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DEC. 1-7. 1975
Almoaphare far from clear.
Gather green* tor Christmas wreath* John L Lewi* fined Dec
4, 1946 New moon Dec 2 Average length of day* (or the
week, 9 hour*. 15 minute* 76-inch otter trapped in Portage,
Maine Dec 3.1949 Phi Beta Kappa Society founded Dec 5,1776
The moon waa green Dec 7, IM3 Anger dm toon with a wiu
and food man
Dough gods, or godies. as we knew
'em, are simply slices of bread dough fried in hot fat like a doughnut
They are sprinkled with sugar or maybe swabbed with syrup, and served
hot
Home Hint*: When you have lo make repair* m a dark place, tape a penal
flashlight to the tool* you are using Riddle inswer a cook book.
OLD FARMER'S WEATHER FORECASTS
New England: Geir and colder to start, then moderate to heavy
rain; latter part rain, heavy at times, in south and coast, snow in
north and mountains
Greater New York-New Jersey: Early week cloudy and seasona
bly cold with light to moderate rain, rain becomes heavy by
weekend.
Middle Atlantic Coastal: Partly cloudy and cold to start, with
some light rain and light snow in mountains, cold and rainy latter
part
Piedmont 4c Southeast Coastal: Week begins with light rain, light
snow in mountains, then clearing and cold, rest of week rainy and
wanner
Florida: Rainy at first, then sunny, mild but unseasonably cool in
north, sunny, showery and warmer latter part.
Upstate N.Y.-Toronlo It Montreal: First part of week partly
sunny with intermittent light rain, then seasonable, some light
rain latter part, becoming heavier by weekend, snow in moun
tains
Greater Ohio Valley: Generally cloudy all week, with some ram
in west and central and snow in east, north and southeast.
Deep South: Partly cloudy and cool to begin, then rainstorm, lat
ter part rainy in central and east, then generally clear and cool by
weekend.
Chicago 4e Southern Great Lake*: Seasonable at first, then light to
moderate rain throughout latter part, with snow in north and
west
Northern Great Lakes: Early week mild and sunny in west, then
light snow in central and east, fngid and cloudy, light snow latter
part. '
Centra! Great Plains: Partly cloudy and cool at first, then showers
in east and windy in west, light snow in north, showers in east
and south, clear, mild and windy in west latter part.
Texas-Oklahoma: Week begins with warm days in central and
south, clear and cold in north but warmer midweek, end of week
turning cold in central and north, still mild in south.
Rocky Mountain: Early week light rain, snow in northern moun
tains and sunny and mild in central and south, becoming clear in
north, rainy in central and south latter part, much colder with
snow by weekend
Southwest Desert: Clear and warm to start, then slightly cooler,
latter part windy with some sandstorms in west.
Pacific Northwest: Rain, heavy at times, at first, some snow in
northern mountains; cloudy and colder, light rain in north by
week's end.
vm 1975
Old Farmer'* Riddle: What
book ha* the most stirring chap
ters? (answer below)
Ask the Old Fanner: A recipe
that has been in our family for at
least three generations is 'frit
ters ” Dad used to call them
"dough godies " Can you tell me
about them’ HB, Lititz, Penn
By Dieter Krieg
KIJEMPAU, We*t Germany - life on a German farm
tvaa tremendous appeal to me, but maybe that's because I
was born and raised In such surroundings. Nevertheless,
any visitor to northern Germany should be impressed by
the different customs, methods of architecture, and
layouts of farms.
Some of the differences between American and north
European farms can be seen from the air, although this is
not the oily way. Parcels of fields and meadows are
divided by “knlcka” which served as windbreaks and
boundaries in years gone by. Today farmers are removing
more and more of these growths, but compared to our
open land areas, it is bard to believe that any knlcka have
been removed at all.
Most farm buildings are clustered In villages and small
towns. Fields and pastures surround the villages, which
are connected by a network of up-to-date highways and
excellent rail or bus service.
