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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1951
Page
8
The article guides readers through safe steps during a power outage. It advises using a flashlight, checking rooms for faulty wiring, and disconnecting damaged circuits. It explains how to identify blown fuses at the main fuse box, stand on a dry surface, and replace with a proper fuse rather than a penny.
Frayed cords and worn outlets cause most short circuits. Do not yank plugs. cut frayed card ends and pass through the cap. Follow diagram for wire lengths and the Underwriters Knot if needed. wrap bare wires clockwise under each screwhead to secure and relieve strain.
Instructions describe attaching an appliance plug to an ironing cord, feeding the cord through a coiled spring protector, connecting each wire to a terminal clip, and using tape or thread to stop outer insulation from fraying before reassembling clips and springs.
A forum answer explains how to avoid circuit overload by summing the wattage of lights and appliances and redistributing load if it exceeds 1300 watts. It also describes patching small linoleum holes with a filler mix of varnish and glue, then sealing with clear varnish after drying.
Oklahoma City reports no traffic deaths in April, the first such month since August 149. Dan Hollingsworth of the Safety Council notes the last fatality occurred March 10 after a motorist crashed. The report also mentions 300 to 400 active volcanoes worldwide per Britannica.
A flood of testimonials from readers across the country claim HADACOL restored energy, appetite, and sleep. Patients describe weight gain and renewed work ability after taking multiple bottles, with notes from E A Drumright and numerous others.
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