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developed, though several had plans that if carried
out would be very agreeable to the feathered tribe in winter.

Does it improve brown canes to break it down?
No. Cut it green before the seed is ripe, and
then it need not be broken.

How can you improve an ill smelling hair mattress?
Wash with Carbolic acid.

How to keep knives from rusting?
Put quick lime in the box, or if putting away for any time, rub with wax.

Patty Stabler read an excellent article on
Moral Progress. Edward Thomas was appointed but
had lost the article he selected. Sounds good.
Chips are read. Edward P. Thomas & Sarah T.
Miller were appointed to read at our next
meeting. Adjorned to meet at William Moores
Oct 17^th 1874.

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The Home Interest met at William
Moore's on Oct 17^th 1874. Benj Miller was appointed
foreman. The meeting was quite small
not two thirds of our members being present. After