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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1940
Page
29
Westinghouse introduces the 1840 line of electric ranges marketed by Iowa Electric Light and Power in Cedar Rapids. The new Corox unit offers five surface heating speeds to optimize energy use, enabling faster cooking while consuming 22 percent less current than prior models.
The 1940 Westinghouse models offer True-Temp ovens with six to eight serving capacity and even heat distribution. An improved hydraulic thermostat and a scientific heat evener ensure uniform baking and balanced front heat when doors open. Porcelain enamel finish with chrome accents enhances appearance and efficiency.
George O'Brien, a 42 year old Greenville caddy, has traveled about 65 000 miles toward a three year around the world trip. He now faces 3000 miles in three months to win a $3000 bet made three years ago and finishes by June.
A texting style note suggests to place bread on a broiler pan inside the oven to toast quickly without extra electricity. This method leverages the oven’s broiler heat to achieve browning efficiently.
An all gas kitchen with a 1940 Magic Chef range and Silent Electrolux gas refrigerator simplifies housekeeping. Insulation keeps oven heat in for lower kitchen temperatures. top burners concentrate heat. the Electrolux fridge offers silent, efficient operation with ample ice and storage. The all gas model promises easy maintenance and lower running costs.
Cedar Rapids Gas company teams with local dealers to upgrade kitchens in homes across the area. Plans focus on integrating efficient appliances and safer, modern gas ranges to improve daily living and energy use for residents.
In St Paul Minnesota Jeanne Rounds displays a bright orange spring chapeau with black beadwork and feather adornments. The hat, tilted over one eye, was purchased by her mother in 1890, matching current feminine styles of the season.
The added ice making capacity in 1940 refrigerator models increases output. Some units can produce hundreds of ice cubes at once, reflecting new efficiency in domestic cooling appliances.
Fire units responded to a general alarm in Keene New Hampshire but found an optical illusion and an embarrassed patrolman. Fred J Bergerson mistook smoke and flames from a second story window for a real fire. Investigation blamed a swaying red sign reflection and steam from wallpaper removal work.
The piece explains how modern irons reach the correct temperature faster and hold it accurately with built in controls. This makes them lighter and more efficient, leading to quicker easier and better ironing results.
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