Census Musings On Farms And Cold Winter Outlook
A reader commentary questions the agricultural Census method and class definitions noting 1964 figures show large farms dominate production. It argues reclassifying farms would cut data volume and speed results, while predicting growth in Class II and Class III through a trend toward larger operations. The piece shifts to winter prep advice and holiday reflections.
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America
Bureau of the Census
U.S
Washington
From Holy Day To Holiday Christmas Preparation Sermon
A Lutheran church sermon recalls how Christmas observance shifted from sacred to secular in history. It contrasts 17th century Massachusetts ban on Christmas with East German village pressure, urging believers to keep Advent as preparation for Christ. It notes John the Baptist heralding Jesus and the need for readiness.
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Thuringia
East Germany
Bourgemeister
Althouse
Massachusetts Bay Colony
New England
England
Tey
Jesus
Christ
Bethlehem
God
John the Baptist
Zechariah
John
Producers Co-Op Sees Growth In Special Products Division
The report notes 28 new members added in two months after the Exchange’s fiscal year end, many from large cage operations. Volume in October and November already reflects gains, with the special products division including chicken roll contributing 11 percent of total sales.
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Exchange
Souders
Prroducers
Egg producers discuss growth and governance at Lancaster meeting
Lancaster Farming reports on a gathering in Lititz where egg producers heard Berwyn Gehagan of North American Cooperative discuss a strong year and a bright outlook. Directors John Melhoin and Harry Metz were reelected while George W Robinson joined the board. Amendments to bylaws were approved to ease quorums and stock issuance.
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John £ E Melhoin
Donegal Springs Rd
Mount Joy
Harry P Metz
Belleville
George W Robinson
Kreamer
Lester M . Gehman
Manheim
EGG Outlook Good
Berwyn Geghan
North American Cooperative
New York City
Geghan
Pennsylvania
Veal Farming Roundups Highlight 1966 Profits and Requirements
Plastow notes 1966 veal roundups yielded about 25 dollars profit per animal after calf and feed costs. An eight week period achieved 190 pounds daily gain and 147 pounds of milk replacer per pound of gain. Participants must feed calves a high fat milk replacer and house them in elevated tie stalls. Calves must be born between December and a specified window.
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Plastow
Now Is The Time To Keep Christmas Tree Moist
Farmers urged to keep Christmas trees moist to reduce fire risk with trunks in water or moist soil and to regularly add water. The message also calls inspection of fire extinguishers after snow storms, stressing knowledge of operation and readiness on farms.
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Winter
Actly
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Devetienel
Saiah
Lis Village
V:ision of Christan Education
National Counc 1
Churches of Christ
Community Press Service
Lancaster Farming
Lancaster County
Lititz
US Department of Agrriculture
Max Smith
New Holland
County Extension Office
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