—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 3( 8 AUGUST 1-7, 1977 Vacationing beats air conditioning. Kill brush by cutting now Pilgrims left England Aug 5,1620 Last quarter of the moon Aug 6 Average length of days for the week, 14 hours, 23 minutes A-bomb dropped on Hiroshima Aug 5,1945 First movie "talkie” shown Aug 5,1920 Always do right, tk’S will gratify some people and astonish the rest (Mark Twain) Ask the Old Farmer Where does the ex pression "barking your shins" come from 7 DW, Anderson, N C The oldest use of this expression we have ever encountered is somewhere in the Canterbury Tales by -Geoffrey Chaucer, written between 1385 and 1400 The expression, of course, com pares the removal of skin from the human body to the removal of bark from a tree Home Hints; Ripe tomatoes will remove stain from your hands OLD FARMER'S WEATHER FORECASTS New England: Heavy rams to start, then sunny through Friday, week's end moderate ram Greater New York-New Jersey: Heavy ram to start with sun by Friday, week's end more heavy ram Middle Atlantic Coastal: Thunderstorms through Thursday; re mainder of week heavy showers north and west, milder Piedmont Southeast Coastal: Mild with frequent showers through Friday, sunny, hot with few showers for end of week Florida: Week begins partly sunny with showers through Friday, scattered showers predicted for weekend Upstate N.Y.-Toronto & Montreal: Showers to start, then fair with a few showers Wednesday through the-end of the week. Greater Ohio Valley: Very warm with showers through Tuesday, then fair by midweek, week's end promises showers Deep South: Rainy and mild through Friday, clearing and warm over weekend Chicago fe Southern Great Lakes: Mild with light showers east; hot and thunderstorms expected for end of week Northern Great Lakes: Week begins fair with few showers through Thursday, warm with showers for the week's end Central Great Plains: Seasonal and showery all week Texas-Oklahoma: Showers through Wednesday, clear, hot north, cloudy, mild south for remainder of week Rocky Mountain: Very hot, thunderstorms south through Thurs day, hot and showery for end of week Southwest Desert: Cloudy and scattered showers through Wednesday, then sunny and hot; week's end expect some ram Pacific Northwest: Cloudy and cool to start then clearing and warmer starting Thursday through end of the week California: Sunny and hot through Wednesday, mild and cloudy by midweek, week's end brings thunderstorms in the mountains and desert (All Rights Reserved, Yankee, Inc, Dublin, N H 03444) [Continued from Page 7] 25.00, Farm Calves: Holstein bulls 90-120 lbs. 28.0047.00. HOGS 426. US No. 1-2 200- 230 lbs. barrows and gilts 44.7045.50, No. 1-3 200-235 lbs. 44.0045.00, No. 2-3 190- 260 lbs. 44.004550, No. 1-3130- 170 lbs. 37.0042.00. US No. 1-3 300-550 lbs. sows 33.00-35.00, No. 2-3 300-650 lbs. 31.00- 34.00. Boars 20.00-25.00. FEEDER PIGS 69. US No. 1-3 20-35 lbs. feeder pigs 18.00-24.00 per head, No. 1-3 35-50 lbs. 24.00-38.00 per head. SHEEP 12. MARKET NOT ESTABLISH. OLD me*: MANX 1 Joliet Cattle July 28,1977 Friday through Wed nesday salable receipts 7650; 5 days last week 8673; same period last year 9714. At mid week slaughter steers and Heifers 50 to 1.00 higher than last Wednesday. Supply is mostly Choice steers and Heifers. SLAUGHTER STEERS: High Choice and Prime 34 1100-1300 lbs. 40.50-41.00, some 4 few 5 1250-1425 lbs. 39.0040.50. Choice 24 1000- 1350 lbs. 39.5040.75, mostly j Livestock martet and Compared to Tuesday’s close, Beef trade closed slow. Demand light. Choice 3 steer beef 1.00 lower. Choice 4 and Holstein type steer beef steady. Choice 3 Heifer beef 1.00, instances 2.00 lower than Monday. No comparable primal beef cut sales. Cow beef steady. Sales on 33 loads steer pnd heifer beef confirmed. 4 cow beef loads. Choice 3 600-800 lbs. 61.75- 62.75, mostly 61.751.00 lower. Choice 2 600-800 lbs. 62.75. Choice 4 600-900 lbs. 58.75- 59.00, generally steady. Choice 2-3 500-900 lbs. 58.75, steady holstein type. Good 2-3 500-900 lbs. 57.75, steady holstein type. Choice S 500-700 lbs. 60.75, 1.00, instances 2.00 lower than Monday. Utility (BRKG) (NTHRN) 3-4 42.50. Canner & Cutter 51.00, steady with late yesterday. Late yesterday 51.00. CHOICE 3 PRIMAL BEEFCUTS 14 Confirmed loads Fores 130-210 lbs. 49.25- 49.50, mostly 49.25. Arm Chucks 75-120 lbs. 43.50-44.50. Lions (trimmed) 35-70 lbs. 121.00. Rounds (steer) 70-95 lbs. 66.75. Round (heifer) 60-85 lbs. 66.00, late yesterday. BEEF TRIMMINGS 16 Confirmed loads Beef trimmings - 50 Chem lean (fresh) 26.00; Good primal beef cuts, 1 con firmed load. Good Arm Chucks 42.50 load. Compared to Tuesday’s close, fresh Pork cut trade closed slow, demand light except for hams. Fresh Loins steady: Picnics 3.25- 4.00 lower. Boston butts, spareribs and bellies not well established. Skinned hams steady on 17-26 lbs. 40.00 to 40.75 Monday. