Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1921-04-08

CD 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 better
suited for washing heavy, coarse clothing than Tor
more delicate fabrics.
CD The "cylinder" type of machine has a
volvng perforated cylinder that holds the clothes
and rolls barrefashion in an 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 so easily
forced through them and increasing the work of
removing the dirt
(4) 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.
(5) The vacuum type of machine is equipped
with cones or tunnels that first press down on the
clothes and then lift, producing suction. They
are sometimes spoken of 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
labo.
Watermelon washing machine may REQUIRE
considerable flow of water. If water flow of
about 40 pounds pressure toAthe square inch is
available, water motor may be used; but may
not b. economical if the water is 1netered 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 per-
who runs 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 mo-
tors using either a direct 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 if the connec-
ton is to be made through electric-light plug
no special attachment will be needed. In building
a 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 ocal
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 it is cheaper to wash by hand or to buy
and operate washing machine, the cost of the
two methods may be reckoned as follows: Divide
the cost of the machine by the number of years
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 $3.50 per year for oil and minor
repairS). 10 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 launfress receives per hour
in your neghborhood.
The starching outfit consists of pan or a pail,
tablespoon, a teaspoon, measuring cup and
straner. All of these may be borrowed from the
kitchen but duplicate set is inexpensive and
time is saved by having it at hand.
An ironing board should stand firmly. board
with its broad end hinged to the wall is very con-
venient. Directions for making such folding