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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1975
Page
2
The author recalls early farm life near Port Royal, Germany now a suburb of Warnemuende. He describes barefoot summers in a wheat field, thatched homes, unpaved streets, blacksmith shops, and threshing machines like the Dreschkasten. The memory ends with the longing for a vanished rural life.
A reader found a 30 year old newspaper page with a column claiming civilizations follow a nine step cycle from bondage to bondage over about 200 years. Steps include bondage to spiritual faith, complacency to apathy, and dependency back to bondage.
A political cartoon in several papers shows a GOP elephant beside a tall corn stalk with grain prices labeled above and captions claiming a 76 Farm Vote. The writer argues the image misrepresents agriculture and notes prices aren’t high relative to farming expenses.
The piece explores personal responsibility using Genesis 2 15-17 and 3 revealing temptation through Eve and the serpent. It argues humans blame external forces yet face moral choice and consequences, noting Adam's response and the enduring struggle with self command. It mixes biblical reflection with farming tips for seeding wheat barley and silo safety.
Practical guidance urges use of the Slow Moving Vehicle emblem and a battery powered light for tractors on highways. Fall lawn aeration is advised to relieve soil compaction that hinders water and nutrient penetration. Community events include Solanco Fair activities and regional farm gatherings scheduled from Sept 14 to Sept 26 across Quarryville Gettysburg Elizabethtown Harrisburg.
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