if Philadelphia would like
ian from old hankies.
Bader, David Blank, would
eplacement glass fillers for
r()02. Filler number is 70F;
if Leesport has a surplus of
Si formulas, and any other
if East Berlin wants to know
3 six strands of thread and
ig. She wants to confer with
; about large curd cottage
i the A&P stores. She says
i with lumps. Does anyone
be purchased?
roudsburg, is looking for a
■ for parts.
East Earl is wondering if
a Sears Roebuck and Co.
il 3526, could be obtained.
>t Lebanon is interested in
eavy duty pasta maker, as
d machine tor people who
avy batters.
ie, Cheyney, vyould like to
build a 24 volt B circuit vol
)liver 1250 made by Fiat.
on Hamilton, wants to build
unless the entrance faces
lems with dampness and
i the ground, but he has
es face in every direction,
jroblem with caves?
QUESTION—G: M. Heller, Annville, writes that he wants
to know where to locate a meat slicer blade for a Vacum-
Base Folding slicer model 168 N. U.S.A.
QUESTION—Jay McGinnis, New Park, would like infor
mation on a windmill company called D.H. Bausman, which
operated during the 1880 s near Lancaster. They produced
a windmill called the Times.
QUESTION—Amanda Hoover, York County, is looking
for clear toy candy molds for a 4-H project.
QUESTION Charlene Bennett, Clearville, writes that
commercial stripper wont remove the stain from some
wooden chairs that she has. She asks how to make a lye
bath to strip the chairs.
QUESTION —Jeff Dimmig needs parts for a 1964 Harley
Sportster plus a panhead rigid frame any year, basket case
okay. Call him at (610) 767-4735.
QUESTION L. Burkholder, Ephrata, wants to buy
books about old train wrecks. Write to 220 Hahnstown Rd.,
Ephrata, PA 17522.
QUESTION—Joe Jedju, Pemberton, N. J., would like the
name and phone number of a butcher who slaughters, dres
ses, and packages chicken and goats for personal use. Pre
fers a butcher who is in the Burlington County, N.J. area.
QUESTIQN Evan Weidman, Westfield, has a cream
top quart milk jar with the writing “June's Creamery,” and on
the back, “Cream Top, Pat. Mar. 3 '25.” Weidman would like
to know if anyone has any information about this creamery?
QUESTION Bette Ann Bleam, Green Lane, wants
directions for making wreaths from rope-style baling twine.
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.
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QUESTION—Sue Baughman, Gordonville, would like a
source to buy British oil, which previously sold In drug
stores. It contains kerosene, turpentine, lihseed oil, and coal
tar. The Baughmans use the British oil in an old family recipe
for salve.
ANSWER—R. Fisher, Rebersburg, wanted to buy a but
ter chum. Thanks to Kenneth Jones who has several diffe
rent types and sizes. Write to him at 54 Park Ave., Ran
dolph, NJ 07869, or after 6 p.m., call (201) 584-4867.
ANSWER—Katie Zook of Gap would like to buy VA or 2
qt. stainless steel pressure cooker. Thanks to Donna
Treese, 663 Little Britain Rd. N., Quarryville, PA 17566, who
writes that she has a 4-quart Presto pressure cooker with
DuPont Teflon coating to sell. Write to her.
ANSWER—Cindy Eshleman asks for a source of unusu
al trees or seeds, such as a Chinese tallow tree. Thanks to
Anne Van Atler, Woodbine, Md., tor writing that two strains
of the trees are available tor $4.95 and $5.95 from Forest
Farm, 99 Tetherow Rd., Williams, OR 97544-9599 or phone
(541) 846-7269. A 428-page catalog lists trees, shrubs, and
woody plants available and costs $4.
However seeds are not listed in the catalog. According to
‘Manual of Woody Landscape Plants,” by Michael Dirr, the
seeds are easy grow. The tallow tree seems to have
become almost pestiferous in the coastal plains from South
Carolina to Florida and Louisiana. Trees may be injuredif
the temperature drops below 0 degrees F.
Atler writes that Cindy may be interested in Evodice
danielle, called bee bee tree, which blooms about four
weeks from the middle of July to the middle of August in
northern Maryland. It is covered with honey bees from sun
up until sundown even during lightly falling rain.
ANSWER For those who wanted to know where to
send old greeting cards, send them to St. Jude's Ranch for
Children, 100 St. Judes St., Boulder City, NV 89005.
ANSWER Brenda Houser of Middletown wanted to
know if anyone knows of a shop that sells new or mint condi
tion LPs of gospel music, no cassettes. Of particular interest
is ‘The Oownings," recorded between ISS9 and 1980.
Thanks to Dale Wallick, York, who writes that he has several
of The Downings and others. Call him after 5 p.m. at (717)
252-1705.
ANSWER —Mrs. Floyd Austin of New York asks a ques
tion that we receive from readers from time to time. She
plans to visit Lancaster County and would like to know of
quilt auctions and other events during her visit. For those
interested in visiting, write or call the Pennsylvania Dutch
Convention and Visitors’ Bureau, 501 Greenfield Rd., Lan
caster, PA 17601, or call (717) 299-8901. They distribute
free maps, discount coupons, a listing of events, and other
information.
ANSWER—Marlene Wenger, Greencastle, wanted pat
terns of Amish counted cross stitch pictures. Thanks to Car
ol Grove, P.O. Box 6, Somerville, VA 22739, writes that she
has a Dimensions pattern “Amish Woman Hanging Out
Laundry,” which she started but did not finish. If Marlene
sends her address to Carol, she will mail the pattern, thread,
and cloth to her.
ANSWER —Marsha Wagner, Mount Wolf, wanted a Vir
ginia Rose butter dish and salt and pepper shakers (Homer
Laughman). David Atkinson, New Hope, suggests she write
to Replacements Ltd. 1089 Knox Rd., P.O. Box 26029,
Greensboro, NC 27420. To find out if the pieces are avail
able, call 1 800 737-5223.
ANSWER Melva Baumer wants modest dress pat
terns for age one year and up. Anna Mae Wenger writes that
she has girls dress patterns from 6 months to size 4. Melva
should send her address plus the money to pay the postage
for sending the patterns to Anna Mae at 154 Penn Valley
Rd.. Lititz, PA 17543.
ANSWER Pete Krasowski of Williamstown, NJ,
wanted to purchase wax, wicks, coloring, scents, jars, bot
tles to make candles. Thanks to B. Light for writing that most
craft stores carrry these items or mailorder from Craft Cata
log, P.O. Box 1069, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 or call
1-800-955-5915.
ANSWER Sally McGrath sends in an answer for a
question that wasn't asked because whenever someone
needs the answer to this question, they won’t want to wait two
weeks or longer for an answer. She found out the hard way that
this solution works if pets are sprayed by skunks.
Krebaum’s Home Skunk Remedy
Put on goggles or other eye protection. In a bucket, mix:
1 quart (0.95 L) of 3% hydrogen peroxide, H 202
'U cup (60 mL) baking soda (sodium bicarbonate),
NaHCOS.
1 teaspoon (5 mL) of liquid dishwashing detergent
Stir the ingredients briefly. The solution will fizz as the hydro
gen peroxide decomposes and releases bubbles of oxygen.
Have a friend hold the smelly pet in a washtub while you
scrub it with a soft brush. Rinse the pet with tap water. You may
need to repeat the treatment on your friend.