—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Jan. 22, 1977 8 JAN. 24-30, 1977 Snow comes on wings as silent as an owl's. Ice fishing best about now Robert Frost died Jan 28, 1963 First quarter of the moon Jan 27, Raccoons are mating now Average length of days for the week, 9 hours, 47 minutes South Africa diamond mines discovered Jan 27,1905 Edison patented his incandescent lamp Jan 27,1880 . The riches that are in the heart cannot be stolen the tides are called "flood" and "ebb, " but when the moon is in the proper phase, you get "spring" and “neap" tides, one abnormally high, and the other proportionately low Home Hints; Clean children's fuzzy stuffed animals with dry cornstarch Just rub it in, let it stand briefly, and brush it out - OLD FARMER'S WEATHER FORECASTS New England: Flumes to start, then thaw after midweek, week's end brings sun Greater New York-New Jersey: Sunny and fair through Wednes day, then ram by Friday, clearing and mild over weekend Middle Atlantic Coastal: Mild and fair at week's start, then 1 rain after midweek, sunny and warm end of the week Piedmont <c Southeast Coastal: Week begins sunny and mild with showers expected by Tuesday along with coastal rain; cloudy and rainy for rest of week Florida: Ram through Wednesday, warm and cloudy with showers in north for week's end Upstate N.Y.-Toronto (c Montreal: Sunny with flurries through Thursday, mild with a thaw for remainder of week (Alt Rights Reserved Yankee Inc Dublin N H 03444} Belleville Auction January 19,1977 CATTLE 176. Compared with last Wednesday’s market, slaughter cows strong to $1.50 higher. One Choice slaughter steer at 39.50. few Good 34.75-37.60, few Standard 30.50-34.50. Standard & Good slaughter heifers 29.85-32.85. Utility & High Dressing Cutter slaughter cows 26.60-30.50, Cutters 25.00-27.50, few Canners 24.00-25.85. Couple Yield Grade No. 1450 and 2125 lbs. slaughter bulls 33.35 and 34.50. CALVES 144. Vealers grading Standard & Good about steady. Few Choice vealers 65.00-77.00, Good 45.00-59.00, Standard & Good 110-130 lbs. 35.0045.00, 90-110 lbs. 26.00-35.00, Standard 70- 85 lbs. 20.00-25.00. Farm MORSO - THE WOOD STOVE THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF * Air tight design * Baffle system * Long burning * 70-75% efficiency * 240 pounds cast iron * Enamel finish * Inner cast liners * Large feed door * Burns 22 «" log * 5,186 cu in * Holds fire overnight * 6,000 cu. ft heating capacity We have many to choose from im >y type wood and coal combination stoves and ranges Build your own chimney with insulated stainless steel chimney pipe we have it in stock This winter is an exceptionally good winter to burn wood and save on fuel bills Clearance special 25% off on Ashley type thermostatically con trolled models priced for quick sale while they last Send for literature Delivery available LUKE G. SENSENIG’ R D *1 Glenwood Drive Ephrata.Pa 17522 Phone 717 733 0703 Located 1 '// miles Northeast of the Green Dragon Farmer’s Market THE OLD Ask the Old Farmer: What is the opposite of "neap" tide, and I don't mean "flood" tide 7 Seems to me I have heard a regu lar name for it, but can't remember