certain oils on leather and it makes it permanently soft and more lasting. This is also true of horses feet. "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" is prepared from strained Honey, Pine Tar and several other ingredients, and is a perfect horse foot remedy. TO MAKE A PERFECT FOOT PACKING take equal parts of bran and ground oil meal (or bran alone) and soften same with "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" so that it will be ]ust pasty enough to stay inside the shoe or in bottom of the foot after being well pressed. This will cause a rapid growth of the hoof, take out fever and soreness, and insure a soft, elastic, tough and healthy hoof. It is absolutely harmless, and can b© used with perfect safety and beneficial results every day, once a week, or as often as you think best. Easy to use and sure results make it a favorite with horse owners. It is very cheap to use. iTRIEMARic^ SOFTENER and TOUGHENER When horses' feet stop growing, there is bound to be serious trouble for the blacksmith in preventing lame- ness. The blacksmith is the horses best friend, because without his skill the horse could not travel one day on paved roads; yet he is most unjustly abused by the average horse owner. Keep the foot of a horse soft and growing and you will have but little complaint in ro^ard to shoeing. _ Mail us the empty labeled can and we will refund your money if this remedy ever tails. ''GOOD FEET" IS THE KEYNOTE TO A GOOD HORSE. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. West Chazy, New Yoek. Gentlemen :— Last fall my horse went lame and I thought he was foundered. Your agents, Jerry & Hous- ingersold me a can of "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy," with instructions to use it aS per directions, and if my horse was not better before I used the contents up, I need not pay for it. Within a few days after I began using it, my horse was much improved and in a short time was as well as ever. I can cheerfully recommend it as a wonderfBl Hoof Remedy, as it draws out all of the soreness and keeps the hoof soft and in a healthy conditiou- Yours respectfully, W. E, STILES. YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED IF IT EVER FAILS. If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you, it will pay you to write to us. We will prepay express charges if you send us $1.00 for two 50c cans. Testimonials will be sent you on application. SOLE OWNERS, Capital Paid in, $1,000,000. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD GO.^ MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., U. S. A. 110 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. A HORSE DEALER'S REPORT. Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have found "International Heave Cure" the most euocessful remedy that 1 have ever tried. J. O. NICKEESON, Horse Dealer, 423 2nd Ave. 8. SURE HEAVE CURE. „, ,„ . , Minneapolis, Minnesota. To Whom it May Concern : This is to certify that I have used "International Heave Cure" and find it to be the best in the market, aod heartily recommend the same to the public. JOHN PIERCE 830 Hennepin Ave. BEST HEAVE CURE. m TTTu -i. HT ^ Minneapolis, Minnesota. To Whom it May Concern : I have used "International Heave Cure" and find it to be the best remedy for heavy horses in the market. Respectfully, DICK JEFFERSON, Supt, American Biscuit Co. Stables, RELIABLE HEAVE CURE. . . Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is to certify that I have used "International Heave Cure" and find it to do better work than any- thing I have ever tried. DR. A. J. McLEOD, TESTED 18 YEARS. . Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is to certify that I have used "International Heave Cure" in my practice for eighteen years and find it to be the best remedy for heaves. Broken Wind and Asthma, all diseases caused by Lesion of the Pmeumogastic nerves and branches to the bronchial tubes, lungs and stomach, will aid digestion and in a short time make a new change. EespectfuUy, . DR. W. T. METZGER, V. S. and Originator of the Metzger Veterinary Medicines. IT CURED MY HORSE. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Deab Sie: — I wish to herewith thank you for the treatment of my horse that was afHictcd with the lieaves; and take great pleasure in recommending ''''International Heave Cure", as it has cured my horse entirely, and will cure others. FRANK O. COLLINS, 3105 Garfield Avenue. ALWAYS CURES HEAVES. Minneapolis, Minnesota. To Whom it May Concern : I hereby recommend "International Heave Cure" to be the most successful powder for the purpose used for heaves. I have had ail kinds of experience in dif- ferent medicines and tonics and find this to be the only one proving a success in every case. Yours respectfully, T. J. COLEMAN, Care No. 10 Engine Co. BETTER THAN OTHERS. Minneapolis, Minwesota. After trying various remedies to efEect a cure of heaves, I was requested to give "International Heave Cure" a trial. It did not take long to convince me of its efficiency to do all that was required of it, and can speak of it onlyin the highest terms. W. H. SAMPSON, 3533 9th Avenue South. DIRECTIONS Decrease the quantity of hay and be sure and dampen it with water before every feed. Feed wild hay in- stead of timothy or clover, if possible to obtain it. Give the horse a "bran mash" once per week, or, if you do not, then add two tablespoonsfuls of oil meal to his regular feed once or twice per day. Increase the quantity of grain feed to make up for the decrease in quantity of hay. Dampen the grain feed and give one teaspoonful of "International Heave Cui-e'' mixed with, the grain, three times per day. In some very bad cases of heaves, it may be best to give one tablespoonf ul, three times per day, for three or four days, and then reduce to one tablespoonful as specified in above directions FoUow these same general directions when using for Asthma, Broken "Wind, Coughs, etc. When using as a tonic, feed one-halt teaspoonful three times a day. In a large majority of cases, one box of "International Heave Cure" will effect a cure. In some Tery bad cases it may take three to six boxes or more to effect a complete cure, bocause some horses become so badly diseased that they will require a much longer treatment than those not so badly affected The use or one box will either effect a cure or saow decided beneficial results. After using one box of •'International Heave Cure," you can see the great benefit, and then it depends on you as to whether you will use it long enough to effect a cure in a bad case. All horses are not affected alike, and some will require a longer treatment than others. You will have to be your own judge in this matter. We positively guarantee "Interna- tional Heave Cure." Remember that after your horse is cured of the heaves, that musty hay, hard driving after a heavy feed, etc.. "ivill be liable to give it to him again, and you must be careful in regard to these things. You can cure a person of a 'cold" but that does not prove that that same person will never take a "cold" again. Curing your horse of heaves does not prove that he will never have the heaves again. WE GUARANTEE TO REFUND YOUR MONEY IN ANY CASE OF FAILURE. If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you, it will pay you to write direct to us and enclose 50 centb in stamps and we will mail you one 50 cent package postage prepaid. Refuse imitations and substi- tutes. It is the only Heave Cure sold with a cash guarantee. SOLE OWNERS, INTERNATI#NAL STOCK FOOD CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., M< ?• A. Capital Paid In, $1,000,000. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 111 THE MOST RELIABLE DisiDfeetaDt, Miseptle $ Gepmieide Only Costs Two Cents Per Gallon "INTERNATIONAL PHENO=CHLORO" Guaranteed to be prepared from several of the most certain Disinfectants, Germicides, Vermicides, Antiseptics, Insecticides and Deodorizers known to medical science. It has superior qualities and is very much cheaper to use than many similar preparations. It is the greatest known disease germ destroyer, Ono 50-cent can makes 25 gallons ready for use. You certainly can afford to pay two cents per gallon for a reliable disinfectant, germicide, etc. One 50=Cenl Can Makes 25 Gallons of Disinfectant .VETERINARY USE. For animals it is used for "Hog Cholera" "Chicken Cholera" Lice on Hogs" ♦'Mange on Hogs" . . ."Fleas or Hen Lice" .... "Sheep Dip" "Scab in Sheep" .... "To Destroy Maggots" "Foot Rot".... "Disinfecting Horse Stables".,.. "Thrush".. ..'^Mango or Ring Worm".... "Lice, Flies, Ring Worm and Mange on Cattle" "Tuberculosis or Texas Fever" ...."Mange or Ring Worm on Dogs" "Horn Flies" — "Screw Worms." HOUSEHOLD USE. Use it for. . .."Water Closets". . . ."Drains". . . . "Out-Door Clcsets". . ."Sfaiks". . ."Cess Pools'* ' Urinals," etc. Use for "Contagious Diseases" Foul Ulcers "Bed Bugs" "Cockroaches," etc. If you value health use a reliable disinfectant and germicide. Indianola, Illinois. > < International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. { Gentlemen: — I use * 'International Pheno=Chloro" on floors and sprinkle my hogs with } > it once per week. I also sprinkle my poultry house. It is a good disinfectant and drives v < away disease. S. J. NEAL. > SOLD BY DEALERS If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you it will pay you to write direct to xiB. We prepay express charges \i/hen you order two or more 50-cent cans. 9oio Owner., INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO.^ ■Innsapolls, Minn., U. 8. A. \ Capital Paid in, $1,000,000. lis INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK "International Harness Soap and Ebony Oil Dressing.' MAKES OLD HARNESS LOOK LIKE NEW. KEEPS HARNESS CLEAN. BLACK, SOFT AND OILED. It is not necessary to oil harness if this combined soap and oil dressing is used, because i contains the very highest grade of oil that can be obtained. To clean harness take a dam] sponge or cloth and rub on the soap until filled with lather, and then draw the straps througl the sponge until thoroughly cleaned. Wash the sponge from time to time and renew the lathe if you desire the best results. If carefully done the harness will be soft and pliable and have a superior new harness finis] that will not rub off on your horse, or wash off in the rain. < 'International Harness Soap and Ebony Oil Dressing" is prepared from a celebrates "English Formula" which we obtained at a large expense. We guarantee that every one of th nine ingredients used in it are of the highest quality that can be obtained. ^*7m^T,xT.«r«vT.x T,^^^ ^^C"EAP TO USE AND BEST RESULTS. ^ INTEENATIOVAL FOOD CO. Indianapolis, Indiana. Gents : — I am using "International Harness Soap and Ebony Oil Dressing." It gives splendid Batisfactior £ have used several kinds of Harness Soap, but yours is the best. HAERY EOSENTHAL, East Court St. Livery Stable. MAKES OLD HARNESS LOOK LIKE NEW. INTEENATTONAIi FOOD CO. Faemington, Tennessee. Dbae Sies:— I am using "International Harness Soap and Ebony Oil Dressing" and it is the be&t thing ever struck for fine harness or for work harness. It makes old harness look like new. S. W. PRESLAR, Furniture Dealer and Undertaker BEST IN THE ^VORLD INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO. ' Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gbntb :— We sell large quantities of International Harness Soap and Ebony Oil DreMHig' ' and it gives gooi eatisfaction. We think it the best in the world. L. LARAMEE & CO., Harness Dealers. SOLD BY DEALERS MTEVERY BOX GUARANTEED. If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you, it will pay you to write to us and enclose 25c ii stamps and we will mail you one 25o box with postage prepaid. Refuse imitations and substitutes. SOLE OWNERS, Capital Paid in. I INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO-, $1.000.000. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., U. S. A, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 113 "INTERNATIONAL GALL CURE ff CURES WHILE HORSES WORK OR REST THE QUICK AND SURE GALL CURE YOUR MONEY REFUNDED H it •ver Falls to Cure Galls, Sore Shoulders, Sore Necks, Sere teoks, Sore RIouthSy Cuts, Bruised Heels, Etc. It is also a QUICK CURE for SORE TEATS on Cows, Mares, Etc. PRICE, 25 AND 50 CENTS. GIVES GOOD SATISFACTION. Gaby, South Dakota. CNTERNATIONAL FOOD CX). Deab Sies :— "International Qall Cure" gives good ■atififaction. Please Bend me two dozen at once. J. E. TOUGER. A RELIABLE CURE. CiajAR Point, Kansas. INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO. Gents :—PleaBe seed me four dozen more of "Inter- national Qall Cure." It is all right and gives satisfac- tion. L. N. LAWRENCE. A GOOD SELLER, PoKiN. Kansas. INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO. Dear Sies :— We find that "intematlfonal Oall Cure" is a good seller, send us two dozen more at once, as we need it. WAGLEB & HALLER. asure^cureI ^ Ttleb, Minnesota. INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO. Deab Sibs:— "International Gall Care" is givins good satisfaction. J. N. NIELSEN. SOLD BY DEALERS ON A GUARANTEE. If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you, it will pay you to send 2Sc in stamps to our offloa •ad we will mail you a box with postage prepaid. Refusa iioitations and substitutes. SOLE OWNERS, INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO.^ MINNEAPOLIS^ MINN., U, 9, A, Capital Pa.d in, $1,000,000. 114 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. DOES ALL THAT IS CLAIMED. Minneapolis, Minnesota. To the Proprietors of "International Quick-Cleaner :" I used your soap in my home and can recommend it to do ^U that is claimed. Yours truly, ^ _ C. H. BUKDICK, 426 Ontario St., S.E. A FIRST-CLASS CLEANER. MiNNEAPOLi3» Minnesota. Gentlemen :— "International QuIck-CIeaner" givee our customers eatisfaction. We consider it a first-class article C. W. BLAIR & CO., Grocers No. 1 K 26th St. IT WILL SAVE YOUR CARPET. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dear Sibs :— I take pleasure in telling you that we tried "International Qulck>Cleaner" on a moquet carpet, which we thought was beyond redemption. Wo were surprised to find all the old colors restored after one application. A. L. BKICE. QUICKLY CLEANS CARPETS, RUGS, ETC, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gentlemen :— I have had "International Quick* Cleaner" in my house and find that for renovating carpets, restoring rugs to their originalcolor, and for all purposes, when a first-class article or the kind is needed that it filled the bill, and therefore, can recommend it. C. W. PUTNAM, M. D., 2212 4th Ave. So. A FIRST-CLASS CLEANER. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dear Siks :— This is to certify that I have used ''International Quick-Cleaner" and find it to be all that you claim for it. I can recommend it to any one needing a first-class cleaner. Yours truly, T. E. MERCER, Mgr. GIVES PERFECT SATISFACTION. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gentlemen:— I have used "International Quick- Cleaner" and find that it does all that is claimed for it, and is in every way satisfactory. MRS, C. E. McLEAN. REPORT OF AN EXPERT CARPET CLEANER. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dear Sirs :— In reply to yours in regard to "Inter* national Quick-Cleaner," will say that we gave ai expert carpet cleaner a sample, together with sam- ples of other kinds, requesting him to report th« result to us. He said ''International Quick-Cleaner" was equal to any in use. Therefore, we can recom- mend it to our customers. Very truly yours, MINNEAPOLIS DRY GOODS CO. EXACTLY AS CLAIMED. Minneapolis.. Minnesota. Gentlemen:— I am selling 'International Quick- Cleaner" and I find it satisfactoryo It does Bill you claim for it. C. A. EKELTTND, Grocer. 1854 Central Ave. (( Infer national Quicl^-Qlcancr" Is a wonderful "'Quick-Cleaner" Compound for cleaning Carpets, Rugs, Silks, ^Draperies, Plush all kinds of Woolen Clothing and Woolen Goods, Silk Ribbons, Silk Neckties, Silk or Woolen Covered Furniture, GloveSj White Kid Slippers, White Kid Gloves, Woolen Hats and Caps, Straw Hats, Sleeping Car Blankets, Woolen Upholstered Car Seats, Cane Car Seats, Cane Seated Chairs, Willow Chairs, Marble Top Tables, Lavatories^ Hair Brushes, Combs, Painted Walls, Painted Wood Work, Linoleum, Oil Cloth, Hardwood Floors, Hardwood Wahs and Hardwood OflBce Furniture. For the quick cleaning of Hotels. Street Cars, Sleeping Cars, Dining Cars and Day Cars. For washing Clothes, Window Glass, Mirrors, Dishes, Glasses, Etc., EtCj EtOc TftMDT 17*TT7 IMPlprTIrtllQ Are given in a circular in the Inside of every box cover. Put up in white enam. VUiurLuilJ yinDulIUllO eled„ lithographed tin boxes. None genuine without the above design lithographed on every box. We guarantee satisfactory results. If it ever fails write to us and we will refund your money. It Removes Dirt, Fresh Paint, Grease or Ink and Restores the Colors Bright and Fresh. Destroys Moths. Price 25 Cents Per Box. Weight One Pound SOLD BY DEALEIRS If your dealer does not have it and will not get it for you it will pay you to write to us, enclose 35 cents in stamps and we will mail you a 85-cent box with postage prepaid. The postage is 20 cents per box and in this way you would pay half and we would pay half. Send 35 cents in stamps. Sola owners, IINTERINATIOINAL CHEIV1ICAL CO. Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOR. 115 THE KINB OF SARSAPARILLAS It Purifies the Blood and Tones Up the Entire System, is a Pare Vegetable Appe- tizer and Tonic. Guaranteed not to contain potash or any mineral ingredient or any poisonous or injurious ingredient. It increases the appetite, gives perfect assimilation, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves and invigorates the entire system. Prepared from Sarsa- parilia, Wild Cherry Bark and several other reliable Boots and Herbs. Gained 17 Pounds. MiNNEAPOL IS, Minnesota. Gentlemen :— In regard to the merits of "Dr. Beldiug "Wild Cherry Sarsaparllla" I will state the facts briefly. Owing to a severe attack of dyspepsia and sleeplessness, my family physi- cian advised a change of climate, but I was induced by my brother to talio your Wild Cherry Sarsaparilla, and the result was most marvelous. Alter taking for a few days my appetite increased, digestion became good, I slept soundly^ and gained 17 pounds in a little over Bis weeks. I continued taking the remedy, and I am now in better health than I have been in many years. It is a won- derful mrdicine and I sincerely recommend its use to all who aro in need of a reliable tonic that is bound to produce good results. HA.NNAH J. MORRIS. Best Sarsaparilla He Ever Handlsd. Purifies tBie Blood and Invigorates tiie Entire System* Beuin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Belding Medicine Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SiKS:— Please duplicate my last biU of "Dr. Belding 'Wilel CSierry Sarsaparilla." I intend to push it because it is the beat sareaparilla I ever handled. It has done good in every case. Yours truly, W. 6. KELLEY, Dealer. Covered with Painful BoHs Large as Hen's Eggs. Oakland Citt, Indiana. Dr. Belding Medicine Co., Minnear>olis, Minn. Gentlemen :— During the spring and summer of 1896, I waa literally covered with boils. At times I would have as many af twelve or fifteen at the same time. Some were as large as hen's eggs. I could not walk or sleep. I think I used everybody's rem- edy in the neighborhood, also several sarsapariUas and blood purifiers, but I received no benefit. Finally, I noticed that "Dr. Belding: "Wild Cherry Sarsaparilla" was highly recommended for all blood diseases, also guaranteed to give satisfaction or my money would be refunded. It was the benefit I wanted and not the money back. I used one bottle as directed and my boils dis- appeared before it was half gone, and I am now, and have beenfor some time, enjoying the best of health. Yours truly, G. S. JONES. With D. H. Bamdon, & Co., Manufacturers and Dealers in Pianoa and Organs. A Large Number of Similar Testimonials Can be Furnished. A GUARANTEE TO REFUND YOUR MONEY. Around every bottle we place a Printed, Positive Guarantee to Refund Tour Money promptly if,it faUfl in your case. This is the only "Sarsaparilla" oversold with such a strong guarantee. We will pay you .^00 in cash if we ever refuse to refund your money on this guarantee. Some dealer may try to seU you some imi- tation, or substitute. Refuse these inferior preparations and insist on having the genuine. Sold by Druggists and fledicine Dealers with a Positive, Cash Quarantee. IF NOT FOR SALE IN YOUR TOWN. If you cannot buy our preparations of your druggist ^T'send us $8.00 for any of our preparations and we will also send you extra $1.00 worth of any of our preparations you may choose ab96»uteiy tree for exprecs charges. So!e Owners, DR. BELDINQ MEDICINE CO., Minneapolis, Mhin., U. 5. A. Pr. Belding Tooth Powder is puarant^d 8fitl8factor|r and onl^ costs 25 otf* 116 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. THyifoiiMSjlSMl The only colorless, instantly absorbed, liquid, external, gruaranteed cure for Salt Kheum, Eczema, Tetters, Etc., known to medical science. Tested for oyer twenty-five years by a regular medical college graduate, army surgeon and practicing physician in high standing. CURE8 WHERE DOCTORS AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES FAIL. Cures the Children* I I i ^^ - ^ DELIGHTFULTO USE CURES Salt Rheum (Eaema), Rash, Tetters (Herpes) Scald Head, Milk Scald, Scabies, Plant Poisoning, Hives, Mosquito Bites. Small Bams or Scratches, Itch, Barber's Itch, Ringworm, Acne, Parasitic Dis- eases, Scaly or Scabby Emptlons of the Skin, and Itching Piles.^ A PLEASANT SURE CURE FORCHAFINSOrTHESKlN PR CRACKED HANDSy°UPS 7? lESIBDMAHTTCAHS BY PnACTICINa PMY«ICI«N« .