Rugged Individualism and Government Aid Contrasted
In a reflective piece from the period, the author contrasts a self reliant farmer who used GI loans and public programs with critics who seek government handouts. The essay cites federal aid, social programs, and a plea for constitutional principles while noting modern disparities and a Changing Times statistic on bartenders versus clergymen.
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Don Juan
Cantor
George Gordon
Lloyd Byron
State University
RFC
Soil Bank
Washington
Congress
New York State
Freeman
Crop yield to be lowest since 1957
The USDA reports total US crop production will be the smallest since 1957 due to reduced planted acreage from unfavorable weather and a sharp drop in feed grain planting. Harvested acreage stands at about 295 million, the lowest since 1909, but output remains relatively high thanks to advances and better practices.
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United States
US Department of Agriculture Reporting Service
Agency
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Lancaster Farming Weekly Publisher Details
Lancaster Farming weekly edition details list the office address editors and staff roles. It notes Lancaster Pa publication and Mount Joy pa entry, with subscription rates and associations.
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Lancaster Farming
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Penna
North Duke St
Lancaster Penna
Lincaster Express
Jack Owen
Robert G Campbell
Mount Joy
Pa Newspaper Publishers Association
National Editorial Association
Stain Removal Tips From Bernice Tharp Penn State Expert
Bernice Tharp from Penn State extension clothing specialist advises mildew stains on fabric be dampened with lemon juice and salt then laid in sun to bleach or treated with sodium perborate bleach. Let stand a half hour then rinse. Test colorfastness before bleaching seams, hem, or white collars and linens with chlorine bleach if needed.
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Bernice Tharp
Penn State Extension
Reader letter praises Lancaster Farming editorials on defense
A reader commends the Lancaster Farming editorials on Civil Defense and the Danish story Fatal Rain. He urges follow ups and local examples to help readers protect families and farms and compliments the paper’s work.
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Lancaster Farming
Appliance life expectancies from Penn State survey findings
Helen Bell states based on recent surveys that families may use new refrigerators and electric gas ranges about 16 years. Televisions average 11 years, electric sewing machines 24 years, and washers 9 years.
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Helen Bell
Penn State Extension Home Management
Second Fiddle in Faith Roles Silas Among Apostles
Reading emphasizes Silas as a persistent second fiddle who aids Paul, Peter, and other leaders. It notes his recurring partnership, prophetic role, and quiet indispensability in early church missions, preaching and trials. The piece frames second roles as essential to harmony and mission success.
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Silas
Paul
Judas
Timothy
Silvanus
William
Bull
Saint Peter
Chn
Othe
Lil
Barnabas
Pawspi
Bar
Paul Su
Silas Anythy
Peter
Thessalonians
Seasonal lawn and forage guidance on crabgrass and silage
Extension notes advise lawn owners to spray for crabgrass at 10 to 14 day intervals and contact the extension office for product details. Guidance covers making silage from forage sorghums, cutting soybeans at blossom stage for hay or silage, and using herbicides like methyl arsenate for crabgrass control with caution about temp and seed production.
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Changing Times
Division
Christian Covert National Council of the Chourche Christ
Community Press Service
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Max Smith
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