To Make a Fireless “Stove”
A WRITER in the Commoner gives the following information on the subject of fireless “stoves.” Ordinarily hay or some similar material is used as a lining in these receptacles, but this requires frequent changing, on account of becoming musty. This writer says:— “At a small expense, a most cleanly and efficient fireless stove may be made as follows: Procure a close wooden box with a tight cover, and line to the thickness of one-half inch or so with asbestos or mineral wool; then take a tightly covered tin box (a bread box will answer) and fit snugly within the asbestos-lined box. The covered cooking vessels containing the rapidly boiling food are placed in the tin box and both covers tightly closed, when the heat will be retained as with the hay-filling. The tin box may be kept clean with little trouble, and no re-lining is necessary, as with the hay filling. This style of fireless stove should not be made too large, as small ones, holding one or two vessels only, retain the heat much better, and one may have several separate ones, if necessary. It is claimed that the fireless stove, or hay box, gives great satisfaction, and, as it is so easy to make, and inexpensive, it should be tried during the hot months especially.”