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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1976
Page
2
Dieter Krieg tends cows Blossom and Cindy while Lloyd of the breeders’ cooperative uses liquid nitrogen semen to breed Cindy. Despite past failures, Cindy conceives and remains in the herd, illustrating the risky unpredictability of dairy breeding on a spring day in rural life.
A satirical column by Barney Nixnutz digs into quirky local happenings and oddball happenings around town. The piece offers humorous vignettes and wry observations about residents businesses and events.
A roving reporter notes Idaho potato growers have devised a method to cut irrigation needs by planting alternating rows of potatoes and onions. The onions’ effect reduces water use, lowering production costs by millions. A town ponders the claim as a young boy asks about his father’s work.
A town grade schooler explored a local farm and enjoyed a lively day among calves and cats. His playful outing with a young farm friend left him excited by the sights and activities encountered.
An unidentified County Extension Agent attended a dinner and was asked to rise on a chair to be seen by all when introduced, according to an archival account. The incident highlights attention given to extension staff in local gatherings during the period.
A 1976 devotional urges recognizing Jesus in daily life through acts of mercy. It recalls encounters with a troubled youth and an elderly woman in a convalescent home, urging readers to respond to hunger, need, and poverty as service to Christ. It stresses personal conscience over church labels or attendance.
Extension advises homeowners to enclose flower and vegetable plots with chicken wire to deter rabbits as repellents last only days. Suburban areas report more trouble than rural ones and game wardens may provide traps if available. The note also mentions using manure as fertilizer and signals continued coverage on page 12.
Community calendar lists FFA public speaking contests poultry judging and banquets at Willow Street and Penn Manor High School Millersville estate planning meetings at various venues. Also includes weed and pest control program, parliamentary procedures contest, 4 H and FFA feeder pig sale and a 4 wheel drive pull by the Rough and Tumble Historical Association with multiple farm related gatherings across Lancaster Lebanon and Schuylkill counties.
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