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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1939
Page
10
Christmas morning features a Westinghouse electric refrigerator as a gift option promoted by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. It promises healthful food protection and daily convenience with easy monthly payments next year.
The piece explains rose pests, noting arsenate of lead and Blackleaf forty control most insects, but the rose bug or June beetle attacks roses in America. A gray brown half inch beetle emerges as roses begin flowering, targets light colored blooms, and overwinters in sandy soils in burrows before becoming a destructive adult.
A handsome electric clock for table or dress use features a gold bronze face on a brown numeral band set against a tan background. The design blends vintage styling with modern electric operation for a striking decor accent.
The Hiltbrunner Music Company a longtime local store occupies two buildings at 221 223 First Street SE with a full range of pianos brands including Steinway Chickering Steck Winter and Wurlitzer and a complete band instrument department RCA Victor radio combinations phonographs and records. A repair department services pianos and accordions and the shop offers trial rental plans with lessons to try instruments before buying.
A new all in one bed lamp and radio dubbed Lullaby offers glare free illumination with favorite radio programs, aiming to solve Christmas gift dilemmas for cozy bedroom use.
A seven percent rise in electricity usage by American homemakers signals growing recognition of the value of electrical appliances in the home.
Cold storage and frozen food compartments in new refrigerators promise added household economy. Food can be stored longer with perfect safety, boosting daily life efficiency and reducing waste.
The Westinghouse Automeal electric roaster bakes roasts and grills with automatic control. It keeps meals hot and preserves vitamins, offering versatile cooking for as little as two cents per meal. A glass bake platter is included free with the roaster at 29.90 dollars.
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