AS-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, May 25, 1996 Red Poppies and Peace Since World War I, poppies have been a symbol of remembrance at Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day The red poppy was used to symbolize the blood of those who died in service to their countries. After World War 1, veterans sold artificial red poppies to help raise money for French and Belgian war orphans Today, donations to veterans' groups are often marked with a token paper red poppy The crinkled crepe paper closely resembles the texture of the real poppy ( Papaver ), which is grown ; annual or perennial. “In Flan the poppies blow. Between th row on row " - John McCrae Soldiers in peace are lib chimneys in summer. mr To prolong poppies’ life as a cut flower, plunge their stems in hot water after cutting. Hermits 2 scant cups sugar 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon soda 3 cupa flour (heaping) 3 eggs, separated and beaten 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaapoon clovaa 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup seeded raisina, choppsd _ 1 cup chopped J r walnuts 1/2 cup currants, Wk washed, dried, tossed in flour m sow PRODUCERS • Existing Farms WE OFFER: HH GUARANTEED PRICE 5 to 7 Year Contracts RECORDKEEPING AND ON FARM SERVICE B 3 FINANCING AVAILADLE ig Facilities: Lancaster, Harrisburg, Hagerstown (2/97), Wyalusing and Knoxville Manufacturin' May 27-June 2. 1996 Memorial Day, May 27 Mix ingredients in order given, then drop by tablespoonsful onto buttered cookie sheets, allowing plenty of room for spreading. The finished hermits will be ragged, but toothsome. If you prefer, roll the dough into a rough rectangle, bake, then cut into squares before it cools. Bake 10 to 20 minutes at 350° F, depending on the size of your cakes. Malm about 1-1/2 dozen aquaraa. • New Construction to Qualified Producers PURINA MILLS, Inc 800-873-5300 CATTLE 216... PDA ..Complied with list week’s tile...steers lower, cows steady to 2.00 higher. STEERS: Choice 925/1275 lbs. 57 00-60.25, few down 54.00, Select 51.50-58.00, Standard 45.50-51.25. HOLSTEINS; Choice 1125/1500 Iba. 50.10-53.75, few Standard 37.00-42.00. HEIFERS: few Choice 975/1075 lbs. 56.00-64.50, couple Select 54.50 & 55.00, few Standaid 42.25-43.10. J' OLD FARMER’S WEATHER, PROVERBS COWS: Breaking Utility and Commer cial 34.50-38.50, few 44.00, Cutler and Boning Utility 29.50-35.75, Canner and Low Cutter 22.00-28.75. Shells down to 20.00. BULLS: few Yield Grade No. 1 1025/1875 lbs. 39.00-44.00, few No. 2 1150/2020 lbs. 34.50-42.00. FEEDER CATTLE: STEERS: Urge Frame No. 2 550/990 lbs. 30.00-39.00; HEIFERS; Medium Frame No. 1 425/650 lbs. 37.00-42.00, Large Frame No. I 500/1000 lbs. 31.00-38.00, few Medium Frame No. 2 375/550 lbs. 35.00-36.00; BULLS; few Medium Frame No. 1 325/800 lbs. 37.00-45.00, few Large Frame No. 2 525/900 lbs. 32.00-35.00. A dripping June brings all things in tune. if the pigs are carrying straw CALVES 62...VBALERS: couple Good 210 & 270 Ibf. 50.00 & 67.50, Standard and Good 70/105 lbs. 25.00-39.00, few in their mouths, look for high winds. Rainbow at mom, put your hook in the com Special Offer. Handy chart full of interesting weather proverbs. Send $3 to Weather Chart, Dept. UF, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Box 520, Dublin, NH 03444. Mercer Livestock MERCER, PA MAY 21, 1996 Lebanon Valley Enterprises, inc. 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We also have USD A approved coatings available for the food processing industry We will do an expert evaluation of your needs to determine the exact powder coating needed based on the conditions of use. Precast Concrete Hog Slats* Cattle Slats Pillars Beams *Hog Slats can also be used under calf hutches and around feeders & watering troughs. Contractors Can Buy Direct and Save! Our goal is your satisfaction. Let our knowledgeable staff use their expertise to provide you with the equipment you'll need to get the job done efficiently. Contact us for a free estimate today. 410 East Lincoln Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067 • (717) 866-2030 Utility 50/80 lbs. 5.00-25.00. FARM CALVES; No. 1 Holstein bulls 95/115 lbs. 100.00-115.00. No. 2 90/125 lbs. 60.00-95.00; few No. 2 Holstein heif ers 75/145 lbs. 42.00-75.00. Few beef cross bulls and heifers 75/145 lbs. 45.00- HOGS SB...BARROWS AND GILTS: US 1-2 240/250 lbs. 64.00, US 1-3 200/260 lbs. 59.50-62.50, few US 1-3 150/185 lbs. 45.00- SOWS: few US 1-3 265/430 lbs 38.50-44.00. FEEDER PIGS 10... US 1-3 40/65 lbs, 14.00-34.00. SHEEP 2...N0 MARKET TESTI GOATS 0...N0 MARKET TEST! Grants ville Livestock Grantsvllle, Maryland Report Supplied by Auction Sat., May 18, 1996 STOCK BULLS AND STEERS 200-500 LBS. 40.00-55.00. STOCK HEIFERS 30.00-45.00. SLAUGHTER STEERS GOOD TO CHOICE 52.00-57.75; MEDIUM TO GOOD 40.00-44.50. HOLSTEIN STEERS GOOD 38.00-42.00; LIGHT 30.00-37.50. SLAUGHTER HEIFERS GOOD TO CHOICE 45.00-52.00, MEDIUM TO GOOD 38 00-44.00. Custom Powder Coatings BULLS HEAVY 38.00-49.50, LIGHT 34.25-49.75. COWS FEW HIGH DRESSING UP TO 40.25, UTILITY HOLSTEIN 28.00-35.50, CANNERS 24.00-30.00, CULLS 24.00 AND DOWN. VEALS GOOD TO CHOICE UP TO 71.00, MEDIUM TO GOOD 40.00-55.00 808 CALVES: 30.00 AND DOWN, HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES RETURN TO FARM 90-120 LBS. 60.00-96.00 HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES RETURN TO FARM 100-120 LBS. NONE AVAILABLE. BEEF CROSS CALVES RETURN TO FARM UP TO 75.00. HOGS: TOP QUALITY 57.00-60.00, HEAVY 56.00-59.50, LIGHT 40.00-55.00, FEEDER PIGS BY THE HEAD, UP TO 47.00. SOWS; UP TO 38.00. MALE HOGS: 20.00-32.00. SPRING LAMBS: 20-40 LBS. 90.00-105.00,45-90 LBS. UP TO 110 00, CULLS 80.00 AND DOWN. SHEEP: UP TO 38.00. GOATS; LARGE 50.00-100.00, MEDIUM 30.00-60.00, SMALL 10.00-40.00, ALL BY THE HEAD. l»|Li]L«|Lat!ltaUlMUiaL»liaWWUtU|UlU|tM^U^ML«)LaLtlWU|LnULU|U|Liy^LL L L»l>:iU| WHAT’S AHEAD FOR f CATTLE & HOGS • We Deal In Futures And Options • Our Only Business is Commodity Futures And Options • In Allentown Area and Same Principals For Over 20 Years • When Buying options, your risk is limited to the loss of the premium paid plus all transaction costs. 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