Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1893 — Slow-Burning Wood. [ARTICLE]

Slow-Burning Wood.

In England they use the wood of the willow lor flooring, in many cases because it is of slow it not ready combustion. It contains no resin or essential oil, is fine grained, and takes a smooth finish, and so is suitable for inside work, and would make good sheathing.—[Boston Post. Mias AVithers Miss Prime—Don’t say that. Some oae may leave you a fortune some dav. [Life. 7