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1881 household encyclopedia ... some very useful info

 
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Thought I should share this gem of a reference book.

I wouldn't recommend the old way of making ice.

Beekeeping has changed considerably too.

Sometimes though ... especially for permie type folks ... the old ways are the best.

Enjoy.
Filename: 1881_household_cyclopedia.pdf
Description: 1881 household encyclopedia
File size: 15 megabytes

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Happy New Year!!!

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Old books are one of my primary targets when I go junk stores.   Of course, just because an older book makes a claim doesn't mean it is factual. I have found numerous tonics with mercury as an ingredient.  Maybe they work, but I'm not trying them.

Some people age like fine wine. I aged like milk … sour and chunky.

 
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I didn't know this download was here; thanks Mike!

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Thank you! This is a great resource
 
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Remarkable! This will prove an interesting read. Thanks!
 
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https://www.amazon.com/Dicks-Encyclopedia-Practical-Receipts-Processes/dp/030810157X

The most educational book I've ever possessed.

Excellent file thank you very much!

The problem with these things is English has drifted so far,
What in the name of Jupiter is "corrosive sublimate" and can I get it at Amazon!!

Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently patient fool!
I hate people who use big words just to make themselves look perspicacious.

 
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John mentioned how often old books suggest the use of mercury. Corrosive sublimate is another one. It's mercury chloride!

I'm only 64! That's not to old to learn to be a permie, right?

 
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Mike Barkley wrote:Thought I should share this gem of a reference book.

I wouldn't recommend the old way of making ice.

Beekeeping has changed considerably too.

Sometimes though ... especially for permie type folks ... the old ways are the best.

Enjoy.



Found a copy of The American Frugal Housewife from 1833, at the 2nd hand store and it has so much good information that it makes up for anything that hasn't stood the test of time (or science).

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Thank You for sharing this.

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Suzette's suggestion is also available to download free from Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13493

I'm only 64! That's not to old to learn to be a permie, right?

 
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