Meat Production Near Record High in 1956
Wesley Hardembergh of the American Meat Institute announces at the National Live Stock and Meat Board meeting that 1956 meat production may top 27.75 billion pounds, about 3 percent above 1955 and 25 percent over 1947–49. He cites higher beef output, hog market trends, and urges higher efficiency across the supply chain.
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Wesley Hardembergh
American Meat Institute
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Cows on the Couch In Herd Behavior Studies
Pennsylvania State University researchers study cow social dynamics and how a newcomer affects milk output and herd cohesion. Expanding the animal behavior program will examine chickens, turkeys, and other livestock for aggression, cannibalism, and feeding patterns to improve meat milk and egg production.
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Pennsylvania State University
Thistle's Color Sparks Widespread, Quick Spread
Readable fragments describe colorful thistle becoming abundant as it spreads rapidly. The text hints at the plant's vivid hues attracting attention while noting its quick proliferation and varied color displays across observed sites.
50 Years Ago This Week on Lancaster Farms
A 1906 appeal urged farmers to plant timber lots as lumber prices rise. An Iowa example showed cottonwood value from an acre could reach $1,000 to $1,200 by 1906 with further gains projected by 1931. The Octorato Farmers Club met near Lincoln, Chester County, discussing orchard-to-pasture conversion and school board duties.
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America
Iowa
Octorato Farmers’ Club
Howard Newcomer
Lincoln
Chester County
A. E Rupp
State Department of Forests and Waters
Department
Henry L. Quick
Germania
Potter County
Kettle Creek
H E. Elliot
Susquehanna State Forest
Pennsylvania
Rupp
Lake States
Maryland
Lancaster
Strasburg
Quarryville Cannery Boom Reflects Local Industry Growth
A look back shows Quarryville Cannery employing over 100 people during a past peak. By July 1981 more than 4 000 cases of produce had been canned, with bean crops sustaining full operation until tomato canning changed over later that year.
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Quarville
W C. Canny
Marching With the Heroes in the Great Company
A speaker reflects on faith as action in the Church, citing Hebrews roll call of faith. Believers join a great company not by superhuman power but by God's aid, doing great deeds through faith. The text emphasizes humble believers and divine empowerment.
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Dr. Forerman
Fraternity of Faith
Heavenly City
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
Notre Dame
Texas
Andy God
Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ
Community Preas Service
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