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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1941
Page
7
A fragmented note discusses a proposed canal from Lake Erie to Pittsburgh aimed at transporting ore. It references rivers and canals in Pennsylvania including the Youghiogheny and Delaware Cace areas and notes the western part of the state as the focus of the discussion.
On May 20 1941 an Orphans Court petition by William H Caulwell and Virginia K Caulwell seeks discharge of a dower charge of 255.56 dollars against a Conestoga land tract 8 acres 92 perches in Conestoga Township Lancaster County PA. Interested parties must appear August 1 1941 at 10 A M to contest discharge.
Estate of Amos Shirk late of Caernarvon Township Lancaster County grants letters of administration to Abraham Shirk. Creditors and debtors must promptly settle or present claims against the estate to Abraham Shirk residing Narvon R1 Pa via Windolph & Mueller Attorneys.
Administrator's notice announces letters of administration granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to the estate are asked to pay immediately and those with claims or demands must present them for settlement to the undersigned at East Earl Pennsylvania. Windolph Mueller Attorneys represent the administrator.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways plans early bids for 316 new snow plows to replace worn equipment some dating from 1922. Bids for trucks will follow for delivery by November 1980. Engineers will determine required snow fence to prevent drifting next winter.
Assembled by Moscow researchers a skeleton of an extinct giant rhinoceros stands about 16 feet tall. Most of the indriculerium skeleton was found in Turgal Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic in 1974. A Mongolian expedition uncovered the skull nearly completing the find.
Poor dog breath may stem from stomach issues or hyperacidity, for which anti acid tablets can help. Excess tartar at the gums, worm presence, and decaying teeth with ulcerous gums also create odorous breath. A stool analysis can reveal worms.
Agricultural engineers from Pennsylvania State College advise improving barns with better light and ventilation. They recommend installing windows in dark corners of the dairy barn to enhance visibility and air flow, noting the current mows are empty and now is an ideal time for these improvements.
Administrator's Notice states letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned for the estate in New Holland Pennsylvania. Creditors are requested to make immediate payment and those with claims or demands to present them for settlement to Martin A. Kurtz and Amos E. Barkholder, Administrators. Attorney. 6/96tp
Letters testamentary on the estate having been granted to the undersigned urge all indebted parties to pay promptly and any claims or demands to be presented without delay for settlement. Executors reside in East Earl Township, East Earl, Pa. Busanna M. Burkholder Michael W. Burkholder and Executors
Gretna Players begin their fifteenth season with Whispering Friends at Theatre in the Woods Mt Gretna. Miss Judith Rutherford leads with Warren Douglas opposite glamorous Mary Dees plus a full cast. Lions Club guests to attend June 18.
The CCC enrolled thousands of youths since 1933 to aid defense efforts and gain training. Enrollment now targets willing jobless men ages 17 to 28, with placements through Lancaster County offices and camps nationwide. About 15 percent of Pennsylvania wool production is sold via cooperative wool growers associations handling 600,000 pounds last year.
Extension agron F W Burcalow argues good pastures require rest and planned rotation. Use permanent pastures as a base, improve weeded and infertile grounds, and balance soil nutrients with lime phosphate and potash. Include drought resistant legumes to provide nitrogen and regulate grazing for enduring forage.
Williams of North Carolina State College says beef can be produced without protein supplements but it is neither practical nor profitable. Focus remains on weight gain and finish, with common protein feeds like cottonseed meal and soybean meal delivering similar value. Efficient feeding drives larger gains and higher selling prices.
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation reports 420 077 contracts written for the 1941 wheat crop across 36 states. The figure surpasses last year by 41 917 contracts, guaranteeing 110 591 202 bushels from 10 946 284 insured acres. This marks a third straight year of gains in wheat coverage.
Carrol E Howell of the Kellogg Institute reports phenothiazine treatment to eliminate internal parasites in horses cattle swine and other livestock. The drug showed 78 to 95 percent effectiveness in trials, depending on the parasite type.
The Lancaster Automobile Club schedules its third summer community meeting at Masonic Hall Christiana on Friday June 20 at 8 PM daylight time. The program includes entertainment brief talks and discussions on road projects legislation and motorists issues. Plans for the Hershey Park picnic on July 31 will be outlined by the picnic committees with named chairmen and organizers.
An unexplained eerie light has appeared almost every night along a railway track near Wilmington North Carolina. Residents and authorities seek a scientific explanation for the recurring glow.
Historical records show George Washington raised large tobacco crops on his farms but reportedly did not use tobacco himself in any form. The fragment notes his deliberate avoidance of personal consumption despite substantial production.
Report notes formaldehyde as a chemical material used to control potato scab. It suggests acquisition from a seeds man.
A chameleon can alter its skin color to blend with its surroundings or reflect its mood. The ability helps it hide from predators and communicate through color cues in its environment.
A historical note defines a burin as a pointed steel cutting tool used by engravers and marble cutters for incising designs. It highlights the tool’s role in carving and lettering on hard surfaces.
Fragmentary text indicates manganese ore crucial to steel makers is produced in 11 states with notes on the commodity and its importance. Names, places, or exact state list are unclear in the readable portion.
Spain produced about 400000 tons of olive oil in the last year. The figure reflects output across major olive regions and agricultural sectors.
The State Department of Commerce highlights Pennsylvania regional pools aiding Baldwin Locomotive Works to sub-contract millions for tank parts. A Pittsburgh Industrial Commission link sped contacts with sub-contractors, with blueprints and specs exchanged and bids expected to determine contracts.
Dean Edward Steldle of Pennsylvania State College notes the English Channel formed a major barrier that shaped Britain and its empire. He says even 120 feet of land would reunite England with Europe, altering invasion risk and global history.
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