When coal is used as a fuel it should if possible be
stored in a bin on the same floor as the stove. A good plan
is to have the bottom of the bin raised about a foot and a
half from the floor, with a door in the bin connected
with a shute, so that all that is necessary in getting the
coal is to pull up the door and let the coal run into the
hod.
A number of stoves are now on the market having the
ash pit connected with a 3 or 4 inch sheet iron pipe which
passes through the kitchen floor into a covered ash can in
the basement. This saves the disagreeable and dirty task
of emptying ashes.
These two devices could be put in with little expense or
trouble and would save much time and labor over the
usual method of shoveling coal into a hod in the cellar,
carrying it upstairs, then shoveling out the ashes and
carr_yliig them downstairs, and cleaning up afterwards.
154 LESSONS IN COOKING
Gasoline Stoves
By far the largest number of gasoline accidents result
from filling the tank when the stove is lighted. Never
do this under any circumstances. If using an upright
tank, close the burners, that is turn out the fire, then
turn down the tank and fill, being careful not to fill it to
the top. Close tightly and wipe off every drop of fluid
which may have fallen on the outer surfaces of the tank.
The detachable tank should be taken from the stove to
a lower place where it may be filled, covered tightly, wiped
off and replaced. Before taking off the tank, be sure that
the burners are closed.
If at any time gasoline is spilled upon the floor, stove,
hands, or garments, do not strike a match until it has
been wiped up.
Be sure the gas generator is well heated according to
directions before the gasoline is turned on.
Do not place these stoves in a draft; the flame may be
blown out and the gasoline run down upon the stove
shelf and the floor. If you find that the stove has gone
out after being lighted, close the burners and examine
carefully to see if gasoline has escaped. If so, do not
relight until the gasoline has been thoroughly dried up and
evaporated.
Kerosene Stoves
Some of the blue flame oil stoves have no wick, while
others have. The gas is generated from the oil and is
mixed with air before burning. It burns without soot or
smoke and when such stoves are given reasonable care
they are entirely satisfactory. The three hole wick blue
flame stoves cost about $7.00.
The two or three burner lamp stoves with small oven
to fit may be used with satisfaction if given the proper
care and cleaning. Have the oil tank full of oil ; do not
burn many hours in succession, but give time to cool off;
keep the wick clean and even; set the stove in a place free
from drafts as it is liable to smoke otherwise, A three
burner lamp stove with a small oven may be purchased
for about $5.00.
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READING METERS
Gas Meters
A gas meter has three dials each numbered from one to
ten. The first dial is called the "i thousand" and measures
in hundred cubic feet up to i,ooo cubic feet. The figures
on it run from right to left. The second dial called "lo
thousand" measures in thousands up to ten thousand cubic
feet, and the figures run from left to right. The third
called "lOO thousand" measures in ten thousands up to one
hundred thousand cubic feet and the figures run from
right to left.
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Presented as published in 1912. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
AI-modernized reading of the original text
When coal is used as a fuel it should if possible be stored in a bin on the same floor as the stove. A good plan is to have the bottom of the bin raised about a foot and a half from the floor, with a door in the bin connected with a shute, so that all that is necessary in getting the coal is to pull up the door and let the coal run into the hod.
A number of stoves are now on the market having the ash pit connected with a 3 or 4 inch sheet iron pipe which passes through the kitchen floor into a covered ash can in the basement. This saves the disagreeable and dirty task of emptying ashes.
These two devices could be put in with little expense or trouble and would save much time and labor over the usual method of shoveling coal into a hod in the cellar, carrying it upstairs, then shoveling out the ashes and carrying them downstairs, and cleaning up afterwards.
Gasoline Stoves
By far the largest number of gasoline accidents result from filling the tank when the stove is lighted. Never do this under any circumstances. If using an upright tank, close the burners, that is turn out the fire, then turn down the tank and fill, being careful not to fill it to the top. Close tightly and wipe off every drop of fluid which may have fallen on the outer surfaces of the tank.
The detachable tank should be taken from the stove to a lower place where it may be filled, covered tightly, wiped off and replaced. Before taking off the tank, be sure that the burners are closed.
If at any time gasoline is spilled upon the floor, stove, hands, or garments, do not strike a match until it has been wiped up.
Be sure the gas generator is well heated according to directions before the gasoline is turned on.
Do not place these stoves in a draft; the flame may be blown out and the gasoline run down upon the stove shelf and the floor. If you find that the stove has gone out after being lighted, close the burners and examine carefully to see if gasoline has escaped. If so, do not relight until the gasoline has been thoroughly dried up and evaporated.
Kerosene Stoves
Some of the blue flame oil stoves have no wick, while others have. The gas is generated from the oil and is mixed with air before burning. It burns without soot or smoke and when such stoves are given reasonable care they are entirely satisfactory. The three hole wick blue flame stoves cost about $7.00.
The two or three burner lamp stoves with small oven to fit may be used with satisfaction if given the proper care and cleaning. Have the oil tank full of oil ; do not burn many hours in succession, but give time to cool off; keep the wick clean and even; set the stove in a place free from drafts as it is liable to smoke otherwise, A three burner lamp stove with a small oven may be purchased for about $5.00.
READING METERS Gas Meters
A gas meter has three dials each numbered from one to ten. The first dial is called the "i thousand" and measures in hundred cubic feet up to i,ooo cubic feet. The figures on it run from right to left. The second dial called "lo thousand" measures in thousands up to ten thousand cubic feet, and the figures run from left to right. The third called "lOO thousand" measures in ten thousands up to one hundred thousand cubic feet and the figures run from right to left.