Yoram Levshin, secretary of the Israeli Sheep Breeders Association, reported in mid-May 1953 that "during the past year, 3,500 sheep weighing 40-30 kg each weighing 120-<> kg, weighing a total of about <> tons, were raised, but "if the government had helped, we could have sent at least ten times as many sheep to the market this year."
Since the establishment of the State of Israel, the size of the flock in Israel has increased tenfold, and in 1953 there were 80,100 head of sheep counted in Israel. According to the data provided by the Breeders' Association, "one sheep earns about 70 liras a year, and a herd of 50 sheep can support a family with dignity." However, the growers accused that "without assistance from the government, we cannot make progress in the industry." (Photo: Shepherd in the Galilee, <>s)
The Vanished/Items that were once
a necklace with a handle for Niagara
Photo: Nostalgia Online Archive,
The oldest of our readers probably remember the heavy flush tank in the bathroom, which was located, filled with water, close to ceiling height. At the top of the tank was a power handle, to which a chain was attached that went down to the height of the toilet, and at the end of the chain a handle made of wood or porcelain was installed. The user would pull the lever, which in turn would pull on the chain - which would activate the operating lever in Niagara, and a cascade of water would gush through the pipe that came out of the bottom of the tank - and flush the contents of the toilet.
Consumer / Items we have consumed
"plug" for electricity
Image processing: Nitza Wolfensohn,
At that time, the apartment's electrical system was fed from a narrow cabinet in the stairwell, in which each apartment had a small porcelain unit called a "cork" (fuse) and in whose stomach passed a wire that connected the electricity to the apartment. In case of overload, the wire would heat up and burn – and the cap would pop out of place. In such cases, the fuse would be pulled out and the wire would be replaced. Hence the origin of the expression "the cork jumped", referring to a person who got angry, warmed up and lost his temper.
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