816-L«nca»ter Farming, Saturday, December 28, 1996 fou (Continued from Page 89) QUESTION A. Kost, Carlisle, would like to contact someone with a Moulimex electric meat grinder type RLIAA, which is made in France and sold by Varco of New Jersey. He either wants to buy parts or sell his. He needs the spiral screw for the grinder. QUESTION Elinor Klotz would like to know how to clean the outside of a cast-iron skillet. Her mother burned one clean over a low coal fire. Is there another method? QUESTION Lewis Kofron wants to know where to get parts for a Siegler oil burning heater. QUESTION S. Miller, Hagerstown, Md., would like to know how to tell the difference between a hen or rooster Pearl Guinea. QUESTION—Sophie Benedict, Friendsville, Md., would like to know how to clean club aluminum. QUESTION —Marlowe Haas, Emporium, is looking for a source to purchase varigated colored yarn in camouflage colors. She also wants to know where to find directions to crochet an old-fashioned hug-me-tight. QUESTION —Betty Sterner wants to thank Nola Brion of Liberty, 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—MarIene Hurst would like to know how she can get discolored white nylon as in slips, playpen mesh, etc. looking white again? QUESTION—A. Zimmerman of East Earl is interested in buying a set of used Lewis B. Miller story books. Does any one have any? QUESTION • C. Martin is looking to buy Mary Holmes’ books in fair condition and at a reasonable price. QUESTION Mrs. David Weidenhammer, Bernville, 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 —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 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 look ing 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 Mabel Burkholder, Fleetwood, would like to know where to purchase American Limoges, fine porce lain from the Salem Heritage Collection, Bridal Bouquet chi na plates, the design is in blue and gray. She also wants a set for 4-12 of Glamour by The American Limoges China Co. made in USA Briar Rose GNL, which has a picture of wild roses in rose and green. QUESTION Salome Fisher, Lancaster, would like to know how to make baskets out of telephone books. QUESTION—GeraId Rudolph would like to know if there is anyone who presses sorghum living within a 50-mile radius of Adams County. QUESTION Orville Mumma, Jonestown, would likea source for raw cow horns in any size, preferably white, brown or light-colored. QUESTION—Sue Baughman, Gordonville, would like a source to buy British oil, which previously sold in drug stores. It contains kerosene, turpentine, linseed oil, and coal tar. The Baughmans use the British oil in an old family recipe for salve. QUESTION Salome Fisher, Lancaster, would like a book, “Wildflowers and the Stories Behind Their Names.” QUESTION Lynn Joshua, Lititz, wants to buy "Wild flowers and Stories Behind the Names,” by Phyllis Busch and "Sugar From Farm to Market,” by Winifred Hammond. ANSWER—Mary Fetter wanted to know where to locate a Springele Board for making Springerle cookies. Informa tion that came in the mail about Springele cookies states that a catalog listing more than 150 designs as well as other baking supplies is available for $2 through House-on-the- Hill, P.O. Box 7003, villa Park, IL 60181. If anyone knows of local sources, please send the information. ANSWER Rosa Sensenig of Quarryville requested directions to make a wreath using wrapped hard candy. Thanks to Ann Martin, New Holland: B. Light, Lebanon, and others for sending instructions. Wrapped Candy Wreath 1 wire clothes hanger or wire frame of comparable width (circumference of wreath can vary from 3 to 16 inches, depending on use) Wire (.025-inch gauge) Wrapped candy in bulk (an 8-inch wreath require about VA pounds) Box Blunt scissors If using hanger, form into wreath shape Apply two pieces of candy at a time to frame by wrapping wire around the twisted ends of the candy wrappers and then twisting the wire around the frame. Be sure wire is pulled snugly on frame. Repeat process until wreath is filled. If using a clothes hanger, your wreath has a built-in hook for hanging. If using a wire circle, fashion a hanger from rib bon or wire. Affix a bow to the top of the wreath and attach a blunt pair of scissors to one of