818-L«ncister Farming, Saturday, Fabruary 24, 1996
You Ask, You Answer
(Continued from Pago B 16)
QUESTION Dorothy Martin, Lancaster, would like to
know where to buy support stockings that are reasonably
priced and not as expensive as in the surgical stores.
QUESTION Mary Stoltzfus, 549-C Gibbons Road, Bird
in-Hand, PA 17505, would like to buy a used set of Anne of
Green Gables books.
QUESTION A subscriber would like to know how to
clean cob webs from the rafters of an old barn and how to
keep them off. Is there a disinfectant to keep spiders from
forming more webs on the rafters.
QUESTION Margaret Grieff, Sidmore, would like to buy
a cookie jar shaped like an ice cream cone.
QUESTION Randy Confair, Jersey Shore, would like to
know of a hatchery where just hens or toms of white turkey
poults may be purchased.
QUESTION Kenneth Kensinger, Martinsburg, would
like to know how to get rid of powder post beetles or barn bea*
ties from wooden structures.
QUESTION—R. & J Oblen of Garfield, N.J. wants step by
step guidelines for growing sweet corn. The family recently
began farming and had an unsuccessful year. Besides the
drought, the corn was overgrown with weeds despite cultiva
tion. The ears had enormous amounts of worms and partially
developed ears. “We know we made drastic mistakes
because farms in our area (Hunterdon County) did well. Any
help would be appreciated.”
For extensive help which is free contact extension
services at Rutgers University immediately. What other sug
gestions do readers have?
QUESTION Mary Paxton, Honey Grove, would like to
hear of kitchen helps and tips from readers.
QUESTION Dianne Decker, Shippensburg, would like a
recipe for Haffer's Salve made from a turpentine base, which
is used for cuts on livestock. The salve was used in the 1930 s
in the Mercersburg area and was obtained from a family by
the last name of Myers of Sheely. Any homemade salve with a
turpentine base will be appreciated.
QUESTION —James Kasten, R.R. 1, Box 339, Hallstead,
PA 18822 is looking for advertisements or brochures from
Kasten Farm Equipment, maker of forage wagons.
QUESTION Ruth Cantello, 115 Clyde Rd., Somerset,
N.J. 08873, wants building plans for a wood bench that con
verts, by flipping, into a picnic table.
QUESTION Ruth Cantello, Somerset, NJ, would like
directions on making angels from macaroni (pasta).
QUESTION Daniel Sensenig, Ephrata, would like to
know where to purchase cherry pits or similar products to burn
in a wood pellet stove. Is there a store in southeastern Penn
sylvania that sells these products already dried and bagged?
QUESTION —Laura Jennings, Columbia, N. J., writes that
she has a blue-eyed (sky blue) rabbit. Is this common?
QUESTION Esther Nolt, Newmanstown, would like to
know where she can buy a set of Jungle Doctor books written
by Paul White. She enjoyed these books as a child and would
like to get them for her children.
QUESTION A Turbotville reader would like to know
where to find literature or an owner’s manual on a US Slicing
Machine Co., Van Berkel’s original hand crank meat slicer
that was made in 1912 in La Porte, Ind.
QUESTION Glenda Strouse, Northumberland, would
like to know the title and author of an excerpt from the follow
ing poem. The complete poem appeared in the 12/9 issue, but
we need to condense for space. It’s her grandmother’s favo
rite poem and she could recite every word until a stroke took
her voice. She is 89 and in a nursing home, but Glenda reads
this poem to her every Christmas. Glenda said that there may
be parts missing or wrong since she wrote it from memory.
The yule log blazed in the ancient hold.
The begger shrank from the biting cold.
The baron’s only daughter, the little Lady Grace
was better dressed than any guest and fairer in the face.
Yet never a thought of pride had she
as she gaily danced round the Christmas tree.
QUESTION —Mrs. David Fisher, 1068 Back Maitland Rd.,
Lewistown, PA 17044, is looking for “Engine Whistles,” the
fifth reader from the Alice and Jerry series by Row, Peterson,
and Co.
QUESTION Bill Sherwood, Beavertown, is looking for
two items. One is a kid's wagon made by Sherwood Company
with the name Sherwood printed on the side. The other is a
goat wagon. Both should be older models that a re in good
shape and priced reasonably.
QUESTION Al Freysz, Middletown, Md., would like to
know where to obtain parts for a Bonanza apple parer.
QUESTION Sandra Laughman, Hardin, Mo., wrote that
she read about a woman who creates pickled fabrics. Sandra
would like information on the procedure and ingredients to
use.
QUESTION David Hoover, Ephrata, wants to know if
Joseph Barr one dollar bills are collector items. There are five
in a set.
ANSWER Bernice Jones, Terra Alta, W.V., wanted to
know where to purchase a blue and white striped engineer’s
cap. Thanks to Fae Koppenhaver, Hegins, for wrote that the
hats maybe purchased at the following address, however, the
place is closed for the season and will reopen May 30. Pion
eer Tunnel, 19th and Oak St., Ashland, PA 17921 or phone
(717) 875-3850.
ANSWER—Wayne L. Miller, Bruceton Mills, W.V., wanted
patterns or plans for a doll house. Thanks to Fae Koppenhav
er, Hegins, for writing that the patterns are available from Pro
ject Plans, P.O. Box 9255, Des Moines, IL 50306-9225 and
from Barbara’s Mini World, 132 E. Main St. Palmyra, PA
17078 (717)838-4127. Sam’s Club in Harrisburg also has a
kit. Charles Pierman, Stockton, N.J., recommends the follow
ing: Craftsman Wood Service Co. 1735 W. Cortland Ct. Addi
son, IL 60101. Leichtung Workshops, Hanover, PA
17333-0081.