■■FORK •KINO PLACCO •:SOLE0WMERS:- ' A^ DSBQDINGMi^- MmNEAPOLfS. M/mUSA. PRICE 50 CENTS. Cures After Doctors Fail. Nbw Stanton, Pa. DeAB t ^s :-When I commenced «sing "Di. Belding Skin Rem- edy" I had Eczema on my hands and arms to the elbow, of two years' duration. T have not used quite four bottles and am entirely cured. Before this I spent $40.00 with eight prominent doctors and my hands kept gatting worse. I can truthfully recommend "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" to any one as being the very best skin remedy. I can't say too much in its favor. GASPER TARE, Agent of the Penn. Ry. Co. After 29 Years' Experience as a Druggist. Sidney, Iowa. Send me another case of "I>r. Belding Skin Remedy." I can Bend you some sworn tDstimonials of wonderful cures. I have been in the drug business 20 years and have never found anything to equal your remedy. It is also very pleasant to use. RILEY KEELEH, Druggist. Physicians Recommend tho Great Skin Remedy. Patoka, Indiana. QBNTiiEMBN :— I am handling '•Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" and have sold over four dozen bottles and every bottle gives splendid satisfaction. One-half bottle cured me of eczema, which I would not have back again for $100. I have several customers who are willing to testify to the merits of ''Dr. Belding Skin Remedy." Our physicians rec- ommend it. HENRY STEELMAN. Druggist. IF NOT SOLD IN YOUR TOWN. If you cannot buy our prep- arations of your druggist, l^^send us $3.00 for any of our preparations and we will also send you extra $1.00 ■worth of any of oui- prepara- tions you may choose abso- lutely free for express charges. IN 60o AND $1.00 SIZES. OUR ASTONISHING CASH GUARANTEE TO YOU. Every bottle of "DR. BELOaNG SKIN REMEDY" is sold with a Printed, Positive Gaarantw around it and inside of the regular label. In this guarantee we agree to refund your money in any case of faUure, wnetner you have been afflicted one year or for fiJty years. WE WILL PAY YOU $100 IN CASH. We will pay you $100 in cash if we ever refuse to live up to our printed guarantee. This guarantee ia fpr all kinds of skin diseases and we have always sold every bottle on this reliable cash goaraniee. »>^N^^,>.,N^^N.rv^v^>.xv^>.^v^v^^/.v^N.^v.^v>^v.^v^>^^^N./^^N^v/>^>.^© If vour drugglst dooB uot faave itin stockand willnotgec ) AAi n nv nnilOCklcrer S it for you, it will pay you to write to our office and we will 5 SOLD BY DRUuulSTSa S supply you direct with express charges at our expense. ^^^^■...^-.^■^^■.^-^-..'■^^•.^•.^-^^^■.^■s^-.^-^-..,-^^^ 2^"Do not allow any dealer to sell you an imitation or substitute. Some dealers may try to do this but remember that honorable druggists wiU not try to force cheap and inferior imitations or substitutes on to their customers. Always insist on having the genuine. Sole Owners, DR. BELDINQ MEDICINE CO., Minneapoiis, Minn., U. S. A. ••pR. ^ELOIINQ TOOTH POWDI^H" wUi ^ive you perf^t $attef»etion. Price, a^ C9|||#, Minneapolis, Minn. Dr. Belding Medicine Co. DearSies :— I am glad to testify to the great merits of "Dr. Beld- ing Skin Remedy," Our little girl had Salt Rheum, also called Eczema, for several years which caused her great suffering. It finally appeared on her neck so that her dress could not touch it. We tried almost everything bufc it grew worse. After using "Dr. Belding Skin Renaedy" a short time she was completely cured. Your remedy is so pleasant to use and such a sure cure that it ought to be brought to the notice of every family in the world. MRS. D. W. EMERY, 2645 S.Colfax Ave. Wonderful Cure of Salt Rheum. MrLSTETTE, Ills. ]>r. Belding Medicine Co. Gents;—! had Salt Rheum (Eczema) on the beck of my hand for six years. I took 14 bottles of and used the soap, but no cure. During the six years I consulted 10 different doctors, two of whom were leading physi- cians of Chicago, but they could not cure me. Finally a friend advised me to try "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy," and m just six weeks from tne time I commenced its use my hand waa entirely well. If I could have known the wonderful qualities of this remedy I would have free- ly given $50.00 for one bottle rath- er than to have gone without it. A. K. NEWCOMB. Suffered with Tetters 26 Years. YotTNGWOOD, Pa, Dr. Belding Medicine Co. Deae Sies :— I had Tetter for 26 years. Have spent a good deal of money, but was not cured. Have lost much time because I was eo bad I could not work. One bottloof "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" cured me. WM. ESCH. INTfiRNATlOHAL STOCK BOOK. 11? A DELIGHTFUL EXTERNAL REMEDY TO USE. YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED IF IT FAILS IN YOUR CASE. This marvelous external cure was extensively used by physicians who were regular college graduates and in good standing in the regular medical societies. It was not placed on the market only after the death of the originator. Its remarkable cures have astonished the medical world. It is comjxjsed of seven medicinal ingredients that are universally acknowledged by all "standard medical works" as being the surest remedies for skin diseases. Owing to a peculiar combination of these seven ingredients the remedy '\3. a colorless and almost infallible euro for all skin diseases. 7,000,000 PORES AND 28 MILES OF GLANDS IN YOUR BODY. C^The Immediate cause of skin disease is always the same. The pores and glands become obstructed and the impurities, which are usually carried out of the system in this way, are confined in and under the skin and some skin disease is sure to follow. The specific actioa of "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" is to open the pores and glands, stimulate them to greater activity and cause the impurities to be expelled and then it purifies and heals the diseased parts. It is quickly absorbed and stimulates the pores and glands to healthful action. It is almost impossible to reach skin diseases by taking medicine into the stomach. Neither is it safe to "drive in" or merely to "heal over" a skin disease. Direct external application that will stimulate the glands to healthful activity and expel the impurities is the only satisfactory treatment. \ B®" Quotation From the Greatest Medical Authority on Skin Diseases. °^a / " The great importance of the absorbing power of the skin through the pores andplands is not sufficiently esti- ) mated. This function of the akin is calciilated to enact a very important part in the health of the individual." < ^~ This is taken from "Wilson on Skin D:scases"and shows how "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" reaches the disease. '^^ I Cures After all Others Fail. A Terrible Case of Erysipelas. BooNviLLE, Indiana. LouisvUiLE, Kentucky. Gentlemen: — I sufferod with Salt Eheum, also DeaeSies:— A friend of mine had erysipelas for font ' called Eczema, for the past ten months. It was on the months and was almost blind. It was a dreadful cas9 insids of my hands, ana at times the itching would al- and she had many doctors but was getting worse all the most make me wild. I would lay awake nights and time. Sheheardof "Dr. Beldingikin Remedy" through. scratch, almost tearing the flesh from the bones. I a gentleman friend who had been cured of Barber's Itch was treated by the best physicians in this country, and by its use. He strongly advised her to try " Dr. Belding^ also used salves, ointments and soaps, but received no SkinRemedy,''andtohergreatjoyshenoticedachang9 benefits from any of them. My hands were cracked for the better in a short time. At present her face does almost to the bone and were very dry and feverish. A not show a single mark or scar and she has been well friend recommended "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy," and over two months. Shepraisesittoevery one she knows. I began to use it. At first I thought the disease was I have a little niece who has blackheads. Will your getting worse, but my friend urged me to continue. I remedy cure this trouble ? Yours respectfully, did so and one fifty cent bottle has completely cured me MISS L. HiEMKER, 1147 E. Broadway. of this dreadful disease, and I am glad to state that your >rf>>^>.'\.'^.'\./'v^^^w^^v^NXNx>^^^v.^N.^v.x>^%^v\./v./v^v^v^v^>./w>^ remedy has cured when all other remedies and physi- Suffered Diabolical TortureS* clans failed, and at the same time the entire expense to t> t . me was only the trifling amount of fifty cents. I am ^ t ^ Feinceton, Indiana. a traveling insurance man and cover considerable terri- Gent^bmen :— I was troubled over seven years with tory, and I will gladly recommend "Dr. Belding Skin » skin disease on my hands and face and the doctors Remedy" to aU sufferers of Salt Rheum and other skin called it Eczema. I gave every doctor a chance at me, diseases that I chance to meet. C. K. MYRICK. and spent over one hundred and fifty dollars in this Had Salt Rheum 5a Years. kind of experiments, and still was compelled to endure its diabolical torture. I could not shave, my face bo- came almost a solid scab, and in this frightful condltioa NoBTH English, Iowa. I attracted the attention of a drug clerk who questioned Dr. Belding Medicine Co., Minneapolis, Minn. me, and finding out what the disease was recommended Gentlemen:— It is with greatpleasure that I inform "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" and urgedme to try one you that "Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" has done what no bottle. My face began to improve by the time I had other medicine or doctor could do. I have used a great used half of the bottle, the sores disappearing, leaving many remedies, both internal and external. I can now my face smooth and well. Over eleven months have lay down at night and rest — something that I have not elajised 8ince_ using "Dr. Belding 5kln Remedy" and been able to do for many years, without scratching and during that time 1 nave not even a' lump on my face, rolling around for two or three hours. I have used six I am satisfied that it will never return. My case was bottles, and I feel that I am entirely cured, and am well known throughout the neighborhood, and my -cure indeed very thankful. As my case of Salt Rneum, or is now equally as well known. I shall always have a Eczema, was of 52 years' standing, I think it a wonder- good word for your great preparation called "Dr. Beld* fulcure. JOSEPH GEIGER. ing Skin Remedy." S.H.PHILLIPS. WEJDANJWNISHJJ^^ EVERY BOTTLE SOLD ON A POSITIVE GUARANTEE •«Dr. Belding Skin Remedy" is the only remedy that 13 sold with a positive, printed guarantee around every bottle to cure "Salt Rheum" or other skin diseases. It is cheap and very pleasant to use. Thousands of doctors, druggists and their customers testify to its wonderful merits. Testi- monials and other information will be mailed to you if you will write to our oflBce. Sold by drug- gista and medicine dealers. Sole owners, DR. BELDING MEDICINE CO., Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. •*Dr. BeldlDs Tooth Powder" Purifies the Teetb and Breath. Price a5 centa. 118 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. THE ONLY REMEDY iN THE WORLD FOR Prepared Only By fEDia MiNNEAPOLIS.MiNN- CHRONIC COUGH AND Pulmonary Consumption That is sold ■with, a positive printed guarantee around eveiry bottle is "I>r. Belding: Six Prairie Herbs Cough and ]L.ung Rem-' edy." We ■will_pay you $200 la cash and cost of chemical analysis if T/o use any opium, morphine, ether, chloroform, paregoric or any othor powerful ingredient. Guaranteed absolutely harmless for tho smalleat child or most delicate invalid, ONE m^LLICDN TESTIMONIALS Would not provo that this remedy would cure you but our guaranteO Btatos that if it fails we will refund your money, ^g* You cannot afford to Buffer when 'we make such a fair business propositioiu Romarkablo Cure of Consumpticn. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Gentlbmen:— A ladyfriend of minewas taken with a very bad cold and cough which was rapidly running into Consumption, as she was n raising blood conDtantly,and two well known physicians of Minne* apolis informed her that they could do her no good and advised an I, immediatochangeof climate as the only possible help, I thought of "Dr. BeldingSix Prairie Herbs Cough and L.ung Remedy" and * I finally she consented to try it. Before four bottles were used, her cough had entirely stopped and all soreness in her lungs had disap- '^.pearod, andshehas not raised a drop of blood since. She undoubt- edly had Consumption in its first stages. While she was taking tho romedy she gained 12^ pounds inside of SO days and atpresentis tho J perfect picture of good health, G. R, MOHR, 232'^i Hennepin Ave. The Great Consumption Cure. Winona, Minnesota. Gentlemen:— My lungs commenced to pain me and of ten what I ! Would expectorate was tinged with -blood. Pulmonary Consumption , had attacKed mjr lungs, I tried several physicians and they advised mo to change climate. I also tried several cough and lung remeeJies, . without any permanent relief. A friend advised me to try "Br, I Belding Six Prairie Herbs Cough and L.ung Remedy," By tho time 1 had taken two bottles I noticed a change for the better, and by tho time I finished four bottles I was permanently cured, and today I am just as well as ever. It is certainly a remarkableremedy, anal recommend it to any one who has a chronic cough or lung trouble. I am a walking advertisement, J. B, HUDSON, Traveling Salesman. Cures Coughs Following La Grippe or Pneumonia. BousviLLE, Indiana. Gentlbmen :— You cannot recommend "Dr. Belding Six Prairie Herbs Cough and liUng Renkedy" too highly for Coughs, following La Grippe or Pneumonia, I have seen it tested in many cases ana always with the best of results, G, W. JONES, Druggist. t\ P/P/CjT so cents- ' PUT UP ALSO IN $1.00 SIZE. The above shows the kind of Testimonials we receive from all parts sf tht country. If yau want more we will mail them to you from our office If you will write to us. OUR RELIABLE CASH GUARANTEE Hereby Agree to Pay You $lOO In Cash if we Et Every Bottle is Sold on a Printed, Signed Guarantee to __ Refund Your Money in Any Case of Failure. I^~Wf TEver Refuse to Refund Your Money on Our Cash Guarantee. If a refund ig asked of some dealers they treat people as if they were trying to get something for nothing. To prevent such treatment of any user of our preparations and to insure a prompt payment of any refunds we always refund money direct from our ofBce to party using. All you are requested to do is to mail us the outside label containing a written request for refund and giving name of dealer from whom you bought the remedy, etc. This makei a very simple and easy plan and yon will not be dependent on the pleasure of any dealer. Dealers are not authorized to refund money, eOLr> B-Y I>R«JOOI8T© A.IVI> m:ei>ici]vde doe^h-ers. IF NOT SOLO IN YOUR TOWN.— If you cannot buy our preparations olTyoMr druggist ^^send us $2.00 for any of our preparations and we will also send you extra $1.00 worth of any of our preparations you voMf choose absolutely free for express charges. Sole Owners, DR. BELDING MEDICINE CO., minneapolESr, Minn., U. 8, Ae ••Dr. Beldlnc Tooth Powdtr" will make your teeth white.— Price 25 CentA* p& 120 INTERNATIONAL S ^ uCK BOOK. VETERINARY DEPARTMENT. . This Engraving Shows the External Parts of a Horsa and Gives the Name for Each One. 1 Muzzle. 2 Face. 3 Forehead. 4 Poll 5 Chest. 6 Jowl. 7 Gullet. 8 Windpipe. 9 Point of shoulder. 10 Breast. 11 Arm. 12 Elbow. 13 Girth 14 Flank. 15 Sheath. 16 Stifle. 17 Withers. 18 Back. 19 Loin. 20 Hip. 21 Croup, 22 Dock. 23 Quarter. 24 Thigh. 25 Ham-string. 26 Point of Hock. '/.I Hock. 28 Can- non bone of hind leg. 29 Fetlock. 30 Large pastern. 31 Small pastern. 32 Coronet. 33 Hoof. 34 Knee. 35 Cannon bone of fore leg. 36 Fetlock. 37 Heel. 38 Large pastern. 39 Small pastern. 40 Hoof. CORNS. They are caused by uneven pressure of the shoe and by contraction of the feet. If shod so that there is too much bearing on the quarters and heels the soft parts underneath will be bruised and a corn will rapidly de- velop. Follow directions as given on label of "Intema- tional Honey Tar Foot Remedy" and you can quickly cure corns. QUITTOR. This is when a sore works up and breaks out at the upper part of the hoof. It is usually caused by a corn or prick of a nail, and is first noticed by lameness and a swelling at the coronet. As soon as lameness is dis- covered thoroughly saturate the injured parts with "Silver Pine Healing: Oil" three times per day. Also apply "Sliver Pine Healing Oil" at the top of the hoof. This will prevent serious inflammation, if taken in time, and effect a cure. The swelling will soon break and discharge pus and matter. If neglected the foot will be filled with pipes running in several direc- tions. It must be opened at once at the bottom and all of the diseased parts must be reached with some good healing lotions injected freely. Carbolic acid, one ounce, and water, one quart, is good for this parpose. If the case is very bad it will be safest to call a veter- inary sucgeon. QUARTER AND SAND CRACKS. These are caused by the hoof becoming hard and brittle and the constant pounding on city pavements or hard dry roads. The hoof does not receive the proper nutrition and growth is greatly retarded. Quarter cracks appear on the quarters and sand crack» appear on the wall of the foot. Bace horses must be watched very closely for cracks, as the race tracks are dry and hard, and the constant and hard pounding is very try- ing on the hoof. The use of "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" will keep the hoof soft, elastic and in good, healthy, growing condition and prevent quarter or sand cracks. Where cracks are started follow directions as given on label which is on every can of "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy." iNlERNATlONAL S'fdCK BOOK. 121 SEEDY TOE. This is a dry, brittle condition of the wall of the foot at the toe. It is generally caused by the shoe clip being pounded into the foot. This bruises the hoof and causes a dry rot. Clean this brittle hoof away and apply "International Honey-Tar Poet Remedy" freely. If the space will allow press in some tow and keep it saturated with the remedy. PRICKING FROM NAILS. It ifl very ipommotf for a horse to go lame from stepping': on a nail. Sometimes a shoe- eail is driven so that it touches the sensitive part of the foot; Examine the foot carefully in case of sudden lameness. If a nail is found be sure and pull it out so that it will not break off in the foot. Pare out the hole and apply to the part hot water for a few minutes. Then wipe dry and apply "Silver Pln» Healing Oil" freely four or five times per day. Use plenty of the oil and bold the foot up for a few min- utes after each application. This will cause it to soak in and will prevent inflammation, FOUNDER OR LAMINITIS. This disease of the feet is often caused by overwork, or originates in other parts of the body and settles in the feet. It is often described as congestion or inflam- mation of the feet. It is sometimes caused by a warm horse drinking cold water. It may como from congec:- tion of the lungs, inflammation of tho bowels, etc. You can know it by the horse being in great pain, refusing to lift his feet, being unable to back and trying to throw his weight on his hind feet. Give the horse about one pint of raw linseed oil. Eemove the shoes and soak the feet in hot water for ono to two hours. Then wipe dry and apply "International Honey- Tar Foot Remedy" to the leg twice per day from the knee down. Do not use a bandage. Apply "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" both to the inside and outside of the foot three or four times per day. Continue the application of this remedy until the soreness is gone. In severe cases it may take thirty or sixty days. Keep the stall well filled with straw, as the horse wiU lie down most of the time. To reduce fever give fifteen drops of tincture of aconite root in eight ounces of water three times per day for two days. Allow drinking of cold water. Feed grass or bran mashes and hay. but do not feed heavy of corn Croats. If the horse's appetite is not good feed "In- ternational Stock Food . ' ' Chronic founder or pomiced feet are incurable. THRUSH. This is a disease of the frog, and where it becomee badly ulcerated the frog will become rotten. It has a dark colored discharge, bad smell and is caused by filth remaining in the foot for a long time, which ex- cludes the air and causes decay. Use "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" as directed on every can and a cure will be quickly effected. It restores the natural, healthy condition. NAVICULAR DISEASE. This is nearly always the trouble in obscure cases where the lameness is located in the fore feet. If allowed to run a few months it passes into the chronic stage and is incurable. One tendon is located in the back part of the leg and passes around under the na- vicular bone that is above the frog. This tendon passes between the navicular bone and frog and is attached on the sole of the coffin bone. A dieease in that part of this tendon, these bones, or this joint is called navicu- lar disease. It is sometimes caused by a sprain of this tendon by stepping on a stone, etc. It is sometimes caused by a bruise on the frog or heel twice per day. It is sometimes caused by contraction of the foot. It is often caused by paring away the frog so that it does not come in contact with the ground. The frog is the strong suj)- port of the foot, and when cut away the coronary Is pushed against the navicular bone by every step tho horse takes and this strains the deep flexor tendon. First symptoms are slight lameness when first takea out of the barn, but when warming up the lameness disapi)ear3. The paBtern, frog and heels are tender Put on a wide, open shoe with the heels well raised to relieve the tension on the tendon. Apply "Interna- tional Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" to the leg, from the knee down, once per day. Wash the foot perfectly clean in hot water and then wipe dry and apply "In« temational Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" to the foot, both inside and out three times per day. It will be benefi- cial to turn the horse out to grass, after a few days of this treatment, and reset the shoes every