Care for Prompt Range and Home Freezer Losses
Cornell specialists warn that frozen foods are unlikely to thaw in the first 48 hours of a power outage if the freezer remains closed. They advise checking after 24 hours and using dry ice to prevent thawing during extended outages.
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Ancient Pompeian Water Heater Circulated Cold Water
A wealthy Pompeian used an early water heater about 2000 years ago. A water tank circulated cold water through hollow sides of a container filled with hot coals. Gas heating began in the early 1800s.
New Finishes Make Gas Ranges Easy to Clean
Modern gas ranges feature removable burner trays top grids and burners for sink washing. Avoid abrasive cleaners and scrubbers, use mild sudsy water, rinse and dry. Remove racks and parts when cool, wipe spills with paper towel, and treat oven with ammonia solution if needed.
UL Label Signals Safe Home Electric Appliances
The UL label marks appliances as reasonably safe after tests by Underwriters Laboratories a non profit body supported by the National Board of Fire Underwriters for safe operation fire and shock hazards. The label reassures homemakers that portable appliances meet exacting standards and carry a blue or green card sign.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Heavy Duty Detergents Enter Home Cleaning Market
This year introduces a new class of heavy duty liquid detergents for laundry and tough stains. Manufacturers claim they outperform powders, restore nylon fibers, and ease household tasks but warn overuse can leave clothes dull and stiff. Detergent tech advances also accompany thinner insulated refrigerator freezers.
Appliances Save Time and Money With New Home Gear
A company reports that automatic washers cut a family of five’s laundry time to 27 minutes per load, using 30 percent of the energy of other methods. Dryers shorten drying time, save weekly energy, and reduce handling. Automatic dishwashers require less time than hand washing, reduce breakage, and cut dishcloth use. Freezer and canning savings allow fewer shopping trips and better use of sales and seasonal prices.
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Two Youths Die in Adams County Car Crash
West Union residents Jayslip aged 20 and Charles F Bald 19 from near Winfield were killed when the vehicle they rode in crashed Monday on Johns Route 41 in Adams County. Seaman, listed as injured, was taken to Adams County Hospital.
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C. UN
Johns
Adams County
Jayslip
Charles F. Bald William L. Purtee
Near Win
Seaman
Adams County Hospital
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