EB—Lancaster Faming, Saturday, lum 7,1980 Dairying’s past yielding treasures of today Countless batches of butter made in this churn helped give the wood a deep, rich patina. Want to check how much it was used? Closely observe the plunger stick; a well-worn center indicates fre quent and authentic use. a LP6AS In the dairy barn, LP-Gas heats al fo( St' Ldasprevak EeeMmted, Ettjeted LP~ Sets Semes (er ih Deurghm...(er (hFetmfbm Vairvmen. I CAU(7I7) 665-3588] MYER S METERED GAS SERVICE. INC. mkm P.0.80X 71 lanyafflj MANHEIM, PA 17546 'JJUWIHIj Idalnl (lain (lalnl Jdaln (lain dalni jdaln (lain Lt J WpJ *** V~r j V'r r» W~r * 1 (Uirs LANCASTER - Relics from dairying’s past are providing some of the most sought-after bits of rural Americana in the increasing nationwide interest in an tique collecting. In addition to farm families with roots directly in that past, people from all walks of life are seeking out a wide variety of artifacts from the days when dairying represented many more farms, smaller herds, lower production and much, much more manual labor. While dairying’s memorabilia may hold greater meaning and bring back more vivid memories for those who experienced the industry’s colorful past, rural collectors can be found shoulder-to-shoulder with their suburban or urban counterparts visiting an tique shops or wandering through flea markets. And results of their suc cessful searches are now m <Un IS YOUR HAY WORTH $l4O/TON? Or Are The "Elements" Stealing Your Hay Dollars Fertrell Nutri-Sil is a management tool that enables you to make better hay. Hay can be put up at higher moisture levels which means LESS LEAVES SHATTERING, MORE BALING TIME each day, and biggest advantage perhaps, BEATING THE “ELEMENTS” OF THE WEATHER. An application cost of about $2.50 could give you an increased nutritional dollar value of $3O-$4O/Ton or more. Based on a recent test, Fertrell Nutri-Sil hay had a nutritional value worth $l4O/ton. Dollar value was based on 44% soybean meal and ear corn for equivalent values for protein and energy. NUTRi-SIL FORAGE INOCULANT • Easy to apply • Reduces nutritional loss • Helps control heating • Improves payability For The Location Of Your Nearest FERTRELL Dealer Call 717-367-1566, or Write: THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT CO. (NADCO), Box 215, Bainbridge, Pa. 17502 finding their way just as frequently into city apart ments and suburban ran chers as they are into farm homes. Most likely, the favorite symbol of milking’s yesterdays being sought by these collectors is the butter churn. To many, it represents both the romantic lore and the realistic hard work associated with dairying’s past. Due to the many types and sizes of churns once made and used, they can be fitted into the intenor decor of many kinds of living quarters. If space is no problem, one of the various versions of the upright chum can provide a room just the right antique accent touch. In addition to the more familiar upright wooden churn, there are the decorated crock chums and others made entirely of tin. All are becoming quite A Probiotic culture providing the bacteria required to cut hay losses and improve quality. rare and difficult to find. such as rockers or cradles. These upright churns There is a particular make excellent companion pieces for other antiques, • Improves digestability • Helps eliminate spoilage • Non-corrosive, nontoxic • Non-chemical, safe to use (Turn to Page E. 10)
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