The Germans ate bricks the way Americans use two-by
fours and plywood. The architecture of these old buildings
is not only strikingly beautiful, but also very practical.
Severe winters caused builders of several hundred years
ago to build accomodations for humans, livestock, feed
storage and equipment under one roof. While the idea may
strike a foreigner as being unpleasant, it actually causes
no discomforts of any kind.
Most impressive of all is the neatness surrounding
German farms. Trees, flowers, shrubs and fences are
found around every farmstead. Nothing is out of place.
This conscious effort for immaculate appearance does not
stop with Just the exterior surroundings but is carried on
to every aspect of housekeeping and family life.
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BEACON^
BEACON “38” CRUMBLES is a coarse textured dairy concentrate formulated especially
for use in these two states. High in protein'(all from vegetable sources) it balances the
nutrients you can grow most economically and efficiently on Pennsylvania and Maryland
farms.
It contains a blend of all essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Used as
recommended, you can be sure you are meeting the protein requirements of your cows
and young stock.
All known requirements for minerals and vitamins are carefully balanced by using the
highest grades of calcium, phosphorus and trace mineral sources.
BEACON “38” CRUMBLES can be used as a top feed in mangers or bunks'if additional
protein is needed.
CLARK DAIRY SUPPLY
Rising Sun, MD
VAN-MAR FEEDS
Leesport, PA
H. JACOB HOOBER
intercourse, PA
H. M. STAUFFER & SONS, INC.
Witmer, PA
RICHARD B. KENDIG
Special Accounts
Representative
Phone 302-478-3058
German farm
life described
BEST USE OF HOME GRAINS PROMOTES
HIGH MILK PRODUCTION
BEACON FEED PRE SERV. A new product developed that can be
used with Beacon "38" and with new corn and cob chop. It
keeps your corn from heating and increases palability of your feed.
”38” MIXER CRUMBLES
FEED PRE SERV
W. L MUMMERT CO.
Hanover, PA
EARL SAUDER, INC.
New Holland, PA
HYKES QUALITY FEEDS
York Haven, PA
CHESTER WEIST
Sales & Distribution
Manager
Phone 717-741-2600
BEACON FEEDS
Beacon Feeds York. PA - Phone 717-843 9033
Homes are spotless Inside and out. Soiled workclothes
are seldom seen anywhere but in the bam or out In the
fields. Unlike his American counterpart, who allows
himself to be seen in any attire, the German farmer is
careful to be dressed in some of his better clothes when he
is not actually working on the farm.
Germans have, for the most part, a reputation to be
hard working and efficient; what may not be so well
known is that they are also good in setting time aside for
food, drink and conversation. Many families still adhere
to the old custom of having breakfast at 6 a.m. and again
at 9 a jn. Lunch is served at noon. It is the biggest meal of
the day and may be more than what an American will eat
in three separate meals. At about 4 o’clock it's time for
cake, cookies, and coffee or tea. Supper is consumed at
about 7 pm., it usually consists of dark bread and a dozen
varieties of cold cuts and sandwich spreads.
Elegant home furnishings, including modern gadgets
such as TVs and stereos are found in most homes. Large fr
kitchens, while old, are frequently equipped with a variety
of time and labor saving devices, leaving the housewife
time to help with the milking or fleldcbores.
Most homes have been changed over to oil-fired central
beating systems in recent years, but the totally enclosed,
tiled “fireplaces” are still on duty. Running hot and cold
water, however, is not available in some farm homes, and
if so, then not always in the most convenient locations.
The bouse may have hot water in the kitchen, but not in
the bathroom, or vice-versa.
With Germany being the home of Volkswagen, Opel,
Audi, BMW and Mercedes automobiles, a visitor should
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WITH
McCRACKEN'S FEED
MILL, INC.
Manheim, PA
NEW FREEDOM FARM t GARDEN CO.
New Freedom, PA
THARPE & GREEN MILL
Churchville, MO
ROBINSON BROS.
Delta, PA
R. E. RUDISILL
Sales & Distribution
Manager
Phone 717-854-2281