by janet | Jul 16, 2009 | Historic Folkways
What’s in Mrs. Hales Receipts for the Million 1857? Things to Know 2024: Why do candles and lamps “spirit” when rain is at hand? 2025: Because the air is filled with vapor and the humidity penetrates the wick, where (being formed into steam) it... by janet | Jul 6, 2009 | Historic Folkways, Uncategorized
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 130. To light a Coal Fire– A considerable saving of time and trouble might often be effected, if housemaids would attend to the following rules in lighting a fire: Clear the grate well from ashes...