ANSWER Betty Jakum, Littlestown, wanted to know
where to find older varieties of apples. Please write to Grace
Stirba, Spring Hollow Farm, 121 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Paradise,
Pa. 17562. Grace also writes that Amos Fisher grows old
apple varieties. He issues a catalog and lives at 494 White
Oak Rd., Strasburg, Pa. 17579. Information maybe received
from Backyard Fruit Growers, do Don Ziegler, 817 High St.,
Akron. PA 17501.
Thanks to Loren Sadler, Stevens, who writes that some of
the varieties are available from Southmeadow Fruit Gardens,
Box SM, Lakeside, Ml 49116.
ANSWER—CheryI Martin, Greencastle, thanks the many
who sent her little girl dress patterns.
ANSWER —A subscriber wanted to know when the dorm
itories will open again for Farm Show week. Elaine Angle,
Layton, N.J., writes that the dormitories were open because
she slept in them during the past two Farm Shows. Directions
are posted throughout the building and the security and main
tenance personnel are helpful in directing.people to them.
ANSWER Carl Picket, Felton, wanted to know where to
buy a sausage stutter. Thanks to Mabel Tobias, Nazareth,
who writes that a sausage stutter lard and fruit press are avail
able from Chop-Rite Two, Inc., 531 Old Skippack Rd. Harley
sville, Pa. 19438. 1-800-683-5858. Lehman's Non-Electric
Catalog, P.0.80x 41, Kidron, OH 44636 (216) 857-5757 have
some parts for Enterprise stutters and also sell new stutters.
ANSWER—SaIome Fisher, 151 Buckwalter Rd., Lancaster,
PA 17602, wanted the story of "The Legend of the Star” writ
ten about the star found inside an apple when it is cut cross
wise. Thanks to Betsy Dehn, Spencerville, Md., who sent
three versions of the story.
Version 1 : A little apple tree was among some big oak trees
whose branches were high above the little apple tree. All the little
apple tree could see above was the big branches of the oak trees and
stars shining through their branches. Thinking that the stars were
on the oak trees’ s branches, the little apple tree said, "God, give me
some stars like them.”
God said, "Be patient! Little one.”
The little apple tree said, “But, I want stars."
Spring came and the apple tree was full of beautiful blossoms —
white and pink. The little apple tree still wasn’t satisfied and still
wanted stars. God told him to be patient.
Summer came and the blossoms fell, leaving just little buds
which turned into beautiful red apples. But the little apple tree still
wasn't satisfied and wanted stars. And God told him to be patient.
Autumn came and applesfellfrom the tree. Once split open when
it fell. (Cut an apple open crosswise and you can see a star). The
little apple tree had lots of stars.
The Legend Of The Apple Star
Version 2
Once there was a child who wondered where the stars went in the
daytime. He asked Grandmother, "Where do the stars go when the
sun comes out?"
Grandmother smiles and said, "Each star lives in a little red
house with no doors or windows. If you go outside, you might be
able to find one.
So the child began searching for the star's little red house with
no doors or windows that has a star inside?
When the child met a black cat, he asked, "Have you seen a little
red house with no doors or windows that has a star inside?"
"No," saidthecat. "Maybe theyellow duck has seen the little red
house you are looking for."
So the child went to the duck pond and asked the yellow duck,
"Have you seen a little red house with no doors or windows but with
a star inside?"
"No." said the yellow duck. “But maybe the bluebird in that tree
has seen the house you are looking for."
So the child looked up in the tree
where the bluedbird was sitting
and said. “I am looking for a little
red house with no doors or win
dows but with a star inside. Have
you seen it?"
"Yes," said the bluedbird, "I
have seeen the house you are look
ing for. In fact, the little red house
is here in this tree!"
So the child looked up and guess
what he saw? A red apple. (Cut a
red apple crosswise and see the
star formed on the inside by the
seeds).
Why Apples Have
Stars Within
The little brown apple seed, so
the story goes, pushed its way out
of the ground, and to its delight
discovered it was a small apple
tree. She found the world in the
daytime a wonderful place, but the
nightime with its canopy of stars,
was the most beautiful of all to her.
With all her soul she longed for
just one star.
The fairy queen heard her wish
and told her to strive and work to
grow strong and beautiful and her
wish would be granted. The apple
tree did just so; working hard to
grow straight and tall, and finally,
one spring day she was covered
with beautiful pink blossoms. But
best of all, when she dropped her
blossoms, she had little brown
baby seeds that would someday
grow into apple trees.
She was so happy, loving and
coring for her baby seeds, she for
got all about her wish. But the
orchard fairy had not forgotten.
The orchard fairy told the apple
tree she earned her wish and she
would make her a crown of stars.
The tree said, “That was a foolish
wish of mine. But if stars you have
to give, give them, / pray you, to my
baby seeds."
So that is why, if you cut your
apple through the center of the
circle side, you find brown baby
seeds nestled in a five pointed star.
What
To Do
With
Leftover
Paint
(NAPS) —Paint is a
vital part of keeping our
immediate environment
bright and beautiful. Con
sider these environmen
tally friendly ways to deal
with leftover paint:
1. Always buy only
what you need and use it
up. If you only buy what
you need, there isn’t any
leftover paint to dispose of.
2. Recycle the empty
steel can.
3. Store paint properly
by securing the lid and
turning the can upside
down. When properly
stored, paint can last for
years.
4. Donate useable left
over paint to churches,
community groups, the
ater groups, etc.
5. Dry leftover latex
based paint before dis
carding it.
6. Save leftover sol
vent-based paint for a spe
cial waste collection pro
gram in your community.
For a free brochure,
Managing Leftover Paint,
send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to the
National Paint & Coat
ings Association, Dept.
NAPS, 1500 Rhode Island
Ave., NW, Washington,
DC 20005.