REA Outlines How Other Farmers of Nation Utilize It
The Rural Electrification Administration documents how farmers save with electricity by comparing costs of gas and kerosene for pumping water lighting and dairy cooling. Examples from Ohio Indiana and the Middle West show reduced labor time better milk quality less spoilage and lower overall costs. Electric power can be cheaper and more convenient than traditional fuels when charges are reasonable.
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Rea
Rural Electrification Administration
Frank Ruse
Canal Winchester
Ohio
Rose
Indiana
Middle West
Sta
No Sad Iron With Electricity Advances in Home Irons
The article contrasts old coal and wood stove irons with modern electric irons. It highlights the constant heat, scorching risk, and blistered hands from traditional irons and praises electric models with automatic heat control, composition handles, and stand safety. The passage notes interruptions from chores and visitors as well.
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Betty
Light-Conditioning Brings New Era in Home Lighting
An article explains light-conditioning as a science based approach to home illumination. It describes planning for comfort with balanced, shadow-free lighting suitable for a family, featuring study lamps, bridge lamps, end tables, floor lamps, and decorative bowls of electric light to create a cheerful room despite gloomy weather.
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Davenport
Electric irons offer rust proof, low maintenance and one place operation
The electric iron stays bright and smooth for decades with care, needing little cleaning or sanding. Cords may be replaced over time but quality ones last years. It lets the user stay in one spot during ironing, reducing foot and hand strain. Monthly energy use about 1.2 kWh for a single person and about kWh for a typical family, with costs around 30 cents for four kilowatt hours at five cents per kWh, varying with rate and use.
Hope Hardware expands with Westinghouse line in Hope
Hope Hardware Company, led by manager E Winafield, announces expansion of its electrical appliance department. Westinghouse refrigerators, washers, irons, and a new range lineup will be offered, with Emerson radios as exclusiveHi representatives. The move targets Hope and surrounding territory, promising improved efficiency and value.
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E. ©. Winafield
Hope Hardware Company
Hope
Westinghons
Westinghouse
Hope and
America
FWA
Westinghouse Company
Cristo
West
Inghouse Appliances
Hopa Hardware Company
Emerson Radios
Emerschnig
Emerson
Com
Parthent Ce
Statirbutors
Westingts and
Chattia
Servite
People of Hope
Electric irons cost and energy savings impact
The article notes irons cost from $2 to $9 and up with automatic heat control in higher ranges. It argues automatic models save electricity and clothes, reducing fire risk. Tests across states show the iron uses one third less time for weekly washing than the old iron.
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Jean Prentice
Spring Hill
Casting
Cox-Cassidy Foundry
Westinghouse Family
Actus
Ironer
Emersons
Miracle
Radio World
Hope Hardware CO
Arkansas
Emerson Radio
St. Elm Street
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