month. Do not work horse until lameness disappears. This treat- ment will cure a large majority of cases if taken at the start. In chronic cases or very severe cases it will bo advisable to employ a veterinary surgeon. CONTRACTION OF THE FOOT. Contraction of the foot is generally caused by navic- ular disease, founder, corns, etc. Any chronic lame- ness will induce contraction of the foot, because the horse will favor the lame foot which retards the growth. Sometimes contraction is caused by shoeing or allowing the shoes to remain on too long. "Inter- national Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" will cure contrac- tion if used as directed on the label. The use of this remedy wiU prevent contraction by keeping the foot healthy and in good growing condition. GRAVEL. A gravel or small stone will often work np into tho foot and cause inflammation and lameness. If neg- lected it will work up through the foot and a sore will break out on top. Trim the hoof at the opening and remove the gravel and thoroughly clean by syringing the injury with warm water. After doing this syringe "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" into th« hole once or twice per day. CANKER. The soft structure of the foot remains spongy and enlarged. Pare away the unhealthy parts and apply "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" three times per day. This treatment will soon efiBect a cure if the horse is not worked. CALKS. This is caused by one foot stepping on the other and running the calk of the shoe into the coronet. Keep the injury perfectly clean and apply "International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy" two or three times per day. RING BONE. Ring bone is a bony enlargement on the pastern and around the joint. When formed on upper pastern it does not generally grow large, but when it con es under the coronet, it may grow large and cause lameness. A sprain, kick or fork stab may cause it by causing in- fiammation near the bone. In the acute stage "Intel- national Compound Absorbent" will be found very beneficial. Wten a ring bone has reached the second stage without any treatment it will be best to consult a veterinary surgeoa 1^2 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 1 The Above Engraving Shows the Skeleton of a Horse. I FRACTURE OF THE COFFIN BONE. This happens by striking the foot with great force on any hard substance or by being stepped on by a heavy horse. This causes extreme lameness at once and the foot swella around the coronet. Consult a veterinary Bargeon. STONE BRUISES. Thny are caused by stepping on a sharp stone which ia fastened under the edge of the shoe and soon starts inflammation. Eemove stone or locate the tender spot on bottom of foot and apply "International Honey-Tar Po*t Remedy" thoroughly three or four times per day. BONE SPAVIN. Thie is a disease of the hock joint. It is caused by a sprain and inflammation is generally the first symp- tom. A hard lump will soon form on the inner side of the hock and a bony deposit will extend around the joint which prevents its free action. The horse will be lame and stiff in moving from side to side. The lameness almost disappears after being used enough to get warmed up. If taken at the start it can often be cured by the application of hot water for an hour or two and then applying "International Compound Ab- sorbent" twice per day. Raise the heels and give absolute rest until all soreness is cured. It is best to turn out to grass for two or three months. If it has passed into the chronic stage it will be advisable to consult a veterinary surgeon. BLOOD SPAVIN. This is caused by a distention of the vein that passei over a bone spavin. This is not very harmful and the very treatment to recommend is hand rubbing. BOG SPAVIN. This is an enlargement of the hock by the synovial membrane of the joint becoming inflamed and secret- ing too much joint oil. This distends the membrane and greatly enlarges the joint. It is started by a severe strain or some bruise or injury, such as being stuck with a fork or pricked by a nail, etc. To effect a cure use "International Compound Absorbent." CURB. This is a swelling in the back part of the hock. When inflamed it causes lameness. When the swell- ing becomes hard and the curb is in the chronic stage it seldom produces lameness. Curb is caused by a sprain of the ligaments of that part of the hock. Raise the heel and give absolute rest in the first or inflammatory stage. Apply "International Compound Absorbent" once per day and rub thoroughly. This will probably effect a cure in two weeks. If you desire to entirely remove the hard swelling continue the use of "international Compound Absorbent" ones per day. If your horse is in the chronic stage and it is necessary to use the firing iron we advise consulting a veterinary surgeon. CHAPPED HOCK OR ELBOW. The hocks and elbows are often iujured and cause hard swellings. After a time they become calloused and finally develop into a hard fibrous condition of the tissues. Long continued bruising causes will cause a large and unsightly swelling. On the elbow they gener- ally are caused by horses pawing away the bedding and bringing the elbow in contact with the floor or with the shoe. Give horse plenty of bedding and use "International Compound Absorbent" once or twice per day with good rubbing. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOk. 1^3 INFLUENZA ~ EPIZOOTIC -- PINKEYE. These three names cover about the same blood dis- ease that is peculiar to the horse. It is supposed to be introduced into the system by a poison in the atmos- phere and goes over the country in great epidemics. The first symptoms are shivering, languor and general weakness. The appetite fails; the eyes look red and there is a discharge from the nostrils ; the head hangs low ; the legs swell ; the pulse is quick but weak ; there is a watery discharge from the eyes ; the temperature rises and the horse lies down nearly all of the time un- less the lungs are efiEected, and in that case they stand and lose flesh very rapidly. If the fever is high give fever medicine as recommended in pneumonia. Blan- ket and keep in warm stable out of all drafts. Keep the bowels open. Give all the cold water the horse will drink. Give most anything ha will eat. If throat is sore rub it with "Silver Pine Healing Oil" twice per day. Should the lungs become effected rub the chest and body behind fore legs with "Silver Pine Healing Oil" twice per day. Give sis tablespoonfuls of "Inter- national Cough and Lung Syrup" four times per day until the horse is much better, and then reduce to two or three tablespooufuls three times per day and con- tinue this until the horse is perfectly weU. It is purely vegetable and will clear out the bronchial tubes and lungs and is also a remarkable general system re- builder. THOROUGHPIN. This is something of the nature of a bog spavin. It is usually caused by hard work. The puffs are in front of the hock and appear to be filled with air. It is the •ynovial fluid that distends them and they can be pressed back and forth. Generally it does not cause lameness. Apply "International Compound Ab> sorbent." SPLINT. A splint is a bony tumor on the inside of the can- non bone. It generally causes lameness when forming, but seldom causes any trouble after becoming hard. It is very common and is caused by a sprain, or inter- fering, or some blow on the cannon bone. Taken at the start it is quickly cured by "International Compound Absorbent" and the continued use with good rubbing will remove the enlargement. BACK TENDON SPRAINS OF THE FORE LEGS. It is very common for a horse to sprain the back ten- dons of his fore legs. This especially is the case in rac- ing horses, because there is a great strain on the fore legs in grabbing the ground and pulling the body. There is much more strain on the fore legs in racing than on the hind legs. There are four tendons in the leg below the knee, and very frequently one of them is sprained. Lameness usually follows at once. Shoe so as to raise the heels and use "International Com> pound Absorbent" with hand rubbing and a euro will be quickly effected. Bandage as tight as the soreness ■will allow. BLEEDING FROM WOUNDS. In case of a bad wound the first thing to do is to stop the blesding. Arterial blood is bright scarlet while blood from the veins is dark. When an artery is cut apply the compress above the wound and towards the heart to stop the blood coming down. If a vein is cut apply the compress below the wound because the veins carry the blood towards the heart. A good compress is a cork, dry spomge or bunch of cloth bop^d tightly over the vein or artery. It may be necessary *o pick up the artery with pinchorB and tie the end together with a piece of sil'- OPEN JOINT. This is caused by cuts, bruises, etc. A discharge is seen when it is serious. In an open joint there will be a discharge of pus and also of joint oil, which is amber colored, thin and watery. If neglected it will nearly always be fatal. Employ a veterinary. BROKEN KNEE. This does not have reference to the bones but a lacet* ation of the skin, ligaments and membranes over the knee joint. Some cases are easily cured by using "Sli- ver Pine Healing Oil," but some are incurable be« cause the joint becomes stiff. If badly hurt, employ a veterinary. KNEE SPRUNG. This is caused by a sprain or some injury to the back tendons of the leg. It is generally the suspensory liga- ments or the metatarsal ligament. It comes on gradu- ally and sometimes ruins the horse. But very little can be done for this unless the injury can be detected at once. In that case use "international Compound .Absorbent." COCKED ANKLES. When the fetlocks are knuckled over it is called cocked ankles. This is caused by a sprain of the sus- pensory ligaments, bruises, navicular disease,corns,etc. The trouble is not located in the fetlock. Locate the cause and when it is removed the ankle will btraighten. Bathing the leg from knee down with "International Compound Absorbent" will be of great benefit ia strengthening the ligaments. WIND GALLS. These are soft, puffy swellings around the fetlock and filled with a secretion called synovia. They are caused by hard work and seldom cause lameness. These puffs may become ossified in the last stages and cause permanent lameness. Apply "International Compound Absorbent' ' once or twice per day and rub in thoroughly. Bandage tightly. SWEENY. This is a wasting away of the muscles of the shoul- der blade and is caused by a eprain or by the shoulder being bruised by the collar. It causes lameness and an inclination to drag the leg. "Silver Pine HealingOil" has effected many cures and its use is recommmended in the first stages of this disease. STIFFLED. This is the term used when there is a dislocation of the patella bone. The leg protrudes backward and the horse is not able to move it forward. Send for a veter^ inary. HIPPED. A horse may rnn against a post, tree, etc. and strike the hip in such a way as to fracture the bone or knock the hip down below the level of the other one. This is termed being hipped, Not much can be done for it and the result will depend altogether on nature GREASE HEEL. This is a serious inflammation just above the hoof. The discharge is greasy and offensive. If scratches are neglected they may develop into grease heel. Im- pure blood and pure condition of the system are in- dicated by this disease. The legs are swollen and the offensive matter oozes from the pores. Give large sized feeds of "International Stock Food" to purify the blood and build up the system. Apply "Silver Pine Healing OH" two or three times per day. 124 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK •The Above Drawing Shows the Circulation of the Blood. STOCKING. This 18 a swelling of the legs caused by a weakness of the tissues. It is generally below the knees and hocks. Standing is a common cause. Tight bandages and hand rubbing is the best treatment. SCRATCHES. This is cracks around the heels caused by cold mud, enow, etc. It is a winter trouble. Wash the parts clean and wipe dry and then apply "Silver Pine Heal- ing Oil." In cold weather keep the feet clean, warm and dry while in the barn. INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER. This is often caused by strong diuretics, like Salt- petre, Rosin, etc. The symptoms are colicky pains, looking around at the flanks, frequent and painful evacuation of urine in small quantities. Employ a veterinary. FOUL SHEATH. The glands secrete a fluid to lubricate the sheath. fSomctimos there is too large a quantity and it forms a blac' rny substance. Wash it out very carefully with 4. and warm water. Trim your finger nails becB.- j^ j8 dangerous to scratch or injure the parts. SPRING HALT. Th»:> JD a nervous affection for which it Is very liard to locate the cause. The leg is jerked up towards the body. It is almost useless to spend any time in treat- ment because it is incurable. MANGE. 'i'his disease is caused by a parasite called acari. They burrow under the skin and scabs are soon former' which cause the hair to come out. Unless cured it will extend over the greater part of the neck, shoulders, and sometimes over the entire body. This disease causes intense itching, and the more the horse rubs the more he wants to rub. As he rubs some of the para- sites become detached and cling to posts, etc., and spread the disease by becoming attached to other ani- mals. "International Pbeno-Cbloro" is a sure cure for this very annoying disease. It is easy and quickly applied and is absorbed at once and destroys the parasite. BOTS. The gad fly deposits its eggs on the hair of the fore leg of the horse. The horse bites the spot irritated by the fly and takes the eggs in his mouth where they are hatched by the heat and moisture and pass down to the stomach and become attached to the walls of same by two hooks projecting from their heads. Bots are not dangerous unless they accumulate in large quantities. To prevent this use " Intematlonal Worm Powder. " Symptoms of large numbers of bots is an unthrifty coat of hair and loss of flesh after running out to pas- ture. Nearly every horse running to grass will have some bots in his stomach. They remain attached to the walls of the stomach for several months before passing out through the intestines. Within a short time after passing out they develop into gad flies, "International Worm Powder" expels bots and makes the stomach strong and healthy. ' INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 125 Engraving Showing tho Internal Organs of the Horse. RINGWORM. This disease ia a vegetable parasitic growth. It shows hyr a round, scaly ring of inflamed surface. It usually starts like a pimple sore and rapidly increases. It itches badly and the disease i s contagious. "Inter- nationalPheno-Chloro" will cure it in a few days. WORMS. There are seven kinds of round worms found in tho Intestines of a horse. Some are small but some of them ?row to a length of over three feet and enter the stom- ach and are very injurious. Worms are indicated by a ravenous appetite, dry hair and a pot belly. A yellowish mould will be seen around the anus. When they get Into the stomach, the horse will turn up his upper lip and rub them against the wall or manger. " Interna* tionftl Worm Powder" is positively guaranteed to rid you? horse of worms and to correct the disordered condi- tioa of the system that tends to produce them, if it ever fails your money will be promptly refunded. FLATULENT COLIC. This is caused by the process of digestioa being stopped. It is in the nature of severe acute indiges- tion. The food ferments and forms a gas which causes the horse to bloat and to have a great deal of pain. It is more common where com is used for the grain feed, and is induced by working or driving when the stomach is filled with food. Hard exercise immediately after eating heartily has a tendency to stop digestion and decompos-ition of the food commences and the colic gas is formed. "International Colic Cure" is guaranteed to cure in ten minutes. Use one bottle and if it fails your money wjli be promptly refv»nd94, NEUROTOMY. This is what is usually called "nerving" ahorse. It is an operation to destroy the sensation of the foot. It is resorted to by unscrupulous parties who have an incurable lame horse. They have this operation per- formed and then sell the horse as sound. This is a very common operation in the large cities, but no horse is sound in this condition. He will not show lameness- but it is only a question of time before he goes to pieces from a tendon giving away or the foot becomes an ulcerated sore which cannot be healed. The opera- tion is performed by cutting through the skin to the nerve three or four inches above the fetlock and cut- ting out about one inch of the nerve. This destroys all sensation in the foot and the horse does not limp but he is unsound. Beware of horses that have had this operation. RHEUMATISM. In acute rheumatism there is severe pain in the legs and joints. On account of the extreme pain the horse will hardly move. Eub "Silver Pine Healing OH" on the legs and joints two or three times per day. Keep the animal warm and give large feeds of "Interna- tional Stock Food" three times per day. INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. Inflammation of the kidneys is indicated by profuse sweating, pain over the kidneys, straddling when the horse walks, high fever, quick pulse, slight raising up of the back, extreme tenderness when pressure is ap- plied on the loins. Avoid giving injurious diuretics, like Saltpetre, Rosin, etc. It is safest tp employ ^ yet^rjoary eur^eoe, 126 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 1 Discharge from the Nose. Flow of Salvia. 3 Bony Tumor. i Poor Eye. 5 Poll Evil. 6 Mange. 7 Ewe Neck. 8 Goitre. 9 Enlarged Jugmlar Vein. 10 Farcy Bud. 11 Collar Sore. 12 Abcess on Breast. 13 Swelling. 14 Fistulous Withers. 15 Saddle Gall. 16 Saddle Gall. n Eel Back. 18 Drooping Bump. 19 Rat Tail. 20 Wasting Muscles. 21 Pointed Hip. 22 Splint. 23 Swelling from Inter- fering. 24 Enlarged Fetlock J'tB 25 Faulty Pastern. 26 Ridge in Hoof. 27 Hoof. 28 Enlarged Tendons. 29 Enlarged Knee. 30 Swelling. 31 Enlarged Knee. 32 Forearm. S3 Shoe Boil. 34 Navel Rupture. 35 Hernia. 36 Flank Hernia. 37 Stifle Lameness. 38 Farcy Buds. 39 Bog Spavin. 40 Thickened Hind Leg. 41 Small Thigh, 42 Thoroughpin. 43 Curb. 44 Blood Spavin. 45 Big Leg. 46 Enlarged Fetlock, 47 Cracked Hoof. 48 Contracted Foot. 49 Capped Hock. BURNS AND SCALDS. No matter how badly burned yon will find that an Immediate application of "Silver Pine Healing Oil" and the continued use of same will effect a quick cure. This great healing oil never fails. It soothes, purifies, prevents inflammation and causes injuries to heal rapidly. . HIDE BOUND. This is the effect of a poor condition of the general system. Give regular exercise, warm, dry stable and large feeds of "International Stock Food." This will effect a cure within a short time. FISTULOUS WITHERS. The withers are bruised and inflammation sets in with running sores. Pipes soon form and run down the shoulder. They discharge very large amounts of pus. The pipes are white, thick and tough. Employ a" veterinary surgeon as these pipes must be opened thoroughly from the bottom. POLLEVIL. This is a fistulous sore located on top of the head or poll with the pus burrowing down into the bonoa of the head. Pipes soon form and run down into the iteck, 3end for veterinary, GALLS AND SORES ON HORSES. There are some horses that chafe more readily than others, and many that are worked in harness and col- lars that do not fit them. This will nearly always causo galls or sores. Some horses will have galls or sores in the summer time in spite of all that can be done to prevent such a condition. The careful horse- man will keep a good euro on hand ready to use as soon as the Bore appears. "International Gall Cure" is guaranteed to quickly cure. You can use it while working the horse. PLEURISY. The covering of the lungs and lining of the chest are membranes that secrete a slippery moisture that pre- vents friction when the lungs rub against the ribs. In- flammation of these membranes is called pleurisy. It causes great pain and the chest fills with water. Cold rains or cold drafts generally cause pleurisy. See Pneumonia and follow the same general directions. HEAVES. This is caused by driving too fast, immediately after horse has eaten or keeping it up too long when the horse is not in good condition. "International He9V^ I QMf^" ^ves remarkablQ fes\ilts, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 127 GLANDERS AND FARCY. These diseases are caused by a specific jioisoii which affects the entire system. When it is in the lungs and lymphatic glands and breaks out through the nose it is called glanders. When it attacks the tissues of the logs and body it is called farcy. They are simply the same disease with different forms. The contagion is in the discharge from the nose or farcy buds. The inoculation is generally through the nose or mouth by the introduction of the virus from a glandered horse. The virus has great vitality and there is danger for a week, month or even a year. Glanders is indicated by weeping eyes, quick pulse, increased temperature, quick pulse, a purplish color of the lining of the nose, a watery discharge from tho nose, which soon changes to a yellow color and causes the hair around the nos- trils to stick together. When this discharge drops into water it sinks. The glands under the jaw swell and tho division between the nostrils becomes full of ulcers which spread and run together, eating away the membrane. The discharge increases and tho odor is extremely offensive. Farcy is shown by swelling of the legs along the lines of the lymphatic veins. Small nlcers break out and discharge offensive pus. These tdcers run a few days and then dry up. Others break out and often cover the entire limbs, body, neck and head. If you are in any doubt send at once for a vet- erinary surgeon. The only treatment