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Economy in Coal

Mrs. N. M., of St. Charles, Missouri, says: In any fireplace not excessively small, a plate of iron set upon the grate will halve the consumption of coal, reduce the smoke and leave a cheerful, free-burning fire. Quite sufficient air enters through the bars, no poking is necessary and the fire never goes out until the coals are consumed. There is no ash and no dust, every particle being consumed. Any householder can try this experiment and reduce his coal bill, say thirty per cent, at the cost of a shilling.