Page 12—Farm and Home Section, Lancaster Farming, Saturday; March 18, 2000 9°% 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, Lancas ter Farming, P.O. Box 609, Ephrata, PA 17522. Attention: Lou Ann Good. Or, you may e-mail questions and answers to lgood.eph@lnpnews.com Please clarify what question you are answer ing when responding. 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 - Cheryl Mengel, New Tripoli, writes that she has several pieces of very old china that was handed down from her great grandmother. She’d like to know what it is worth and how to find replacement pieces. Printed on the bottom of the china are the words: Noritake by Larkin Co., Azalea Patt., Hand-painted in Japan. No. 19322,252622. QUESTION D. Burkhart wants to buy a good, used dress form size small (bust 33-41- inches) with a dial wheel system to adjust sizes. She has one with the screws inside and is tired of the time required to adjust. Call (610) 286- 9027 or e-mail at CopperHeadHijuno.com QUESTION - A Schuylkill County reader would like to know where to purchase a T-shirt printed with the late 1960’s design “Keep on Truckin’” with a man with the big nose and great big foot. The artist, he believes, was probably Robert Krum. The shirt can be used or a repro duction in whatever size available. Call morn ings: (570) 682-8906. QUESTION William Slackway would like to know if anyone will sell a good condition non color print of Rosa Bonheur’s “The Horse Fair,” approximate size 18X40-inches. Call (610) 845- 3438. QUESTION A reader would like to know if Lawrence Organ Mfg. Co. from Easton is still in business. Or, is anyone interested in a 1918 organ in working condition and original finish. Anyone know what it is worth? QUESTION A reader writes that his school has a project with which they need help. They need lots of envelopes with cancelled stamps. Send to School of Scripture, P.O. Box 33, Chloe, WV 25235. QUESTION M. Burkholder wants to know how to rid houseplants of scales. Last winter was the first she noticed them, and she has been having problems ever since. Should she throw out the plants before scales spread to other plants? QUESTION Melody Schlag, Red Lion, wants the out-of-print book, “Black Pony,’’ to give to her grandchildren. Call (717) 244-7064. QUESTION W. Burlington would like to know where to buy winterberry plants (verticilla ta-red). Please answer this through this column as other readers are interested. QUESTION Miriam Kessler wants to know the process for making fragrant and essential oils for potpourri using fresh flowers such as roses, lavendars, and fruit rinds.l QUESTION James Kearns, Calefon, N.J., has questions about an antique model 520 Warm Morning coal stove. He purchased replacement fire bricks for the barrel-shaped stove that are too large even though f .he dealer said they are what is called for. He wants to know if someone has some understanding of the 520 model, did it come in different sizes. Are the flat bricks number 509 correct. Call him at (908) 832-7374. QUESTION A reader from New York wanted to buy a set of World’s Bible Story Library Books published by World Publishing Co. QUESTION Joyce Burkholder misplaced the address for Rebecca Allyger who braids rugs. Anyone have it? QUESTION A Schuylkill County reader wants to know where to find instructions on making baskets from birch bark. QUESTION A Schuylkill County reader wants the sheet music and words to an Irish song, “The Wild Colonial Boy.” Call (570) 544- 6417. QUESTION Mildred Anderson, Dover, wants a G.E. Germicidal lamp, Model H-4 Electronic Germicidal Ultra Violet Ray Unit, with a tube type bulb. The units were made in the 1960 s to kill germs and for skin infections and sore throat, etc. The units are no longer manufac tured, but someone may have one willing to sell. Phone (717) 292-6699. QUESTION Rebecca Seller is searching for two original copies of the book, “Keeper of the Bees” by Gene Stratton Porter. Writer to her at 303 Jackson Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566. SEE ONE OF THESE DEALERS FOR A DEMONSTRATION: MARYLAND NEW JERSEY Belleville Dameron Elmer < Carroll’s Equipment Pole Tavern Equipment Sales Corp. PENNSYLVANIA Hagerstown Carlyle & Martin, Inc, White ford Deer Creek Equipment, Inc. JOHN DEERE 637 ROCKDISK Adamstown Adamstown Equipment, Inc. Allentown Chambersburg Lehigh Ag Equipment, Inc. Clugston Ag & Turf, Inc. 'tit Biglerville O.C. Rice, Inc. Carlisle Gutshalls, Inc. Centre Hall Dunkle & Greib, Inc QUESTION E. Rantonizy, Glasspi to know how to eliminate wild chrysanl from gardens and lawns. QUESTION Joe Retkowski is 100 l shaker grate for a pot belly coal stove stamped on the front: Big Boy No. 181. ham Stove and Range Co., Birminghan information would be appreciated. QUESTION Ralph Nissley want where to get an Uncle Wiggly game. QUESTION B. Allgyer, Narvon, wai two new or used oil cups for a Sur< number 30 vacuum pump. They hold a ounces. You flip them down and unsc to fill. QUESTION - Ruth Bricker, 606 Na Lewisberry, PA 17339, has been huntii to fit 3-gallon and 5-gallon jars, which s were pickle jars. Inside measuremer inches. QUESTION Joni Michaels, Winfie that her hobby is collecting reproducti ing. She has access to some New Pc terns, but lately has been reproduc original vintage clothing. Joni works and has little time to attend auctions, from dealers occasionally, but they ch< and tend to use cleaning methods tha ally causes the cloth to deteriote. Joni | use the old, just out of the attic but no clothing. She will clean it herself. Joni wants original pre-1960 clothin terns to purchase or to borrow for articles do not need to be in perfeftfeoi research. Write to Joni at R. 2, Box 49, PA 17889. Fairmount City Lebanon Miller’s Equipment li^g.,, Halifax Martinsburg Tobias Equipment Co., Inc Wineland Equipm Hanover Finch Services-Hanover, Inc. Lancaster Landis Bros., Inc. Merc#Hamrg. ( SmithfesJj^plCTier Mill k«l; ' *"*' DunkleanitQreib /•V /m\ /safett\ I IwMlill \
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