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Such buildings may be variously constructed. One that will an- 

 swer the purpose most satisfactorily is illustrated herewith. It is 

 covered entirely with galvanized, corrugated sheet iron, over a frame 

 work made of cheap lumber, making it low in cost of construction 

 and very durable. 



The cross-section view is self-explanatory. It shows the arrange- 

 ment of the various floors, there being four of these, each used for 

 a different purpose. The honey room floor is elevated, so that all 

 heavy loading of honey to and from wagons is done without any high 

 lifting, through a side door. This is a great convenience, especially 

 where much honey is handled. The space underneath this floor is 

 open into the work shop and is used for storing many things desired 



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to have in easy reach, besides affording an excellent place for honey 

 vinegar making. The upper floors are used as indicated, the honey 

 cans being in immediate reach when needed for packing the honey, 

 and the highest floor being stored with things seldom needed. 



To give ventilation and thus keep the house cool in summer, as well 

 as to supply much light in the work rooms, the entire walls toward 

 the south are arranged in shutter fashion, so they may be easily 

 opened by simply pulling a small rope. Extending out from the 

 building, these provide shade, in addition to ventilation, making the 

 building a cool one in hot weather, while giving protection when the 

 weather is bad. These shutters are hinged with folding extension 

 arms by which they are easily opened or closed. 