is to immedi- ately shoot every aninal affected with glanders or farcy and buru the carcass. PNEUMONIA. This is an inflammation of the lung tissoe and gen- erally affects the right lung. In the first stage the horse shivcra, stands with his head down and often his legs are spread apart and tho ears and legs are cold. If noticed in the shivering stage blanket the horse and put in a warm bam and give the horse at once one-half pint of "International Cough and Lung Cure," and rub the chest and body back of fore logs with "Silver Pine Healing OH" diluted one-half with aqua ammo- nia. Make one thorough application and rub it in for ten or fifteen minutes. This external application is very important. For an external application after this use "Silver Pino Healing Oil" alone once per day without rubbing Give him six tablespoonfuls of "In- ternational Cough and Lung Syrup" four times per day until much better, and then reduce to two table- spoonfuls three times per day until perfectly well. If necessary to reduce the fever take Tincture of Aco- nite Eoot, 2 ounce. Fluid Extract of Belladonna, 2 ounces, and mix with eisht ounces of water. Give tablespoonful every two hours until fever is reduced. Allow the free drinking of water and feed lightly of erain. CATARRH. Simple catarrh is an inflammation of the mncous membrane of the nostrils caused by ezposore to cold winds, cold storms, etc. There is a thin discharge from the nostrils.' If not cured it is liable to go into the lungs and cause pneumonia. Loss of appnatite, eyes red and fever are some of the symptoms. Keep the horse warm and give "International Cough and Lung Cure." This is a pure vegetable liquid rem- edy and horses like it aa well as children like candy. It is very pleasant and easy to give. CHRONIC COUGH. The inflammation of the membrane of tho larynx or bronchial tubes becomes chronic and the horse has Bi>ells of coughing from time to time. "International Cough and Lung Syrup" is a enre core. Horses like it and a child oan five it to any horse^ SPASMODIC COLIC. This is severe pain in the large intestines. It has a tendency to run into inflammation of the bowels and this is generally fatal. There are moments when tho horse is free from pain. It is caused by drinking of very cold water when warm or ravenous eating or drinking. "International Colic Cure" is guaranteed to cure it in ten minutes. DISTEMPER — Strangrles. This is a form of sore throat of young horse in which there is an effort to throw off some peculiar blood poison. It is contagious and occurs more fre- quently in the cold, damp weather or spring. Some- times the poison forms an abscess at the throat, and in some cases no abscess ia formed. The first symptoms are that the horce seems dull and tho neck is sore or stiff. The enlargement comes between the branches of the jaw. There is more or less discharge from tho nose. The horse eats but very little and loses strength very rapidly. If bowels are constipated they should be kept open by injections. Take "Silver Pine Healing Oil" and rub into the throat and neck twice per day. Do not bandage. Give six tablespoonfuls of "Inter- national Cough and Lung 5yrup" four times per day until the horse is much improved and then reduce t() two or three tablespoonfuls three times per day until well. Keep the horse warm and feed boiled oats, bran mashes, grass or anything that wiU tempt the appetite. The drinking water should have the chill taken off. SHOEING. Without a good foot your horse is of no value. The condition of your horses' feet will depend largely on the blacksmith you select. Do not think that every one can shoe your horse because a large number of blacksmiths are utterly ignorant on this subject. If the pressure is uneven or the foot is cut away too much or the nails are not driven carefully your horse will bo liable to go lame. If you value your horse it will pay you to be as careful in selecting a blacksmith as yoa would in selecting your family physician. A largo number of horses are ruined every year by poor shoe- ing. Watch your horses fcst and watch your black- smith, because he can ruin or preserve the feet. LARYNGITIS OR ROARING. This is caused by an inflammation of the larynx. Give "International Cough and Lung 5yrup" four times per day, and bathe rhe throat and under park of the neck freely twice per day with "Silver Pine Healing Oil." Do not bandage. This treatment will quietly cure if taken at the start. Chronic cases ais very hard to cure. QUINSY. This may start the same as laryngitis or roaring. The throat continues to get sorer and if not cured tho abscess breaks and a large flow of pus comes from tho nostrUs. Give " International Cough and Lung Syrup" four times per day and rub the throat and under part of the neck freely twice per day with "Silver Pino Healing Oil." Do not bandage. BRONCHITIS. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes is known as bronchitis. There seems to be a tendency in horses toward inflammation of the air passages which go to tho lungs and a large number of cases of catarrh and bronchitis run into pneumonia. Taken at the start "International Cough and Lung Cure" will effect a . cwre in a few da^s. It is very pleasant and easy to give« 128 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Engraving o? a Horse Placed in a Practical Sling. 1_\^6. V>^Pl.\^'^\VHP^\e>HKVY 0^^ SAFE RULES FOR SHOEING. Adirondack Murray has laid down the following rules l^hich every horseman should remember : "Never allow the knife to touch the sole of your horses foot, nor the least bit of it to be pared away, because nature needs the full bulk of it and has amply provided for its re- moval at the proper time. Never allow a knife to be put to the frog, because nature never provides too much ■of it to answer the purpose for which the creator de- signed it, and the larger it is the more swiftly, easily and safely will your horse go." Mr. Murray is recog- Dized as the equal if not the superior of any man in the history of the world on the requirements of horses. DOES YOUR HORSE SHY? If he does, do not, under any circumstances, show any signs of nervousness, nor punish the animal in any way. If the animal is handled firmly and talked to gently he will soon be cured, but use the whip or jerk him as soon as he shows signs of shying, and you will soon have a horse that is confirmed in the habit and can never be cured. Generally the animal will shy be- cause he is afraid. If he is whipped ho will associate the two together, and will be doubly hard to manage. Use common sense, and handle him in such a way as to ©v^rQO©© his f^nr, apd npt tp iopresse I^, DISCHARGE FROM THE NOSE. A thin, milky discharge from a horse's or colt's nose indicates catarrh. Because the pus sinks in water is not a sure sign that it Is glanders. All pus is heavier than water, having a specific gravity of 1,033 to 1,035» and because it ever floats in water simply indicates that some air is contained in the pus. NASAL GLEET. This is chronic catarrh and is always eomplioated by the disease going to the sinuses of the head. lb will be best to employ a veterinary. HORSES FOR SALE. If yon are raising horses for sale or have one for sals it will make a great difference in the selling price it you use "International Stock Food" for thirty days. It will often add $50 to the selling price. It Is abso- lutely harmless and can be fed one week, one month or one year with perfect safety. A horse that is run down can be fed "InternatJonal Stock Food" for 80 to 60 days and command nearly twice as much money as he would if you did not use it, because "International Stock Food" will make an extraordinary change. This ' ioformfkUoa is epeciaUjr vajiiable to horse de^l^pg, INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 129 Skeleton of a Sheep With the Flesh Outlined in White. SHEEP DEPARTMEINIT EPIZOOTIC CATARRH. This is an inflammation of the membranes of the nasal cavities. There is more or less discharge from the nostrils and eyes and the appetite is poor. Keep in warm quarters and use "International Stock Food" as directed on each box. GRUBS IN THE HEAD. This is caused by the eggs of the sheep gadfly depos- ited in .the nostrils of the sheep. The maggots hatch and work their way into the head. Use "international Pheno-Cbloro." TICKS. These pests are easily seen on the surface of the skin. They do not have wings, but live by sucking the blood. Use "International Pbeno-Chloro." which is a cheap and sure cure. LICE. The lice that are found on sheep are a variety of bird lice and are extremely irritating. Use "Interna- tional Pheno-Cbloro." FOOT ROT. There is a discharge at the heels and ulcers soon form and extend down to the inner part of the wall of the foot. Often times the bottom of the foot becomes affected and filled with maggots. This is a very de- structive disease and demands immediate attention. If the appetite is impaired give regular feeds of "In- ternational Stock Food." For an external application nse "International Pheno-Chloro>" which is guaran- teed to give satisfactory results. MAGGOTS. If maggots appear in any injury use "International Pheno-Chloro." This will quickly destroy the mag- gots and cause the sore tu heal. FOUL IN THE FOOT. This is usually caused by driving sheep on the road. Wash the foot and then apply "International Pbeno- Cbloro." WORMS. Worms are very hard to detect in sheep and the owner seldom knows that his sheep are wormy until he makes an examination after death. Worms are very common in sheep and cause death in many cases. The safest way is to give a good vermifuge now and then as a test. You cannot afford to take the risk. There is nothing that will give as goed results as "Interna- tional Worm Powder," and it can be fed in perfect safety. It will not only rid sheep of worms, but it wUl strengthen and tone up the entire system. It is guar- anteed to give satisfactory results and will cause the worms to be quickly expelled if they are in the system. Be sure and test "International Worm Powder." SPRAINS, WOUNDS, STRAINS, BRUISES, CUTS, ETC., ETC. For these common troubles give sheep the eamt treatment that is directed in the case of horses, SCAB. This distressing disease is caused by a minute paratic which burrows under the skin. It causes inflamma- tion and a watery secretion which dries and forms scabs. In rubbing the scab it brings away the wool. It is contagious, and sheep need careful watching to pre- vent its spreading. Those on which it appears must be separated from the well ones at once. Use "Inter- national Pheno-Cbloro" as directed on each can and a cure will be effected. Twenty-five gallons ready for use only costs fifty cents. The use of "International 5tack Food" will also be found very beneflcial. 130 INTERNATIONAL STOQK BOOK. This Engraving Shows the Correct Skeleton of a Cow and the Formation of Flesh as Compared to it. CATTLB DEPARTMENT -^WEALTH IN CATTLE. Cattle furnish our beef, milk, butter, cheese, hides, tallow, glue, animal charcoal, etc., and are one of the first resources of wealth in the world. They are phleg- matic and are more subject to such diseases as Ein- derpest, Contagious Pleuro-Pneumonia, Black Leg (anthrax). Tuberculosis, etc. than horses. They have a lower grade of vitality and a pectfliar sympathy, as illustrated by the fact that if any cow aborts through any cause other cows in the same herd will abort through sympathy. They cannot stand the disease and pain that a horse will and soon give up and die. Pulmonary consumption (tuberculosis) is very common in cows. It is generally admitted to be caused by too much in-and-in breeding, over crowding, hereditary or lack of care which may develop the terrible disease. CONTAGIOUS PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. This is a very contagious and fatal cattle disease. It is a malignant fever which affects the membrane lining of the thorax (pleura) and investing the lungs. It is an incurable disease, and the only way to stamp it out is to kill the animals and burn the carcass and disinfect thoroughly. "International Pheno=ChIoro" is one of the very best disinfectants known. The dis- ease is known by increased temperature, loss of appe- tite, shivering, a dry cough, loss of milk, back arched, breathing quickened and finally a discharge of matter from the eyes and nose. If this disease is su«pected fiend for a veterinary surgeon at once and have your entire nerd examined. It will be dangerous to delay. RINDERPEST. This disease originated in Asiatic Russia and has never obtained a foothold in America. There is no remedy but the prompt killing of all infected animals. The symptoms are shivering, muscular twitching, col- icky pains, drooping of the ears, no appetite, milk of cows is entirely stopped, the back is arche-i, legs drawn together, violent purging, hot, red condition of the eyes, nose and month which soon discharge an opaque secretion. Sometimes purple patches cover entire body. TEXAS OR SPLENIC FEVER. This is a splenic fever which originated in the low lands of Texas and Mexico. The germs are killed by frost. The fever is preceded by a chill ; the milk fails : yellow matter is diSfchargod from nostrils and mouth ; back is arched ; gait is unsteady; cough more or less; the spleen is greatly enlarged ; the fourth stomach and kidneys are badly congested and the gall bladder is filled with thick bile. In a large majority of cases any treatment is unsatisfactory. ANTHRAX-BLACK LEG-BLOODY MURRIAN. These names are appUed to the same malignant, contagions blood disease. It seems to start spontan- eously in damp, rich pastures or where cattle have fattened too fast by feeding very rich food. The blood looks like tar, wiU not coagulate and contains bacteria with rod-like bodies. This disease is also very fatal to sheep and hogs and may be communicated to man. Black Leg or Bloody Murrain is Anthrax in its worst form. It generally occurs in growing, thriving cattle. The swollen parts soon mortify and death follows quickly. Sometimes there is a discharge of a yellow secretion from the swelling. It sometimes commences with small blisters which gather and break. FoUow the directions of a good veterinary surgeon. COW POX. Kiis blood disease is very similar to small pox. It runs a regular course and heals up in fifteen to twenty dayB. LUMPY JAW. This is an infectious disease which attacks the jaw bone, tongue, gland of the head, throat, lungs or liver. A tumor is always present and they often swell to an enormous size. The meat of an animal affected with lumpy jaw is not fit to eat. The services of a veterinary are needed for this diseasSi INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 131 Showing Steer as Cut Up by the Average Bntcher- This EngraviDS Shows the Number of Pounds in Each Division and a Fair Average of Prices. PNEUMONIA. The same general Bymptoms will be fonnd with cattle as given in the horse department for pnenmonia and the eame general treatment can be followed. BRONCHITIS. Bee oymptoms and treatment for this disease in horee department. Follow the same for cattle. CATARRH AND SORE THROAT. See description and treatment under these headings in hone department. LICE. Hemy epecies of lice appear on cattle. Different kinds of ticks infest cattle, and especially cattle in the Southern country. To rid cattle of these pests use "International Pheno-Chloro." It is sure and only costs fifty cents for twenty-five gallons ready for use. OTHER DISEASES. There are many other slight diseases which affect cattle now and then, but they are of such a nature that the owner has no trouble in knowing what to do i for them. The diseases that cause such serious loss are given and the proper manner of treatment. Cattle are not subject to so many diseases as horses, and it is very seldom that the average farmer has any trouble witii his herd. PLETHORA. This is an over fat condition of the blood and is caused by feeding too mach rich food, such ae oil 'iftoal. etc. DYSPEPSIA. Most people suppose that animals are not afflicted with Dyspepsia, but all domestic animals suffer more or less from this distressing disease. It can bo known by a poor appetite, rough coat and lots of flesh. "In- ternationa! Stock Food" is undoubtedly the most re- liable preparation in the world for this disease, and never fails to give beneficial results. COW POX. This is a contagious disease identical with smafl-pox in the human family, it generally runs a regular course and disappears within twenty days. Keep from taking cold and give some good general tonic like "International 5tockFood." RED WATER. This is a blood disease in which large amounts of albumen and iron are secreted by the kidneys and excreted in the urine, which has a red color. "Inter- national Stock Food" will prove very beneficial and often effect a cure. TUBERCULOSIS. This is very similar to Pulmonary Consumption in the human family and is a disease that is more common in cows than other cattle. Appetite is capricious; hair looks dull ; dry cough ; indigestion and diarrhoea soon follow and the animal is greatly reduced in fiesh. The flooh soon gets unfit for human use. If your veter- inary surgeon pronounces your cattle afflicted with Tuberculosis the best thing to do is to kill iliem at once, as it is almost impossible to effect a cure. Keep the system of your cattle strengthened by feeding "International Stock Food" if you wish to avoid diseaee. g^^ It will icMp cattle besltbjr. -^ 132 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. Oatline of Hog Showing Skeleton. This is a Correct Engraving and Shows the Bony Stmctnre True to Life. The Majority of People Know But Very Little in Regard to the Skeleton of a Hog. SWINE DEPARTMENT CARE OF YOUR HOGS. It is of the greatest imi)ortance, in the care of Bwine, that the owner should always have in view the preven- tion of disease rather than the cure. Hogs are sub- ject to but few diseases and these are malignant, epi- demic or contagious of the most serious type. It is very difficult to give medicine to a sick hog, and this combined with the rapid course of the diseases which affect them, makes the treatment of disease very un- satisfactory in severe cases of hog cholera, pneumonia, etc. The average stockman calls every disease hog cholera which affects his hogs Prof. Law, of Cornell University, give fifteen different diseases that are gen- erally called hog cholera. Many of the milder forms of these diseases are curable when given proper treat- ment and care, but it is of the greatest importance to remember that fully one-half depends on the general care. It is almost impossible to make a majority of farmers understand that when their hogs are sick they m.Tist have as close attention as he would give his family if they were sick. The diseases which affect hogs are BO very serious and run their course so rapidly that sometimes a few days' neglect will cause the loss of nearly an entire herd of hogs. This explains why one farmer will take "International Stock Food" and cure his hogs, when, perhaps, his nearest neighbor will take it and not obtain such good results. In nine cases out of ten it will depend on whether the farmer is careful and systematic in following the directions not alone in giving "International Stock Pood," but also in using disinfectants and the general cure. Many farmers readize that when hogs are taken sick the case de- mands immediate attention if they expect to save any of their hogs. Some farmers are very careless and wait until the disease is well started, and even then they do not pretend to follow directions. It is surpris- ing that these careless farmers save any of their hogs after disease starts. All these facts simply go to prove that the sensible way is to handle your hogs in such a way as to preveot disease- 6uUd UP aad improve the constituted strength. This is what will save you great loss from hog cholera. When your hogs are sick with the worst form of hog cholera we do not believe any- thing will help them, and the safer way, in such cases, is to take an ax and kill them at once and then bum the remains. This is for the malignant form of hog cholera. In a majority of cases they do not have this very fatal form, and they can be cured with proper treatment. MEASLES. Measles in swine is caused by a parasite from the eggs of the regular tape-worm, and a single tapeworm lays millions of eggs. Measly i)ork is known by the cysts ■which are often as large as a grain of wheat. They are in the muscular tissues of the body. Is is never safe to eat measly pork because the heat in cooking does not alway 5 kill the cysts, and if they are taken into the human system they produce tape-worms which often grow to be 100 feet in length and often cause death. TRICHINA. Trichina is si)ecially a disease of man, the hog and the dog. They are very small, but very fatal in their effects. They are about one-tenth of an inch long and bore their way into the muscles and become encysted. They cause death, because being almost innumerable they cause the most terrible pains and exhaustion, and but few systems can stand it for the six weeks that must elapse before they become encysted. After that time they do no harm. The symptoms are swelling, soreness of the muscles and excruciating pain. The only safe way is never to eat pork unless it has been properly and thoroughly cooked and subjected to a heat of over 140OF. Smoked hams that are boiled well done are safe to eat. Trichina in the bog is caused by their eating rats, mice or garbage containing the eggs of the tapeworm. HOG CHOLERA an^ OTHER DISEASES. See page 75 of this book. They are given in con* Qection mUi the regular swioe department. IMTeftNATlONAL STOCK fiOoK. 