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This column is for readers who have ques
tions 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 mail
ing 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. Attention: Lou Ann Good.
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ing when responding.
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clude your phone number because we some
times need to contact the person to clarify de
tails. We will not publish your phone number
unless you request it.
QUESTION John Weaver, Boiling Springs,
wants to know where to find someone who
sells bull blinders, a type of harness that ob
structs a bull’s vision if he attempts to charge.
If possible, include a general cost for the blind
ers.
QUESTION John Weaver, Boiling Springs,
would like to know of a home gardener in Cum
berland County or surrounding area who could
hull sunflower seeds.
QUESTION Dianne Decker, Shippensburg,
wants to know where to purchase lady manne
quin legs. The legs must be straight and from
the knee down. Used ones will serve the pur
pose.
QUESTION Joanne Passmore, Townsend,
Del., needs a person who will weave rag rugs.
Joanne sews her own carpet rags, but the
weaver she uses is retiring. Joanne prefers
someone within less than a day’s driving dis
tance from northern Delaware. Call (302)
378-8451.
QUESTION Mrs. Paul Zeager, Danville,
wants to know where to find “musterole,” a
salve used for sore throats, etc., and the price
required.
QUESTION Barb Peckman, St. Thomas,
wants information on how to subscribe to The
Budget, an Amish newspaper.
QUESTION Charlie Gallagher wants to
know where to find a throat chuck and screw
on a head for a Toledo Chopper 32 electric
meat grinder. The threads on his are worn and
keep popping off. Call (610) 488-6621.
QUESTION Samuel Zook is looking for a
good used Phaff sewing machine in the 700,
800, or 900 models. Send price and condition
to him at 592 White Oak Rd., Christiana, PA
17509.
QUESTION - Ray Engblom, 33 Whiskey Mill
Rd., Clarksboro, N.J. wants the address of “The
Ohio Store,” located in Lancaster. He under
stands they deal in kerosene lamps, parts,
globes, and chimneys.
QUESTION Alma Trego, 1246 Division
Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522, would like to know
where to find a copy of “God Healed Me,” by
Robert Baker published in 1968 by Choice
Books.
QUESTION Cindy Eshleman, Jonestown,
wants to know if anyone is willing to sell an un
opened tin a 2000 tin from Target that pic
tures a snowman on front with the words,
“minty chocolate.” Call her at (717) 865-2589.
QUESTION Rose Diehl, Bloomsburg, is
looking for BV4-inch cookstove lids. She also
needs parts for a Welcome Glode Cookstove
made in Pa. Call her at (570) 356-2511.
QUESTION Evelyn Goss, Conestoga,
wants the ingredients and instructions for mak
ing the mothball centerpiece in which the
mothballs bounce. In the past, we printed some
of these instructions. Some old recipes no
longer work because the ingredients in moth-
balls have been changed to comply with FDA
standards. I believe it is necessary to buy a
chemical from the drug store to make the
mothballs bounce, but I don’t recall the name
of the ingredient. If anyone has complete in
structions for making one that works, please
send it.
QUESTION Kermit Laub, Coopersburg,
would like to know where he can purchase
seed for the old-fashioned big pole lima beans.
QUESTION Samuel Stoltzfus, Christiana,
writes that a barn built in Millersville in 1830,
has a stone among other stones that is laid
rather flat and sticks out 12-15-inches and is
approximately 5 feet off the ground. Stoltzfus
wants to know the purpose of this stone.
QUESTION Amos S. Kauffman, 1860 Cam
bridge Rd., Honey Brook, wants an old-fash
ioned carom board to use in a school. Should
be in good shape.
QUESTION Agnes Skeba, Monroe Town
ship, N.J., wants to know where to purchase an
old French Provincial love seat that has a
wooden frame that shows. Is interested, no
matter what the condition. Call her at (609)
448-0800.
QUESTION Tom Clowney, 361 Barlow Rd.,
Gettysburg, PA 17325, wants to purchase an
antique wooden cow stanchion.
QUESTION Ben Kimsinger, Meyersdale, in*
quires if anyone remembers that some Farmall
Cubs had a one-arm high lift in the 19505.
Where could he find one? Anyone know of an
upcoming sale for his collection?
QUESTION Scott Bordner has a two-weehl
standard Monarch walk behind cultivator. He
would like sales literature, operating manual,
original colors, and other information that will
assist him in restoring the cultivator.
QUESTION - Bea Mfnamot, 10141 River
Landing Rd., Denton, MD 21629, has a 3 /«-inch
solid maple rope bed for sale at $BOO. The bed
features spiral-turned sides and a pretty head
board. All pegs are intact.
QUESTION Marion Capp, Mechanicsburg,
wants to know where to locate an erector set
for her grandson.
QUESTION Charlie Gallagher wants to
know where to get a throat chuck and screw
on head for a Toledo Chopper 32 electric meat
grinder. The threads on his are worn and keep
popping off.
QUESTION Bill Angert, Manheim, wants a
Stanley 77 handcranked dowel and rod turning
machine. The hand crank attached to a speed
gear, turns a cutter and a round dowel is cre
ated as you push a square stick of wood into it.
It has 8 or 9 different cutter heads. Call him at
(717) 665-5152.
QUESTION Jean Patches would like in
formation on who designed the Hershey quilt
and the story behind the quilt pattern.
