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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1955
Page
11
The American Meat Institute launches a BUY PORK campaign to cover 90 percent of the U S market with radio and print publicity. In mid November a record pork supply and rising hog and cattle slaughter accompany a large total meat outturn, with projection of higher 1955 production and consumer demand.
The article notes farming as a multi billion dollar business at 95 billion with 3 percent rise from last March and 5 percent from a year ago. It says 22 million people own farms, yields up eight percent, cotton up two percent on 17 percent fewer acres, poultry at a new high, and the farmer's growing responsibility with less hired help and more machinery.
A reader letter from Warrenton Virginia praises Lancaster Farming for its wide agricultural coverage. The missive from Charles E Snyder, former editor of major farm journals, commends the paper’s turkey feature and supportive editorial tone, offering encouragement for the publication.
A reader thanks Lancaster Farming for the chrysanthemums sent to Memorial Methodist Church Quarryville after the first edition. The note praises the bouquet during services from November to Thanksgiving and endorses the farming venture as a helpful community service.
Richard C Hale writes that Lancaster Farming stands out among farm weeklies and has a personal sincere touch with an impressive cover picture. Editor notes acknowledge his experience as a market editor and former pupil, noting Dick's visit to Lancaster County.
A reader letter lauds Cochranville PA for bringing new lighting operations to the Lichton area. The writer says the service is long overdue and will be a big success for the people of the region.
Dear Ernie thanks for your note and for the first edition of Lancaster Farming The copy looks mighty interesting Best wishes Robert D McMillen assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture confirms publication interest and says hello from DC
Fragmentary note appears to praise Lancaster and wish luck to a person named Al. It also mentions Heisey Bros and quarrels or ties in a possibly local context. The readable text is limited, offering only brief supportive phrases without clear events or dates.
Secretary Critchfield warned farmers and feed dealers that rice hulls rich in wood fiber and silica are used to adulterate feeds in Pennsylvania. Dairy and Food Division prosecuted 15 grocers in Lancaster for pure food law violations as the county prepares for the poultry and pigeon dealers exhibit. A Midwest report on cement tile machines was noted at a tobacco growers meeting, while Lancaster tobacco crop values exceed 2.5 million dollars. Martin Moore’s mill and carriage house were destroyed by a fire caused by a faulty electrical installation during his honeymoon.
Katie Eberle, a Schuylkill County farmer’s daughter, found a diamond valued at 75 dollars in a turkey’s craw while dressing the bird. The gobbler had wandered over nearby ground where annual Sunday School picnics were held during the summer.
A December 4 1955 Christian Living lesson stresses that true discipleship goes beyond peace with the world. It argues Christ makes three decisive demands learning about Jesus decision for him and decision with him, culminating in denial of self and living through Christ.
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