A! vB-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 11,2003 Full Wolf Moon Called by some the Full Winter Moon, the Full Wolf Moon this lanuary 18 signals a time of long, cold nights Early Native Americans had a bevy ot icme dies foi the colds chills, and chilblains that came at this time of year Onions often piedominated, whether added to a restorative gruel, made into a plas ter tor the chest, roasted and applied hot to the teel for chilblains, or juiced tor cough syrups and ear drops For chills. „ hot rocks at the feet, warm blankets and I hot teas made with sage, peppermint, or yarrow weie prescribed if cold winds roach you through a hole, say your prayers and mind your soul. ns- Cloth dish towels can spread germs; let your dishes air dry in a rack instead. Onion Soup [Goodfor vtlial mis \ou') 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 7 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons flour 2 quarts beef, chicken, or vegetable stock pepper, to taste French bread slices grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Melt butter in a 5-quart stock- i pot, then add i oil. onions, and salt " ■aaiiiwarmmiißnia Early Order Program - Save Big On AH Grain Equipment Awl Dryers In January FARM & HOME CENTER 7:3 “ OMm 464-3321 or 800-732-0053 iS www.aceretailer.com/emherr (U|JSJ Herrville Rd & Rt. 272 South 2 1/2 Miles South of Wiljow Valley Square ups Drop Not Responsible For Typographical Errors —— ■s« Full Wolf Moon, Jan. 18 £g> Saute over low heat ml for 20 minutes ml Sprinkle flour ovei PI onions and cook for a SI few more minutes S/ Transfer onions to a / dish Add stock to pot r and heat to simmering Return onions to pot and simmer tor 30 minutes Add pepper Just before seiving. toast French biead If desired, sprinkle cheese on the bread and melt the cheese under the brodei Add bread to soup Makes 6 to 8 servings MATIC BATCH OR NTINUOUS FLOW RAIN DRYERS EsMHERR > OLD FARMER’S WEATHER PROVERBS A fair Jay in winter is the mother of a storm tog in January makes a wet spring. GARDENERS! The early spring 2003 Gardener’s Companion is on sale NOW To order or subscribe call 800 895 9265 ext 220, or visit www.almanac.com/ go/WUFO3OI. Or buy it at bookstores or newsstands The Competitive Edge “Smart system" eliminates guesswork. Gram Dryer On Display at Ag Progress qV$ J. k-Jk. Carlisle Livestock Carlisle, Pa. Report Supplied by Auction Tuesday, January 7,2003 SLAUGHTER CATTLE: STEERS, NO HIGH CHOICE OR PRIME OF FERED! CHOICE 1100-1485 LBS. 71.75-73.75, SELECT AND LOW CHOICE 67.00-72.00, COUPLE RE TURNED TO FEED 60.00-66.75, HOL STEINS 1350-1550 LBS. 58.00-60.00. HEIFERS: CHOICE 1030-1450 LBS. 71.25-76.50, SELECT AND LOW CHOICE 1015-1460 LBS. 67.00-69.25, COUPLE RETURNING TO FEED 60.00-64.00, HOLSTEINS SELECT 1100-1400 LBS. 53.50-54.50. COWS: BREAKERS 38.00-42.75, HIGH YIELD 43.00-46.50, BONERS 35.00- LEAN 32.00-38.25, BIG MIDDLE, LOW DRESSING, LIGHTS 27.00- SHELLY 26.50 AND DOWN. BULLS: HOLSTEIN 1425 LBS. 48.00. FEEDER CATTLE: FEEDER STEERS, HOLSTEINS, DAIRY TYPES 400-875 LBS. 42.00-51.00, COUPLE HEREFORDS 66.00; FEEDER HEIF ERS, HEREFORDS 300-600 LBS. 59.00-61.00, DAIRY TYPES 600-800 LBS. 34.00-36.50; FEEDER BULLS, COUPLE JERSEYS 49.00. GSI EARLY ORDER PROGRAM Special Winter Discounts on Storage Bins & Dryers thru March 14, 2003 - Call For Details HAMMER MILLS for Grinding High Moisture & Dry Grains Grinds Finer than Roller Mills. Call Us For Your Nearest Dealer! CALVES: RETURNING TO THE FARM, HOLSTEIN BULLS +NI 90-125 LBS. 115.00-127.00, HOLSTEIN BULLS +N2 80-135 LBS. 42.00-114.00, HOSL TEIN HEIFERS +NI 80-120 LBS. 280.00-330.00. SWINE: HOGS US+NI-3 230-270 LBS. 31.50-33.50, 275-345 LBS. 28.00- 210-225 LBS. 24.75-27.00. SOWS: 500-600 LBS. WET 20.00- BOARS: 300-650 LBS. 5.00-18.00. FEEDER PIGS: BY THE LB. 25-70 LBS. 56.00-80.00, ROASTERS 90 LBS. 49.00. GOATS; BY THE HEAD, LARGE NANNIES AND BILLIES 53.00-125.00, FANCY 65.00-78.00, FLESHY KIDS 52.00- SMALL AND THIN 30.00- LAMBS: CHOICE 35-75 LBS. 112.00-167.00, GOOD AND CHOICE 80-100 LBS. 94.00-97.00. SHEEP: ALL WEIGHTS 23.00. SALE EVERY TUES. 5 P.M. FOR RABBITS, POULTRY, AND EGGS, 6 P.M. FOR LIVESTOCK, STARTING WITH CALVES; SPECIAL FED CAT TLE SALE TUES. JAN. 21, 2003; STATE GRADED FEEDER PIG SALE FRL, JAN. 10, 2003, RECEIVING 7130 A.M.-10:30 A.M., SALE 1 P.M.; RED 608 E. Evergreen Road, Lefcanon.PA 17042 Phone: 717-274-5333 afeentm.com , Wfc LUbIUM MAJNUMLIUnJB Painted, Galvanized and Steinlee* Steel Fabrication, Feed Bins, Feeders, Hoppers, Covers, Dump Fits, Augers, and Control Systemauta Airiomste Your Operation. CARPET HORSE AND TACK SALE ERL, JAN. 17. RABBITS ANP BUNNIES 2.00-14.25. CHICKENS 3.00-5.00. BANTIES .25-2.25. PIGEONS 1.00-4.75. PHEASANTS 6.25-8.00. GUINEA PIGS 9.00. DUCKS 2.00-3.75. GEESE: 4.75-5.00. GUINEAS: 3.25. ALL ANIMALS SOLD BY THE HEAD. SALE STARTS 5 P.M. New Holland Horses New Holland Sales Stables Report Supplied by Auction Monday, January 6,2003 103 HEAD, MARKET STRONGER. WORK HORSES 400.00-885.00. DRIVING HORSES 410.00-700.00. RIDING HORSES 360.00-875.00. REGISTERED RIDING 1625.00 AND 1650.00. PONIES 175.00-385.00, LARGE PONIES 1 AT 750.00. V CUSTOM MADE „ AUGERS *<>' Galvanized • Carbon • Stainless AUGER ' INSTALLATIONS 4 In feedlots 4 In drying systems 4 Commercial applications 4 At feedmills or elevators 4 Around poultry & dairy barns 4 At your gram bins Standard Auger Specifications Tube Gauge or bulk tanks 4 Replacement Augers for feed mixers and farm equipment Flight Thickness Bu /Hr Small Animal Sale January 7,2003 Sfe- Sr / S U TROUGHS 3/16” 3/16” 3/16’ 2000 3000