BlfrUnc—tef Farming, Saturday, January 22. 2000
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QUESTION W.V. Haagen wanted the words to
the song, There was a man who had a goat There
was a man, now please take note, he loved that goat
just like a kid, etc."
QUESTION Joyce Gable, York, wants to buy a
cannister set in the folk art pattern by Pfaltzgraff. The
pattern has been discontinued. If you have one, send
in your name and address so she can contact you.
QUESTION —Susan Sensenig, Mount Joy, is look
ing for a white teddy bear dressed in blue with stars,
moons, or a design that glows in the dark. These
12-inch bears had been sold in 1994, she thinks, by
Furst McNess Co., Freeport, 11.
QUESTION —Ann Hochenbury is looking for a pat
tern for an afgan called "The Night Before Ch , ’stmas.’
The design is by Raymond Gustafan, photographed
by Scott Little, and is a scenic portrayal of St. Nick's
midnight ride, which captures many details mentioned
in the poem. The central motif is the farewell scene,
complete with miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
The pattern appeared in the 1991 "Better Homes and
Garden’ magazine.
QUESTION Mrs. Zimmerman, Manheim, needs
a lid for an Imperial pasta maker. The address and
phone number that came with the item are no longer
current Small Appliance Repair, Reading, could not
help her.
QUESTION Mr. Serventi has a coal stove Len
nox Furnace Co., Equator #QC 65/Q065. The center
shaker is broken. The shaker number is 258-00. Does
anyone know where he can purchase either new or old
replacement part. He tried welding it but it did not hold.
QUESTION —A reader wants to know where to find
Iris bulbs that bloom more than once and the name of a
mail-order catalog where they are available.
QUESTION Mary Haubrick writes that she has a
box of l»K|utiful broken Fenton art glass that was the
result of a%all-shelf breaking accident A lot of the
glassware was hand painted cranberry as well as
other colors. The pieces were shattered so badly that
they can not be repaired; however, the glass is still
beautiful. She is looking for someone who works in
mosaic glassware made with a type of grouting to
transform the unfortunate disaster into a work of art.
Contact Mary at 25435 Great Cove Rd., McConnells
burg, PA 17233.
QUESTION Pete Westover has a Clydesdale
gelding, 18.2, which he wants to harness to pull logs.
He is looking for some used but serviceable draft-size
work harness for this horse to get started with and a <
source for a new work harness after he figures out
what he's doing.
QUESTION G. Sweitzer, Airville, wants informa
tion on converting five to ten horsepower gasoline
engines to run on kerosene instead of gasoline. He
understands you must decrease the compression
ratio. What else must be done?
QUESTION Abe Siegrist, Manheim, writes that
he has a 1972 Artie Cat Snowmobile with a Sachs-
Wankel engine. Does anyone know a dealer who has
engine parts to sell? Phone (717) 665-5770.
QUESTION A used set of "Unde Arthur’s Bed
time Stories’’ and "My Bible Friends* are requested by
Samuel Fisher, 456 Cahrery Rd., Nottingham, PA
19362. Should be in good condition and reasonably
priced.
QUESTION Carolyn Tyndall writes that her
mom, who is 87-years-old, fears she is losing her
memory because she can’t remember day-to-day
things. She does remember the words to some songs
she heard her mother sing. She hasn’t heard the
songs in more than 80years, butitwould mean a lotto
her if someone could help her with the missing words
or titles to the following:
“...her grave I watered with my tears, that's where these
flowers grew. And don't forget to tell her, sir. These flo
weres were sent by me."
QUESTION L. Edward Young, Allentown, heard
there is a recipe for a pain relief rub made from hazel
and horse chestnuts. Any one willing to share the
recipe?
QUESTION Lois K. Martin, Bridgewater, VA,
wants to purchase the following books written by Anne
Colver: ‘Bread and Butter Indian,” ‘Bread and Butter
Journey.” She would also like the book, ‘Lucinda,*
written by Vesta-Nadine Severs.
QUESTION —Suzy Almony wants a set of red and
white "Currier and Ives* plates made in the U.S.A. by
Homer Laughlin.
QUESTION Karen Mull, Elizabethtown, would
like to know where to purchase an agitator for an
electric butter chum manufactured by Alabama Manu
facturing Co. The agitator is plastic. The motor sets on
top of a barrel shaped 3-gallon jar. The agitator fits on
the lid inside the jar. The company must have gone out
of business because letters addressed to the address
on the motor are returned. Anyone know where to find
an agitator?
QUESTION Virginia S. Homing wants a set of
hardcover books, not soft cover books, by Thorton W.
Burgess. Write to her at 151 S. Farmersville Rd., Leo
la, PA 17540.
QUESTION A reader from southern Lancaster
County is looking for a used view master set in good
condition. She also wants a used sewing machine that
contains buttonhole and fancy stitch abilities.
QUESTION Frank Ceram), Ottsville, is looking
for the company that manufactures wood paving
blocks like those used in the Philadelphia Historic
District.
QUESTION Calendars are needed to help men
tally handicapped people with a project They can be
used calendars with notes on the dates, etc. Please
send calendars to Gladys Stephens, R.l, Box 1069,
Starrucca, PA 18462-9703.
QUESTION Mary Ann Martin, 528 Reading Rd.,
East Earl, PA 17519, needs one-inch long bobbins to
fit an old White sewing machine.
