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Show Page 14 -H- ome Magazine, Tp , . Antiques and collectibles Q&A Avoiding a leaky roof .look to our By ANITA GOLD News Service Q. What's the best way to clean brass on an grimy old trunk I'm redoing? I've tried lots of cleaners, but nothing seems to work. What (if anything) will do the job? Elaine Bocolo, Pittston, PA Q. We have a collection of antique brass and copper pots, pans and cooking utensils that (having been stored in a damp basement that flooded) have developed black spots and streaks that are stubborn and hard to remove. We've intended to hang these pieces from a ceiling rack in our recently remodeled country kitchen and would like to know what to use to bring back their shine and make them safe for use? Ft. Gloria Williams. Lauderdale, FL Q. Where can I get "miracle polish" to polish and restore my brass lamps? Leona Singer, Lowville, NY A. A truly miraculous polish (referred to as "miracle polish" that'll turn the most disastrous into the most pieces de"bright"ful) is MAAS Fine Polishing Creme For All Metals, which cleans, restores, preserves and polishes to perfection any brass, copper, chrome, silver, stainless steel, aluminum, gold or any other metal with amazing no matter how badly results damaged, weathered, dirty, dingy, drab or dull they may be. It also d beautifully cleans ceramics, tables, mirrors, plastics and shelf pieces, leaving them dust-fre- e for months. It is available in a large tube for $12 postpaid or, for big jobs such as cars, engines, boats, motorcycles, bikes and d can motorhomes, in a for $29.95 postpaid from MAAS International Inc., P.O. Box 128, Also La Grange, III. 60525-012available from MAAS (to produce blazing shines on old vehicles, antique tins, and metal kitchen-waris MAAS Micro-Fin- e Systems 2 Protectant Finishing Polish, which is to be used after using the creme, for $24.95 postpaid. To get into places on guns, or embossed or engraved pieces, MAAS also offers a pair of absolutely marwhite knit velous polish-treategloves for $12 postpaid and a terrtiiffinnrulichino VH'III rlnth frvr rific VVIIIIIUUV1I.IIIII& IVI MAAS $9.95 postpaid. (which is inflammable, nonabrasive and safe) also cleans formica, fiber-- glass, lucite and stainless steel sinks, leaving a lasting gleam. Henry Lowell of Rockwell, Texas, wrote to say, "This is the finest product I have ever used our copper pans which hang from the ceiling never looked so good they glow and shine. I've used it on silver, chrome, brass, etc., and after polishing, earned me she acclaim from my wife could not believe what this product could do." And Elizabeth Bohn of Fort Meyers, Fla., wrote saying, "With all the polishes we've used, NOTHING restored the original glass-toppe- . one-poun- 8. e) hard-to-rea- ". Stiffel lamps like MAAS polish did." Q. How can I learn more about black Americana memorabilia? I have a collection of mammy dolls, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, photographs, quilts, etc. consisting of about 100 pieces. Where can I find prices for such items? Barbara Franklinville, NJ A. Books you'll love that picture,' described, and price countless include "The pieces Black of Encyclopedia A Value and Collectibles Identification Guide" by Dawn E. Reno for' $23.45 postpaid; "Collecting Black Memorabilia A Picture Price Guide" by J.P. $22.95 postpaid; Thompson, "Images in Black: 150 Years of Black Collectibles" by Douglas " in hardcover for Congdon-Martin. "Black $27.90 postpaid; Collectibles, 1996 Values" by Gibbs with more than 500 color photos, $23.95 postpaid; "Black Memorabilia Around the House A Handbook & Price Guide" by Jan Lindenberger, $19.90 postand Black "More paid; A Handbook '& Memorabilia Price Guide" by Lindenberger for $19.90 postpaid. Q. Where can I possibly obtain a Jane Withers doll and set of Dionne Quintuplet dols? Carolyn Wile, Philadelphia, PA Q. My sister, now nearly 55, had a black Betsy-Wets- y type doll named Amosandra, which she dearly loved. My sister pointed out that the TV show Amos 'n.Andy was very popular at the .time, which makes us wonder if the doll's name and the show were connected. Where can I find another Amosandra, or any inforAnna mation on such a doll? Temple, Houston A. An advertisement that ran in a 1949 issue of Life Magazine, said "AMOSANDRA, The Amos 'n Andy Baby. She cries! She drinks! She wets! Exquisitely molded of tinted soft rubber. Movable head; joined, movable arms and legs. Complete with diaper, nursing bottle, soap, soap dish, teething ring, hot water bottle, bell rattle, birth certificate. $2.98. Amosandra is an Amos 'n Andy article, copyright Columbia Inc. System, Broadcasting Designed by Ruth E. Newton. THE CO. RUBBER SUN Imes-Jorde- Barberton, Ohio." Dionne To find Withers, Quints, and black dolls, your best bet is to attend big doll shows with lots of dealers. 