Farmer News and Views Reflecting On 19th Century Agriculture
Hang fifty years ago to farm on well known products corn butter and buttermilk. Nearly eighty million pounds of butter were produced on Commonwealth farms in 1879. Growth in cheese milk and cream production across the Midwest drives supply. Pennsylvania notes high egg layers New Hampshire Red and Single Comb White Leghorns. The rural economy hinges on canning, with roughly 600,000 farm products processed annually. Farmers urged to protect nesting game birds and to maintain field cover for wildlife. NRA construction code rolls out June 28, affecting farm operations. Dairy training sessions set for June 17 and 18 at Penn State College. Future Partners Week reports 200 boys engaged in club work. Birthday party honors Lancaster woman with several friends in attendance.
Series of Sunday Visits and Church Services in Lititz Area
Numerous local families from Lititz Lebanon County Manheim and nearby towns visited relatives in the area over the weekend. Preparatory services are set for Friday July 15 at 7 P.M. with Holy Communion on Sunday July 17 at 10 A.M. at Jerusalem Reformed Church.
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B. Willer
Proll
Lititz
Mrr
Irvin Miler
Philip Hartman
Lebanon County
Elias B. Many Berbe
Samuel Berry
Sunbury
Melvin Shank
Emily
Manheim
Lloyd Shank
Joy
A. Y. Seath
Garl Weber
Ed. Walter
New Holland
Blam Showers
Anns Mae
Paul Miller
Donald
White Ook
Harry Roser
Axthur
Lester
Robert
Near
Roy Mye
Charlie Zell
Marian
Petey Hornley
Manteint
Ailen Yeagley
Lancaster
Kevin Showers
Glenn
Edward Yeagley
Jerusalem
Melda Keller
Clay
Ant Tbealjamin Peters
Deesh Herr
Mi Ton Miller
Social Visits From Pennry and Surrounding Families
A fragmented society page notes multiple guests and weekend gatherings. Families from Leancaster Pittsburgh Harrisburg Norristown Lititz and other locales visited in Manheim and nearby towns. The report lists numerous surnames and households hosting or visiting relatives and friends.
Farm Calendar and Hay Safety and Beetle Control
A series of farm notes cover safe hay storage to prevent fires, beetle egg control in beans using arsenates, staking and supporting tomatoes set two feet apart, and adjusting herd size to match feed supply for better returns. Practical tips from agricultural guidance emphasize prompt action, proper storage, and efficient feeding.
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Fay
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An Future Partners
Stave College
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Ieral
Draly
Betty Ranck
Marian Kolvoth
Ruefina Fay Balmer
Lots Zug
Josef Thing
Birkenbine
Anetta Birkenine
Marian Shalley
Dors Shelley
Mumimtal
Taipan
Mexico
Giark
Penryn
C. L. Wertsch
Optometrist
East Main Street
Heetles
School of Agriculture
Shale Colegs
Long & Co. Coal — Lumber
Jack Pon
Ager Sore
S. A
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