BW-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 7, 1998
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QUESTION Florence Myers, Stewartstown,
would like to know where to buy a copy, in good con
dition, of the first-grade reader book, “Dick and Jane,”
and their dog named Spot.
QUESTION Gregory Badger wants to know
where to order western shirts made from feed sacks
with the colorful artwork Pawnee Bill’s Wild West
Show.
QUESTION W.W.W., Pitman, would like to
know if interlocking roof shingles are still manufac
tured and if so where can they be purchased.
QUESTION Durwood Tuttle, Knoxville, would
like to know how people hand dug wells so deep and
perfectly round and lay the stone without it caving in.
QUESTION Levi Stoltzfus, 450 Hollow Rd.,
Quarryville, writes that he has a Franklin sewing
machine that he would like to sell. The Franklin, simi
lar to the Singer, has an electric motor and is in a
cabinet, which he also wants to sell. The cabinet does
not have a treadle on it. The machine can be used
with a treadle if preferred.
QUESTION Durwood Tuttle, Knoxville, writes
that in the 1940 s and 1950 s a song sung by Lee
Moore on a Nashville record called “The Cat Came
Back.” Tuttle lost his record and would either like the
words or the record.
QUESTION Pat Chance, Clayton, De., writes
that several years ago she recalls attending Creative
Circle home parties, which sold all kinds of needlew
ork supplies. She would like to know if the company is
still in business and how to contact the company.
QUESTION A reader would like to know who
appliqued the Lancaster Rose quilt tops that were
sold at the Diffenback quilt and craft sale in New Hol
land a few years ago.
QUESTION At the Bloomsburg Fair, Robert
Stephens, saw some standard spotted ducks with
Apple in their breed name and some pomeranian
geese. He’d like to know where these can be
obtained.
QUESTION Windy Knoll Produce, Nottingham,
would like to know why so many sweet potatoes are
black or dark skinned this year. It is only skin deep but
doesn’t look attractive to sell and they tend to wilt and
not keep as long. Some have ridges on the outside
that are stringy. How can a better quality sweet potato
be obtained?
QUESTION E. Nolt, Leola, would like to know
where to purchase a good, used set or a new one at a
reasonable price of “My Bible Friends," by Arthur S.
Maxwell.
QUESTION Rachel Rudolph, New Oxford,
wants to know where she could buy a new or used
18-quart Farberware kettle.
QUESTION Mrs. R. Strauss, Ephrata, wants to
know who repairs Monarch Coal Kitchen Ranges.
Hers has-some rust damage on the back part of the
stove.
QUESTION Evan Weidman, Newville, would
like to know where to get a boor or whatever its called
to shell dried beans.
QUESTION—L Seller, Bird-in-Hand would like to
know when and how short puzzy willows should be
trimmed.
QUESTION M.W. Hamilton, Thornton, is look
ing for a source to purchase full-size models of plastic
swans.
QUESTION Julia Johnson, 8098 N. Eagle Val
ley Rd., Havard, PA16841, is looking for three books
written by Martha Barnhart, Harper Publishers: “Bit
ter Sweet," “Winter Wedding," and "Red Silk
Pantaletts."
QUESTION Robert Fleckenstein, 28 Bailey St.,
Woodstown, N.J. 08098, would like to locate a “Time"
magazine dated May 15, 1950. Contact him at his
address.
QUESTION Sara Kinsinger, Stuarts Draft, Va.,
has a lot of old windows with bubbles in the glass.
Somebody told her there is a place where they want
the glass to use it in new windows. Where?
QUESTION While at a steam show near Lan
caster, Daniel Fleming of 38250 Stevens Rd.,
Lovettsville, VA 20180, saw children riding a type of
“tricycle” that was propelled using the hands and
arms instead of the feet. He believe the toys were
called a whirlygig. He would Ike plans or instructions
for building the hand-propelled toy.
QUESTION Elam Ebersol would like the follow
ing books; ‘The Beautiful Story Golden Gems of Reli
gious Thought,” written and edited by J.W. Buehl.
Also, “Service for Peace,” by a Hostettler who writes
about C.P.S. Camp, and “Uncle Arthur’s Bible Story
Books. Send prices and condition of books to him at
558 Gibbons Rd., Bird-in-Hand.
QUESTION—A reader from Leola area would like
to know where to get flails for an Agri-Tech model
#GS2OI2O finish mower, new or used.
QUESTION Mike from Pottsville wants the
name of a company that sells egg cartons and will
print the farm logo on the cartons.
QUESTION—A reader would like to locate a John
Deere 435 com head for a J.D. 105 Combine or a J.D.
