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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1913
Page
6
New York City Park Department adopts electric vacuum cleaners on hand trucks to groom horses, claiming faster, more thorough cleaning and fewer complaints about high lighting costs. A demonstration of electric washing machines shows quick washing and drying, with savings on lamp power and early-season readiness.
An article argues for electric irons and right sized lamps to cut housework effort and lighting costs. It references walking 234 miles as a figure for housekeepers and promotes placing heat under control via electric fronts. The piece urges careful lamp selection to match candlepower and minimize electric bills.
An advertisement touts a new electric vacuum cleaner as superior for tufted furniture, mattresses, walls, frames, and mouldings. It claims easy, safe cleaning of buttons and leather with supplied tools, offering quick, sanitary removal of dust and germs.
The article argues that manufacturers retain best power by shifting to individual electric drives rather than general systems. It cites continued use and expansion of motor units, with a humorous aside on a cat euthanasia tank mishap and a city officer’s mishap using gas tanks powered by cat batteries.
Geo M Cohan's The Little Millionaire arrives at the Colonial theater on Thursday September 25th as a three act musical farce blending rapid dialogue with lively numbers. Norman Field and the Field players perform, later joining Primrose and Dockstader Minstrels who earn praise for melody and humor in a strong Colonial season start.
The Old Standard tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a true tonic that strengthens the system and drives out malaria. Claims to be suitable for adults and children and functions as an appetizer.
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