Farmers face hazards of nature and taxes in 1959
The Lancaster Farming editorial notes a rare April snow disrupting farming, urges farmer organization to counter low economic returns, and discusses a proposed 25 percent cigar tax to fund the state budget. It cautions against letting big interests dictate farm costs and calls for action by Pennsylvanian tobacco growers.
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Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Cgar
Cce
Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade
Farm Wage Debate Sees Departments Contradict Voices In Washington
In Washington the fight over grafting more or less regulation on farming pits Agriculture Secretary Benson against Labor Secretary Mitchell. Benson seeks freedom from controls while Mitchell proposes strict limits on farm labor. Congress stalls on price supports and wage rules. The debate follows tentative steps to extend Labor Department power through USES, aiming to equalize farm workers with industrial workers.
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Farmoe
Washington
Congress
Agriculture and
Labor
Agriculture
Benson
Mitchell
Department of Agriculture
Labor Department
Employment Service
Lancaster Farming: Lancaster County Farm Weekly
Lancaster Farming prints weekly farm news and notices from Lancaster County. The page lists contact details, subscription rates, and editorial staff as part of its historic farmer community record.
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Lancaster County
Tancaster
Penna
North Duke St
Lancaster Express
eGrew
Robert G. Campbell
Miretor & Fbusiness
Enreer
Euseaetor
Devotional Reading Selections From Samuel Chapters
A devotional pairing highlights I Samuel 14 to II Samuel 1 17 27. It centers on biblical narratives of leadership strategy courage and mourning. The material prompts reflection on faith loyalty and the testing of rulers in ancient Israel.
Tragic Failure Lesson for Saul A 1959 Teaching
An imperfect study of Saul shows how a king’s divine appointment can fail when personal belief and direct revelation clash with prophetic guidance. The piece contrasts Saul with David and emphasizes reliance on God’s voice rather than self or others.
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Samuel
Saul
Imm
Israel
Jabesh
God
David
Is Time For Plowing Down Corn to Control Pests
Max Smith urges corn growers to plow corn stalks and weeds completely to reduce corn borers in 1959. He warns about insecticides harming humans and animals, stresses careful handling, and outlines grazing and dairy herd management to prevent flavor changes and health issues during growing season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lancaster
Editorial
Farm Bureau
Esie Keeney
Penn State Extension
With Clinton Davidson
Stork
Davidson
Lancaster Farming
Sters’ Fa
Inte
Paul
Foreman
Isterno
Inony
Biunda
National Council i Christ In the U
Community Press
Max Smith
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