QUESTION A family wants to buy a gsed
scooter. Write to them at 766 Bartville Rd.,
Christiana, PA 17509.
QUESTION A reader is looking for a maga
zine called “Closeout News” or “Closeout Let
ter.” Scott writes that the publication lists odd
lot and overrun merchandise available.
QUESTION - D. Weaver, 395 N. Railroad
Ave., New Holland, PA 17557, wants to pur
chase a copy of the Golden Book, “The Huffin
Puff Express,” copyrighted in 1974.
QUESTION - Lorraine Nash, 192 S. Elk Run
Rd., Malnesburg, PA 16932 wants a video on
step-by-step instructions on crocheting for be
ginners.
QUESTION - William Dereaney, 128 Prim
rose Rd., McDonald, wants to know where he
can get waterproof glue that can be used for
bee boxes and that withstand weather condi
tions.
QUESTION - Henry B. Peight, 1953 Marl
wood Dr., Somerset, is searching for a book
called “A Mother’s Legacy,” by D.H. Wever.
QUESTION - Holley Moyer, 99 Noll Lane,
Fleetwood, PA 19522, would like to know
where to purchase a handcrafted Martin bird
house for her husband in time for Christmas.
QUESTION A reader wants a used 3 pt.
PTO potato digger suitable for using with a
25-30 horsepower tractor or information on a
new digger.
QUESTION A Lancaster County resident
has a collection of old Ideals publications to
sell. Call (717) 336-5696.
QUESTION M. David Watts, Geigertown,
wants to know of a supplier for Revival Hemor
rhoid Salve.
QUESTION N.W. Shirk wants to buy a
good used or new fuel shut-off valve for a Ford
601 tractor. Regarding an answer, N.W. Shirk
should write to 263 Bootjack Road, Narvon, PA
17555. N.W.S. also has a Sauder loader for sale
to fit a Ford 601 tractor.
QUESTION - Stephen Miller, Honesdale,
would like to know where he could purchase
the book, “Roughing it In the Bush,” by Susan
nah Moodie, at a reasonable price. Contact him
at HC 62 Box 660, Honesdale, PA 18431.
QUESTION Isaac Stoltzfus would like to
know where to get a copy of the coloring book
called “Pennsylvania Deutsch Laese und Color
ing Buch.” It has a Dutch verse with every page
and is very enjoyable for little children. Call
(717) 933-5642 or write 751 Kutztown Road,
Myerstown, PA 17067.
QUESTION - Rex Ringo, Nathalie, Va.,
would like to purchase a book for beginners to
buy, raise and sell Black Angus cattle. Anyone
have one to recommend?
QUESTION A reader wants to know if any
one has had experience with operating a
Hydra-drill to drill a well. And what were the re
sults.
QUESTION A reader wants to know of a
mail-order source for an Irish clothing catalog.
Call Mike at (570) 544-6417.
QUESTION Steve Bucher, Harleysville,
wants to hear from anyone who can provide in
formation or literature pertaining to Bearcat
garden tractors. Call (215)256-6239.
QUESTION - Helen Kalwasinski, 1479 Mun
ster Rd., Portage, is searching for a small-sized
Pitzer stove.
ANSWER Lois Robson, 1829 Clay Pike
Rd., New Florence, PA 15944, makes welders
beanie caps at a reasonable price and welders
really like them.
ANSWER Shiel Mason, 11704 Eigenbrode
Lane, Waynesboro, PA 17268-9272, wanted a
set of “Uncle Arthur’s Bedtime Stories,” and
“My Bible Friends.” Amos Lapp, 139 Amish
town Rd., New Holland, PA 17557, writes that
he has both sets to sell at half price.
ANSWER Alice Keppley, Boyertown,
writes that a good source for rennet and other
cheesemaking supplies and books is the New
England Cheesemaking Supply Co., 85 Main
St., Ashfield, MA 01330. She especially recom
mends “Cheesemaking Made Easy,” which has
great recipes.
Landing A Job
Looking for a job is hard work. Whether it’s your first
job or one of many, you’ll likely face rejection several
times. You’ll also spend lots of time marketing yourself
to potential employers. A typical job search can take
weeks or even months.
To get a job these days, you must convince employers
that you have the necessary skills and experience. This is
generally done in writing and/or in person. Below are
some tips:
Resumes Keep it short. Two pages maximum. One
page is better.
Use an outline format with short phases.
Neatness counts! A resume should be typed and print
ed on white or cream bond paper.
Proofread carefully for typos, spelling, and grammati
cal errors.
List your present job first and work backwards. Stress
accomplishments and skills.
Include your name, home and business address, and
phone numbers. Do not include personal data such as
marital status.
Include key words from a job announcement. Some
employers are scanning resumes with computers to
screen qualified candidates.
Send a cover letter with a resume. Describe your quali
fications and interest in an employer. Close with a re
quest for an interview.
Avoid using the word “I” in a cover letter. It gives the
impression that you are concerned only about yourself.
Interviews: Do your homework. Research potential
employers and learn about their products.
Use the interviewer’s last names (such as “Mr. Jones”)
from time to time.
Watch the tone of your voice. Avoid ending sentences
on a higher tone so they sound like a question.
Be positive. When asked about previous employers,
say something nice.
Send a thank-you note a few days later. It’s a way to
“sell” ypippelf qhd include informatiqn,, .
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