133 HOG DISEASES Hogs are very tusceptibie to disease and they will die quickly unleas they have very prompt and careful atten> tion. Prof. Bow, of Cornell University, gives fifteen dis- eases which are generally called Hog Cholera. We give a few of the principal ones so that you can see the neces- sity for veiy prompt attention in any case of sicknesSc CONTAGIOUS PLEURO-EN'TERITIS Inflammation of lun^ and bowels with red blotches on the skin. This is very common and the most dangerous of epidemic diseases. It attacks every age, sex or conditioOt and is very fatal. Animal is dull, loses api>etite, hangs the head, do«i not move about, often tries to vomit, bowels usually constipated, urine dark color. Red blotches appear on ears, throat and fore legs. Hind quarters oftaa paralyzed. Sometimes a diarrhea starts. In bad cases the animal usually dies in from one to three days. Al« most impo£3ible to cure as the animal is half dead when first symptoms are noticed, This disease localizes in the mucns membrane of throat. Blotches appear as above stated, breathing is labored, will nofc swallow. Sometimes the larynx swells so that animal suffocates in a few minutes. This form is terribly destructive and the symptoma ■ «■ icMAMT FDITflATIf* OATABIBIil ( are diiScult breathing, panting, lifting flanks, cough, "■*"■'■■'**' ■ triAUU I iU UA I Mlinn l fever, running at tho nose, constipation or diarrhea, and can hardly walk. Post mortem shows inflamma* tion of nasal passageSi of the tipper part of throat, windpipe and lungs. J''^^^^^^^^^'^"'"^''^'^''^''^^ This ia very common and is always called Hog Cholera. The symptoms are sudden sick- ( niPHTIIERIA } ^^^^^i °*3 appetite, sore throat, great weakness, stiff in back and loins, mouth is generally ^ "■•"'■■"'■■* C open and dry, throat very red and swollen with more or less false membrane. Animal >''-^^^'v>-'^'-^/v^v%^^^v^ coughs, lies down, sits on its haunches or leans against the fence, and often dies while ia the act of conghing or drinking. < < Very fatal. Symptoms are loss of appetite, shivering, humped up, quick, hard breath- ( PNEUMONIA > ing and mors or less cough. Damp or cold weather or a damp sleeping pen is extremely bad for this disease. This is often called intestinal Hog Cholera. The symptoms are shivering, prostration, nose hot and dry, will not eat, eyes sunken, walks unsteady, great thirst, pulse weak and rapid,_dry cough, quick breathing, veiy sore belly, constipation followed by diarrhea and passing slime and blood vhich shows ulceration of the bowels. Last stage, stupor, paralysis of hind qviarters and jerking of limbs. This occurs usually in fat hogs. The animal is stupid, becomes blind and goes around in a circle, drops suddenly, limbs straighten out, breathes hard and dies quickly. The symptoms are loss of appetite, coughing and heaving of flanks. Tho hogs should be placed in a warm pen and fed easily digested food. Large feeds of "International Stock Food" will soon effect a cure. MALIGNANT SORE THROAT CONTAGIOUS FEVER r\ General symptoms are dullness, more or lese lameness and tender in the joints. Worms infest hogs to an alarming extent. Symptoms are imperfect use of the hind legs. In- clination to lie down, not able to get up owing to partial paralysis of the hind parts. ONE CAUSE OF H06 CHOLERA The appetite of a hog is always ravenous. Ravenous eating by pigs or hogs is always liable to produce indigestion. Indiges- tion always causes a general disar- rangement and weakness of the entire system. A weak system always invites the Hog Cholera germ to do its deadly work. A weak system cannot withstand the Hog Cholera germ and is almost sure to die. " International Stock Food" is a wonderful constitutional preparation and thoroughly stimulates and permanently strengthens the entire system and purifies the blood. At the same time it insures perfect digestion and assimilation, which causes the animal to obtain more nourishment from the same amount of grain. Millions of dollars are lost every year by Hog Cholera simply because they do not take proper steps to prevent the disease. The cheapest and ■afest time to fight Hog Cholera is to commence with breeders and then with the pigs as soon as they will eat and feed "International Stock Food " every day until ready for market. By doing this you will make a larger profit •nd be almost sure of escaping Hog Cholera. A weakened system is always liable from long continued " in-breed- ing," from improper food, from improper feeding, from improper breeding, from impure water, from filthy pens, from being confined in lots where there is poor drainage, being too level or having a sub-soil of clay which catches all impurities and holds them in the soil, from improper shelter by having cold or damp sleeping pens. Warm, light, dry, well ventilated pens are absolutely necessary. Vou cannot afford to wait until disease appears before taking measures for preventing. When hogs commence to die you may lose half of them before you can ■top it, no matter what you give them. Any educated man can see from reading the descriptions of these diseases that it is extraordinary dangerous to w^ait until disease appears- It is very hard to cure a hog after he is half dead, and the average stockman -will not give the necessary care to effect a cure In this stage. The only safe Avay is to use "International Stock Pood" as a preventive so that your hogs will have constitutional strength to ward off disease. Every one must admit that it la always cheapest and best to prevent disease rather than to cure. The greatest preventive of swine diseases in the world is the regular use of "Interoational Stock Food,*" 134 INTERNAflONAtrSTOCK BOOK Tricbiaa Magaitied lUU Times. ffrkihinn Eacysted iu a Muscle. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOtt i^s; Calf Loasfit Hcematopinus, or Blood-Sucking Goniodes Styliftera Louse of the Horso. of the Turkey. Dermatocopfces Eqni, Causing Mango in tho Horse. Ox Louse. DBrmatophagus Equi, Cuusio^r Mango in the Horse. (Heematopinos) Blood-Suck- Trichodectes or Bird ing Louse of the Pig. Louse of the Horse. Ox Gadfly. (Oestrus Bovie.) Hen Louse or Dermanysens of the Horse. Ox Tick. Sarcoptes Equi, Causing Maa^e in the Horse. Gamasua of Musty Fodder, Causint; Skin Djeease in Cattlo. 136 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. CHICKEN DEPT. In a state of nature fowls wore not subject to many diseases. By high feeding and in- breeding their constitutional strength has been lessened and they are now subject to some very contagious and destructive dis- eases. The proper way is to build up the strength of the system by breeding and care fio that disease will be prevented. The use of "International Poultry Food" will give permanent strength and vigor to your fowls. APOPLEXY. This is caused by overfeeding, inducing the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. BRONCHITIS. Inilammation of the membrane lining of the lung and air passages. There will be a cough and an uneasy movement of the head as if breathing was difficult. Keep in warm quarters and give "International Poultry Pood." VERTIGO. It is impossible for the fowl to walk in a straight line and they have poor control of the limbs. Rich feeding and lack of exercise induces this disease. Cold water on the fowl will give relief. CATARRH. This is very similar to bronchitis except that there is a discharge from the nostrils and eyes. Place in warm, dry quarters and give "international Poultry Food." CHICKEN CHOLERA. This disease is very fatal and causes a large loss every year. It is caused by the cholera microbe. The disease is infectious and very often epidemic. It poisons the blood and causes violent diarrhea, which is green at first but soon becomes whitish. There is great debility and many times cramps. The fowls have a very unusual thirst. Feed "International Poultry Food" as directed on the circular inside of every box and use "International Pheno-Chloro" aa a germicide aad disinfectant. CONSUMPTION. This disease is hereditary, but it may come on from damp, dark and filthy houses. It is incurable. CROP BOUND. This is caused by over feeding or irregular feeding. Avery hungry fowl may fill his crop so full that it gathers into a hard mass. Gently rub the enlargement until it relaxes. Reduce the food for a few days but feed regularly, DEBILITY. This is indicated by a loss of appetite and languid appearance. Give "international Poultry Food" and the fowls will be cured in a few days, LICE. Chickens cannot be healthy and hens will not lay when covered with this great pest. Uie "International Pheno Chloro" ai directed on every can. Twenty-flve CkUbni roady for use only costs fifty cents. Showing Skeleton of a Chicken. " DIPHTHERIA. This is indicated by ulcerous sores on the head, neck, tongae and throat. It is very fatal. PIP. This is not a disease bnt the direct result of some other, disease. A scale or crust is formed at the top of the tongue. Wash with diluted "International Pheno* Cbloro." _ . ___ GAPES. This is a parasite that gets into the wind-pipe of chickens. There is more or less sneezing and gasping for breath. Carbolic acid fumes is recommended by many breeders. Keep them in it until they are almost suffocated. ^^^,^^^,-r ■r •r,^^^ SCURVY LEGS. Thii Ib caused by parasite being under the Bcalea of the legs. Wash with soap suds and then rub on aul- ''^"' LEG WEAKNESS. This is a disease in which the young fowls cannot support their weight. Use "International Poultrjr Pood" and it will soon diaaxwear. . IH'fERNA'fiONAL STOCK BOOK. 15t RHEUMATISM. This disease Is also cansed by damp quarters. Give the fowls clean, dry quarters and good food. "interoational Poultry Food" will tone up the eystem. ROUP. This is a wasting fever with a thick, offensive discharge from the nostrUs. The eyelids swell, and many times the eyes are swollen shut. Sometimes the side of the head is swollen. It is contagious, very fatal, and will spread rapidly. The diseased fowls should be killed at once, or the well ones should be removed to a separate pen. Put the well ones in a new locality and as far from the sick as possible. Syringe the nostrils of the siOk fowls with "International Pheno-Chloro," diluted and also disinfect everything with this sure disinfectant and germicide. Give one teaspoonful of "Interna- tional Poultry Food" four or five times per day. If necessary, this can be made into pills by using molasses. It is poor policy to try to save fowls which are very sick with roup. It is better to kill and bum at once and stamp the disease out with- out delay. In all cases remove your well fowls to a new pen as far away as jxjssiblo and disinfect not only the old pen but the new one with "Interna* tlonal Pheno-Chloro." If you want to save your chickens you must take quick action and give them 7ery careful treatment. FINE TO MAKE KENS LAY. FoBNET, Texas, International Food Co., Minnoapolis, Mian. Qkntlemen :— The "Intarnatlon i Poultry Food" will do all you claim for it. It is good and h fine to make hens lay. D. W. MAN MINQ, Carpenter. A GOOD EGG PRODUCER. Forney, Texas. International Food Co., Minnsapolis, Minn. Qentlbmen: — The "International Poultry Food" is good as an egg producer. WhUa fdeJing it the chickens did not die with any disoase, but wh3n I stopped using the powder, the disease would coma again and they would dio fast. E. A. BAKER. KEEPS CHICKENS HEALTHY. FoENET, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies:— I have used other powders, but since using "International Poultry Food" can fiod nothing that does the work like the International. The Food increases the egg supply and has kept the chickens healthy. Not one of them died from the cholera. Yours, , SAM SPRATT. GIVES BEST RESULTS. SuMMEE Shade, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— Your "International Poultry Food" does all that ia claimed for it, and I think it the best on market. Very truly, J. F. WHITAKEE. IT HAS 110 EQUAL. Summer Shade, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. My Deae Sies : — I have used your "International Poultry Food" and can say that it has no equal. It does all you claim for it. JAS. T. BALDOCK. JUST RIGHT FOR CHICKENS. FoENEY, Texas. Gentlsuen :— I have used "international Poul- try Food" and it is all right for chickens. J. Q. DOUGLASS, Merchant. Showing Internal Organs of a Ghlckau. "INTERNATIONAL POOLTRY FOOD" Stimulates and Strengthens the Egg Producing Organs of the Hen. It keeps chickens strong and healthy and will make them lay more eggs and keeps them laying. Ona of our 25-cent boxes contains 1200 feeds for one hen so that the cost of feeding it is very small. One extra egg per month will more than pay the cost of feeding it and its use will often more than double the egg production. It is the only preparation that is sold with a positive, reliable, printed guarantee on every label. If its use fails to make yon extra money your money will be refunded promptly and its use will not cost you a cent, it will pay you to test "Internatiooal PouBtry Food" on your fowls. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. ^h' 138 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK, AS PURE AND HEALTHFUL AS GRAPES OWNERS-INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 13§ The Home of H. W. Savag^e, Minneapolis, Minn. This is a Photo Engraving of the city residence of M. W. Savage, proprietor of International Food Co. It is lecated on the corner of Portland Avenue and 26th Street, Minneapolis, Minn. Portland Avenue is a fine residence street and the finest driving street in Minneapolis. It is the choice of all people who delight in driving their horses on an easy roadway. The city of Minneapolis is noted for its homes and beautiful drives. The fine boule- vards around its three natural lakes and on the banks of the '"Father of Waters," combined with those leading to the celebrated Minnehaha Falls and eighteen miles to Lake Minnetonka, which has 2^Q lUUsS Of Sbore liae« arc adsao'wkdged to be tbe equal, if they do not surpass, aay long boulevard ia tlie worl4^ 146 fNlf^RNAtiONAL StOCK BOdK. Why Some Editors, Agriculture Pro- fessors, Creamery Managers, etc.. Talk Against Stock Foods. Now and then you will see that some editor of a paper or some professor in an agricultural college or some manager of a creamery, etc., will advise people not to use "Stock Foods." We have in mind the editor of an agricultural paper who has just been telling his readers not to use ''Stock Foods." At one time •we had an advertisement in this paper and the same editor endorsed "International Stock Food" in the very highest terms, and advised all of his readers to nse it. After a time we withdrew the advertisement from his paper and he came to our oifice and earnestly solicited more business, but it was not given him on account of the high price asked. He based his price on a circulation which he claimed and which was nearly twice as large as his paid subscription list. After this he became "self-righteous" and stated in Lis paper that he did not carry such advertising and advised his readers not to use Stock Foods. We sim- ply make this statement bo that if you see some paper make statements against "International Stock Food" that you will know what is the matter of the editor. We heard of an agricultural college professor who denounced Stock Foods as swindling the people. He had never made a fair, practical test of "Interna- tional 5tock Pood," but he denounced all as belonging to the same class. This same professor was soon after found to be drawing two salaries and only doing the •work of one man. In swindling the people out of one salary he proved his own criminal character, and it is self-evident that he denounced Stock Fooda because some manufacturers did not make him a nice cash pres- ent. Sometime a creamery manager will take the same view because he is not allowed a "rake off" on all the Stock Food sold in his locality. Wo give these items of interest so that any intelti- gent man can quickly see that these statements are nearly always actuated because the party has not been able to obtain a financial consideration from the manu- facturer. We admit that there are some cheap Stock Foods on the market that are not worth even the small price asked for them, but this is no reason that a Stock Food like ''International Stock Food," which guaran- tees paying results or money refunded, should be clas- sified as a swindle. There are good and poor Stock Foods and farmers can select the reliable with a little investigation. Now and then there is a poor and worthless preacher or doctor, but this fact does not prove that all preacheca or all doctors are worthless. Every pound of "International Stock Food" is sold on a spot cash givarantoe to give paying results or your money will bo refunded. Our guarantee is backed by $300,000, and is known to be reliable. This ought to have more influence with you than the ravings of Bome man who wants to do us injury because of some euch reasons as we have mentioned above. WOULD NOT FARM WITHOUT IT. Omer, Michigan. latemational Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Last April I had an eight-year old mare that was all out of order, run down generally, hair long and laying towards her ears. I commenced using 'International Stock Food" on the 15th of April in large doses, and by the 15th of May she had gained BO much and looked so well that some of my friends who had not seen her in that time thought I had been trading horses. It is the best remedy and Stock Food I have ever used for all kinds of live stock, and I have used quite a number of different brands, but I would not try to farm without the "International Stock Pood." You can use this if it will be of any help to yoa. Yonrs respectfully, WILLIAM PARKIN, Deputy Sheriff Mason Township, Arenac Co. RESULT OF USING A CHEAP STOCK FOOD. Fame, Indian Tbbbitobv. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Mimi. Gentleuen : — I thought I would write you in regard to "International Stock Food." I tried to boy a 25-lb. pail of it from the dealer at and he did not have it, but he talked me into buying ■ Stock Food, and the result was that I lost my best mare. I fed ■ ■ Stock Food regular according to directions. I can't say positively that it killed her, but that is my honest opinion. I also fed it to my hogs and it has not done thorn any good and this is the last time I will ever take any food in the place of "International Stock Food." I have used your food for four years, and as long as I can get as good results as I have in the past I will continue to use the reliable "International Stock Pood." I want you to ship me a 25-lb. pail. I hope other stockmen will not do as I have done and let sjme dealer gull them into buying Stock Food which, I think, injured me fully $75. The dealer said it was cheaper than "International Stock Food," and ha sold me a 12-lb. sack for 75 cents, but the sack had • feed measure in it that held half a pint. The directiouB called for half a pint measure full three times per day for one horse, so that any stockman can see how much cheaper (?) it was than "International Stock Pood" which is fed in tablespoonful feeds and gives satisfao* tory, paying results. Yours truly, J. L. COCHRAN. LOOK AT THE FACTS ! Owing to Very Superior Medication 100 lbs. of "International Stock Food'' Costs $14.00 but it Contains From 4 to 6 Times as Many Feeds as is Contained In 100 lbs. of tho Clieap Imitations and Substitutes. — ^ By comparing the number of feeds per lb. yon will find that thesecheap Stock Foods ought to sell for about one- fifth as much as " International Stock Pood," and com* paring medicinal strength they ought to sell for about one-tenth as much as "International Stock Pood." Tou cannot afford to feed Stock Foods only on a medicinal basis because it is the medicinal ing^re- dients that s:ive the effect of a tonic, blood puri- fier and aid to dig:estion and assimilation, so that every animal will obtain more nutrition from the grain eaten. Every pound of "International Stock Food" is sold on a spot cash guarantee to give you satisfactory, pay- ing results or your money will be refunded. This ex- plains why "International Stock Food" has the largest sale in the world and a trade that is rapidly increasing every year. REFUSE CHEAP IMITATIONS AND SUBSTITUTES. Owing to the immense sale of "International Stock Food" the country is flooded with cheap and worthless imitations and substitutes which many dealers will offer you at a reduced price. Yoa cannot afford to nae them at any price. If they sell at a very low psice they must be made of cheap ingredients and cannot give good results. In- sist on having the reliable "international Stock Food" which was originated by a practical stockman and druggist, and is manufactured and guaranteed by a company with $300,000 paid in capital. INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. Minneapolis^ Minn., U. S. A. INTERNATIONXL- STOCK BOOK. 141 This PhotoEngraving shows M. W. Savage in his private oflBce. The guiding hand required for International Food Co. is here applied, and the telline advertisements for "International 3tock Food," etc., are thought out in these snggestive surroundings, MAIL US YOUR TESTIMONIALS. When yon nee "International Stock Food" or any of oar preparations, we will appreciate your kindness if you will write ns a statement in regard to the results you obtained. Your testimonial may be the means of causing Bome farmer to use our preparations and thereby he will m ike a good deal of extra money. We •re always glad to know what kind of resnlto our cna- tomers are obtaining. From Kansas Farmer, Of Topeka, Kansas. "We can account for "International Stock Pood" having the largest sale in the world for hogs and other stock only on the theory that the spot cash guarantee gives farmers confidence to try it and that the use of "international Stock Food" gives them money making results. It is sold on a positive guarantee to cure or prevent Hog Cholera. If it ever fails the use will not cost you a eent. "international Stock Food" greatly increases the constitutional strength and puts the system in such perfect condition that disease ' will be prevented and the animal will also make an extra rapid growth. The thousands of testi- monials they have on file proves that it gives sur- prising results io a great majority of cases. The originator was formerly a swine breeder and he knows exactly what "international Stock Food" will do. Its sale has been large iu Kansas for years. If you waat to save your hogs and make a larger profit in growing or fattening, it will pay yon to investigate "later national Stock Food" thoroughly."