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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
11
Lancaster County embraces helicopters for crop dusting with the Flying Farmers Association noting reduced speed and closer control improve pest and disease management. Investment high around 40000 dollars, dusting rates near five dollars per acre, and demand strong from the Delaware peninsula to Lancaster County.
The American Meat Institute reports the United States produced more meat in 1955 than the next seven largest countries combined, totaling about 27 billion pounds of beef and pork products. France Germany Argentina UK Australia Canada Italy follow with multi billion outputs and rising trends noted. The Argentina outlook is seen as potentially brighter for U S cattlemen.
Lancaster County's Agricultural Agent Max M. Smith urged the Red Rose 4-H Baby Beef and Lamb Club that heat is here and steers should be kept cool. He warned weight loss in hot weather is costly and hogs suffer too. Shade shelters and cool water are essential to save hundreds this summer.
This week recalls a disaster near Bosco South Dakota when C. W. Martin his wife and their three children perished after the wagon left the bank on a dark night. The river was swollen by recent rains and a horse also died in the flood.
An Iowa creamery secured a 40000 dollar contract to supply the U S government with 4000 pounds of butter daily in three pound jars. The butter was processed under a government chemist and inspector, guaranteed to last a year in any climate.
A 1931 quarantine restricted movement of farm and garden products in infected areas from New Jersey to Virginia. The Bureau of Animal Industry reports 436,815 licenses issued in five months, 9,672 uncinetrated dogs killed, 2,612 dog owners prosecuted, and 638 damage claims totaling 18,401 dollars. Allegheny County led with 25,881 licenses.
A reflection on Christian ambassadors as humble servants who endure hardship. Paul’s imprisonment and chained service illustrate that true ambassadors of God persevere despite lack of riches or housing, and Christians must witness regardless of place or danger.
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