the bow’s streamers, so the recipients can cut the candy off the wreath. Include a tag that says, “Help yourself.” ANSWER —Peggy Miller of Leesport wanted a source of oils, such as palm, coconut, olive, all oils used in soap mak ing. Thanks to Kathleen Steward, Hamburg, for writing that she is pleased with oils from Liberty National Products 1-800-289-8927. Also, Joanne Long writes that she has a wonderful oil for Peggy to incorporate in her soap—emu oil. Call her at (717) 437-9185. ANSWER Marlin Stoner, Carlisle, wanted leather washers for a Sears Roebuck Model #259-551*65 piston pump. Mark Oberholtzer, Lewistown, writes that he repairs hydraulic jacks that have piston pumps and may be able to help him. Call Mark at (717) 899-6259. ANSWER —Elsie Kauffman, Allensville, wanted to know where she could buy a'good Jumbo Lektro Maid electric fry ing pan made by the Miracle Maid Cookware Co. Thanks to Jim Willis, Shippensburg, who writes that he has one to sell that is in excellent condition with a new cutting board. Call him at (717) 532-7590. ANSWER Kelly Deutsch of Lake Harmony, is looking for fine hand-crafted gifts, toys, accessories, and artwork for young children. Thanks to B.Light, Lebanon, who recom mends the following: Troll-Leam and Play, 45 Curiosity Lane, P.O. Box 1822, Peoria, IL 61656-1822 Toys To Grow On, P.O. Box 17, Long Beach, CA 90801. Hearth Song, 6519 N. Galena Rd.. P.O. Box 1773, Peoria, IL 61656-1773. Or, Childcraft, 250 Colleg Park, P.O. Box 1811, Peoria, IL 61656-1811. ANSWER A subscriber of the newspaper wanted instructions for making a mouse and rat bait that really works and uses inexpensive ingredients that can be pur chased in stores rather than commercial rat bait, which is expensive. Thanks to Martha Weaver who suggests using a dollop of peanut butter on a trap. Another reader wrote that the following method really works for mice. Set a bucket upside down and stack books or blocks beside it so mice can get to the top. Place cheese, cake or other tempting food in the bucket. When mice begin to feed, take away one book to make them leap to the top of the upside down bucket. Phase 2: Turn bucket right side up and fill it half full of water. Hang bait above it with a string. The mice will leap into the water. ANSWER —Richard Wert of Dauphin County wanted to know where to buy bales of tobacco stems and tobacco dust to use as fertilizer. Contact Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co., Lancaster, or Dave Spangler (717) 548-3000. ANSWER Harold Kuchler, Coatesville, had some problems with a chimmey. A reader believes that Harold may have a crack in the upstairs room or in the interior walls of the adjoining chimney. ANSWER—D. Williams, Liverpool, wanted to know who professionally appraises antique tractors for Insurance pur poses in the Harrisburg area. Stanford Appraisal and Adjusting Co., Inc., 260 Byers Road, Chester Springs, have been in the business for more than 30 years and cover the East Coast on a regular basis according to Charles Stan ford. Contact the company at (610) 458-5688. SEE YOUR NEARES DEALER FOR DEPENDABLE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE PENNSYLVANIA MESSICK EQUIPMENT RD 1, Box 255 A 717-259-6617 Annvllle. PA BHM Farm Equipment, Inc. RDl,Rte. 934 717-867-2211 Carlisle. PA R&W Equipment Co. 35 East Willow Street 717-243-2686 Messick Farm Equipment, Inc. Rt. 283 - Rheem’s Exit 717-367-1319 Haiitax. PA Sweigard Bros. R.D. 3, Box 13 717-896-3414 Norman D. Clark & Son, Inc. Honey Grove, PA 717-734-3682 Loysville, PA 717-789-3117 MARYLAND Ceresville Ford New Holland, Ini Rt. 26 East 301-662-4197 Outside MD, 800-331-9122 NEW JERSEY Bridgeton. NJ Washington. N. Leslie G. Fogg, Smith Tract Inc. Equip., Inc. Canton & Stow Creek 15 Hillcrest Ave. Landing Rd. 908-689-7900 609-451-2727 609-935-5145 8 kwhouad T Dependable Motor Co. East Main Street 215-273-3131 215-273-3737 A.B.C. Groff, Ir 110 South Railroi 717-354-4191 Olev. PA C.J. Wonsidl Bros. R.D. 2 610-987-6257 Pitman. PA Schreffler Equipment Pitman, PA 717-648-1120 Tamacma. PA Charles S. Snyder, Inc. R.D. 3 717-386-5945 S.G.Lewis & Son, Inc. 352 N. Jennersvilli 610-869-2214 1-800-869-9029 Owen Supply Broad Street & East Avenue 609-769-0308
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