AB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, September 9, 2000
Miss America Turns 80
Begun in 1921 as a scheme to extend the tourist season
in Atlantic City, N.J., the Miss America Pageant has
continued, with the display of talent and beauty regu
heduled on the second Saturday fol-
Labor Day. This year, the contestant
for 2001 will be named, making her
:he 72nd Miss America. (The second
America, Mary Campbell, of Columbus,
>, was also the third, holding her title
922 and 1923, and there have been
ises because of major world events.)
ice simply a beauty pageant, the contest
now an opportunity for scholarships,
ivel, and working contributions to char
ible causes The current Miss America
irs about 20,000 miles a month.
if truth is heauty, how come no one has
their hair done in a library?
cf Make homemade croutons by cubing a day-old baguette
and toasting it with olive oil and garlic.
Watercress Soup
8 cups water
4 to 6 large boiling potatoes cress to potatoes in water
1 pound watercress (about 4 and cook for another 10
bunches), washed minutes Drain and process
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter m a blender or food proces
salt and pepper, to taste sor untl j crearn y Add but
croutons, for garnish ter p U | se t 0 blend. Add
Boil water, then add salt and pepper. Just before
peeled and washed serving, reheat just to a
potatoes, cut into small simmer. Serve with croutons,
pieces. Cook for about 20 V * \ Makes 4
minutes, until soft. Trim the f servings,
bottoms off the watercress
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Wheels
Fiberglass
Springs
if Install these wheels and springs on your next new carriage oi replace your old ones if
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Full Harvest Moon, September 13
and discard. Add water-
• Very Low Maintenance Coat*'
These wheats are butt to lestalltetime and beyond without «*r
having to replace any parte on the wheels under normal use. the
only maintenance required willbe tightening up»r replacing die
tire or rubber.
• Hl£t Performance Regardless of the Elements
Wheels stay Hgt«even in hot, dry Nonwelooee
ratting spokes - ever! * *
• Rugged Heavy Duty Design
tt takes a major accident or impact to break or twist these wheels.
• Hard Durable Surface
Resists scuffs and scratches, paint Job stays shinier.
• Easier Cleaning *
Spokes have ait rounded comers, no tight spots for dirt to get into.
• Lightweight * *
A fiberglass spring weighs 22 lbs. less than a steel spring,
44 lbs. less weight on tee carriage,
• Durable One Piece Design
No bolts to give out or wear.
• Belter Performance With Heavy Loads
The more weight, tee better tee ride, will not go flat and
bottom out.
• No Hutting Ever
Painl will not blister or peel off No rust stains running out
between the plys, providing a nicer appearance and much
easier cleaning.
• A Lifetime Guarantee
If these springs ever break under normal use, we will replace
teem free of charge.
• Stabilizer Kits - Now Available
For a smoother ride and less bounce
#■ OLD
FARMER’S
WEATHER
PROVERBS
Clear autumn,
windy winter.
As September,
so the coming
March.
-tS£!
-Lily Tomlin
ON SALE
SEPTEMBER 12
The Old Farmer’s
Almanac
2001 Edition
Available in book
stores and on news
stands, or mail a
check or money order
for $6 94 to The Old
Farmer's Almanac,
Dept UF, P.O Box
520, Dublin, NH
03444, or call 800-
729-9265, ext. 220
Grantsville
Livestock
Grantsville, Maryland
Report Supplied by Auction
Saturday, Sept. 2,2000
STOCK STEERS AND BULLS 200-
500 LBS. 50.00-110.00.
STOCK HEIFERS 45.00-100.00.
SLAUGHTER STEERS GOOD TO
CHOICE UP TO 64.00, MEDIUM TO
GOOD 45.00-60.50.
HOLSTEIN STEERS GOOD 36.00-
53.50, LIGHT 35.00-55.00.
SLAUGHTER HEIFERS GOOD TO
CHOICE 56.00-64.00, MEDIUM TO
GOOD 45.00-55.50.
BULLS HEAVY 44.00-56.00, LIGHT
35.00-61.50.
COWS UTILITY HOLSTEINS
Farming, Financing
and
Toge
Remember w
was all it tool
successful fan
With some h
mother natur
efficient is sti. sy
successful farming. And that, by itself, is a tough job.
Today’s farmer has to know financing and marketing as
well as production. And today, as in the past,The Ephrata
National Bank is here to help.
We’ve been financing local farming since 1881 and plan to
for years to come.
Next time you need some honest advice on financing
your farming operation, see your friends at The Ephrata
National Bank.
To learn more, call Bob Zook at
717-721-5220 or toll free 1-877-773-6605
'VfeVe stood the test of time...
MEMBER FDIC
32.00-42.00, CANNERS 25.00-35.00,
CULLS 22.00 AND DOWN.
808 CALVES 40.00 AND DOWN.
HOLSTEIN BULL CALVES
RETURN TO FARM 90-120 LBS. UP
TO 110.00.
HOLSTEIN HEIFER CALVES
RETURN TO FARM UP TO 285.00.
BEEF CROSS CALVES RETURN
TO FARM UP TO 140.00.
HOGS TOP QUALITY UP TO 40.00,
HEAVY UP TO 37.00, LIGHT 20.00-
45.00, FEEDER PIGS BY HEAD UP
TO 55.00.
SOWS 20.00-34.00.
MALE HOGS 12.00-30.00.
LAMBS 70-85 LBS. UP TO 100.00,
‘Ephrata 9{ationai Ean/^
WITH FIVE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
www.ephratanationalbank.com
Looking forward, reaching higher
85-125 LBS. UP TO 90.00, 30-60 LB:
UP TO 110.00, CULLS UP TO 65.00.
SHEEP UP TO 38.00.
GOATS LARGE 60.00-110.00,
MEDIUM 40.00-70.00, SMALL 20.00-
50.00, ALL BY THE HEAD.
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