105 Combine with 435 cow head. Head must be in
good condition.
QUESTION Susan Forry, 25 Woodward Court,
Annapolis, MD 21403, is searching for information on
how old a two-story house located on Burma Road in
Columbia (West Hempfield Township is. A barn and
tobacco shed once stood on the 80-acre property that
is approximately 3/10 mile off the road.
Prior to its present owner (Daniel Forry) it was
owned by the following people: Robert Garber, Elmer
Garber, Paris H. Garber, Aaron Herr, Rudolph Herr. It
was possibly owned by Henry S. Eshleman (1851),
Henry Neff (1853) Henry Hogendobber (1856), Abra
ham Metzyer, Andrew Bowers (both 1856), Jacob
Reitzell (1823), and or John Reitzell.
QUESTION J. Hesson, Perkasie, would like to
know how to keep weeds out of raspberry brambles.
Is there anything on the market that would control
thistle without harming the brambles?
QUESTION A New Tripoli reader would like to
purchase barley straw to control algae in the pond.
She wants to purchase the straw in the New Tripoli
area.
QUESTION Marilyn Patterson, 153 Brick
Church Rd., Newville, PA 17241, would like an old
book, “Donkey John of Toy Valley,’ written by Mar
garet Warner Morley and published in 1909 by
McClurg Publishing Co. Her dad, who remembers
hearing the story when in school and .is now a wood
carver, would like the book because it is about a
woodcarver’s family.
QUESTION —Paul Charles wants antertess deer
licenses for Montgomery County issued for the years
1951, 1952, 1953, and 1955. Willing to pay a very
good price. Call (717) 724-3482.
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 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
longer available. He’d like if someone would sell him
these book or tell him where to find other books
detailing gasoline to diesel engine swaps. Call him at
(914) 266-8239.
QUESTION Amos Stoltzfus, 37510 Westham
Lane, Mechanicsville, Md., would like to find tracks
and motorfor a TD6 International tractor in good con
dition or a Farmall M diesel motor in good shape.
QUESTION Matthew L. Stephens, Starrucca,
would like the address of the man who collects post
card with covered bridges.
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 Charles Hoffman, Coopersburg,
would like to know how to make an all wooden, three
or four fingered hay fork from a single piece of wood.
What kind of wood is used, how are the fingers bent,
is the wood soaked, and if so, in what and for how
long? Hoffman is also interested in purchasing a new
or used wooden hay fork.
QUESTION Doris Hellerick, Dublin, is inter
ested in purchasing a life-sized plywood black and
white cow for lawn display.
QUESTION Herman Kinsinger, Stuarts Draft,
Va., wants to know where to find new parts for the
Zero milkers. He heard the milkers are no longer
manufactured.
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
tractor needs repair. He would also like to know
where if anyone has parts for a Farmall Cub for sale.
QUESTION Art Sholly Jr., Mt. Joy, wants to
know where to find a gas-fired Royal Peanut Roaster,
any condition and any size.
ANSWER Jean Nestler, Halifax, wanted the
name of a company that makes towels and wash
cloths and does embroidery work on them. B.W. of
Denver writes that she has an embroidery machine
and is willing to do it for Jean if she contacts her at
(717) 336-7119.
ANSWER To the person who requested the
poem “Two Orphans,” you may be interested in
knowing that Lily A. Bear wrote the poem into a story
in the book “Shepherd of the Highlands.” For more
information, write to David Bear, 4655 Kemp Rd., Eli
da, Ohio 45807.
ANSWER Rosalyn Miller, Honesdale, wanted
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 remedies for
animal sicknesses. Thanks to George Lewis for writ
ing that he has a copy of the book published in 1911 in
Minneapolis, Minn. It has 1,000 illustrations. If inter
ested, write to Lewis at 383 Foreman Rd., Elizabeth
town, PA 17022-9757.
John Z. Nolthas the book, printed in 1906, and will
sell to best offer. Write to him at 668 N. Shirk Rd.,
New Holland, PA 17557.
ANSWER Albert Klinger, Elliottsburg, wanted
information on where to buy repair parts, especially
“spring clips” for a Simpson 260, Series 8, volt-OHM
Milliammeter. Thanks to Marvin Nolt who wrote that
the manufacturer’s address is Simpson Electric Co.,
853 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120. Phone (847)
697-2260.
ANSWER Fran Pierman wanted to know where
to buy radiator covers. Charles Groff, Kinzers, writes
that aluminum siding dealers will have the covers
made in the sizes you need and paint them the color
you choose.
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