Freezing Is the Proper Method of Preserving Foods
A reprint from Iowa State College extension outlines freezing as a premier method to preserve vegetables and fruits. It covers selection, preparation, scalding, cooling, brine packing, and rapid freezing, emphasizing handling from harvest to freezer to maintain color flavor and nutrients. It notes variety suitability, proper scalding, and the benefits of brine packs for retention of quality and safety against spoilage.
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Agriculture Extension Service
Iowa State College
T. UW. Plagge
Belle Lowe
Town Agriculture Experiment Station
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Refrigerator and freezer shipments reach U S totals in 1949
In 1949 shipments to retailers totaled 4,450,000 refrigerators valued at 134.75 million dollars. Home freezers sold 485,000 units with a retail value of 220.8 thousand dollars. Forty nine percent of households now own refrigerators, totaling 29.5 million homes, representing 79 percent of wired homes nationwide.
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United States
Cost of Refrigerator Use Depends Largely Upon Owner
An article explains that running costs depend more on usage than on the model. It notes price trends, 6 to 8 cubic foot sizes, and that modern units consume about 28 to 30 kilowatt hours monthly versus older ones at 40 or more. It describes finishes, interiors, features like adjustable shelves, bins, light, door design, Bakelite insulation, and cooling efficiency.
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