Grist Mills Shaped Early Lancaster Farming History
The article details how early Lancaster County settlers relied on grist mills, from stone pestles in stumps to water powered mills. It notes the Alger Shirk farm mill as an early example, English stone import monopoly, Cocalico stones, and prominent millstone dealers like Konigmaher and Wissler, with Martic Forge hosting a large old millstone collection.
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Lancaster
Lancaster County
Brandywine
Penn
West Cocalico Township
William Penn
Ulrich Shirk
Martic Forge
England
South Mountains
Turkey Hall
Terre Hill
Konigmahers
Konigmaher
Ephrata
Benjamin Wissler
Lincoln
Ephrata Township
Paul B. Flory
Pequea
RD 1
Jacob B
Flory
East Petersburg
Seven Tips for Safe Driving in Snowy Weather
Harrisburg. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Col. E J Henry offers seven tips for safe driving during heavy snowfalls. Tips include testing road feel before entering traffic, leaving a larger following distance, and signaling intentions early.
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Harrisburg
E. J. Henry
Pennsylvania
Advane
Stones and mills mark early local grinding history at Martic Forge
At Martic Forge stones with 1752 and 1784 dates sit in a collection. Other English imported 1740 stones ground oatmeal in a Chester County mill. History notes the mill fed Washington’s army at Valley Forge in 1777 78. Most stones peaked in the late 19th century as portable mills spread, spurring western flour growth and eastern milling decline.
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Martic Forge
England
Chester County
Washington
Valley Forge
Nobis Elected President of Angus Breeders
Otto G Nobis of Wilton Farms Davenport Iowa was elected 1956 president of the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association at the Palmer House Chicago. He has led Wilton Farms to national prominence with prize cattle including the 1939 International Grand Champion Blackcap-23rd of Page. Nobis previously served on the association board since 1939 and as president in 1944.
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Otto G. Nobis
American
Otto G.nobis
Nobis
Kimball
South Dakota
The
Central Engineering Company
Wilton Farms
Iowa
Wilton
Chicago
Tom
Janette
Otto Nobis
National Angus Organization
Palmer House
Driving in Snow Warns and Tips From Lancaster Farming
Lancaster Farming offers safety guidance for snow days including wiper blade quality, defroster function, and rear window clearance. It advises gradual starts and stops, reduced speeds, and longer stopping distances on snow or ice even with chains. Night driving requires extra care to avoid becoming stranded.
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By Jack Reichard
Br Bots
America
H. P
Snavely’s Farm Service
New Holland
Edward G. Wilson
S. Lime St
Super
Cub
John Deere
Allis Chalmers
Case
McCormick Farm
Ephrata, Pa
S. State St
Angus
Lancaster Farming
Col. Henry
TU Sl Ae
Mle le Allen
Patterson-Sargent Flatlux
Bes
Groff’s Hardware
Keystone Leghorns Strain Cross
U. S
Poultry Keystone Breedine Farm
Old Mill Road
Hatchery
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