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Originally Posted by Michael G. View Post
Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin back in the 40's,
I remember some things that most people never heard or seen of today.
Can you add to some?

Here is a my list:

#1 Cisterns in our basement.
#2 Coal bins
#3 Making our own soap.
#4 A pump in the kitchen to pump water.
#5 Wood burning and cooking stove.
#6 Keeping a pot under the bed at night.
#7 Ice box in the kitchen.
#8 Installing storm windows in the winter.
#9 Wringer washing machines.
#10 Push lawn mowers
#11 Horse blankets on our beds to keep warm.
#12 Raw milk was all we used.
#13 Vegetable garden is a must.
For some of us that was as late as late 50’s.

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