62—Lancaster Farming. Saturday, Jan. 17. 1976 12V Chain Saw A unique type of chain saw, powered by the 12-volt battery in a vehicle or carried by the user, is now available to farmers, ran chers, orchardists and nurserymen. Known as the Minibrute, the compact saw is being manufactured and marketed by its engineer-inventor Duane Christensen, president of Tensen Co., Inc., Portland, Ore. The rugged 10-V4 lb. saw is equipped with a 10-inch Oregon chain and bar. Its 1.2 HP motor turns the chain 2500 feet per minute. The chain is oiled automatically every time the sari is turned on; it also has a manual pump for pre cuttigg lubrication. The oil chamber Ijolds 6 oz. and has a clear plastic sighting tube for a visual oil level check. The motor is attached to a one-piece cast aluminum frame. A full wrap-around handle gives the saw maximum effectiveness at any angle. Operation is extremely simple - attach the 10-foot power lead clips to the battery terminals and push the switch-oiler button. The saw starts instantly and the chain is automatically oiled. The Minibrute will run about a half-hour of soild cutting time on a standard make short work of lawn, garden and field tasks Hitch big-size tools to this man-size tractor and do all your work fast and easy Mow Ito 3 acres per hour finish lawn chores first Lots of time remains to plow, till, disc and cultivate a large garden Load dirt, sand, manure Even clear and grade land, plow snow, do much more with over 20 work-size attachments Not just a ' weekend toy , this rugged tractor has bigger wheels, higher clear ance, extra weight and traction Automotive all-gear drive converts nearly 100% of horsepower into work gives you more push and pull power to do more work per gallon of gas If you take pride in a big garden and a big lawn —but have only limited time you need a man-size Economy Tractor and work-matched tools OBEftffOITZER'S RD4 FAIRVIEW ROAD V -Ji 12-volt battery (enough time to cut an average pick-up load) and almost two hours on a heavy-duty battery. The saw uses no power except when it is actually cutting. For further information on the Minibrute, write Tensen Co., Inc., 7107 S. E. 65th Avenue, Portland, Ore. 97206. The saw also may be purchased direct from the manufacturer. Send check or monsy order for $89.95 to the above address. THREE-POINT HITCH INJECTION SYSTEM This four-knife manure injection unit attaches to three-point tractor hitch, PHONE 717-733-8506 eliminating strain on the spreader tank, frame and hitch. Manure flows under pressure through three-inch hoses to the four injectors at the bottom of the shanks. Four bands of liquid manure are buried evenly 10” to 14” in soil. Injection depth is easily adjusted with positive control from tractor. Hardened steel plow pol protect shank and inject tubes. Unloading time is as normal same spreading. Better-BUt “Plow-Down System preserves m nutrients, eliminai pollution runoff and curta, offensive odor. Three-poi hitch system adapts to bci older and current Better-F models. Additional formation care of Sw Advertising Agency, 111 Hitt Street, Mt. Mon Illinois 61054. MILK FILTERS Reduced packaging costs plus an improved method of dispensing are just two of the advantages offered in a MJKJLJ CONOMY LITITZ, PA 17543 Dairymen select trademark Donald & Virginia Ranck, Paradise, have been given the exclusive use of “Donllocheran” as the prefix in naming all Registered Holstelns bred under this joint ownership. The use of this name identification has been granted by Holstein-Friesian Association of America, Brattleboro, Vermont. totally new concept in packing and dispensing milk filters. Both U.S. and Canadian Patents have been issued on these bright new stainless steel dispensers and clear moisture proof and dust proof poly packs for 6QB Milk Filters, now being marketed by Filters, Inc., Canton, Ohio. The dispensers deliver every filter right to your fingertips, offer maximum protection and allow the user to see when the supply of filters is run ning low. The reduced packaging and handling costs enable the company to offer premium grade filters at extremely competitive prices. T Of CONTINUING WL 311 WL3OS WL 318 Resistant to Anthracnose and Bacterial Wilt High Yielding Excellent Stand Persistence Rapid growing Dark green color fine stems Excellent seedling vigor and stand establishment Developed by Waterman Loomis Co., specialized alfalfa breeders. WL 318 Resistant to phytophtora It will be the first part of the name of every animal bred under this joint ownership. There are over 60,200 officially recorded prefixes in the Association’s files. In reserving a prefix, these Holstein dairymen have established a “trade-mark" which will give special identification to animals that they have bred and own together. The origin of prefix names often stems from parts of several names or refers to local geography or history. The prefix that the Rancks have chosen includes parts of the names of three generations of Holstein breeders; Donald, Lloyd and Chester Ranck. The herd of 76 animals, all registered Holsteins, that CUSTOM BUTCHERING WL ALFALFAS Distributed by BEACHIEY-HARDY FIELD and GRASS SEEDS Shiremanstown, PA 17091 Hogs Processed the old fashioned way. Sausage, pudding, scrapple. Hams and Bacon cured. Dried beef and bologna WE ALSO SPECIALIZE IN U.S.D.A. GRADED SIDES AND QUARTERS. For Home Freezer Call PAUL A. HESS (717) 464-3374 or Home 464-3127 If cows could talk they'd ask for Donald and Virginia now own, stem almost from Holstclns that hav(r been bred and transferred from father to son for three generations. Donald and Virginia have recently returned to Paradise after spending five years in Brazil. They are living on and working a 125- acre farm located one mile east of Strasburg. Any jackass can kick down a bam, but it takes a good "—--on ter to build one. Sam Rayburn When you ask people to do something, be sure to also tell them why. It’s well worth the time and effort. TEST RESULTS (14 yrs., PA-type climates) WL 305 out yielded Vernal by 109% WL 311 out yielded Vernal by 12 69% and Saranac by 10 26% WL 318 out-yielded Vernal by 113% (Mean annual yields, test data available on request)
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