— A'a/wos Fanner, September. 189*. OUR SPOT CASH GUARANTEE. Be sure and remember that we print a positive relia- ble guarantee on every label of each preparation we manufacture. This guarantee means exactly what it states. If you use any of our preparations according to guarantee on the label and it fails, you are sure to obtain a refund of your money by writing to us. We admit that now and then we have an application for refund, because nothing in this world can be made that will never fail. We have never refused to fulfill our guarantee and will pay you $100 if we ever refuse to fulfill it. We do not know of another concern that does business on this plan, but our method of business has always been to positively guarantee paying results to nsers. Many firms claim tha their goods are guar- anteed, bat when you ask for refund you will be put off in one way or another. There never has been an appli- cation for refund mailed to the office of "international Stock Food," but what the party making it has re. ceived our remittance for amount in full. We want you to understand that wo are doing business on e^ actly the same plan that one honorable farmer wonl4 sell and guarantee anything to one of his neighbors. We always make plain statements in regard to our claims and then sell our preparations with the fair un- derstanding that you are to receive paying results or your money will be refunded. This is the fairest offer yon can have. Insist on having the genuine "Interna- tlonai 5tock Pood" and our other preparations and positively refuse cheap and worthless imitations and Bubstitntes which some dealers may offer yon. The genuine, positively guaranteed "International Stock Food" is prepared only by INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD CO. Hinnenpolis. Minn.. U. S. A* GREAT IS THE ANIERIGAN HEN "in SHE PRODUCES OVER $500,000,000 EVERY YEAR, ONE ACRE OF HENS ep"^'-^ 200 ACRES OF WHEAT The latest government statistics prove that the poultry and eg^s of the country are worth more every year than the combined value of corn, oats and hay. The egg product alone is worth three hundred million tlollars per year. At the same time the American people have to import millions of dozens of eggs yearly to supply the demand. There is always a large profit in the poultry business and yon should give it thonjhtful consideration. One Aore of Poultry Clears $1,000. One Acre of Wheat Clears $5.00. A flock of 13 hens will thrive in a yard 20 feet wide by 50 feet The farmer who makes a clear profit of $5.00 p»r aore fron» deep In this way 50O hens can be suooeBsfuily managed on one wheat is extremely sncoessful, as most of farmers do not make Bore'of ground According to the management they will pay that. But allowing a profit of $5 per acre for wheat, yoo will find from Slto $2 clear profit for each hen per year. Ihis will give one acre of hens to Rive as much profit as 200 acres of wOMt. 1500 to $1,000 clear profit from ono «ci» of hefia. This is eaually trup of qotu, with slight varjatiooB. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 143 ORIGIN. The word poultry in itB broadest sense, designates domestic fowls bred or fed for human food or for the feathers and eggs. At the present time tho word poultry is applied to barnyard fowls. The originals of all var- ieties were wild and lived in the thickets and woods- It is generally supposed that our common varieties are not descendants from the fowls of India. Our fowls are generally classified as common or mixed breeds, Asiatic, European and American varieties and Bantams. AMERICAN AND ENGLISH BREEDS. There are about seventy breeds of fowls recognized by the American breeders, and only three distinct varie- ties of tbem are of strictly American origin. These are the Dominiques, Wyandottes and Plymouth Eocks. These breeds are able to hold their own against the world for general utility. DORKINGS. The Dorking fowls have been bred in England so long l-hat they are called an English breed. They were probably imported by the Romans when England \tas nnder their rule. WHITE DORKING FOWLS. Their plumage should be pure white, without spots. They have five toes and long tail feathers, are full wattled and have single combs. They are well shaped, compact birds, the cock often weighing ten pounds and the hen eight. They are good layers and careful of their broods. The flesh is of excellent quality. SILVER GRAY DORKING FOWLS. They are a well shaped bird of eight or nine pounds weight. The combs are single and bright red. The cock makes a showing I unsurpassed by any other breed. They have long, flowing black tails. The plum- age on saddle, back and hackle is silvery white ; breast and wings BILVEB GEAT DOEKING. black. The hens »re eteel gray on shoulders and lower part of body. Ihe neck feathers are silvery white, with a black strip down each one. The hens are good mothers and fine layers, except in the winter. They are docile and have a good deal of intelligence. They are long-livedi very active and a very superior table fowl. GRAY DORKING FOWLS. These fowls are square and compact in form with fbort legs and neck. Plumage on breast and tail is black; on head, neck and back, silvery white. They fiave an extra large proportion of flesh, fatten easily. The chicks grow rapidly. FAWN-COLORED DORKING FOWLS. They have short, black legs and a high carriage. The hens lay large egge. The tail feathers are shorter thas the other varieties. They grow large and are a banolis, Minn. GENTI.BMEN : — I take pleasure in recommending yonr wonderful "iNternatlonal t'oultry Food." From Octo- ber to December I kept 150 hens but received no eggs. I commenced to use "International Poultry Food" and you ought to have seen the remarkable change. My hens commenced to lay and continued during the coldest weather. I never saw anything like it. JOHN BENEDIR. I can send jron a large number of such testimoniala. V. A. BELE, Dealer. UNEQUALED AS AN EGG PRODUCER. Spbingdale, Pennsylvania. International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn. Gents: — I have used "InternatioHal Poultry Food" for two years, and do not hesitate to say it is the best egg producer on the market today. L. M. McQUAID. GIVES PERFECT SATISFACTION. Speingvale, Maine. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have used your "internatloBal Poultry Food." I am satisfied that it is a good food. It is something the hen needs to keep her healthy at all seasons. Respectfully yours, I. C. SAWYER, M. D. CANNOT PRAISE IT TOO HIGHLY. Webster, Massachusetts. International Food Co , Minneapolis, Minn, Deak Sirs:— Nearly every man who has bought *Mn» ternational Poultry Pood" speaks in the highest praise of the results. One gentleman told me onlythis morn- ing that his hens were not satisfied with laying one egg each day, after using "International Poultry Food," but had commenced laying nights. _ OSCAR SHUMWAY. A PERFECT POULTRY FOOD. Morton Park, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— "International Poultry Food" is ^v- ing perfect satisfaction in this vicinity, and I thii^ wul be able to place a good ord«r for the fall trade. Eespectfully yours, TOM W. ROBINSON. CHOLERA DISAPPEARS AT ONCE. Mound City, Kansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. We have used your "International Poultry Food." with success and like it better than anything else we have used. In a number of cases when Cholera would commence among our fowls we would go to feeding it and the disease would disappear at once. We recom- mend it to everyone. S. J. HAZELBAKEB. KEEPS CHICKENS HEALTHY. Superior, Nebraska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— "international Poultry Food" is a good seller with me and gives universal satisfaction. W. W. KENDALL. AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. Appleton, Arkansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— As I have used your "International Poultry Food" for some time I can highly praise it aa asQccese. W. A. KENNEDY. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 149 PARTRIDGE COCHIN FOWLS. This magnificent bird should have a solid black breast, wings and tail. Feathers on legs should be black, the comb, neck, hackle, head and wattles a deep red. They are hardy and will thrive under conditions where others would perish. They are easily kept in oonflaemeat. DARK BRAHMAS. This large Asia* tic fowl has a peculiar history on account of being a cross of Shanghai and Chittagong, and a brood of chickens being sent to England by an American, and in fifteen years they were devel- oped by the Eng- lish into this beau- tiful and valuable fowl. They have black breasts, wings and tails, with balance of plumags black, white and steel gray. The cock DABH BEAHMA9. has a "pea comb." *^e neck is short, hackle fall, back short and wide, breast full and broad, legs short and yellow and well eovered with feathers. LIGHT BRAHMAS. This fowl is Dearly pure white, with pen- ciling of black. The head is email and the bird has a lofti', well bred carri- age. They pro- duce a great amount of flesh with slight offal. It is unsurpassed as a winter layer. The hen is a good mother and the chicks are hardy and fast growers. Cockerels at six months of age often weigh five to six pounds. They make a valuable cross with common stock. By Intro- LIGHT BEAHMAS. ^ucing one cock for every twenty hens the farmer would easily double the value of his product. The birds are very quiet and a low fence will easily restrain them. They lay large, rich eggs. The birds weigh from eight to twelve pounds when matured, SILKY FOWLS. This bird is a native of Asia and is pure white. Their feathers lack cohesion and give them a eilky appear- ance. The sktn is dark colored, comb dark and flat. They haTO little value. "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD" IS ENDORSED BY Over One Hundred Thousand Testimonials. HONESTLY RECOMMENDED. Aeapahob, Vebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— I can conscientiously say I never sold any- thing with as clear a conscience as I do your "Interna- tional Poultry Food." P. R. CHILDS. SELLS FASTER THAN OTHER KINDS. Clayton, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sirs:— "IntematJonal Poultry Pood" gives entire satisfaction wherever sold. I sell more than four times as much "International" as all others to- gether, and have four or hve other kinds. Yours truly, SILAS E. PAULEY, General Dealer. IT SAVES THE CHICKENS. Cedar Bluffs, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. A few feeds of "International Poultry Food" makes a big difference in the looks of my fowls. Their beads begin to show red and healthy. I recommend it to all poultry raisers, as I consider it one of the very best that can be fed to promote health. Last summer I raised 300 chickens, and did not lose more than 10 per cent, owing to the use of "International Poultry Food." A neighbor hatched equally as many chickens, but lost fully 60 per cent. He did not use your food. C. A. SHERWOOD, Publisher. MAKES HENS LAY EVERY DAY. Lamab, Missoubi. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — My mother thinks there is nothing like "International Poultry Food." She had ten hena last winter and they all got sick at once. I took her a box of "International Poultry Food" and she hadn't been feeding it more than a week when thay began to lay every day and continued till spring. Respectfully, FRANK 8. VAN PELT. MONEY-MAKING POULTRY FOOD. Lobe City, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I have used your "International Poultry Pood" and find it to be just what is claimed for it. O. F. LOWRY. CURED CHICKEN CHOLERA. McRae, Geoegia. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Bibs :— My chickens had cholera until some of their combs were turning black. After using a few doses of "international Poultry Food" froma35-cent package, I never lost another fowl and cholera has left my premises. Respectfully, J. F. BAR>JETT. GIVES PAYING RESULTS FOR POULTRY. Cheswick, Pennsylvania, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sibs:— I have used two packages of "International Poultry Food" and find it very beneficial. ANGIE MELLON. CURES ROUP. Lees Summit, Missoijei. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— When I commenced using "International Poultry Food" my poultry were sick with the roup and several had died. I have not lost one since I began to use "International Poultry Food," but all of my fowls are well. "lnterna:llonal Poultry Food" is the best and cheapest to use of anything I ever used for poultry, I I gladly recommend it to every one. N. HERRlQTX. 150 1NTERNA1»10MAL STOCK BOOK. BLACK SPANISH FOWLS. No breed of fowls can lay claim to such an unbroken lineage as this breed. Two thousand years ago they were mentioned in history. They have single high combs, are very trim, proud, quick and glossy black. They are extraordi- nary layers and are called non-sitting. The hens often lay more than 200 egga each per year. They are nervous and poor mothers. They lay a large white egg. The side of the face is white. They re- BLACK SPANISH. ^nire generous rations of meat and bone. They must be carefully protected in cold and damp weather and the chicks require constant attention. GAME FOWLS. These birds are as old as the oldest •written history. In olden times they were regarded as sacred to the gods and were used in military schools as practical illustrations of courage and endurance in battle. This ele- gant bird is very watchful, without fear, and will attack an enemy (even a dog) with boldness and will fight to the death. They are very hardy, good foragers, and the hens lay an abund- ance of good sized eggs of the finest fla- vor. The breed- ing of these fowls for cock- pits is to be very much re- BL ACK-BEEASTED RED GAME. g r 0 1 1 6 d, and the use of them for such purposes should be stopped, as the influence is brutally degrading. The Creator gave these birds their courageous qualities as a defense against enemies, not to amuse brutally minded men by kUling each other. BROWN-BREAST RED GAME FOWLS. These birds are of elegant carriage. They are not all brown-breasted and often present some other chadings. Use "International Pheno-Chloro." GAME BANTAM FOWLS. Game Bantams are often not larger than pigeons, but they are inst as erect, have wonderful courage, and possess brmiant plumage. The principal varieties are the Black Cochin, Feather Legged, Nankin, Pekin, White, Seabright and Japanese. EARL DERBY GAME FOWLS. These birds are beautiful, stylish, and for table use the flesh is unexcelled. They are in reality the Black- Breasted Red Game, but have been bred in England \7ith great care. "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOB" IS GUARANTEED By $300,000 Cash Capital. IT SELLS EVERY DAY. i . . ■„ , ^ ,,. Thob, IowA. i International Food Co., MmQeapolls, Minn. Gentlemen :— Please send me by freight five dozen "International Poultry Pood." Hurry this along as I am entirely out and have calls for it every day. It is by far the cheapest to use. Yours respectfully, CHAS. B. ATZEN. GRAND RESULTS FOR POULTRY. Indiana, Pennstlvania, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab SiES ;— Please ship me four dozen "Interna- tional Poultry Food." Am getting quite a trade on itj and every one who has bought it speaks in the highest praise of the grand results. S. M. McM ASTER, General Dealer. CURED GENUINE CHICKEN CHOLERA. Hiawatha, Kansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I am having a good trade on your goods, and they are giving excellent satisfaction. I have cured several cases of genuine chicken cholera with your "International Poultry Food." Please ship me five dozen at once. Respectfully, J. T. RIDDLE. SURPRISING RESULTS FOR POULTRY. Spring Valley, Minnesota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — "International Poultry Food" has given the most splendid results of any poultry prepara- tion we have ever handled. LLOYD & SMITH, Druggisti. ALWAYS A FAST SELLER. Hendekson, Miohigan. International Food Co. Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sirs:— My sales on "International Poultry Food" have beeo excellent, I will soon need soma more. Yours truly, P. H. PETERS. CHICKEN CHOLERA CONQUERED. Aurora, Nebbabea. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents: — My chickens were dying with chicken cholera. I commenced to use "International Poultry Food," even drenching some that were too sick to eat, and to my great surprise we saved every, one. i can cheerfully recommend "International Poultry Food" to all poultry raisers. JOHN BEAD. TWO YEARS' TEST PROVES MERITS. Paris, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— We have been handling "International Poultry Food" for about two years, and it gives me pleasure to say they have given satisfaction whenever given a fair trial. I have tested it and found it all that M claimed for it. Respectfully, E.E.DICKINSON. CHICKEN CHOLERA BANISHED. Jamaica, Iowa. Gents:— I am pleased to say that in every case "International Poultry Pood" has proved to be as you claimed. It has cured thousands of diseased chickens in this locality. A. E. THOBP. DOUBLED THE EGG PRODUCTION. Clayton, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sirs:— I bought a package of "International Poultry Feod" of my dealer, and since then we get almom twice as many eggs as before. HENRY FRICH. I INTERNATIONAL STOCK COOK. 151 WHITE GEORGIAN GAMES. These birds must be pure white and have been care- fully bred in the South for a great many years. They nave great courage and intelligence and are truly a beautiful and attractive fowl. They are also good fowls for farms, being good layers and the flesh is un^ equalled for table use. DUCK WINGED GAME FOWLS. The graceful form, dig- nifled carriage and bril- liantly colored plumage cannot be appreciated unless seen, There are also several varieties of the Duck Winged Game, differing mostly in color- ing and plumage. JAPANESE BANTAM FOWLS. These birds are pure white, with long flowing tails. The comb is long and broad. Thelegs are short and yellow. The hens are fan-tailed. japaio:sb bantam. SEABRIGHT BANTAM FOWLS. The two varieties are Golden Penciled and Sil- ver Penciled, the only difference being in color and plumage. The cock Bhould weigh about twen- ty ounces, the hen sixteen. The Silver Bantam is sil- ver white color and jot black penciling. The Golden is identical, except the solid color of plumage BIIiVEB 8BABBIOBT BANTAM, is golden. DOMINIQUE FOWLS. This old-fashioned American breed is acknowledged to be one of the hardiest, best and most beau- tiful of all domestic fowls. For the barn- yard, when both eggs and chickens are desired, the breed (if pure) is one of the most valuable of all known breeds. They weigh from six to eight pounds, are excellent layers, ex- traordinary mothers and good for table use. The color is light steel gray, with each feather striped with a darker gray. ameeican Dominique. The cock is a very showy bird. Some cocks have single and some double combs. More attention should be ^vea to this excellent breed. "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD" TESTIMONIALS ARE GENUINE. WE WILL PAY YOU $1000 IF THEY ARE NOT. INSURES PREMIUMS ON FOWLS. RusHviLLE, Illinois* International Food Co., Minneapolis, M nn. Deab Sies:— I received first and second premiums on all my fowls in their class. Have used "Interna- tional Poultry Food" six months and like it first-rate. I have used other kinds but find yours much the best. It keeps the hens healthy and the plumage in good eon> dition. Eespectfully yours, WALTER FOOTE. SAVES LITTLE CHICKS. Lincoln, Nebbaska. Intematirtnal Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemek:— I have a flock of about seventy-five chickens. I noticed they were affected with roup, a very contagious disease. I at once purchased soma "International Poultry Food" and fed according to directions and after using the second box my hens are as healthy as any chickens in the state. For little chicks there is nothing as good as "International Poul* try Food." Every poultry raiser ought to know that it is very cheap to use and has exi raordinary merits. FRANK M. SEACEUST, 1817 M. St. SAVED DYING FOWLS. Madeid, Nebbaska. International Food Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :-^I am breeding and raising S. S. Hambnrg fowls and I find "International Poultry Food" very good, indeed, as to keeping them laying and free from all diseases with less than one-half the care it would take without It. Yours, etc. C. S. MONTGOMERY, Breeder of S. S. Hamburga. GIVING EXCELLENT SATISFACTION. New Whatcom, Washington, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Please ship at once six dozen" 'ntema* tional Poultry Food." It is giving excai' ant atisfao* tion. D. E. CHAMf LJtIN & 00. WONDERFUL EGG PRODUCER. Deteoit, Minnesota. International Food Co. , Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :-I have tried several kinds of Poultry Food, but received very little benefit from them. When I received "International Poultry Food" I was only getting six to ten eggs per day. After feeding one 35-cent pacta^B my hens were laying 30 to 34 eggs per day, and several that were moulting had gone to lay- in?. It works like magic. Their combs are red and the fowls ^e improved in appearanco. I am feeding it to younfl? chickens with the best results. I keep from 160 to 200 fancy poultry on hand all the time. G. F.NEWTON. 13D0 EGGS FROM 25 HENS IN 60 DAYS. ^ _ Ottumwa, Iowa. I, Ira C. Eldridge, first being duly sworn, do hereby state that on the 4th day of September I was feeding my hens "International Poultry Food" and continued to feed them the food from that time to November 12, and my 25 hens laid 1500 eggs. IRA C. ELDRIT)GE. State of Iowa, Wapello County, Subscribed and sworn to by Ira C. Eldridge, before i_e and in my presence. L. B. SCOTT, Notary Public. POULTRY REQUIRES LESS CARE. Oak Park Farm, St. Paul, Minnesota. Inte" Uonal Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gbk 'St— 'International Poultry Food" saved us a great many chickens during the wet weather. Roup broke out in our flock of 225 and many of the birds were very sick, but "International Poultry Food" cured them. I never wish to be without your valuable remedies. W. E. HENDRICK, Live Stock Breeder. 