Show Kindness to Animals
By Humane Press Bureau
EVERY dollar spent for humane education is a dollar spent for the prevention of wars, incendiary fires, railroad wrecks, and every form of cruelty and crime. Kindness to animals is capital well invested, and pays the farmer in return a large revenue. If possible always have the same person milk, and let it be one who is naturally kind, and who inspires the cow with confidence, so that if she moves or puts the milker to any inconvenience she will not expect punishment. It is true economy to give a cow plenty of good, wholesome food. Gentle treatment is due to all animals. Animals are often thought to be ill-tempered or obstinate when they are really suffering from some pain or irritation of which we do not perceive the cause, but which may be soothed by patience and quietness. Fowls Are Not Made of Wood
The practise of carrying fowls with their heads downward and their feet tied together is very cruel, and in most States is an offense against the law, and punishable by fine. Those whose haste or carelessness tempts them to carry any live creature head downward should consider how they would themselves like it. It is also cruel to carry them in bags or to leave them in bags. Toads are useful to the farmer. It has been estimated that a single toad in one summer devours about 10,000 insects and worms and prevents damage that would amount to ten dollars. Do not let your horse get overheated by too long exposure to the hot sun. A little refreshment given the horse during a long drive will keep up his strength wonderfully, and this is easily provided. A pound or two of rye flour stirred in half a pail of water will make a very nutritious drink, and can be given with perfect safety even when the animal is heated. This drink is given to stage horses in Italy during their long journeys over mountainous roads.—Humane Press Bureau.