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 900 1250 lbs. 38.00-39.50. Some Mixed Good and Choice Holsteins 2 1200-1450 lbs. 36.00-36.50. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS: Choice Few Prime 2-4 900- 1075 lbs. 38.50-39.50. Mixed Good and Choice 2-3 700-1000 lbs. 36.50-38.50. 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Fallston, Md. 21047 Phone. 301-557-7529 Des Moines Carlot July 27,1977 STEER BEEF 21 confirmed loads HEIFER BEEF 12 confirmed loads COW BEEF 4 Confirmed loads FRESH PORK CUTS Loins 14-DN lbs. 87.50- 87.75, steady; 14-17 lbs. 85.50- 86.75, mostly 86.50-86.75, steady. Picnic 4-8 lbs.' 43.00-43.75, 3.25-4.00 lower; 8 & up lbs. 43.75, Boston Butt 4-8 lbs. 65.75. Spareribs 3-DN lbs. 104.00, load selected. Skinned hams 14-17 lbs. 73.00 load; 17-20 lbs. 73.00, steady; 20-26 lbs. 73.00, steady; 26-30 lbs. 66.00; 26 & up lbs. 65.50. Bellies, SDLS 8-10 lbs. 48.75; 12-14 lbs. 57.00; Frozen 53,30; 14-16 lbs. 56.00-57.00, mostly 56.00; 16-18 lbs. 55.25- 56.00; 18-20 lbs. 55.00-56.00. Pork Trim 80 lean 67.00 frozen. Offal and variety; feet 15.00. East Coast Carlot Meats July 27,1977 Compared to Tuesday’s Close: Demand Good for beef with commitments reported on 22 loads early. Choice 3 steer beef steady to 1.00 lower. Choice Beef cuts: Arm Chucks in good demand firm to last comparsion. Prime special Fed Veal and Good and Choice boning veal steady to 1.00 higher. Cow beef and boneless beef poorly tested. Spring Lamb compared to last week 2.00- 6.00 lower. Fresh Pork cuts: Loins steady to weak. STEER BEEF (26 Loads confirmed) Choice 3 Selected: 600-700 lbs. 6600. Choice 3 600-800 lbs. 6525- 6625, Mostly 6525 Steady to 1.00 lower. Choice 4 600-900 lbs. 6225- 6250. HEIFER BEEF (1 Load confirmed) Good 2-3 400-500 lbs. Load 5800. Protects ALFALFA From Potato Leaftiopper DAMAGE THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER CAUSING YELLOWiNG/REDDENING AND STUNTING OF NEW SEEDLINGS AND ESTABLISHED STANDS OF ALFALFA SEEN DURING JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, AND SEPTEMBER ARE PRIMARILY CAUSED BY THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER, NOT A LACK OF MOISTURE, AS MANY BELIEVE. Why CY6OM? Because CYGON Gives You Yield Protection.... Contact action for quick results. Residual activity on the leaves. Systemic action for control from within the plant. BREAK YOUR YIELD BARRIER! 'TRADEMARK Km-macimmL corporate/ Located at Rt. 322 & Reservoir Roads Honey Brook, Pa. "Phone (215) 273-3546 Atglen, Pa. COW BEEF (1 Load Confirmed) Canner-Cutter 1-2 350 lbs., up Load 5200 late yesterday. CHOICES PRIMAL BEEF CUTS (9 Loads Confirmed) ARM CHUCKS: 90-130 lbs. 4700-4800 Firm FULL PLATES: 3200. FLANKS UNTRIMMED: 2900-3100. VEAL CARCASS- Hide on Prime (Special Fed) 180- 250 lbs. 109.00-112.00. Steady to 1.00 higher. BONING TYPE Good and Choice Northeastern Suppliers All Steady to 1.00 Higher. 65-75 MORSO - THE WOOD STOVE THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF * Air tight design * Baffle system * Long burning * 70-75% efficiency * 240 pounds solid cast iron * Enamel finish * Inner cast liners * Large feed door * Burns 22.8” log * 5,186 cu. in. * Holds fire overnight * 6,000 cu. ft. heating capacity These are high quality stoves designed for those who value ex-, cellence in style, function, safety and efficiency. Seven Morsd models to choose from with heating capacities up to 10,000 cu. ft. Many other wood/coal stoves, fireplaces, ranges to choose from. Insulated chimney pipe and stove pipe in stock. Send for free literature - Delivery available LUKE G. SENSENIG CYGON*4OD SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE FOR CUSTOM APPLICATION CALL: Harry J. Hostetter, auction news lbs. 4800; 55-64 lbs. 46.00; 45-. 54 lbs. 44.00; 3544 lbs. 42.00; 34 lbs. down 40.00. Midwest and West Coast Suppliers All steady to Firm. 70-80 lbs. 52.00-55.00; 60-70 lbs. 50.00-53.00; 50-60 lbs. 48.00-51.00; 4050 lbs. 46.00- 49.00. SPRING LAMB, CHOICE AND PRIME 34 Compared to last week; 55 lbs. down 90.00-101.00 5.00- 6.00 lower; 75 lbs. down 90.00- 99.00, few 100.00 2.00-3.00 lower. LOINS 14 lbs. down 91.00 RD#lGlenwood Drive Ephrata. Pa. 17522 Phone 717-733-0703 Located l-'/a miles Northeast of the Green Draion Fanner’s Market • Moderate toxicity. • Low cost per acre, and availability in easy-to-use five gallon con tainers. 215-593-5346 (7 Loads confirmed) FRESH PORK CUTS Continued on Pate 9
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