152 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. THE COMMON TURKEY. COMMON TUBKBT. This bird is white and black. They are of. medium ■Ize and not bo much inclined to roam. They are hardy and mature early and weigh from ten to fifteen pounds. They are probably the most profitable for farmers to taiee. NARRAGANSETT TURKEY. This bird is a mixture of black and steel gray and has about the same characteristics as the common turkey ,aB has also the Black Turkey, Slate Turkey, White Turkey and Buff Turkey, which bear their names on account of coloring and plumage. THE ENGLISH TURKEY. This bird is simply a variety of our common turkey, ttltboQgh careful breeding has increased the size. WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS. WUITK HOLLAND TUEKEY. Ttif B breed of turkeys are supposed to have originated in Germany. They are pure white and very domestic which makes them more easily handled than the other breeds which have roaming habits. The white turkeys are very handsome and very hardy. As egg producers they equal any other breed. They are not as large as the Bronze turkey but grow to good size and are easily fatten on account of their quiet habits. "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD" IS GUARANTEED TO CURE CHICKEN CHOLERA. REMARKABLE OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT. Dallas, Texas. To the Texas State Fair and Dallas Exposition Assoc, : We, your committee selected to pass upon the merits of "International Poultry Pood" exhibited by Inter- national Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn., beg to report that, after a careful examination and a use of the food on our poultry while on the fair grounds, we find it to be a meritorious article and well worthy of > he atten- tion and use of the poultry men of the State. So far as our nee of it has shown, we believe it to be both a cure and a preventive of disease to poultry. H. B. SAVAGE, President Texas State Poultry Association. R, A. COEBETT, Vice-President Texas State Poultry Association. C. THOMAS, Aest. Supt. Poultry Dept. Texas State Fair. Dallas, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. I hereby enclose you the above and believe that "International Poultry Food" wUl do all that is claimed for it, as I have been watching the effect on the fowls on exhibition. CHAS. H. GUILD, Supt. Poultry Dept. Texas State Fair. ONE YEAR LATER. Dallas, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— We take great pleasure in recommend- ing "International Stock Food" and "International Poultry pood," as we have used both, and having paid personal attention to their merits, we have obtained very satisfactory results ; in fact, are better pleased with your preparations than any we have ever tried. Our experience and experiments with "International Poultry Food" at Texas State Fair for the past two years have given the best of results, and we noticed that the fowls have all improved during confinement at the fair, which ia contrary to the usual results, and we think that the judicious use of "International Poultry Food" caused this change. Our own personal observa- tion is that the egg production has been increased by the continued use of "International Poultry Pood." We cheerfully advise all raisers of live stock or poultry to give "International Stock Food" or "International Poultry Food" a thorough trial. CHAS. W. GUILD, Supt. Poultry Dept. Texas State Fair. THE BEST CHICKEN CHOLERA REMEDY. Hilliaeds, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— "International Poultry Food" is ono of the best and most satisfactory remedies for chickea cholera that I have ever sold. Yours truly, JOHN SCOTT. CHICKENS MUST HAVE IT. Mazeppa, Minnesota. International Food Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Deab SiES :— Send me at once three dozen "Interna- tional Poultry Food." lam having a good trade on your remedy. J. W. KINGSLEY. FULFILLS ALL CLAIMS. Abcada, LotrisiANA. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— Your "International Poultry Food" is all you claim for it. Will need more soon. Respectfully, J. W. BRICE. SATISFIED IT IS THE BEST. Ohio. CUMMINSVILLB, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs :— I have tried one box of "International Poultry Food' ' and I am well satisfied with and take pleaeare in recommending it. H. M. KRONER. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 1S3 THE BRONZED BLACK TURKEY. Onr turkeys have been domesticated for over 300 years, but they will not endure close confinement. They still retain some of their wild habits. They are natives of America. The Bronzed Black variety are produced by a cross of the wild turkey upon the com- mon turkey hen. The birds are very large, the male often weighing from forty to fifty pounds, and the hen from fifteen to twenty-five. They are hardy and are very beautiful. The ear lobes, face and jaws are a deep red in color. The breast, back and neck are black ehaded to bronze- The remainder of the plumage is a beautiful combination of black, white, green and bronze. THE OCELLATED TURKEY. This is a very elegant bird and a native of Central America. They are probably too tender fornothern countries. The general color is bronzed-green, penciled with gold-bronze or jet black. On lower part of back the color is blue and red. GEESE. The goose is mentioned in history some four or five hondred years B. C. At one time they were considered sacred to some of the gods of the ancient times. TOULOUSE GEESE. TOULOUSE GOOSE. This variety is of very fine appearance and ranks close to the Emben. Some prefer it to aU other varie- ties. They are light gray in color with some dark gray ehadings. EGYPTIAN GEESE. This variety has a fine carriage and a beautiful light- gray plumage. It has a red ring around the neck and the wing feathers are part black and part white. The tail is black. It is a small bird weighing about eight or ten pounds. Not bred much in the United States. THE CANADIAN OR WILD AMERICAN GOOSE. This bird is well-known as breeding in the north and going south in winter. It often becomes thoroughly domesticated when hatched in confinement. THE AFRICAN GOOSE. These birds are very large and upright in carriage, carrying the head high and level in walking. It is rare in this country. "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD " IS GUARANTEED To Prevent Chicken Choleras CHICKEN RAISERS DEMAND IT, Denver, Arkansas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. DearSirs:— I am selling a large amount of "Inter- national Poultry Food" and am getting It well intro* duced. Hope to have a large trade in the future. Respectfully, CHARLES SCOTT, M. D. SPLENDID RESULTS FOR POULTRY, Butternut, Wisconsin. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— Ship me at once three dozen "Interna* tlonal Poultry Food." It is a good seller and gives splendid satisfaction. Respectfully, JOHN J. HAYo A BIG POULTRY FOOD TRADE. Lehigh, Indian Teeritobt. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — Please ship me six dozen "Intama» tional Poultry Food." It is giving entire satisfaction. I am working up a big trade on same. Bespectfully yours, J. F. EDDY, General Dealer. CANNOT RAISE POULTRY WITHOUT IT. Battle Cheek, Nebraska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— I have used "International Poultry Pood" for the past ^ear and I must say, if it is fed according to directions it is just what it is recom- mended to be. I cannot do without it. Yours respectf uUy, MRS. P. H. INGOLDSBY. GOOD FOR HEALTH OR EGGS. Sherman, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen:— I have been handling and using "International Poultry Food" for nearly a year, and find it the best medicine for fowls I have ever seen for both health and eggs. My customers say there is nothing to equal it for the production of eggs. Yours truly, W. W. TURLEY. PAYS CHICKEN RAISERS. ' Oswego, New York. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— Please send us 200 pounds of "Interna- tional Poultry Food." Our customers are very well pleaded with your Food. E, DOOLITTLE, Propr. Empire Mill8. SATISFIES CHICKEN RAISERS. Berne, Indiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs: — Please send mo at once six dozen 'International Poultry Food" as we are entirely out. The Food gives satisfaction, as our sales prove. S. A. SPRUNGER & CO., Dealer/?. A GREAT POULTRY FOOD. Opdtke, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:—! have been using "International Poultry Food" and believe that it ia the best that is made. J. B. EIGGS. GOOD EGG RESULTS. Cincinnati, Ohio. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— I have tried "International Poultry Food" and am greatly pleased to say that it has done a great deal of good in the line of eggs, as well as cured some sick chickens. GEO. TAUS . 184 li^tfeRNAtlbNAL STOCK BOOK. EMBDEN OR BREMEN GEESE. S.KBDEN GOOSE. This is the most valuable variety for the average poultry raiser. They are pure white, have a strong neck and heavy body. They weigh when matured from thirty to sixty pounds. They are early layers. HONG KONG GEESE. This bird is of a gray color and large in size. They are prolific in eggs and the flesh is of excellent quality. WHITE CHINESE GEESE. They are pnee white, with the bill and part of the head orange colored. They have a very graceful carriage either on land or in water, and are much admired on account of resemblance to the swan. They are good layers, hardy and very prolific. THE CAYUGA BLACK DUCK. This American variety is strictly a water duck. They remain in the water nearly all the time and are very clumsy on the land. They are black with white around the neck. They are good layers. The birds are hardy. . The flesh is fine flavored. They weigh from six to eight pounds. THE ROUEN DUCK. BODEN DUCK. The French variety is the largest and most quiet breed. When fattened they weigh about ten pounds. They are good layers and the flesh ia superior for table ose. The color ia gray "INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD " IS GUARANTEED The Cheapest You Can Use. TESTED ON 1000 FOWLS. Lansingbttrg, New Yobs. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deab Sibs:— Having tested your "International Poaltry Food" I can safely say it is one of the finest preparations of its kind on the market today. I never put much stock in patent food for poultry before usingr your preparation. Now, I am convinced it will pay poultry raisers hundreds per cent by a judicious use of the "International Poultry Food." For preventing and curing disease in poultry it is the best thing I ever used, and as an egg producer I can speak equally well of it. We have generally more than a thousand fowls at our poultry farm, and in making a general use ot your food we find it can run at less cost and much lesa care than without it. I, for one, shall never be without your goods as long as they are on the market. Yours truly, CHAELES KESSLEB, Breeder of Plymouth Kocks and Brahmas. CHICKENS MUST HAVE IT. St. Meinead, Indiana. International Foed Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Sirs:— Please send me at once four dozen "Interna* tional Poultry Food." Send by^Srst freight as 1 am nearly out and it is selling fast. It is giving entire satisfaction. Yours respectfully, JOS. FISCHEB. MY CUSTOMERS MUST HAVE IT. Maelin, Mississippi, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— Please send me another shipment of "International Poultry Food," I am out of it and some of my customers say they cannot get along with- out it. Very respectfully, E. D, BARKON. GREATEST SELLER ON EARTH. Merritts Kentuckt. International Food Co,. Minneapolis, Minn. Gents:— I have tried your "International Poultry Food" and find it the best on market. You cannot recommend it too high. I also keep it for sale and ifi is the greatest seller on earth. People come miles for it and I advise all dealers to handle it. They will find it a good seller. Yours truly, B. F. DeVAEY, Gen. Mdsa. IT MAKES EXTRA MONET. Beuning, Nebraska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen :— I have used your "International Poul" try Food" and find it as represented. I can highly recommend it to all who raise poultry. Very truly yours, JOHN H. WHITAKER. MAKES CHICKENS GROW. Daykin, Nebraska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — We purchased a box of "International Poultry Pood" for our chickens and they grew faster than any chickens we ever saw. We did not have a sick chicken all summer while our ueighbors who did not use it lost nearly all of their flock with cholera and other diseases. Respectfully, GEO. BEE SPRAQGINS. CURED CHICKEN CHOLERA. Orleans Roads, W. Virginia. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— I purchased a box of "International Poultry Food" and find it just what it was represented to be. I had lost seven chickens in two days with cholera when my merchant asked me to try a box of "International Poultry Food" and see what it would do. I tried it and have lost no chickens since. Yours truly EDWIN S. SHIELDS. lIsrtERNATIONAL sfoCit ^661^. isg THE AYLESBURY DUCK. This English breed is considered by many as the best variety of ducks known. They are white and grand layers. THE COMMON WHITE DUCK. This variety is now seldom bred and very raitly found pure. They are too smalt, and the larger and better varieties have crowded them out. THE MUSCOVY DUCK. They are fine looking and large. Color is bluish black. They are cot considered good layers and are not very hardy. THE CALL DUCK. There are two varieties, the gray and white. They are small and attractive if allowed to wander about ornamental grounds. THE BLACK EAST INDIA DUCK. They are jet black and a very beautiful breed. They are small, average hardy, but not very profitable to raise- MAMMOTH PEKIN DUCK. MAMMOTH PEKIN DUCK. This breed of ducks came fl-om China but they have been greatly improved by American breeders. They are very large and pure white. At three months of age the/ often weigh five pounds and are in full feathers. They are very hardy and usually weigh from eight to twelve ponnds at maturity. Their legs and bills are bright yellow, and they are good foragers. They will thrive without a swimming pond if they have plenty of ■WJiter to drink, but they ought to be provided with a good swimming pond. THE CAROLINA DUCK. This variety has elegant, brilliant plumage and is very beautiful. It has a plumage of feathers falling back from the head. If handled gently they will soon become great pets and enjoy being handled. There are some other varieties of ducks, such as the Mandrian Dock, White and Black Polands, Crested Duck, etc. PEAFOWLS. This bird is bred for its magnificent plumage and the value of its splendid tail feathers. It la a hardy lowl, although not generally bo considered. They can- bot be confined. INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD" IS GUARANTEED To Give The Best ResultSi BEST I EVER USED. Spaetanbtteg, Il!n>IANA. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sihs:— I have used your "International Poultty Food' ' and can say that I obtained better results from its use than any I ever used before. Yours truly, GEO. MILLER. PREVENTS DISEASE. FOENEY, TEXA3. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents: — I have used "International Poultry Food" and my chickens have done well. None of them have been sick since I began using it. Yours truly, JOHN W. GANSE, Merchant, JUST RIGHT FOR CHICKENS. FoENEY, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I have used "Internal ional Poultry Food" and it is all right. Yours respectfully, J. C. DOUGLASS, Merchant. SHE MUST HAVE IT. EiESEL, Texas. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — My wife has been using your "Inter- national Poultry Food" for about two years audit always has helped the chickens. She thinks she can't do without it. I am, Yours very truly, JOHNf FENSE. CURED CHICKEN CHOLERA. Shannon, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Deae Sies — "International Poultry Food" cured my chickens of cholera and prepared them for market in a much shorter time. Truly yours, ALLIE BAEB. BETTER THAN OTHERS. New Oeleans, Louisiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen:— I find "International Poultry Food" excellent. Better than any I have ever used. Yours, etc., PHILLIP ZOLLINGER. No. 2429 Second St. ALWAYS FEED IT. Alma, Nebbaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I can recommend "International Poultry Food" for chickens and am never without it on my farm. Very respectfully, MRS. GEO. KETZEL. CURED HIS CHICKENS. Smotheesville, Illinois. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. SiES:— My young chickens had something like cholera ajdwere dying. I got a box of "International Poul- try Food" and have not had any die since. I cannot praise your Food enough and expect to use it as long: as I keep chickens. Respectfully, BELLE MADDOX. STOPS THE CHOLERA. Jansen, Nebbaska. International Food Co , Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— I desire to say to all who keep or raise poul- try that I have used "International Poultry Food" anil found it to be an excellent article, it will otop cLicken cholera in short order and as an egg producer it has no equal. Kindly yours. JACOB BABTEL. 156 INTERNATiOHAL STOCK BOOK. PHEASANTS. These birds are not natives of the United States. Some varieties breed in confinement, but never become fully domesticated. They are the ring necked, the ash- colored, the white and the parti-colored. The Silver Pheasant is a bird of great beauty. It is silver-whito in color with black pencilings on the feathers. The Golden Pheasant is also a bird of beautiful appear- ance. The head has a golden yellow crest ; wings are dull blue ; tail long and brown. The under part of the mala is red; the neok is covered with bright yellow feathers. They roost high and like to wander.although they bear close confinement fairly well. THE SWAN. This very ornamental bird has been long known to history. It is not useful, but makes a very graceful appearance on small lakes. The common variety has a very long, graceful neck, and is pure white. There is also the Black Swan and the black-necked Chili Swan. The latter has a jot black neck and head and balance of body being pure white. GUINEA FOWLS. There are two varieties, the White and Pearl. They are natives of Africa. On account of their shrill voice they are supposed to be a protection to other fowls from hawks. They are very watchful and give instant alarm. They must be allowed to run. POULTRY DISEASES. Poultry are subject to but few diseases, but should receive careful attention when not in good health in order to prevent serious results. CATARRH OR COLD. This is caused by damp quarters. Eemove to a dry warm pen and feed "International Poultry Food." ROUP. When fowls have this disease they should be separ- ated and removed some distance from remainder of flock or they should be kiUed and burned at once. It is a very fatal disease and demands prompt action. The Crst symptoms are similar to a severe catarrh ■with the discharge thick and of offensive odor. The eyelids swell and a froth can be seen in corner of eyes. The fowls lose strength very rapidly. No remedy is a sure cure for the disease and many times the fowls will die in spite of all efforts to cure. Probably the best thing to do is to put the fowls in dry, warm quarters and give them soft food mixed with throe times the usual quantityof "International Poultry Food." Some authorities recommend a teaspoonful of castor oil as soon as thedisease is noticed, in connection with above treatment. If fowls do not change for the better in a short time it will be far bettor to kill and burn them at once, as the sick fowls are a danger to your flock, APOPLEXY. This is generally caused by over feeding and close confinement. There is no cure, as the bird drops dead without showing any symptoms. In order to prevent it, see that your fowls have plenty of exercise daily. VERTIGO. This disease is generally from the same cause as apo- plexy. The fowl goes around in a circle and has poor control of its limbs. Pouring cold water on the head will generally give relief. Decrease rations and ase "International Poultry Food." INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD' ....GUARANTEES.... 100 Feeds for 12 Fowls for 25o. CURED HIS TURKEYS. CoATEsviLiiE, Indiana, International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen :— This winter our turkey gobler was taken sick with the cholera and would not eat any- thing. We got a box of "International Poultry Food" and fed him and in about a week he was well, it is the best Food for cholera that was ever made. We get more eggs since we have been using it. Yours truly, DEASSO PRUITT. A 3 YEAR'S TEST. Alhambea, Montana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, SiBs:— I have been using your " International Poul- try Food" for three years and can safely recommend it. It makes hens lay. There is nothing that will ex« eel your Poultry Food. Very truly yours, MRS. M. E. ALEXANDER. CURES CHICKEN CHOLERA. Chkisney, Indiana. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn, Gentlemen :— I have used your "International PohI* try Food" for several years and find it an excellent remedy for cholera, having cured several fowls of that disease. It is also a great egg producer. Respectfully, D. J. SMITH, EX. P. M. THE BEST RESULTS. Grand Army, NbbeaskA. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Dear Sirs:— I used your "International Poultry Food" last winter and it gave the very best results. Respectfully, MRS. N. BECKER. MAKES EXTRA FINE FOWLS. Fremont, Nebeaska. