German farm life described (CsnCaud kws ftp I) not be surprised to tee at land one car In every carafe. Even with this relative luxury, Germany baa kept dean, comfortable and extremely punctual maaa trenail ayatema within reach of everyone'* home. Buaea run through the country at half-hour Intervale—and don’t you be lata I Becaoae the bua wont be. Train aervtce la equally impressive, creating a complete transportation network which enables any German to go anywhere in comfort whether he owns a car or not. Old customs often create bothersome situations. In Germany it la nothing extraordinary to find a (arm which has its land scattered and none or little of it joining. In most cases the farmer's acreage ia spread oat in parcels, acme of it several miles away from hia farm buildings. Conaeqaently be has to drive his cattle to pasture or haul equipment along highways frequently. In some instances hia trench silo may be a mile or two from the bam. Some farmers are in favor of exchanging parcels of land so that each operator has hia fields nearby, but unless everyone involved ia willing to cooperate, it cannot be done. Some farms have been In the family for hundreds of years and members are reluctant to give up these ancient homes you have cattle or need feeders... 4 THINK NEW HOLLAND BEEF SAUS MONDAY 2; 30 P.M. THURSDAY 11:00 A.M. Sale Order - Fat Bulls, Steers, Stockers, Beef Cows and Veal Calves. ' NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES, INC. Phone 717-354-4341 0% Market Report Phone 717-354-72*1 Abe Diffcnbach, Manager Field Representative* - Bob Kling 717-354-5023 Lake Eberiy 215-267-0106 GET SPRING ORDERS IN NOW BEFORE PRICE INCREASE MUBT T HAS DONE IT AGAIN!! CV THE NEW # DAIRY FARMER WHAT ARE YOUR WATER HEATING COSTS NOW? CHECK WITH US. WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO SAVE mOO to 7000 per year. Cq|| (7171 768-7111 and lands. With farms being clustered together in villages, Are protection facilities are never far off, and children need not be buaaed from all over the country to get to school. Since forma have been in existence for centuries, it is not surprising to find the farm buildings In the central part of villages, and new homes have sprouted up around them. Here again, the most Impressive feature is the im maculate state of every home and its surroundings. Simply describing the orderliness and almost fairytale settings of these communities would not do them Justice. They should be seen. Fanners who track mud on to the streets are required by law to remove it. Neatness In cludes even the “Gsatwlrtschafft" tavern which is built and maintained to match the beat homes in the area. Safety regulations are very much a part of German life, *«P»rt»lly fum life. Strict codes cover such things as tractor construction and placement of tanks and bins for fuels. Steel fire doors must separate living quarters from those areas of the building which are occupied by livestock, equipment, or machinery. Such favorite American pasttimes as hunting and flatting are not so common in Germany. Instead the German family prefers to enjoy an afternoon with friends, or hike through the public woods and gardens. Listening to soccer games on the radio, or better yet attending the game in person, is definitely one of file most favorite activities of a German. Congregating at the local Gast wirtschafft for a couple of beers and a card game is also enjoyed by many. For the ladies, the younger ones at least, there are such things as gymnastics clubs, something not readily accepted by older German males who believe a woman’s place is in the home. Meals consist primarily of dark bread and cold cuts, meat, vegetables and potatoes. The latter are by far the largest part of a German's diet. Extra large helpings are served daily. Milk, fruitjuices, coffee, or tea are the main beverages. Water is never served and a German host is in near shock to have an American guest request water. Mechanization is as noticeable on German farms as it Is in the States, perhaps more so in some areas. The majority of dairymen have pipeline milkers, bulk tanks, and automatic washers. Sophisticated farm machinery is found everywhere, even on relatively small farms. In the home, too, automatic washing machines and ironing have made the housewives’ chores easier. It is a common practice in Germany, and other European countries, to have the elderly members of the family live in with the rest of the household. It is therefore not imnwial to have two, three, and even four generations I SPECIAL or THE WEEK - USED 400 CAL. 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The thatched roof is, however, the one regarded as giving the ben and longest service. If It were not for fire codes and the lade of skilled people who know how to lay a thatched roof, more of them would be seen. While buildings may be several hundred yean old, they do not show their age. The brick walls and thick logs are solid. Some remodeling of the exterior takes place, but never seeming to disturb the style of the original plans. What has changed noticeably are the windows. The small glass panes which are so familiar to us in America, are seldomly seen in German homes. Instead, each window is almost like a picture window. Plenty of light and fresh air are an Important consideration in the German lifestyle. Shopping can be done in the same manner as in America, the only difference being that stores, shopping centers, and malls are not quite as big as those in this country, and moat merchandise is more expensive than similar items in the United States. With the land being crowded and scarce, planners are much more con scientious about how land is used. Conservation is much more evident than it is here. With over 60 million people living in an area the size of Oregon, and with natural resources being scarce, con servation is something which Germans cannot overlook. Highways, for example, are as sophisticated as here in the United States, but the wide median strips are not present. It is evident to the visitor that German agriculture has benefited considerably through “Americanization” that is the use of mechanization. I believe it is also evident that the American farmer could learn much from his German counterpart about efficiently using his resources. It is something which is bound to happen in years to come, whether we like it or not. 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