Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 336
ected by open wells, in whichthe water finds its natural level, only partially filling them.These wells are to be found in the main streets as well as incertain open areas; and to them the people come, not only toget their water, but often to do light washing. The time must soon come when the… … Fig. 287. — Ancient Form of Well-curb. end the community will be greatly benefited, not only in havingmore efficient means to quell the awful conflagrations which sofrequently devastate their thoroughfares, but also in having amore healthful water-supply for family use. In their presentimperfect…
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