THIS war is bringing many changes in the mode of living. Those who were v sing acetylene gas for lighting purposes have been compelled to revert back to the good old kerosena lamps, and quite a' brisk trade in this line is being done by storekeepers.
The cost of iron kas gone up to such an extent that builders are thinking about roofing houses with shingles or patent roofing material. At a meeting of the Masterton Borough Council "the other day, it was resolved that the present by-laws be supended, in order to permit of shingles being used as a means of lessening the cost of erecting houses.
Even old tins are to be gathered up and re-tinned. Quite a big trade is being done in this line at Sling Camp where many thousands of tins of all shapes and sizes are being gathered up and brought into commercial use again-
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 11 October 1917, Page 2
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