EKL, NYC You are correct Normally, calves, few holstein bulls 95- 115 lbs. 34.00-38.00. HOGS 313. Barrows & Gilts 75 cents to $1.75 higher. US No. 1-2 200-235 lbs. barrows & gilts 41.25-42.20, one lot 42.50, No. 1-3 200-235 lbs. 40.50- 41.60, few lots No. 2-4 250-350 lbs. 37.70-38.25. US No. 1-3 300-500 lbs. sows 29.00-33.50, Utility 175-250 lbs. 20.50- 26.50. Few Boars 15.00-19.00, FEEDER PIGS 323. US No. 1-3 25-35 lbs. feeder pigs 14.00- per head, No. 1-3 40-65 lbs. 22.00-28.50 per head. SHEEP 12. Choice 80-100 lbs. wooled slaughter lambs 51.00- Compared to Tuesday’s close; demand for beef good; commitment made for 58 loads. Carcass Steer Beef 1.00-1.50 higher; Heifer Beef 1.75-2.75 higher. Cow beef steady in limited test, boneless beef .50-1.50 higher. Choice beef cuts: Hin dquarters .50-1.00 higher. No comparison on other cuts. Lamb compared to last week steady to 1.00 higher. Fresh pork loins firm to 1.25 higher. Choice 3 600-800 lbs. 6200- 6250 1.00-1.50 higher, Choice 2-3 Holsteins 600-800 lbs. 6075, 4 600-800 lbs. 5900, Good 3 600- 800 lbs. 5900 1.00-1.25 higher Choice 3 300-700 lbs. 6175 1.75-2.75 higher, Good 3 500- 700 lbs. 5800-5850 no com parison Utility Bng 1-2 600 lbs. up 5100 no comparison, Canner cutter 1-2 350 lbs. up 5400-5450 steady Steer hinds 145-190 lbs. 7450-7500.50-1.00 higher, arm chucks 90-130 lbs. 5400 no comparison, aim backs' 100- 150 lbs. 6200 no comparison, steer rounds 70-90 lbs. 8000 no comparison, full plates 2800- 2900 steady, short plates 2400-2500 no comparison, briskets 3800-4000 steady to firm, flanks untrimmed 2300- 2350 generally steady LAMB CARCASS CHOICE AND PRIME 3-4 Compared to last week 55 lbs. down 106.00-108.00, bulk 106.00-107.001.00 higher 55-65 lbs. 9600-9900, bulk 9700-9800 steady to 1.00 higher 65-75 lbs. 8800-8900 1.00 higher WEEKLY FEEDER East Coast January 19,1977 STEER BEEF (21 loads confirmed) HEIFER BEEF (11 loads confirmed) COWBEEF (2 loads confirmed) CHOICE 3 PRIMAL BEEFCUTS (22 loads confirmed) (13 loads confirmed) INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! LEASE QUALITY DAIRY COWS DHIA HERDS AVAILABLE DAIRY FARM LEASING COMPANY 1700 DUPONT AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55403 C«i 612-377-1489 TODAY! NEW HOLLAND SALES STABLES INC. SALE EVERY WEDNESDAY Sale To Start Promptly At 1 P WE WILL RECEIVE YOUR State Graded Until 12 Noon. Ail pigs inspected by State Approved Veterinarian. State tags available at our office for you to tag pigs at home to save 25* tagging charge. Tags delivered if you call 717-3544341 our office in advance. NORMAN KOLB 717-397-5538 Carlot Meats FRESH PORK CUTS Trimmed loins 14 .lbs. down 101.50 no Comparison, Loins 14 lbs. down 9900 1.25 higher, 14-17 lbs. 9800 firm, Tongues green boneless frozen 5400 no comparison BONELESS BEEF (2 loads confirmed) 90 per cent chem lean, fresh 7350 .50-1.50 higher, 85 per cent chem lean, fresh 6900 1.00 higher BEEF TRIMMINGS (5 loads confirmed) 50 per cent chenuTean, fresh 2450-2600 steady Carlisle Carlisle, Pa. January 18,1977 CATTLE 144. Compared with last Tuesday’s market, slaughter steers steady. Slaughter cows steady to 75 cents higher. Good slaughter 