Electrical appliance sales surge in 1935 gains
The Electrical Merchandising magazine notes U S sales of electrical appliances running well ahead of 1934. Nine month radio sets up 24.2 percent, electric ranges up 64 percent in six months, vacuums up 24 percent, washing machines 45.1 percent in September, and heaters up 40.4 percent. Local Cedar Rapids openings reflect the boom. Synthetic gasoline production in Germany uses low grade coal and molybdenum.
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United States
Cedar Rapids
New Era In I E S Lamps Sets Modern Lighting Trend
The Illuminating Engineering Society I E S lamps set a new standard for portable lighting offering 40 percent up and 60 percent down illumination, with 100 200 300 watt options. By 1935 sales exceed 1.25 million. 56 manufacturers join the field. blue orange I E S tags verify standards and safety.
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I.E.S
Cedar Rapids
Le.s
Coffee making field conquered by electricity
The article notes electricity has invaded coffee making, with debates over methods. It highlights percolators from simple aluminum pots to chrome urns and the drip method using vacuum glasses, stressing flavor retention when brew never touches metal and automatic controls for optimal strength.
Coffee Makers Highlighted as Ideal Christmas Gifts
Article notes electrical coffee makers as desirable gifts for discerning coffee lovers, with emphasis on keeping coffee from boiling while brewing. Mentions this year’s models as practical holiday presents.
New Czech Air Fields To Be Built For Soviet Use
Prague reports a war budget showing a fifth rise to fund ten new air fields in the eastern Czech lands. Officials say the fields will be used chiefly by Soviet and Romanian air forces in wartime, reflecting the Czech Russian treaty granting Moscow rights to use Czech airfields.
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Praha
Soviet Union
Teachers In Dilemma As School Boards Change
Findlay Ohio reports teachers in two county districts face unpaid wages after the Orange Van Buren joint board lost power by a temporary injunction while old boards were dissolved in consolidation. Superintendent E E Ray says payment will come on time.
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Findlay
Orange-Van Buren
Common Pleas Court
E. E. Ray
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