Nat. Grange meets WASHINGTON, D.C. - The country’s oldest farm organization, the National Grange, will hold its annual meeting, November 14 to 22 in Greensboro, North Carolina. $ 'v. V '•* ' 5 's MF 205: Big manure hauling capacity If you have big manure hauling needs, then the MF 205 is for you. Its 205-bushel capacity and extra rugged construction make it ideal for big jobs and high-speed, non stop spreading. MF 140: Rugged design in a handy size The perfect size for many farms, the MF 160 has 160 bushel capacity, and the same rugged design as all MF spreaders. I We back our sales with MF parts and service. N. H. FLICKER & SONS INC. Maxatawny Phone (215) 683-7252 ARNETTS GARAGE Rt. 9 Box 125 Hagerstown, Md. Ph0ne:(301)733-0515 Voting delegates attending the national convention will represent rural and urban interests from 37 states. Over 500 resolutions dealing with agriculture, national welfare, conservation. " \ ■■ X ' ' > ' MF SPREADERS: BUILT FOR YEARS OF HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE KELLER BROS. Ridge Road Perkasie, Pa. Ph: 215-257-5698 or 257-5864 ISENNOCK SERVICE CENTER Route 24 and Plank Road Stewartstown, Penna. Phone 717-993-2523 Nov. 14-22 foreign affairs, taxation, education and tran sportation will be discussed. The resolutions originate at the local Grange level and if adopted by the national delegate body will determine % s s <f ' ■‘■s s MF Massey Ferguson PAUL J. EICHERT MARLIN W. & SON SCHREFFLER RDI, Orwigsburg, Pa. Pitman, Pa. Ph (717)943-2304 (717)648-1120 CDS FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. intersection 214-616 Seven Valleys, Pa. 17360 Phone 717-428-1356 the legislative policies of the National Grange for 1978. During the nine day session, headquartered at the Royal Villa Hotel, the Grange will also select a National Grange Young Couple of the Year and two Youth of the Year National awards will be presented to the winners of the 1977 National Grange Needlework Contest, Sewing Contest and Stuffed Toy Contest Special recognition will be given to national winners of the Community Service Award program, family musical contest, talent finals, and art and photography contests. Needlework, art and A. L HERR & BRO. 312 Park Awe. 700 E. Linden St. Quarryville, Pa. Richland, Pa. Phone: (717) 786-3521 Phone. (717) 866-7518 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 5,1977 Real farm income drops WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports estimate photography exhibits will be open to the public. The Grange has 500,000 members throughout 41 states and is the only fraternal farm organization in the country. The conferral of the Seventh Degree, the highest ritualistic degree in the fratermty, will be given to thousands of eligible members on Nov. 19 at the Greensboro Coliseum. There will also be an election of officers on Nov. 21. 5-V '.Vs. ' MF 130: All-around performer If you’re a medium size livestock operator who needs a reliable spreader, the MF 130 may be just what you’re looking for. It’s 130-bushel capacity is big enough for many needs, and its reliable construction will give you long years of service. Upper beater is standard on the MF 130. MF 110: Perfect size for smaller livestock herds If you have a small livestock operation, the MF 110 is the spreader for you. Economical price plus the reliability you expect from the Massey-Ferguson name. Capacity is 110 bushels. Despite its size and price, you’ll get the same features as on larger MF spreaders. Specifications MFIIO RRFI3O MFI6O MF2OS Capacity Heaped bushels *Cu Ft heaped *Cu Ft struck Loading height Overall length Overall width Bed width/ front Bed width/ rear Tread width Shipping w( (lbs ] Optional 20 inch drop center or split ring wheels lor all models 24 inch drop center for MF 160 and MF 205 *ASAE Standards M. M. WEAVER & SONS North Groffdale Road Charlestown Rd. - Prospect Rd. Leola, Pa. 17540 Washington Boro, Pa. Phone: (717) 656-2321 Phone: (717) 285-4844 LEBANON VALLEY IMPLEMENT CO. total farm mcome for 1977 at $105.5 billion, up from $103.6 billion last year. Earnings dropped to $2O billion from $21.9 billion last year. “Real income” - net income ad justed to account for in flation - is only $10.9 billion, based on the value of a dollar in 1967. According to one leading bank, when net in come is adjusted for in flation, farmer’s “real in come” is lowest smce 1934. have a nice weekend... /*’ *• S/> A 110 137 63 39’ 183 87 78 3/4 1750 1490 1300 NISSLEY FARM SERVICE 78 3/4 1900 S. G. LEWIS AND SON West Grove, Pa. (215)869-9440 869-2214 53
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