816-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, November 23, 1996
You Ask,
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QUESTION A subscriber of the newspaper
would appreciate if someone could give instructions
for making a mouse and rat bait that really works and
uses inexpensive ingredients that can be purchased
in stores. Commercial rat bait is expensive.
QUESTION Mrs. David Weidenhammer, Bern
ville, would like to know if anyone has tried to make
shampoo and conditioner. She knows how to make
soap, but wants to know how to make personal
hygiene products.
QUESTION Rose Diehl, Bloomsburg, would
like to know how to remove rust from a cast iron skillet
and to keep it from reappearing when not in use.
QUESTION —John Popirski, Pottsville, would like
to find a source for a small turkey called the Beltsville
Turkey. This turkey is smaller than the Royal Palm
Turkey and is ideal for small families with only two or
three people.
QUESTION Edwin and Kathryn Zimmerman of
Manheim would like to know where to buy the wire
frames for Victorian lampshades.
QUESTION Betty Sterner wants to thank Nola
Brion of Liberty, Pa., for her information, but she had
already contacted Replacements Ltd., Greensboro,
N.C., before writing to Lancaster Farming, so she is
still looking for the January, 1979 Peter Banett,
Franklin Mint plate.
QUESTION Eva Burrell of Glen Gardner, N.J.,
recently purchased in the ML Joy area a unique jack
o-lantern made from a gourd which had been dried,
cut and also dyed a rusty orange color. She says the
pumpkin was fromn Carlisle, Pa. Can anyone tell her
what type of gourd was used and the process for dry
ing and dyeing. She would like to do this as a project
with the senior citizen group in her area. She ia also
looking for a recipe for an old-time holiday center
piece called, “Dancing Snowballs.” She knows it
takes mothballs.
QUESTION Gerald Thomas of Monroeville,
N.J., would like to know someone who refinishes and
polishes antique brass oil lambs.
QUESTION —Irene Greer of Richmond, West Vir
ginia, is looking for a Winnie the Pooh cookbook, a
cottelston pie recipe that ran in the newspaper, and
where to find a Pitiful Pearl doll.
QUESTION Marlene Hurst would like to know
how she can get discolored white nylon as in slips,,
playpen mesh, etc. looking white again?
QUESTION —Anna Newswanger of Narvon
is looking for some out-of-print books: “Yonie
Wondernose" by M. DeAngeli; “Secret Exodus:
The Untold Story of How ‘Operation Moses’
Saved the Lost Tribe of Ethiopian Jews;” and
“Boone’s Lick" by Lewis B. Miller. She wants to
know the price and the condition of the books.
Write to her at 185 S. Poolforge Rd., Narvon,
PA 17555-9539.
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ACHINERY
QUESTION A phone call to You Ask, You
Answer was a reader who wants to know what
causes a house to sweat. She says condensation
drips from the ceiling and runs down the windows.
The house has electric heat, but it is heated with a
wood-burning stove in the basement. What can be
done to remedy this problem?
QUESTION —Peggy Miller of Leesport would like
a source of oils, such as palm, coconut, olive, all oils
used in soap making.
QUESTION —A. Zimmerman of East Earl is inter
ested in buying a set of used Lewis B. Miller story
books. Does anyone have any?
QUESTION Rose Diehl, Bloomsburg, would
like to know where to find a book or manual on the
Waye Roy Backhoe.
QUESTION Gladys Stephens writes that men
tally handicapped children enjoy collecting calen
dars, pencils, postcards, key rings, vehicle license
plates and other things. She writes that it is nice to
see the smiles on their faces when they receive these
items. Gladys writes that she will pay for postage if
people will send her these items to give to the child
ren. Write to Gladys at R.R. 2, Box 1069, Starrucca,
PA 18462-9703.
QUESTION G. Stuart, Paramus, N.J., wants to
know how he can convert a Farmall C Tractor from a
quick hitch into a conventional 3 pt. hitch.
QUESTION Helen Phillips, Camden, N.Y.,
would like to know where to buy a few crates of heavy
chickens or roosters.
QUESTION Rachel Fisher wants to know if
someone who purchased Mastercraft cookware from
Pre. Mike Williams of Kentucky, could write and say
whether or not they are satisfied with the cookware.
QUESTION M. Burkholder, Ephrata, would like
directions on making dough for crafts such as pies.
QUESTION Renee Hankins would like to know
where she can get tin stars that are used for wool
embroidery. She'd like to teach her daughters.
QUESTION Kelly Deutsch of Lake Harmony,
Pa., is looking for fine hand-crafted gifts, toys, acces
sories, and artwork for young children.
QUESTION Clark Whitleather, Spring Grove,
wants to know where to find bittersweet vine to plant.
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QUESTION—Bruce N. Carpenter of Winchester,
Va., is looking for information where he can find
attachments for a ROTO-HOE 4 Seasons garden
tractor. He’s specifically looking for a snowblower
attachment.
QUESTION Evan Weidman, Westfield, has an
old milk jar with raised lettering that says One quart
liquid/Jane’s Creamery. On the back is written Cream
Top, Pat. March 3 '25. Weidman wants information
on the Creamery and the years it was in operation.
QUESTION Charles Mason, West Decater,
wants to know who manufactures expansion tanks
for hot water furnaces.
QUESTION Marlene Hurst would like instruc
tions to weave reed baskets. She already has the
melon basket booklet.
QUESTION Doug Bunnell, Endicott, N.Y.,
would like to know where to obtain an operator’s or
instruction manual for a horse-drawn corn binder
made by E.B. Osborne. If you have a copy, contact
him at 2650 Bornt Hill Rd., Endicott, NY 13760.
QUESTION Mabel Burkholder, Fleetwood,
would like to know where to purchase American
Limoges, fine porcelain from the Salem Heritage Col
lection, Bridal Bouquet china plates, the design is in
blue and gray. She also wants a set for 4-12 of Gla
mour by The American Limoges China Co. made in
USA Briar Rose GNL, which has a picture of wild
roses in rose and green.
QUESTION Ron DeGraw, Madison, NJ, needs
a manual for Allis Chalmers Model 3500 Diesel
Engine. He will pay for the book, plus postage if you
call him at (201) 377-5524.
QUESTION Mrs. David L. Click, Holtwood,
wants a used hand dough kneader. Send the price to
her at 78 Old Holtwood Rd., Holtwood, PA 17532.
QUESTION Karen Kininane, Shartlesville, is
searching for a book that has a story about two sisters
who inherit a big old house in the country, move into
the house, and support themselves by running a
rooming house. She can't remember the title, buy it
had a medium blue or grayish cover, black and white
illustrations on the first few pages, and was printed
about 1920. Her aunt had the book, which disap
peared when the house was sold. Karen will happily
pay for the book plus shipping. Cali her at (610)
488-7792.
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