Nothing To Do Nostalgia In Rural America
A compilation of nostalgic vignettes arguing for simpler rural summers and wary of modern comforts. It quotes the U S Food and Drug Administration warning on sassafras oil and contrasts past self reliance with harsher times, noting the loss of carefree childhood play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Farming
America
Brewton
Ala
Sassafras
U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Carthage
Times-Journal
Chilton
Wis
Letters To The Editor Praise and Subscription Request
Readers from Lancaster County praise the paper for farming information and request a three year extension. Another letter commends a July editorial and argues high living costs are a greater blame than inflation, sending best regards from Ephrata and Quarryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Farming
Espec Ly
Max Smaith
Gideon S. Zook
Cups in Trees Warn Against Disturbing Gypsy Moth Traps
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture urges leaving green cup traps hanging in trees alone. New traps bait male moths from up to a half mile, replacing metal cans, with inspections planned through summer. Past effort found no infestation, as agencies continue a 29 year fight against the pest across nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsyvania
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
Now Is The Time For Pasture And Farm Practices
Max Smith surveys Lancaster County farmers on pasture strategy and seeding timings. Guidance covers late season pasture value, autumn and early spring grazing, alfalfa seeding in mid August, soil testing, band seeding, and soil packing. Tobacco sucker control notes discuss MH-301 use with timing and dosage. Ewe flock flushing advice urges extra grain prebreeding and light nighttime feeding to improve breeding readiness.
Dorcas Remembered for Clothes and Kind Deeds
Dorcas dies and is remembered not for wealth or status but for making garments for poor widows. The lesson notes how neighbors recall her practical charity, her faith, and the good works that defined her life, contrasted with grand plans unfulfilled.
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Dorcas
Simon Peter Per
Simon
Luke
Christian National Council of the Christ
USA
Commonity Press Services
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Lancaster
Yours Truly
Jacob K. Kurtz, Jr
Ephrata, Pa
Lancaster County
Treaster
Penna
Ces
Orth
Duke St
Xester
Wen
Rt G. Campbell
Ished
Er Farming
Max Smith
MAX Sound
A Fung
John G
Peter
OR. Kenneth
Oreman
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