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QUESTION—Gary Hearn, 2750 Springfaire Dr., Gooch
land, VA 23063, wants to buy an Oliver crawler tractor to
restore, preferably an OC-4.
QUESTION Levi L. Stoltzfus, Quarryville, wants to
know where to get shaker tops for salt and pepper shakers.
QUESTION—Joseph Dors! of Stirling, NJ, would like to
know if someone has a Model #FPM-6, Serial #693 Lickity
Chipper made by Piqua Engineering, Inc. in Ohio could
explain why it clogs up. It was purchased used and is no lon
ger being made.
QUESTION Cindy Eshleman, R. 3, Box 7957, Jones
town, PA 17038, wants to know if anyone will reasonably
sell her a Hershey tin with the Sand Beach Bridge on it.
QUESTION S. Fryberger, Denver, wants to know
where to find information for a hit and miss engine made by
B.H. Myers, Myerstown, during the late 1800 s or early
1900 s.
QUESTION—Roy A. Duffield of Wenonah, New Jersey,
is looking for old glass milk bottles with the name “Geo. Duf
field" from the ’3os or '4os.
QUESTION Terry Shane of Boyertown is looking for
information on how to raise minnows in a farm pond. He also
asks if anyone knows how to install power steering on a 9N
Ford tractor, after market bolt on or otherwise.
QUESTION Linda Christman of Greencastle wants to
buy chair replacement pads for her dinette set.
QUESTION J. Barnhart of Philadelphia would like
instructions for making an afghan from old hankies.
QUESTION Gary Oiler, Stroudsburg, is looking for a
MF Model 32 side bar mower for parts.
QUESTION A. Garman of East Earl is wondering if
anyone knows where plates for a Sears Roebuck and Co.
seeder, model 597261620, serial 3526, could be obtained.
QUESTION Lois Robson of Lebanon is interested in
locating a good condition used heavy duty pasta maker, as
well as a used, heavy duty bread machine for people who
have arthritis and can’t stir heavy batters.
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 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—John Stadier wants information on making
a canoe out of bamboo.
QUESTION R. Wenger, Lititz, would like to know of
someone who repairs rebounders. He needs springs.
QUESTION Doris Rishel, Spring Mills, would like to
know where to purchase Dr. David Roberts Salve, which is
white and has a winter green aroma or in brown to use for
animals and people.
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 —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 Harold Kuchler, Coatesville, needs to
replace a Proctor-Silex 2-quart ice cream freezer bucket,
preferably stainless steel. Where can he find one?
QUESTION A reader wants to know where to find the
books, “See Sally Run," and “See Jack Run."
QUESTION Charles Alexander Sr., 880 Tract Rd., Fair
Firch, PA 17320, wants to buy a DeKalb metal corn sign that
sets on a 2-feet meal pipe. The sign should be about 30-inches
long.
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QUESTION—Barb would like to know what type of material
is safe to use to build a chicken barbecue grid. Any instructions
or tips and the type of pipe and wire to be used would be
appreciated.
QUESTION—Mrs. Paul Swinehart Sr. wants a pattern for a
cloth doll that has four sides when the head is turned she
smiles, cries, frowns, and sleeps. She has a bonnet to cover
the face sides that are not wanted at the time. Contact her at 95
N. Kinzer Rd., Paradise, PA 17562-9620.
QUESTION Paul Swinehart Sr. needs information on an
antique tractor with a 5 horse power Briggs and Stratton motor,
serial number 19359, Model number 500 304 183; a David
Bradley tractor model number 917-5154, serial number 1202
Sears & Roebuck. Contact him at 95 N. Kinzer Rd., Paradise,
PA 17562-9620.
QUESTION Lois Rausch, Walton, N.Y., wants instruc
tions for making homemade drawing salve or ointment.
QUESTION Jacob Novinger, 1439 Rt. 209, Millersburg,
PA 17061, is looking for an eagle quilt pattern and a canopy
crochet pattern for a double bed.
QUESTION—Ronn Loos, Bedminster, N.J., is looking for a
rear mounted rake for a one-point hitch International Cub
Loßoy.
QUESTION—MaraIee Chaffee wants to sell her reed pump
organ, completely rebuilt inside, works excellent, ornate
design but no top cabinet. Original swivel stool. Call her at
(717) 744-2582.
QUESTION—Cindy Eshleman, Jonestown, asks if anyone
would be willing to donate a trailer or van to use tor the Kids for
Kids 4-H project. She is also interested in any unwanted
healthy animals. A good home will be provided.
QUESTION Mrs. Jacob Novinger, Millersburg, is looking
for an eagle quilt pattern and a canopy crochet pattern for a
double bed. Send the patterns to her at 1439, Rt. 209, Millers
burg, PA 17061.
QUESTION Donald Russell, Woodbury, wants to know
where to find parts for an automatic vent on a Lord and Bunham
greenhouse.
QUESTION Eleanor Hertzog, King of Prussia, wants to
know if anyone has the book “Hankerchief Quilts, by Saron L.
Newman, published by American School of Needlework Inc.
The book is out of print and Eleanor is willing to pay a reason
able price for the book.
QUESTION —Jean Nestler, Halifax, would like to know of a
firm that makes and sells dehydrated foods or vegetables.
