Gilpin observer., 1916-04-06
WINNERS IN THE
ELECTRICITY CONTEST.

WINNERS IN THE
ELECTRICITY CONTEST
The judges selected to determine
the winners in the contest .naugur-
ated by the Gilp:n County L. H &
P. Co., giving four p. izes to the boys
or girls under 1S years Of age. sub
mitting, the ten best reasons why
electricity sho I'D b used In the Zone
read the essays Friday afternoon
and made the ava DIS. There were
about forty entrants and while only
four of the contestants could be
named as prize winners, there were
several more whose efforts were
very good and caused the judges no
little confusion in finally deciding
upon those, who should receive the
prizes. The judgir of the ietters
sent in was based on the ten rea-
sons, dis;~nctively, without regard
to the correctness of composition,
spelling, grammar, etc. One or two
who offered reasons were. only seven
years of age, and Of course, could
not be expected to be proficient in
writing, spelling or grammar.
Leora Crispln, Genital City, was
awarded first prize; Pauline Adams,
Central City, second prize; Margaret
Grutzmacher, Blsc Hawk, third
prize; Geo. Heuer, Central City,fourth
prize: Below appear the reasons
why :. electricity should be used in
the home as submitted by the win
ners
First Prize
1-ElectIicity shou,d tie used in
the home for safety in preference
to kerosene lamps or candles.
2-Elecericity should he used in
the home as its means of lighting
is more economical.
3-Electricity should be used in ev-
cry home as it greatly reduces the
labors OF the housekeeper, by the
use of electric washers. irons, sweep
er, etc.
4-Eleotricity 81 ould be used in
lighting every home as it shows
better light and is less injurious to
the eyes.
5-Electricity should lie used as
means of ventilation. By means of
using the electric fan, the home may
be kept cocl and we'll ventilated in
the hottest weather.
6-Electrioity should be used, be-
cause it is much more convenient and
requires little or no labor in its OPP
GRAFTON.
7-Electricity 81 ould be used in the
home for protection against in health
for by the use of electric driven va
cum sweeper, carpets, furniture and
rooms can be swept without raising
dust or germs.
S-E!ectric.ty should be used be.
cause it is modern and up-to-date and
shows the home to much better ad-
vantage.
9-Electricity Should be used for
cleanliness for by use of electric
stoves, heaters, etc., dust and dirt
is not distributed around the home
and is less expensive than coal for
cooking and heatirg purposes.
1O-Electricity should be in every
home as it may be used in -connec
tion with many med cal appliances,
and it Is beneficial in many forms
OF sickness. LEORA CRISPIN,
Age II years.
Second Prize
1-Safsty first! Ele ectric lights are
much safer than coal oil, gas or any
other form CT Lighting.
2-Electr, city iu nisf es practically
the only means of giving an alarm
i'm case of fire or burglary or acci-
dents.
3-As a matter of health, electric
lights give off TO poisonous odors, :.
as do gas burners and Oil lamps of
various kinds.
4-They most nearly approach the
and are better fer the eyes.
5-There is no other fern of lig, t.
irg which can he used also for the
tasks of cleaning, washing. ironing,
etc. about the horse.
6-t is cheaper if properly u4ed
Tt cuts insurance rates.
Sits time savsr IN many ways
9-Electricity make all housework