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Heat Distress It is not only the sun's ultraviolet rays that damages shingles, heat also destroys roofs. In most areas of the country, roofs can hit 160 degrees Fahrenheit or higher several times each summer. This breaks down shingles by softening the asphalt and drying them out so that they become more brittle after the've cooled. So make sure your attic r -- . is well ventilated. v. Ipse " ss 7fe Seat At&Ui South Geneva Road $210,000 to $250,000 223-40A- B Chimney .flashing most problems, Since the chimney has its own foundation, it settles and moves independently of the house. This can cause ' flashing to stretch and tear open. Restoring inadequate flashing is a job that few roofers like to do, and often a homeowner doesn't want to pay for a first-clajob. The cheap, quick solution is : to fill any gaps with plastic roof cement. But the cement will harden and crack in a few years and leaks will begin soon after. Flashing repair is slow, tedious work that has to be done just so. Roofers, who are usually paid by how many shingles they lay, have little incentive to WOODS roomi, 3 bstra, 2 feeptoces. Tfi.M. M7. TriePruddntislO Coleman Real ing vent pipes. COUNTRY Luxury Feature! R ' cause of a leaky roof is inadequate flashing. Flashing is sheet metal, heavy asphalt or other, flexible but waterproof material that roofers put in the valleys between two roof sections and in the areas where shingles meet dormers, chimneys and plumb- high-energ- a stamped envelope for membershipnewsletterjournal information. Write Anita Gold. P.O. Box 597401, Chicago, 111. 60659; enclose an addressed stamped envelope. Due to the high volume of mail, not all letters can be answered, hut priority will be given to those that include a copy of the column and the name of the paper it ran in. Generally, however, the main ... Shuffling pans and buckets around in the attic to catch dripping water on a stormy night can be a nightmare. Fortunately, this doesn't happen often anymore because the materials used to cover roofs today can withstand most kinds of abuse from nature. Eventually, though, a roof will wear out. Asphalt shingles, which cover about 80 percent of, all roofs in the United States and Canada, steadily break down . and fail. The remaining 20 percent of roofs are covered with cedar shingles or shakes, tiles or metal. Many of the causes of leaks in asphalt roofs apply to those types, too. Sun Trouble Rain, snow, ice and cold weather hardly affect asphalt ' shingle roofs. Instead, the primary enemy of an asphalt roof is, surprisingly, the sun. You might notice tiny colored granules as you clean out your gutters. Or perhaps you'll see some shingle edges turned upward or downward. These are y indications that the sun's ultraviolet rays have finally succeeded in breaking down the asphalt, causing the shingles to become brittle, shrink and crack. To resist breakdown, manufacturers cover the asphalt with small, hard mineral granules that block the sun's rays (and make roofs more colorful). The thickness of the asphalt used in shingles also affects their durability. Thinner shingles may last for only 15 to 20 years com color, material, maker, and manufacturer along with doll clothes and costumes, furniture, teddy bears, and miniatures can be found at the big Bru to Barbie Antique & Modern Doll & Teddy Bear Show on Sat. Sept. 28, 19 in Westmont, III., near Chicago. Phone for specific information or travel directions. Or write Gigi Williams co Gigi's Dolls & Sherry's Teddy Bears, Inc., 6029 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, 111. 60631; enclose a description of the dolls you want, and a stamped envelope for a reply, or send a dollar for a large illustrated order catalog picturing and pricing countless irresistible dolls, teddies, and animals to cuddle and kitchy-coQ. My favorite movie is "The Natural" starring Robert Redford. ' How can I obtain any pictures of him playing the part of Roy Hobbs in this film? B.J. Tierney, Lansdale, PA A. Write The Official Robert Redford Fan Club co its president Trudy J. Hoffman, 517 William St., Dunmore, PA 18510. Enclose n, pared to 30 to 40 years for thicker grades. Flashing By READER'S DIGEST BOOKS ?ff s Central Realty ; |