QUESTION Anne Kavaliavskas, Dalton, wants to find a
kit plus O ring for Laing Model SM, 202-BTW Serial
#468-151751 water circulator for a coal stove. She knows that
this model has been discontinued.
QUESTION —Louise Graybeal Renick wants to purchase a
long wearing, economical material to rebottom oak kitchen
chairs. What can she use?
QUESTION —Michele Mackie wants to buy Dark Shadows
items from the 19605-19705. She wants to replace items from
the gothic soap opera that she had as a child.
ANSWER—A reader from Douglassville wanted to know if
someone can give an idea of how much an 1843 quilt made by
G. Christman from Hereford Township in Berks County might
be worth. Thanks to Arnold Lewis, Conestoga, for answering.
He writes that “A Checklist of American Coverlet Weavers”
records three coverlets made by G. Christman for 1842-1894.
The quickest way to find the value would be to bring the quilt to
an antique dealer or auctioneer familiar with woven coverlets
and ask him to appraise it. Popularity of the weaver, date of the
coverlet, colors, pattern, wear and tear, moth holes and gener
al attractiveness are all factors that can establish the price.
Prices range from $25 to thousands, but is almost impossible
to appraise sight unseen.
ANSWER —Ronald Bennett, Victor, N.Y., writes that he is a
member of the Feedsack Club. If you have an interest in old
cotton fabric or cloth sacks, you can join the dug. Write to Jane
Clark Staple, 255 Starr Ave., Apt. 16, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 or
(412) 766-3996. Anna Lue Cook, author of Textile Bags,” in
Germantown, TN, has the Flour Sack Underwear poem printed
in her book. The author gave permission to Bennett to use it.
ANSWER Robert Greaser’s request for a wood stove
that heats water was previously answered. However Albert
Green writes that he has the perfect stove to sell
reasonable.
ANSWER Thanks to Lisa Krasowski, Williamstown,
N.J., for answering the request for dehydrated vegetables.
They are available at San Franciso Herb Co., 25014th St.,
San Francisco, CA 94103. Phone 1-800-227-4530.
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Save Money
FLEMINGTON. NJ. Rut
ger* Cooperative Extension U
encouraging New Jerseyans to
save or reduce debt by $2,000 by
die year2ooo. Where is the money
going to come from? Below area
dozen ideas:
1. Refinance Your Mortgage.
Consider doing this if you plan to
stay put long enough to recoup the
cost For example, a no-pointi
refinance costs about $l,OOO.
Trading a 8.75%, $lOO,OOO,
30-year mortgage for a new loan
dunging only 7.75% would ave
$7O per month ($B4O annually)
and pay for itself in just 14
months.
2. Get a Cheaper Credit Card.
Call RAM Research
(800-344-7714) for an inexpen
sive list of low-rate and no-fee
credit cards. Transferring a typical
$2,000 balance from an 18% card
to a 10% card would rave $l6O a
year in finance charges.
3. Bring Your Lunch and
Snacks. That can of soda you buy
every workday for 75 cents costs
$lBB a year. Buy 12 store brand
cans on sale for $3 and you’ll save
$125. Do the same for inexpensive
lunches and you’ll save several
hundred dollars per year.
4. Slash Food Expenses By
10%. Do this by buying fewer
snack foods and “impulse” items
and making better use of store and
generic brands, coupons, and price
breaks. Consider joining a ware
house club (e.g. BJs) for addition
al savings. Trimming a $lOO
weekly food bill by 10% to $9O
would save $520 a year.
5. Get Discounts. Many pro
ducts and services (e.g. insurance,
hotels, car rentals) have discounts
... but only for consumers who
ask. Asking the question “is this
the best price available?” fre
quently should save at least I
hundred dollars annually.
6. Be Patient. Waiting for
things to go on sale, instead of
purchasing at full price, should
save several hundred dollars.
7. Get a Long Distance Tele
phone Savings Plan. Savings will
vary, depending on your calling
habits, and you may have to make
calls at designated times. Never
theless, the savings can be
impressive. It a plans saves $2O s
month, that’s $240 a year!
8. Get An Insurance Analysis.
You may be paying for unneces
sary coverage or missing valuable
discounts. Ask an agent to review
your policies. If you are paying
several thousand dollars a year for
insurance (all types), some sav
ings probably exist
9. Shop “Alternative” Vendors.
Inexpensive sources of toys, tools,
appliances, clothing, and home
furnishings include flea markets,
garage sales, thrift shops, and con
signment stores. Possible savings?
Hundreds, maybe thousands, of
dollars.
10. Earn More On Savings.
Don’t let existing savings languish
in a 2% to 3% bank account
You're losing money after infla
tion and taxes. Move this money
to a CD or money market fund to
earn a higher rate of return.
11. Slash Bank and Investment
Fees. Avoid banks that charge
high fees or require large mini
mum balances on low-yield
accounts. Shop around for a better
deal. Ditto for high brokerage firing
commissions and mutual fund?
expense ratios. ;
12. Get a Match. If your|
employer offers a 401(k) plan,
save enough to earn die maximum
employer match. Unlike the
proverbial “free lunch,” this deal
is too good to pass up.