816-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 25, 1998 tyoiiMSk & ou This column Is for readers who have questions but don’t know who to ask for answers. “You Ask—You Answer” Is for non-cooking questions. When a reader sends in a question, It will be printed in the paper. Readers who know the answer are asked to respond by mailing the answer, which will then be printed in the paper. Questions and Answers to this column should be addressed to You Ask—You Answer, Lancaster Farming, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Atten tion: Lou Ann Good. Do not send a self-addressed, stamped enve lope for a reply. If we receive the answer, we will publish It as soon as possible. Please Include your phone number because we sometimes need to contact the person to clarify details. We will not publish your phone number unless you request it. QUESTION Leon Stoltzfus, Leola, would like to know where to purchase the round juicing disk for an Atlas Juicer made by Juice Master Mfg., Co., Model 36. No. D 12041. QUESTION Elmer C. Smith is trying to find the book, “Song of the Susquehanna,” by Herbert Stover. If anyone has a copy to sell, write to Elmer at P.O. Box 176, Linden, PA 17744. QUESTION Leona Leiby, Kutztown, would like instructions for making homemade soap in an iron kettle. QUESTION Pat Elligson, Millers, Md., wants to know where to get a replacement stopper for a crystal vinegar emit. QUESTION Deanna Cunfer, Lehighton, is look ing for a source to buy wooden lids for six-sided candy jars (the kind often used as canister sets in stores that sell hard candy). She has four different sizes and wants to replace the metal lids that are tarnishing with new ones—with or without plastic seals. She recalls seeing the lids advertised in catalogs, but now that she needs them, she can’t find them offered. Anyone know of a catalog or store that sells these lids? QUESTION Robert Rauhauser, Thomasville, writes that he collects lawn sprinklers. He was told that several months ago an article on lawn sprinklers appeared in Martha Steward’s magazine ‘‘Living.'' If any of our readers have the article, he would like to buy a photocopy of the article. The only address I have for Rauhauser is Thomasville, PA 17364. QUESTION Cindy Eshleman would like an iron or metal horse sleigh. She saw one at the rodeo in Har risburg in November. She also would like to purchase a buckstitched (white leather through brown leather) reins or bridle with reins in good condition. Willing to pay reasonable prices for these two items. QUESTION Anyone looking for a hand cranked machine that puts lids on tin cans of different sizes? If so, contact R.G.H. of Layton, N.J. Fax (973) 948-5458 or phone (973) 948-4565. QUESTION—WaIter Breen, Lancaster, would like to know where to purchase the type of Japanese bee tle trap where a mason jar screws on to the bottom part of the yellow plastic vanes, which eliminates the use of bugs. QUESTION Kathy Jenkins is looking for an old book, Thee Hannah," written by Marguerite DiAngeli a, copyrighted 1940. Kathy, who read the book in 1947 when she was in elementary school, has a grand daughter Hannah and would like to give it to her. If you have a copy, write to Kathy at 791 N. Reeds Rd., Dow ningtown, PA 19335. 1 QUESTION—Connie Salvadore, Newtown, would like to know where to purchase the discontinued Tup perware Reheatables Line, which featured a cover and classic Tupperware seal for microwave reheating. The line was available about 5 years ago, she thinks. QUESTION Cheryl Miller, Hallem, writes that a small church on the east side of York County has no budget for plants but would love to dig up excess perennials that any readers would be willing to share with them. Call Cneryl at (717) 755-6345. QUESTION Cheryl Kile, Myerstown, has a Ger man Shepherd that is deathly afraid of thunderstorms. She believes that several years ago someone recom mended, in this column, a herb that allieviates a dog’s fear. QUESTION Barbara Jennings, R. 1, Box 83, Canton, PA 17724, would like information on the Apple Butter Inn Bed and Breakfast in Slippery Rock. She heard they have a Christley Room. Barbara believes the inn is the homestead of her ancestors. QUESTION— EarlThoman, Railroad, would like to know where to get a setting of eggs from Rhode Island Red hens, hopefully from a York County location. Call him at (717) 235-3197. QUESTION Lorraine Nash. 192 S. Elk Run Rd., Mainesburg, PA 16932 is looking for books in good condition that are written by Earl Murray, ‘Thunder in the Dawn,” “Spirit of the Moon," “Song of the Wovoka," and ‘Free Flows the River." QUESTION Mabel Oilier would like to know how to remove brown discoloration from antique china. Is this age spots? QUESTION —John E. Stoltzfoos, 170 Sinclair Rd., Delta, PA 17314, would like to know where to find the book, “The Pillar of Fire," also called “Israel in Bondage." QUESTION—JoeI Vinikoor, Allentown, N.J., would like to know the best way to fix a leaking flat roof in which the surface is roofing felt laid in a hot tar to form built-up roof. The water puddles in the middle after a rain. QUESTION —Where can A.M.H. of Narvon purch ase glass canister milk cans. They are heavy glass, not ceramic. She has one but did not purchase it through a store. The milk can is about 7V« -inches tall. QUESTION Colleen Hart of Cinnaminson, N.J. would like recipe donations for publication in a cook book called “Farmer's Wife Cookbook.” Include name, address, and phone number. Send recipes to 17 Sequoia Dr., Cinnaminson, N.J. 08077. QUESTION—HeIen Heavner, HC6O Box 4. Upper Tract, W.V. 26866, is looking for spin curlers for home perms. She needs all plastic with no rubber bands. The rubber band breaks her hair. She found some for body perms, but she wants smaller ones. She is willing to buy new or used ones. QUESTION Mildred Anderson, Dover, wants to