TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE
The cold days and nights of winter are almost upon us and with them, the problems of keeping warm and comfortable.
With the help of coal, coke and firewood, this’ problem is easily remedied.
ted and there is no possibility of exhausting their supplies, there could be a delay in deliveries. Bag Lots Coal and coke are usually
sold in bag lots. The coal available is slack-burning and fast J burnlng. It Is an excellent idea to get half of each and mix them in your coal bin. Your
fire may not be quite so hot; but it will last a lot longer. Coke in varying proportions gives excellent results. If you are in doubt, talk over your fuel problems with your coal merchant.
Although other domestic fuels have continued to rise in cost, coal prices have remained fairly stable and over the past two years, added interest is once again
being shown in open fireplaces and coal and cokeburning appliances.
For those wishing to stock up on their coal, coke or firewood for the winter months ahead, now is the time to do so. Even though all merchants are well stocked for the cold, wet winter predic-
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31942, 20 March 1969, Page 10
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201TRADITIONAL OPEN FIRE Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31942, 20 March 1969, Page 10
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