WATEK SUPPLY 



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the iron in the ink to a soluble form, and prevents the fading of 

 color in fabric. 



Straw Hats. Dissolve one ounce of salts of lemon in a pint of 

 hot water and add one ounce of flowers of sulphur. Apply with 

 a brush, and rinse thoroughly with water. 



WATER SUPPLY 



Measurement of Water Supply. Water is sold to the public 

 by two methods: 



1. The flat rate. 



2. The thousand gallon method. 



If water is purchased by the second method, it must pass through 



FIG. 170. X-Ray view of 

 the water meter. 



FIG. 171. Another X-Ray view of the water 

 meter. 



a water meter which is located in the supply line from the water 

 main to the consumer's house. These meters are either placed 