'steers 35.85-36.85, Standard 29.85-32.50. Good slaughter heifers 33.85-35.85, Standard 30.00- Utility 25.75- 27.00. Utility & High Dressing Cutter slaughter cows 26.60-28.85, Cutters 24.00- Canners 21.00- 24.00. One Utility slaughter bullock at 29.00. Few Yield Grade No. 1 slaughter bulls 32.10-33.75. CALVES 144. Vealers uneven. Choice vealers 64.50- 75.00, Good • 48.00-60.00, Standard & Good 110-130 lbs. 38.00- 90-110 lbs. 31.00- 42.00, Standard 70-90 lbs. 25.00- HOGS 246i-Barrows & GUts $1 to (3 lower. US No. 1- 2 200-240 lbs. barrows & gUts 41.25-42.85, No. 1-3 200-250 lbs. 39.85-40.75, No. 1-3 140- 190 lbs. 31.50-33.75. US No. 1-3 300-550 lbs. sows 30.00-33.10. FEEDER PIGS 126. US No. 1-3 25-35 lbs. feeder pigs 11.00- per head, No. 1-3 35-50 lbs. 21.00-24.50 per head. 12 miles east of Lancaster on Route 23, New Holland, PA. PIG CALF SALE TO BE HELD IN NEW SALES PAVILION EVERY THURSDAY AT 6:30 P.M. Lebanon Valley Auction Fredericksburg, Pa. January 18,1977 CATTLE 293. Compared with last Tuesday’s market. Choice 1000-1200 lbs. No. 2-4 slaughter steers 37.85-40.50, Good 35.85-37.60, few Standard 32.50-36.25. Few Choice slaughter heifers 36.00-38.25, Good 32.10-34.10, Standard 29.50-32.50. Utility & High Dressing Cutter slaughter cows 27.85-30.00, Cutters 25.50-28.50, Canners 23.60-26.00, Shells down to 21.85. Few Good slaughter bullocks 34.50-35.75, few Utility 29.00-30.85. Yield Grade No. 1 1400-2100 lbs. slaughter bulls 33.00-36.00. CALVES 210. Choice vealers 61.50-71.00, Good 45.00-58.00, Standard & Good 110-130 lbs. 40.00-48.00, 90-110 lbs. 34.00-40.00, Standard 70- 85 lbs. 32.00-35.00, few Utility 50-65 lbs. 10.00-25.00. Farm calves, holstein bulls 95-115 lbs. 35.00-43.00. HOGS 473. US No. 1-2 200- 245 lbs. barrows & gilts 41.75- 42.50, one lot 43.35, No. 1-3 190-230 lbs. 41.25-42.00, No. 2- GREEN DRAGON LIVESTOCK SALES M) 1 mile North of Ephrata, PA CfINS COWS cows BUYERS FROM 3 STATES Regular consignments from Ray Kyper, Alfred Albright, Bob Kennedy, Dale Brewer and Ed Stover plus local consigners. Lots of good Northern Feeders and Stockers. SALE EVERY FRIDAY Bulls, Stef rs, Slaughter Cows, Lambs and veal calves. 11:00 A.M. - Beef Sale Stockers & Feeders 200 to 250 each week. 12:30 P.M. - Dairy Cows 7:00 P.M. - Small Animal Sale For Special Sales and Herd Dispersals on the farm or at our barn or other market information call: Office 717-733-2444. Walter H. Risser, Proprietor ABE DIFFENBACH 717-3934464 - 3 210-260 lbs. 41.1041.60, No. 1-3 180-185 lbs. 39.8541.85. US No. 1-3 325-525 lbs. sows 30.00-33.25. Boars 23.00-25.00. FEEDER PIGS 0. No sales on offer. SHEEP 0. No sales on offer. New Holland Dairy New Holland, Pa. Wednesday, Jan. 20,1976 Reported receipts of 121 cows, 10 heifers, and two bulls. Market lower than last week’s market. Load of Pennsylvania fresh cows 740-840, springers 710-760. Load, of Penn sylvania fresh cows 470-715; Load of Wisconsin fresh 585- 625; Load of Pennsylvania fresh cows 465-630, springers 510-615. Local cows 425-750; springing heifers 450-525; 20 head of purebred heifers, bred and open 330-515; bulls 240-285. ING
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