, 1921-04-07

t2) The "washboard" type of machine, like the
dolly" usually has a 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.
C) The 'cylinder" type of machine has a re-
volving perforated cylinder that holds the clothes
and rolls barrel-fashion in an outer cylinder, which
holds the soap and water. The better makes Of
this type reverse the action, because a continual
revolving of clothes In one direction twists them.
thus preventing the water from being 30 easily
forced through them and increasing the work of
removing the dirt.
~ The oscillating type Of machine throws the
clothes forward and backward in an elongated
box. Both cylinder and oscillating machines are
good for general home use, because in them the
clothes are not pulled nor rubbed.
to) The vacuum type of machine is equipped
win cones or 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-Al these types of machines may be op-
Grated by hand or by water. gasoline, or electric
motor. While a motor will increase the price of
the washing machine. II will save much time and
labor.
A watermelon washing machine may require a
considerable flow of water. If a winter flow of
about ~ pounds pressure to the square inch is
available, a water motor may be used: but NAV
not be economical If the water is metered. There
are some new machines that run on lower pres.
sure.
A 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 nor
son who runs a sewing machine knows how much
power is wasted In treading when the belt IL loose
and the principle is the same with the gasoline
engine.
Electric machines may be purchased with mo-
tors using either a direct or an alternating cur
rent. Before the housekeeper orders her machine
she must find out which kind of current is AVAIL
able. because even In different parts of the same
city various kinds of electric current may be used.
Plugs are standardized; therefore II the connec-
ton Is to be made through an electric-llght plug,
no special attachment will be needed. In building
a new house In which electric machines are to be
used, IL Is wise to place plugs In the wall and not
to depend upon the lighting system. Some local.
ties give two service systems, one for lights and
a cheaper one for operating electrical appliances.
In order to determine whether. from the money
standpoint. II Is cheaper to wash by hand or to buy
and operate n washing mnchine, the cost OF the
two methods may be reckoned as follows: Divide
the cost OF the machine by the number OF years
It VIII probably be used. To the result add the
cost OF operation (about Q cents an hour multi.
piled by the number of hours 1t will be used In n
year plus about $1.50 per yenr for oil ana minor
repnirs). To reckon the cost of hand work. calcu.
late the amount paid a lnundress during the year
for actunl washing mot s%tnrching and lronIng)
and add the yearly cost Of any meals and car fare
given her; or, II no laundress Is hired, multiply
the number OF hours you give to this work yearly
by the price which n laundress receives per hour
IN your neighborhood.
The starching outfit consists OF a pan or n pail.
a tablespoon, a teaspoon. n measuring cup and n
strainer. All Of these may be borrowed from the
kitchen, but n duplicate set Is inexpensive and
time is saved by having II at hand.
An ironing board should stand firmly. A board
with Its broad end hinged TO the wall IL very con-
venlcnt. Directions for making such a folding