Voice Of
Lancaster Farms
W. J. Stauffer, R 1 Lititz
We enjoy your paper very
much and look forward for each,
copy every week.
Harvey Leinbach, R 1 East Earl
r We like your paper, so keep up
the good work. Articles on cook
ing are appreciated.
' Mrs. Paul R. Good, R 3 Eliza
bethtown
• We sure like''this little paper.
We go for it in a big way. Keep
up your good work and give us
plenty of news.
Mrs. C. G. Sensenig, R 1 Ephrata
Just a few words to tell you we.
enjoy the Lancaster Farming very
much. We look forward every
■week for the paper. I very nearly
always read it from cover to
cover especially the recipes that
are in every week. I tried quite
a few and had good results. The
page that tells what happened
25 & 50 years ago I also enjoy
reading.
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Myer’s Metered Gas Service
Jr Home Heating
Jr Warm Air and Hot Water
Jr Caloric, Tappan and Wincroft Gas Ranges
Jr Lawson Stone Lined Water Heaters
Jr Servel Refrigerators
Jr Revco Freezers
Jr Cabinets for Kitchens—wood and metal
Jr Maytag Washers and Dryers
MYER’S metered
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THESE TWO wide mouth strainers are popular in Canada,
according to Fred M. Miller, Harrisburg, who gave a milk
strainer demonstration at Dairy Day Wednesday. Miller has
in his collection various types of strainers in use in the
United States, Canada and South America. (LF Photo)
Production, Utilization, Marketing
Research Urged by Tobacco Board
Washington, D. C., Feb. 18-20.
The committee is composed of
tobacco leaders outside USDA, se
lected to review the Department’s
research program on tobacco and
to advise the Secretary of Agri
culture on research and program
needs in this field. The group
c«Hed for a broad, well-balanced
research program on the produc
tion, marketing and utilization of
tobacco.
Among high-priority research
needs cited by the Committee
were:
Research to help tobacco grow
ers, processors and merchandis
ers provide consumers with pro
ducts of improved quality was
urged by the U. S. Department of
Agriculture's T ,l i ~cco Research
and Marketing Advisory Commit-
tee, at its annual meeting in
Ivan M.Martln
IMESTONE
Increase crop yield
improve your land
Correct acid in your soil
Insure growth of clover and
legumes
SAVE money each year
•tain your Ivon M. Martin Limaitona at
IVAN M. MARTIN, INC.
QUARRY ROAD - * BLUE BALL, PA.
icnes: New Holland: EL gin 4-2112
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For All Homes
Production: Expand studies on
basic principles of tobacco-plant
physiology, resistance to diseases
and insects, and breeding to im
prove leaf quality. Increase re
search on how production and
handling practices affect quality
of tobacco. Initiate research on
mechanization of harvesting and
curing tobacco. '
Utilization; Expand basic re
search on the composition of to
bacco and tobacco smoke and
how it is related to aroma, flavor
and burn. Initiate studies on
changes occurring in the fermen
tation of tobacco.
Marketing: Expand work to in
clude studies on the economic im
pact of new technological devel
opments including manufactured
tobacco sheet, also knovm as
“homogenized,” “processed,” or
“reconstituted” tobacco. Increase
research on the control of in
sects that attack stored tobacco.
Initiate studies on improved han
dling, storing and marketing of
tobacco.
The committee is submitting a
detailed report of its recommen
dations to the department. Copies
may be obtained in a few weeks
from the committee’s executive
secretary, Marshall J. Goss, Of
fice of the Administrator, ARS,
USDA, Washington 25, D. C.
3.2 Million Acres
'Damaged in Dust Bowl
Soil Conservation Service
technicians estimate that the
amount of land damaged by the
soil blowing in the Great Plains
increased from 2.7 million acres
on Jan. 1, to 3.2 million on Feb. 1.
They also report that as of freb.
1. another 29.3 million acres were
in condition to blow due to dry
surface soil conditions, lack of
cover, and the poor condition of
growing wheat. •
Of the present 3.2 million acres
damaged blowing, 2.8 mil
lion acres, or about 90 per cent
of it, is reported W be in the five
Southern Plains States 906,000
acres in Colorado, 838,000 in
Kansas, 202,000 in New Mexico,
175,000 in Oklahoma, and 695,000
in Texas.
Lancaster Farming, Friday, March 1, 1957—13
IN KEEPING WITH the better forage theme of the Dairy
Day Wednesday, this model hay shed and hay drier were
on display. Other displays included drying and hay han
dling equipment exhibited by equipment dealers. (LF Photo}
MT. JOY HOMI FOR SALE
Single, Stucco Home, in Mt. Joy, Pa, in a residential neighborhood. This
home is almost brand new {4 Vi years old) and in excellent condition. There
is a large living-dining room, beautiful kitchen with knotty-pine cabinets,
tiled bath with shower, 2 large bed rooms) and plenty of closets —all on
a one-floor plan. Has a full basement, and a garage with a porch attached.
Some Outstanding Features:
J Oil-Hot Water Heat with Summer-Winter Hook-Up
/ Beautex Colored Plaster Walls and Ceilings
/ Ceramic Tile Window Sills
/ Paved Driveway
/ Venetian;Blinds
/ Fireplace
Can be seen at 208 Park Avenue, Mt. Joy, or call Mt. Joy -3-6772
for inspection. Price $15,500.00
y -ay.
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EPHRATA R. D. 2
PH. EL-4-9173
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa.
PH. 7-1495
IVAN MILLER
LITITZ RD
PH. MA G-5882
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.SAMUEL GEHMAN
LITITZ R.D. 3
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LANCASTER R.D.3
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HARRY KRIDER
MECHANIC GROVE
PH. ST-fi-3230
ERNEST MILLER
LITITZ R.D. 2
PH. MA-6-7188