814-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 29, 1998
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QUESTION Barbara Fair, Mohrsville, remem
bers a poem from her childhood, which is about a
woman who spent her whole life fighting dirt. The final
lines are something abouf'she lay down and died, and
was buried in dirt." Does anyone have the complete
poem?
QUESTION Paul Charles wants anterless deer
licenses for Montgomery County issued for the years
1951, 1952, 1953, and 1955. Willing to pay a very
good price.
QUESTION Alice Zimmerman would like used
2-quart canning jars and a water bath canner for
2-quart jars. She also has a Tupperware hamburger
patty kit she would like to sell. Call (717) 445-7842.
QUESTION Richard Laughman is interested in
purchasing a history of the “Nussli, Nissley, Nessly
Family 1717-1985,” compiled by Karl Nissley Haines.
First edition 1986. Write to Richard at 984 Edenville
Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17201.
QUESTION—Anna Nolt, Peach Bottom, would like
to know how to control red spider mite in flowers.
QUESTION Kathy Hampford, Pottsville, would
like to instructions on basket making.
QUESTION Harold Stoudt, Hamburg, would like
to know where to buy stick belt dressing, which is like
an asphalt or tar-like material to put on belts.
QUESTION Kenneth Hixon, Warfordsburg,
would like to know where to purchase 3/16 or % -inch
stainless-steel cable.
QUESTION Rosalyn Miller, Honesdale, would
like to know where to get the book “The Practical Stock
Doctor,” in good condition and for a resonable price. It
was written about 1914 and included good remedies
for animal sicknesses.
QUESTION Donald Ryman, Woodstock, Va.,
would like information on finding parts for a Hooshier
cabinet. He'd also like the address of a company that
makes the cabinets.
QUESTION Henry Stoltzfus, Christiana, is look
ing for a flashlight to crank to recharge or a Russian
made continuous pump flashlight.
QUESTION Barbara Moser, Reading, needs
remedies for athlete’s food and for warts on hands.
Commercial products aren’t working.
QUESTION Shirley Runk, Mount Union, would
like to know where to purchase plastic lids with a spout
that are used on one-gallon Sun-tea jars.
QUESTION Cindy Welsh, Lansdale, would
appreciate suggestions controlling algae on an old
spring fed farm pond with fish. The pond has a trickle
tube with continuous outflow.
QUESTION Peter Juerss writes that in the late
1970 s or early 1980 s, J.C. Whitey had a book, which
he thinks was titled “How To Convert Your Car, Van, or
Pickup to Diesel." Also Diesel Engineering Service in
Oregan had a book detailing how to install Perkins 4/6
cylinder diesels into pickups. These books are no lon
ger available. He’d like if someone would sell him
these book or tell him where to find other books detail
ing gasoline to diesel engine swaps. Call him at (914)
266-8239
QUESTION Pat Elligson, Millers, Md., would like
to know where to purchase a square metal cake pan
BxBx2-inches that comes with a matching lid. She
needs to find this in the York, Hanover, or North Centr
al Md. areas.
QUESTION —Evan Weidman, Newville, would like
to know when the Ronks Fire Company in Ronks has
ts annual chicken com soup sale. He’d also like the
address.
QUESTION Amos Stoltzfus, 37510 Westham
_ane, Mechanicsville, Md., would like to find tracks
and motor for a TD6 International tractor in good con
dition or a Farmall M diesel motor in good shape.
QUESTION —Joelle Fisher would like to know how
o get scratches out of marble.
QUESTION Mrs. Gross wants to know who can
ippraise excavating equipment such as dump trucks
and trailers. Call and leave a message at (717)
292-5620.
QUESTION Larry Dimmig, Slatington, needs a
water pump and other parts for a six-cylinder continen
tal engine for a 1952 Clark Forklift. Call (610)
767-4735.
QUESTION Ed Parent, 358 Fisher Dam Rd.,
Hamburg, PA 19526-8822, is looking for a service
manual and an operator’s manual for a “Pug,” 4-wheel
drive all-terrain utility vehicle. A sales brochure indi
cates it was made by Bruce Manufacturing Corp. of
Minneapolis, MN. Sources there said the corporation
there is no longer registered.
This vehicle has a 12hp tecumseh motor, topless
fiber-glass body, floatation-type lug tires, steel frame
with articulated steering. It was made in 1970. There
are many accessories available adapting it for farm,
commercial, or recreational use, 1500 lb payload.
Parent will pay to have the manual copied. Write to him
at the above address.
QUESTION Gary Farmer would like information
on the Slaymaker Lock Company in Lancaster. What
years did the company operate, approximate annual
production, and who made the keys for the locks?
QUESTION Matthew L. Stephens, Starrucca,
would like the address of the man who collects post
card with covered bridges.
QUESTION Donna Robinette, 6751 Bluebird
Lane, Dover, PA 17315 would like a pattern for an afg
han that starts at a corner and increased to desired
size and then decreased to the next corner.
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 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'tfind them offered. Anyone know
of a catalog or store that sells these lids?
QUESTION Jean Nestler, Halifax, would like the
name of a company that makes towels and washcloths
and does embrodiery work on them.
QUESTION Joelle Fischer would like to know
where Swiss cheese with a touch of ham can be pur
chased. Her brother used to get it at market. She
checked at different places but no one has ever heard
of it Joelle said the cheese is extremely delicious and
has a taste all its own. It is not sharp and is quite diffe
rent from any flavor she ever tasted in cheese.
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.
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
• thimWiy frr them.*
QUESTION —Art Sholly Jr., Mt. Joy, wants to know
where to find a gas-fired Royal Peanut Roaster, any
condition and any size.
QUESTION — Fannie Beiler, Lancaster, would like
to know where to purchase a Bio-Snacky sprouter of
someone who is willing to sell theirs.
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 Walter 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 at79l N. Reeds Rd., Dow
ningtown, PA 19335.
QUESTION —A reader would like to know where to
get pages for a merry-go-round photo album.
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 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 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% STI9
Serial # 7820.
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 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 2Va -inches high.
ANSWER—Esther Lefever, Lititz, wanted the bibli
cal description of the flowers on the passion vine.
Thanks to Ruth Sauder, Manheim, for sending the fol
lowing information.
“According to legend, early missionairies named
the 10 colored petals to represent the 10 apostles pre
sent at the crucifixion. Inside the flower, colored fila
ments form a showy crown, which was through! to rep
resent the crown of thorns, the five pollen-bearing
anthers suggest Christ’s wounds. The division of the
kistal, the nails of the cross, the bladelike leaf symbol
ized the spear that pierced his side, the coling tendrils
suggested whips and cords.
The familiar passion flower of the southern U.S. is a
trailing or climbing woody vine. It bears an edible yel
low fruit called maypop, which has a distinct acid
flavor.
‘We have a large bush of them, they open for one
day.only. We give many away, they cut oft the stem
and put them in a saucer of water. They are beautiful
blooms."
ANSWER The correct address for Joel Z. Zook,
who makes miniature balers is 994 A. Gap Road, Kin
zer, PA 17535.
ANSWER Wayne Urffer, Maple Shade, N.J.,
sent source for white oat splits, which had been
requested by Theodore Bailiff of Rising Sun, Md. Urf
fer writes that the Conneticut Cane and Reed Co.,
P-O. Box 762, Manchester, CT 06045; phone
860-646-6586, offers a full line of reed, cane, rush, rat
tan, splint, cord, and seagrass materials as well as
tools, books, and accessories. Plus the catalog is jam
packed with great information.