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen: — I am now and have been for soma time feeding "International Poultry Food" to my flock of Black Manorca and I am open for competition against any flock of the same number of fowls in the state of Nebraska or any other state. Very truly yours, D. M. ALLAN. THREE TIMES AS MANY EGGS. Formosa, Kansas. International Food Co., MinneSpolis, Minn. Dear Sirs: — Some time ago, as an experiment. W9 tried a package of "International Poultry Food" for our hens and by the third day the egg yield was nearly triple. So well pleased were we with the results that we have been using it ever since. Very truly, A. E. COLEMAN. CURED CHICKEN CHOLERA. Brookfield, Missouri. Sirs : — I have been using your "International Poultry Food" and find it to be an excellent remedy for chickens. I have cured several cases of cholera among both large and small chickens. I can cheerfully recommend it to anybody in need of a good poultry food. Yours respectfully, MRS. NORA HARRIS. CURED HIS CHICKENS. Avon, South Dakota. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gents :— My chickens, old and young, were dying at the rate of four to twelve per day. After feeding "ln» temational Poultry Food" a few days the death rate among my chickens ceased. I believe ' 'International Poultry Food' ' to ha a valuable remedy. roars truly, JOHN BRANDX. INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. 157 E GREATEST EGG PRODUCER,^ ^ IT WILL MAKE YOUR CHICKS GROW VERY FAST. GAPES. This ia caused by a small parasite worm which finds lodgment in the wind-pi^o and generally appears in young chicks. The treatment most satisfactory is to take a small feather and dip in spirits of turpentine and then insert it into the wind-pipe. Generally two or three such insertions will effect a cure. "Interna- tional Poultry Food" will strengthen the system and will in this way be found a valuable aid. THE POULTRY LOUSE. This pest may generally be destroyed by sprinkling breeders, neste. etc., with "International Pheno- Chloro." The "hen spider" is much more diflScult to destroy. This pest will disappear only after the most thorough cleansing of pens, roosts, nests, cracks, crev- ices, etc., with "International Pheno-Cbloro." Even with this treatment it is sometimes very difficult to get rid of them, because of a little carelessness in making the application. PIP. This is a formation of a crust on top of the tongue. Take your finger or knife and remove the crust and wash tongue with chloride of soda. CONSUMPTION. This disease rarely appears on a farm. The fowls cough and expel matter. It is the result of close con- finement in damp filthy quarters. Kill the fowls at once and bum. CHICKEN CHOLERA. ■fflie birds have a drooping appearance and staggers. They have an unnatural thirst. There is generally diarrhoea of greenish color. This is a very contagious disease and demands prompt attention. The microbes will remain alive for many years, and all fowls dying with the disease should be burned at once. It is dan- gerous to neglect this. The excrements from diseased fowls is full of miprobesi Sooie people JUU all affected birds at once and they consider this the best and' safest way to treat the disease. If the diseaso starts in your flock, the healthy birds should be separated at onco and removed to a new pen where thero has never been any disease. Remember that in the yards, where dis- ease has appeared you will bo liable to have the disease again as the germs will live five or six years. The only way to destroy the germs is by a thorough application of a powerful disinfectant to every part of pens and it is extremely diHicult to destroy all germs. The safest way is never to use a house or yards whore the cholera has ever commenced in a flock. Bettor burn such pens and yards and also thoroughly apply disinfectants to the ground. "International Pheno-Chloro" is the best and cheapest disinfectant to use. Tho special cholera directions which are given in circular in top of each box of "International Poultry Food" gives full expla- nations in regard to its use, and also gives other im- portant information in regard to this very serious dis- ease. "International Poultry Food" will cure the dis- ease if you follow the directions as given on label and also special directions in regard to using "Interna- tional Pbeno-Chloro" as a disinfectant, as given in circular which is placed in top of each box. '^n cases of chicken cholera it is absolutely necessary that you use a powerful disinfectant in order to destroy tho diseaso germs oven if you change pens. "Intcrr ctionr.I Pbeno-Chloro" is a disinfectant that can be depended on and whoro great care is used and a very thorough application to every part of grounds and pens is made once per day until the cholera is eradicated, the old pens will be safe to use. In removing the new pens "International Pbeno-Cbloro" should be used in order to destroy any germs that may happen to be carried there by the fowls or in the cloihing of attendants, etc. "International Pbeno-Cbloro" is a necessity to every poultry raiser because it is always safest to use a good disinfectant from time to time in order to prevent dis- ease. "International Pbeno-Cbloro" is very cheap to use and is prepared from the W' powerful disinfec- tants known to medical scie4 \ it is sure destruo- UOQ to all disease germs if praper application is uade< 158 INTERNATIONAL STOCK B'OOK A MODEL POULTRY HOUSE. The illustration herewith gives aa end view of what we believe to be truly a model house. It is very conven- ient, easily kept clean, and by the separation greatly promotes the health of the fowls. Each pen is ten feet long and eight feet wide and will accommodate 30 fowls. The highest elevation is 14 feet and the lowest four feet. The lowest elevation must face the south and the roof have a large window over each pen. You can make the building as long as you need to house your flock. If you have 300 fowls it will need to be 80 feet long. Each pen is divided off on the inside by wire netting. The hallway on the right should be three or four feet wide and the lowest elevation be eight feet. This hallway should be divided by light board parti- tion containing doors so as to pass from one to the other, and the nests should be in this division. Also a light wooden partition between the hallway or laying room and regular pen. This should be eight feet high and wire netting from that height to top of building. This will cause the laying room to have the right amount of light. Have small opening from pen into laying room, this can be cut in bottom of the regular door. At the left have another small opening leading out into the yard; this yard can be as large as you think best, say from 25 to 40 feet. It will be better to Disinfect your hen house with "International Pheno- Chloro." 85 gallons ready for use only costs 60 cents. have the opening cut in a larger door so that a large opening can be made in each pen in good weather in order to thoroughly ventilate. Have several ventila- tors along apex of roof as indicated in the cut. This will let out the foul air. The house should be put to- gether with matched boards and a coat of paint put on at once. The roosts and drooping boards can be put in as you think best. In order to avoid the extreme heat ia summer it will be well to cover the windows on the inside with cheap, thick shades, and in this way you will have a very cool place for your fowls on a hot day. By adopting this plan every 30 fowls would have an outside yard eight feet wide and forty feet long, an inside pen eight feet wide and ten feet long and a lay- ing room eight feet by four feet. Such a poultry house well made would last you a life time. See cut. IT SELLS EVERY DAY. Thoe, Iowa. International Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Gentlemen : — Please send me by freight five dozen "International Poultry Food." Hurry this along as I am entirely out and have calls for it every day. It is by far the cheapest to use. Yours respectfully, qgAS. A. ATZ6N, Your Hens Will N«t Lay When Covered With Lice. "International Louse Killer" is guaranteed to quickly kill lice, fleas, etc., and it will not hurt the hens. It is a dry powder and put up in a regular sifting box with tin cover, which makes it very easy to use. The box is extra large, but retails for 25 cents and is the pheapest and most reliable. Sold by dealers on a positive guar- antee to refund your money in any case of failure. Refuse imitations and inferior substitutes. If your dealer does not have it, he will order for you. Rat and Water Proof Feeding^ Hopper Place a post in the ground so that it will extend above the surface some 15 or 18 inches. Make a plat- form large enough to contain a feeding hopper 12 inches square or larger if you think best, and at the same time leave plenty of room on the four sides so that the fowls will have space to move about easily. This platform must be tiimed on one side and then nailed on to the post tin side down. Make the hopper 12 to 16 inches high and leave room enough between the upright slats I on the sides so that the fowls can freely pass their heads back and forth as they naturally would in eat- ing. Make the top or roof so that it will lift up and by ■o doing the hopper can be easily filled. Have the roof project six inches or more on each side. This will keep the grain dry. This hopper caa be made very cheaply and is aQpoaallQd, ^^ecnti INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK 159 »^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 100 FEEDS FOR 12 FOWLS FOR 25 GENTS. By far the cheapest to use. One extra egg per month will pay the cost of feeding. It often doubles the egg production of average hens. It is a wonderful egg producer. It has a remarkable record for curing or preventing Chicken Cholera. It has the strongest guarantee. Your money will be refunded If it fails for any use and we will pay you $1000 cash if we ever refuse to live up to our positive, spot cash guarantee which is printed on every label. It is backed by $1,000,000 cash capital. IT WILL MAKE YOUR HENS LAY LOTS OF EGGS, POULTRY POINTERS. Eoep one cock for ten to fifteen hens. In winter ground feed should be fed hot. Let the fowls fast a few hours before killings. Hens lay best at the age of one to two years. Always give fowls plenty of fresh, pure water. Hens over two years of age make the best sitters. Fowls must have a range or a supply of green food. Keep house and roof well whitewashed and very olean. Chicks hatched in March or April are best winter layers. Have a portion of the hen-house partly darkened for nests. Fowls need a variety of food and some animal food is essential. Introduee new blood into the flock every one to two years. Sitting hens must have a daily run to insure them good health. "International Pheno-Chloro" is a cheap and very superior disinfectant for poultry. Avoid in-and-in breeding and use none but vigorous, healthy fowls. You cannot have healthy poultry in damp houses or If you crowd them. No food is so good for young chicks or' old fowls as xnUk in some form. During the winter the fowls must have a diet cf vegetable and animal food. Indian meal and potatoes boiled and mashed together ifi a very desirable food. Whole grain feed may be soreenings from wheat, rj-c, buckwheat and oats. Ordinarily hens and fowls should be fattened at the expiration of the second year. Well managed poultry pays 100 to 150 per cent profit per year on the investment; especially if you use "International Poultry Food." Warm washed boiled potatoes, with kitchen scraps, msike a very good combination. To raise poultry successfully you must have suitable buildings and give your fowls good attention. If you breed crosses, select a pure-bred cock for your hens. This will always improve your fowls, I'heTe is no danger of the poultry business being overdone, because the demand is rapidly increasing. A good combination food for your hens is two-thirds vheat-bran aod one-third corn ia&^, wet'np with milk. If a scratching place is provided where you can bury com, your, fowls will receive much benefit from ths exercise. It 19 necessary to give your fowls free access to sharp gravel. Small, smooth stones are not a successful substitute. Poultry houses must be dry and warm in winter and well lighted. The south side should be mostly glass windows. "international Poultry Food" wiU cure and prevent disease. It is absolutely guaranteed to give beneficial rosults. Some other kinds sell for 2a cents per box, but they only contain 23 feeds. Always compare num- ber of feeds to the box cs well as price per box. Our 25-cent box contains 100 feeds for 12 fowls. Yards fenced with common four-foot lath and covered with cheap tarred twine Dotting, makes the best and by far the cheapest. Keep your poultry houses perfectly clean, well white- washed, warm, dry and well lighted and see how much better returns you secure. "International Pheno-Chloro" is a cheap and power, ful di3infectant. Every poultry raiser should use it. "Internationa! Poultry Food" will greatly increase the production of eggs. The estra supply of eggs will pay for the food many times over, "IntematloncI Poultry Food" will cure and prevent disease and increase the production of eggs or your money will be refunded by the manufacturers. The best of food sometitacs fails to induce hens to lay as they should. Use "International Poultry Food" and you will be surprised at the increase of eggs. The egg product of the United States is about 1,000,000,000 dozen per year. This amount at twenty cents per dozen would be $200,000,000. Great is the American hen. To improve the flavor of fowls see that they eat only grain for ten to fifteen days before killing. The fiesh is easily flavored by impure food or obnoxious smelling food. August and September are the worst months for chicken cholera. "International Poultry Food" will cure this disease. Our 25 cent box contains 100 feeds for 12 fowls, and is guaranteed to cure or pre- vent chicken cholera. Price refunded if it ever fails. If you have chickens which do not grow as rapidly as they should, give them "International Poultry Peod," which will invigorate the systeia and give very rapid growtbi 160 INTERNATIONAL STOCK BOOK. GOARAHTEED TO GREATLY INCREASE YOUR EGG PRODUGTIOF INTERNATIONAL POULTRY FOOD A Medicated Poultry Food which gives the most remark- able results ever known and is the largest seller. It prevents disease. It cures Chicken Cholera. It greatly increases the egg production and it makes chickens grow very rapidly. THE WONDERFUL .^# vw mmmuL nuug^ EGG Producer. The great increase in pro- duction of eggs has given " International Poultry JFood" a wonderful reputa- tion throughout every state. We guarantee that it can- not be fed to hens at any time, winter or eummer, without showing a large in- crease in eggs. You do not have to use the food at an eztra expense because it will make you more money after deducting its cost. One extra egg: per month, will pay tiie entire cost of feedingr it and often more than doubles tke supply. It contains no poisonous or injurious in- gredients and has very superior merits. at Gives St Glossy Plumage. It prevents sickness, pro- motes good health, causes young chicks to grow very rapidly, invigorates the di- gestive organs, supplies ma- terial for bone, muscle and feathers, and is very benefi- cial during moulting sea- son. It invigorates the egg producing organs and hens will lay more and longer. It will prepare your chick- ens for the market more rapidly than any other prep- aration and has been used for years by prominent chicken breeders. REIHARKABLE GUARANTEE Which Is Printed on Every Label. Buy, pay for and use one 25 cent box or one 50 cent box or one $1 .00 size box of "international Poultry Food" as directed and if it fails to fulfill our claims write to our office and we will refund your money. We will pay any one $100 in cash if we ever refuse to live up to this agreement. INTERNATIONAL FOOD CO., Minneapolis, Minn. Also Cheapest to Use. Our 25 cent box con> tains 100 feeds for 12 fowls. Our $1.00 size box contains 400 feeds for 1 2 fowls. You cannot afford to pay 2B cents per box for some other kinds that only contain 25 feeds. 100 feeds for 25 cents Is certainly very much cheaper than 25 feeds for 25 cent*. We save you 75 feeds over other kinds. Only Costs 8 Gents a Month to Feed it to 12 Fowls BEST IN 20 YEARS' EXPERIENCE. Hutchinson, Kansas. Gentlemen:— Your "International Poultry Food" will make hens lay whether they want to or not. I have been a breeder of fancy chickens and broilers for nearly twenty years. Have used all kinds of tonics and Foods but "international Poultry Food" is the best I have ever used. lam now getting so many eggs from my hens that the neiglibors say, "how do you do it?" I tell them "International Poultry Food" is the cause. 1 have got some of them to try it by giving them a fewfeeds. Yours truly, WM. B. PQW^h, WONDERFUL EGG PRODUCER. Auburn, Kentucky. International Food Co., Minneapolis. Minn. SiES:— My wife tried one package of your ''Interna- tional Poultry Food" which she purchased in an ad- joining county and as it has proven such a wonderful egg producer, its iiropertiee should be generally known in this section. One of our neighbors was induced to try it on recommendation of her sister in Simpson County. Both were delighted with it. YouTB respectfully, FAD. A. GILLUM, Business Jdanager Auburn New9t ^ THESE engravings show some of the different preparations manufactured by International Food Co.r Minneapolis, Minn., U. S. A. From time to time new ones are put on the market. Your money will be promptly refunded in any case of failure because every article we have is sold on a "spot cash guarantee" to fulfill every claim we make for it. This is the strongest guarantee that can be given and it is better for you than a million testimonials because it is a personal agreement that you will obtain satisfactory results or your money will be refunded. This guarantee is backed by our paid in capital of $300,OOC.OO. INTERNATIONAL FCX)D CO., Minneapolis, Minn.,U. S. A. Horse. Department , page Cattle Department pttge 1 44 Hoer Departirusnt pag:^ YO Sheep Department. page d4 Yeierinary Department page 1/80 I Poultry Department ^^page 1456 Two Largest Hogn in the World — 1631 and 1430 lbs. — pages 70 and 88.' ^ «®- INDEX OF CONTENTS -m k '.1- IK' if Kssex Hog 71 Jersey Ked 71 Chester White 71 The fjuffolk 71 The Taraworth 71 The Duroc 71 The Yorkshire 71 Raising Hogs 72 Sensible Swine Breeders 73 Prevention of Disease 72 Summer Fattening 74 Brood Sows 74 Fall Pigs ■ 74 Stunted Pigs 74 Pusyamonia in Hogs 74 The L,atest Hog Cholera ^ iscovery 75 ?Iog Cholera Germs 76 Symptoms of Hog Cholera.... 77 Swindlers 77 Worms in Hogs 78 Success with Hogs 78 The Best Boar , 78 Hog Cholera Cure 80 Prevent Hog Ciioiera 82 Gains 4 Lbs. Per Day 85 Quickest Pig Grower 86 To Make Winter Pigs Grow 91 To Fatten Hogs Quickly 93 Lincoln Sheep 94 Leicester Sheep 94 Oxford Sheep 94 Cots wold Sheep 95 vShropShire Sheep 96 Merjno Sheep 97 Winter Feeding 98 Sheep Raising 100 Ram-and K wes 101 The Lambs 102 Shearing' 103 Raising Goats 104 Peculiar Notion 105 Introductory Offer 107 International Colic Cure... 108 International Honey-Tar Foot Remedy 109 International' Heave Cure 110 International Pheno-Chloro. . .111 International Harness Soap... 112 International Gall Cure 113 International Quick-Cleaner. . . 114 International Poultry Food. ..142 International Worm Powder... 40 Silver Pine Healing Oil 32 Money in Poultry 142 Dorkings I'53 Origin of the Horse ; 1 Hambletonian 2 Speed Producers 2 Fredch Coach Horses ,,. . 4 Thoroughbreds 4 Ponies 4 Clydesdale 6 Percheron 6 Cleveland Bay 8 Nortqau-Percheron 8 Breeding Horses 10 Teaching Colts 12 Brood Mares 14 Saddle Horses 16 Digestion of the Horse 18 /farm Horses 20 Raising Colts 22 Jacks aad Mules 24 How to Sell Horses 26 Coa*! Horses 26 Care of Legs 28 Best Grain Feed 30 Best Plovv Team , 30 Barb Wire Injuries 32 Cure for Barb- Wire Injuries ... 33 A Wonderful Healer 38 Worms in Horses 40 How to Cure 41 Short-Horn Cattle 44 Texas Cattle 44 The Jerseys 46 The Alderncy 46 The Ayrshives 48 Galloway Cattle 48 The Gucrnreys 48 Aberdeen-Angus 48 Kerrs' Cattle , 50 Holstein-Fri esian 50 The Devous 50 The Herefo rds 50 Red Pbtled <"'!'.:> . 52 Thef.u<;se\- 52 ijwiss Cattle 52 Bulls 54 Dairyman 54 Cows 56 Calves ! 54 Fattening Cattle. 58 War Tax on Slock Foods 62 Not in a Trust 64 Cattle Items 66 The Historic Hog 70 Chinese Hog 70 Lancashire Hog 70 Berkshire 70 Poland-China 70 Houdans 144 Creoles / i-'i American Javas .- l44 Ostrich Fowls 7 44 Polands '45 Wyandotte 145 Gueldres 145 Chicken Cholera Cure 145 La Fleche 146 Hamburgs 146 Plymouth Rocks 147 Laugshans 147 Friz.'.led Fowls 147 Rumpless Fowls 148 Brown Le^orns 148 Cochin Fowls 148 An Egg Producer 148" Brahmas 149 Black Spanish 150' Game Fowls 150 Dominique 151 Turkeys 152 Geese 153 Ducks 154 Pheasants 156 Chicken Cholera 157 Poultry House 158 Poultry Pointers 159 International Poultry Food 160 Veterinary Department. 120 External Parts of Horse 129 Horse Diseases,. . .'.: . ...120 to 122 Skeleton of the Horse ,.:. : 124 Circulation of Horse. 125 Internal Organs..- 120 Disease Indications 126 Practical Swing. 128 Skeleton of Sheep 129 Skeleton of Cow 130 Butchers' Cuts ^31 Skeleton of Hog 132 Hog Diseases 133 Scab in .Sheep 134 Parasites 135 Skeleton of Chicken 136 Internal Organs , 137 Sheep Diseases. 129 Cattle Diseases 130 Chicken Diseases 156 Residence of M, Av. Savage 139 Private Office of M. W. Savage. 141 Office of International Food Coll9 A Consumption Cure 118 A Salt Rheum Cure 116 A Blood Purifie- 115 Wonderful Skin Di'-easc Crir-..U7 4 4 « 4 4 4 WE SELL ''INTERN ATiON AL STOCK FOOD" ON A SPOT CASH GUARANTEE , ~f^ • WftVyiflSell YQi!Anhy9fth«lPreparatign$af lnternation«t Foqi^Qq. Qnth^^tmeQuarantae. •< *^ iTi iltt. *J% AjL ij[a iWt %mt iTt jMi. 1K£ lYtL aXt^igj. aXt aXi. i'JLl I'ltt gMj, aMi >Tt ; ^tf *V* *V* ^m^ ^V^ ^v^ ^V^ ^V^ ^V^ ^V^ ^w^ ^w^ ^v^ ^^^ ^w^ ^V^ ^w^ ^V^ ^w^ ^^^ ^w^