The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-04-14

(2) The "washboard" type of machine, like the
dolly" usually has wooden tub and rubs the
clothes between corrugated boards. Both these
types of machines use friction and so are better
suited for washing heavy coarse clothing than for
more delicate fabrics.
CD The cylinder" type of machine has a
vOlvng perforated cylinder that holds the clothes
and rolls barrel-fashion in outer cylinder which
holds the soap and water. The better makes of
this type reverse the action, because continual
revolving Of clothes In direction twists them.
thus preventing the water from being easily
forced through them and increasing the work of
removing the dirt.
(4) The osciIlating type of machine throws the
clothes forward and backward in elongated
box. Both cylinder and oscIlating machines are
good for general home use, because in them the
clothes are not pulled rubbed.
90 The vacuum type of machine. is equipped
with cones tunnels that first press down on the
clothes and then lift producing suction. They
are sometimes spoken of as the pressure and sue
ton" type.
Motors-All these types of machines may be op-
Grated by hand or by water. gasoline. or electric
motor While motor will increase the price of
the washing machine, it will save much time and
labor
A watermelon washing machine may require
considerable flow of water. If a water flow of
about 40 pounds pressure TO the square inch is
available, water motor may be used; but may
not be economical if the water is metered There
are some new machines that run lower pres
sure.
gasoline engine, such as is used to cut fodder
GRIND corn, or pump water. may be used to run the
washing machine. The belts by which the power
is transmitted should be kept taut. Every per-
who sewing machine knows how much
power is wasted in treading when the belt is loose
and the principle is the same with the gasoline
engine.
Electric machines may be purchased with
tors using either direct or an alternating cur
rent. Before the hOusekeeper orders her machine
which {S
able because even in different parts of the same
city various kinds of electric current may be used
Plugs are standardized; therefore if the connec-
ton is TO be made through electric-light plug
no special attachment will be needed. In building
new house in which electric machines are to be
used, it is wise TO place plugs in the wall and not
TO depend upon the lighting system. Some 1ocali-
ties give two service systems, for lights and
q cheaper one for operating electrical appliances
In order to determine whether, from the money
standpoint it is cheaper to wash by hand or to buy
and operate a washing machine, the cost of the
two methods may be reckoned follows: Divide
the cost of the machine by the number of wears
it will probably be used. To the result add the
cost of operation (about cents an hour multi
piled by the number OF hours it will be used in a
year, plus about $1.50 per year for oil ana minor
repairs). To reckon the cost of hand work calcu-
late the amount paid laundress during the year
for actual washing (not starching and ironing)
and add the yearly cost Of any meals and car fare
given her; or, if no laundress is hired, multiply
the number of hours you give to this work yearly
by the price which laundress receives per hour
in your neighborhood.
The starching outfit consists of pan or a pail
a tablespoon, teaspoon, measuring cup and a
strainer. All of these may be borrowed from the
kitchen, but duplicate set is inexpensive and
time is saved by having 1t at hand.
An ironing board should stand firmly 4 board
with its broad end hinged to the wall is very con-
venient. Directions for making such folding