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ia the city hall, a YWCA wasthe YWCA textbook for closein Albert Lea.IIY1Says Reddy Kilowatt Your Electric ServantOne hundred years ago, when Freeborn County was founded, Reddy Kilowatt, your electric servant, was only a playboy for scientists. The wonders of his many accomplishments were just being discovered. It wasn't until the f 880's that Reddy Kilowatt came to the Albert Lea area, and then the only work he did was to operate a few lights.Electric rates were high—a dollar a month for each light bulb, or 20 to 30 cents per Kilowatt hour. Service was Irregular. Reddy only worked from dusk to midnight and early In the morning. Street lights were on Moonlight schedule.Today a great change has taken place. Reddy Is now on the Job 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in the home, office, factory and on the farm. He keeps the wheels of industry turning and makes life easier, more comfortable and happier for you. His dependable services are low in cost. In fact, today the wages are about the only thing that is still a bargain.100Yearsof*Yes, as Albert Lea and Freeborn County progressed so did the Interstate Power Company. And as scientists and engineers find new ways in which electricity and gas can serve you, the same pioneering spirit will guide this Company's plans so that you may enjoy many more electric and gas conveniences tomorrow.
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Albert Lea Centennial Tribune
Albert Lea, Minnesota, US
Fri, Jun 07, 1957
Page 108
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