QUESTION Yvonne I. Musser, Lancaster, is in
search of a Christmas tree made from an aluminum
during the 19605-19705. The larger the tree, the bet
ter , none smaller than 5 feet. Call her as soon as possi
ble with size and price at (717) 871-9706.
QUESTION Eva Marie Poliquin, 242 Pilgert St,
Alburits, PA 18011, is looking for a reasonably priced
wringer to do laundry. She does not need the washer
part, only the wringer.
QUESTION Bonnie Gibble, Annville, wants to
locate a Dr. Yanick, who was a professor at Monmouth
College in New Jersey during the 1980 s. Anyone have
information? Call Bonnie at (717) 865-6029.
QUESTION Dave Stehman, 531 Power Rd.,
Manheim, PA 17545, wants to find a replacement
chuck for his Black and Decker Super Service Valve
Refacer, size 5/8 type N, set # 664110.
QUESTION Cindy Eshleman,, Jonestown,
wants to know where to buy “Chicken Soup for the
Soul,* cards in the area of Lebanon or Dauphin
counties.
QUESTION Any reader collect old vacuum
cleaners? A reader has a Commander Imperial, which
looks like a torpedo Model #116.722 Serv. # 29628. “I
used to help mom 55 years ago. The vacuum still runs,
bag is good, and is in good shape for the age. Free to a
good home. Call (610) 827-7561.
QUESTION A reader wants to know if the cross
stitch store, Stitch in Time, which had been at Bricker
ville, has moved elsewhere or if it went out of
business?
QUESTION Paul Dowie has what he believes is
a Longrich brand musical instrument 32 brass rods of
increasing lengths, closely suspended with strings to a
15-inch long Ix2-inch board. Run a spoon up or down
for a "tinkling” scale. If this is something you can play,
call Paul at (610) 827-7561.
QUESTION C. Woods wants to know whore to
purchase a pan to make panettone, a traditional Italian
Christmas bread.
QUESTION Mike, Pottsville, wanted information
on starting a broom making business. He also needs
equipment and materials. Call him at (570) 544-6417.
QUESTION Marc Roberts, R. 2, Box 800, Tho
masville, PA 17364, would like to buy an old bicycle
built for two, any condition.
QUESTION —Eva Marie Poliquin, Alburtis, is look
ing for a top rack that swings out to fit a 1663 Kitchen
Aid portable dishwasher.
QUESTION Becky Ailgyer, Skiles Rd, wants to
know where to find a French Fleur cannister set
(stoneware).
QUESTION Amos Petersheim, Lykens, wanted
to know where to buy new and used paint rollers with
rubber designs on them. He needs parts to go with the
rollers and thought someone might have some stuck
away in their attics. Write to Amos at 554 N. Cross
roads, Lykens, PA 17048.
QUESTION Harold R. Stoudt, Hamburg, is in
search of a rust inhibitor for a Drain Back Solar
Domestic Hot Water System. The inhibitor must be
non-toxic so that the water would be suitable for
human consumption in case of leaks and it must mix
well with water.
QUESTION Anna Bryan writes that years ago
her mom had an angel food cake pan with a lid on top.
She asks where she can find one with a lid.
QUESTION A reader from Ephrata wants to
know where to purchase rubber or plastic ends for cro
quet mallets. She has two good sets but the plastic
ends are broken.
QUESTION —Janet Lawton, Wellsboro, is search
, ing fqr the address and phone number for Tom Schell,
who wrote "An Introduction to the Dried Floral and
Woody Ornamental Business.” She believes Schell
lives in Illinois or Indiana.
QUESTION—A reader wants ta knowwhere fo find
replacement paddles for a 2-quart Sears and Roebuck
ice cream freezer, Model No: 238 1968.
ANSWER Katie Zimmerman, 1313 Weaverland
Rd., East Earl, PA 17519, wanted to find a used or new
book, “Heart Throbs of Motherhood, Meditations for
Mothers,’ by Miriam Druist Thanks to Rachel Stolt
zfus for writing that the book is available for $6.75,
from Pathway Bookstore, 2580 N 250 W, Lagrange, IN
46761. Add $2 for postage with orders less than $25.
ANSWER For L. Gamer requested the names of
suppliers for homemade soaps, lotions, and bath pro
ducts made with cow, sheep or goafs milk and all
natural products. Thanks to a reader for recommend
ing she check at the following address no name
given: Write 9360 Camp Rd., Red Lion, PA 17356 or
call (717) 244-1637.
ANSWER Spence Haines, North Wales, is a
94-year-old retired farmer but still active. He success
fully used Afrin for more than a year to relieve night
time nasal stuffiness then became resistant He wants
to break the addiction and asks if readers know of any
sensible remedy that relieves nasal congestion.
Thanks to Catherine, Lancaster, who writes that her
chiropractor instructed her to use a light film of mineral
ice (sold in drugstores and by chiropractors) on her
face to alleviate sinus congestion. Make an arc over
each eyebrow, a smile under each cheekbone, and a
minute dot on either side of the nose at eye level. Be
careful not to get any in the eye. The arcs follow the
sinus cavities and the nose dots encourage.watering
through tear ducts, which are a natural drain for sin
uses. This method works wonders for any sinus con
gestion Catherine gets, including colds.
The other alternative Catherine recommends are
Breathe Right strips, which she found works marvels
for cold and nasal congestion for herself and her
children.
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