*22—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, February 9,1910 FLEMINGTON, N.J. Heating with wood 'fe the age-old way to keep warm. Some say its the original way to keep warm. And, through the years, there have been many im provements and refinements in wood-burning stoves. Today we have available to us modern, high-quality wood stoves that are ef ficient, comfortable, con venient, and economical. A good wood stove can sup plement your home’s oil or gas-fired system, reducing fuel costs significantly. There are some “ifs” to contend with...such as, if wood is available at reasonable price. Other “ifs” include careful selection and installation of Willison is grad, auctioneer KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Art Willson, 3682 Jennings Chapel Rd., Woodbine, MD, has just returned from Kansas City, Missouri, where he successfully completed the course in Auctioneering and Auction Sales Management at the Missouri Auction School. He received his diploma and the honorary title of Colonel along with men and women auctioneers from throughout the United States and Canada. The concentrated two week course is conducted by the Missouri Auction School at the world’s largest auc tion training center m the Kansas City Stockyards. His training included lectures and work-shops featuring prominent auctioneers from throughout America. Egg production jumps 14 percent HARRISBURG - December 1979 egg production in Pennsylvania totaled 368 million, ac cording to the Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service. The December production was 14 percent above the 324 million eggs produced m December 1978. The December average of 16.7 million layers was 11 percent higher than a year ago. Egg production per 100 layers was 2204 compared with 2158 in December 1978. The nation’s laying flocks produced 6.06 billion eggs IM ATTENTION POULTRY, HAY AND STRAW HAULERS: For Sale ★ 75 International 1800 series with 25 ft. aluminum flat bed with overhang, ★ 69 Blue International 1700 series, 19 ft. flat bed with overhang. ★ 76 Ford truck, F-350 series with 13 ft. flat bed. If Interested Call SWEIGART POULTRY 215-267-7296 Don’t get burned by stove and its operation and maintenance, says Hun terdon County, N.J. ex tension agent Calvin Wett stein. Beware though. Wood stoves can be hazardous. They can cause a house fire if they are not installed properly, not kept in safe condition, and are handled carelessly. The fire hazards include chimney fire caused by creosote build-up, sparks or flame escaping from faulty chimney, ceiling or walls overheating, falling sparks on the floor. Wood burners can reduce these hazards and burn wood safely if they exert care in choosing, installing, operating and maintaining your stove Art Willson, right, recently received his auc tioneer’s diploma from L. Dick Dewees, of the Missouri Auction School. during December 1979, two percent more than a year ago. The number of layers during Decmeber averaged 295 million compared with 292 million m December IT’S MAGIC How quickly You Get Results Fror Clas Start by choosing a safe stove. It should bear the label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Consider the material - cast iron and steel plate are safest, most durable; quality of construction - door gaskets air tight, joints sealed, fire box lined with brick, unless it’s cast iron, latch secure and a draft control; size - not too large, or too small; design - with safety and efficiency in mind. There are choices in design: airtight, open front (not as safe as closed, even if screen is used), circulating. A safe chimney has to be an early consideration. Perhaps even before stove 1978, Egg production per 100 layers during the month was 2054 compared with 2033 a year ago. PHONE 717-394-3047 or 717-626-1164 wood stove problems selection. Have it checked by an expert. Repair if needed. If a new chimney is to be built, decide if it will be masonry or one of the ap proved stainless steel chimneys available today. There are a number of safety considerations in installing the chimney, whether masonry or pre-fab. Installation is next. The check list goes like this; choose the right location for heat distribution and safety; have proper clearance to protect walls and floor; install stovepipe safely. Installation isn’t a job for a novice. Get expert help. Ask a building inspector about safety guidelines and local regulations. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. He participated in selling numerous public auctions in Kansas City and nearby communities in Missouri and Kansas. Subjects covered included antique auctions, livestock, furniture, business liquidations, real estate, rare com, auto, machinery, general merchandise, all types of estate auctions, and the rapid fire chant of the tobacco auctioneer. SMUCKER'S SALES & SERVICE • Good used diesel engines Install a blower fan for better diesel & refrigeration cooling. Longer life on diesel. LET ME BREATHE! FOR PROMPT SERVICE CALL ■: 717-354-4158 OR IF NO ANSWER j: CALL 717-354-4374. Notify the insurance com pany. The company may have safety standards, and may even deny coverage to owners of a wood stove. Don’t allow a stove to overheat. Don’t let the fire bum too low. A too-low draft will cause incomplete burning and dangerous creosote buildup. Do bum seasoned wood, install a smoke detector and have a fire extinguisher handy, bring fresh air into the house, keep fire tools handy, empty ashes regularly - and put them outside, have an escape plan. Don’t bum trash or gar bage in your stove, don’t use flammable liquids to start a fire, don’t store wood, paper, or other flammables near the stove. Finally, maintain the wood stove and chimney m good condition. Inspect the whole RD #2, BOX 21 NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557 DISTRIBUTOR FOR: LISTER, PERKINS & SUNZI DIESELS system before the heating season begins. Clean the chimney at least once a year. Check for leaks in the stove and stove pipe once a month. Clean the stove pipe regularly with a wire brush. Check door gaskets and caulking; renew if necessary. Check damper - functioning properly? Check firebox liner. Watch out for creosote. All wood stoves cause creosote buildup. A cold chimney, slow fire and green wood make it worse. Creosote is flammable, so prevent formation by periodically allowing stove to burn its hottest for a few minutes to bum deposits off, stovepipe and flue. Don’tt bum green wood. And, check frequently for creosote buildup. • New Sputnik wheels and parts We mount diesels on balers, crimpers, cornpickers, etc. 4' 1 JRSik. Jp For lower cost per hour power, rely on isfen diesel power * is it
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