know what makes lotion made from goat’s milk sepa rate from the other ingredients. She used beeswax, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, glycerine, and goat’s milk. She had combined the beeswax and oils in a pan of water until melted, added warm milk and glycerine - and beat with a mixer until cool. After it sat for awhile, the milk separated from the other ingredients. She would appreciate a recipe that works or ideas on how to make the recipe she has work. QUESTION Shirley Schwoerer, Wysox, has a Plett Pan, which is a cast iron with seven shallow indentations and no lid. A recipe is attached that appears to be a thin pancake recipe, but no other instructions. Do any readers have more information about Plett? QUESTION—Patty Clouser wants to know the val ue of old Briggs and Stratton engines and of a Snappin Turtle lawn mower with turtle head Model #2'A STI9 Serial # 7820. QUESTION—Donna Unger, 133 Krug Rd. t Littles town, PA 17340-9724 is interested in purchasing Hull piggy banks, which come in various styles and colors. The dime banks are marked HPSB on the bottom. The Jumbo Corky Pig is marked hull © 197, and the sitting pig is marked hull © 196. The corky pigs are marked Corky Pig Pat pend, HP Co. © 1957 USA. QUESTION Patricia Henry, Gettysburg, needs the address for Barry Products Corp., formerly of St. Louis, MO. Mail returned with forwarding expired. Pat ricia writes that the company makes the best metal polishing cloth called Victory Miracle. QUESTION—DoyIe Whitney wants information on where employment in an area of ag dealerships or repair shops might be had where his experience of 25 years could be used. He also wants to know about rur al communities where a farm could be purchased. Per haps real estate agents, county extension agents or someone from the Dept, of Ag could help with the infor mation. Call him collect at (860) 423-8218 or write to 331 Bass Rd., Windham, CT 06280. QUESTION—A reader would like to know where to get pages for a merry-go-round photo album. QUESTION A reader would like information on keeping a pair of swans in their pond in order to keep a Canada goose population under control. Which breed of swans works the best? Do you need to clip the wings to keep them in the pond? What kind of care do swans require? QUESTION Harold Wolf, New Cumberland, is looking for copies of “Flying” magazine published from the mid 1950 s to 1962 only. QUESTION Ivan Gromling, Manchester, writes that when he was young and growing up in the 1950 s and 19605, his family used Troutaman’s Cough Syrup, which was black in color. Where can he purchase it today? QUESTION Mary Pazzaglia, Columbia Cross Roads, wants addresses for suppliers for chipwood baskets that measure 4'A -inch wide and 3% -inch deep, and 2'A -inches high. QUESTION Terry Lowe, New Park, is hoping to purchase wood or coal grates for a Wincroft #BBBB2R cookstove, made in Middletown. QUESTION Ben Kinsinger, Meyersdale, would like to know where to get a Farmall pedal tractor like the Farmall M Tractor. Doesn’t matter if the pedal trac tor needs repair. He would also like to know where if anyone has parts for a Farmall Cub for sale. Also needed is a one gallon glass butter churn. QUESTION —Previously an answer in this column said that Joel Z. Zook makes miniature balers that make 2x2x4-inch bales. The address given for him is insufficent. If you know it, please send the complete address or the name and address of someone else who provides this product. QUESTION Margaret Grieff, Sidman, would like to know where to buy a disinfectant called Creolin, similar to Lysol, which they had used for years in chick en coups and to bathe dogs. QUESTION Don Miller, Summit Hill, wants to know who can appraise the value of an antique goat cart. Call him at (717) 645-9693. QUESTION R. Himmelberger, 129 Poplar Rd., Fleetwood, PA 19522, would like poems with the word* thimble in them. QUESTION—Art Sholly Jr., Mt. Joy, wants to know where to find a gas-fired Royal Peanut Roaster, Uny condition and any size. « ' 1 QUESTION Fannie E&iler, Lancaster, would like to know where to purchase a Bio-Snacky sprouter of someone who is willing to sell theirs. QUESTION Margaret Diamond, Kunkfetown, wants instructions to make lamps or other items from popsickle sticks. ANSWER G. Sweitzer, Airville, wanted to know where to purchase a chamber pot and a used LP gas refrigerator. Thanks to Phyllis Green, Gettysburg, for writing that chamber pots are available through Leh man’s catalog. Call 1-330-857-5757 or write to One Lehman Circle, P.O. Box 41, Kidron, Ohio 44636. ANSWER For Vera Sloop, Landisburg, who wanted strainer parts for a galvanized watering can, Phyllis Green writes that brass replacement heads for galvanized watering cans are available in different sizes through Lehman’s catalog. Call 1 -330-857-5757 or write to One Lehman Circle, P.O. Box 41, Kidron, Ohio 44636. ANSWER Karen Kinnane, Shartlesville, has a beautiful old side saddle with the leather completely worn but the tree is perfect. She’d like to know of a sad dler to recover and rerig the side saddle. Thanks to Sharyn, York, for writing that Wayne Marier custom makes and repairs saddles, chaps, and leather on gun cases, etc. Contact him at 1830 Powder Mill Rd., York, PA 17402-4722. ANSWER Roland Karhbda, Monongahela, wanted to know where to find a thumb latch and catch for a log cabin door. Thanks to Jim Miklos, Macungie, who writes that a blacksmith shop in his town will cus tom forge any hardware needed. He specializes in restoration hand-forged hardware. The American Homestead Blacksmith is located at 6338 Sweetwood Dr., Macungie, PA 18062 or phone (610) 965-4876. Also, Phyllis Green, Gettysburg, writes that they are available from The Antique Hardware and Home cata log, call 800-422-9982. (Turn to Page BIT)
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