Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1921-04-08

~ Inc "WaSnD0afut type or machine, ike the
dolly" usually has a wooden tub and rubs the
clothes between corrugated boards Both these
types Of machines friction and are better
suited for washing heavy, coarse clothing than for
delicate fabrics
CD The "cyinder" type OF machine has re-
volving perforated cylinder that holds the clothes
and rolls barrelfashiOn 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 one direction twists them,
thus preventing the water from being so easily
forced through them and increasing the work of
removing the dirt.
(41 The oscillating type of machine throws the
clothes forward and backward In elongated
box. Both cylinder and oscllating machines are
good for general home use because in them the
clothes are not pulled rubbed
(51 The vacuum type of machine is equipped
with cones tunnels that first press down 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 water flow Of
about 40 pounds pressure to the square inch Is
available, water motor may be used but may
not be economical IL the water Is metered There
are some new machines that run on lower pres
sure.
gasoline engine, such Ii used TO cut fodder
grina 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
son 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 q 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 I'm 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 eIectric-light plug
special attachmentswill be needed. In building
new house In which electric machines are 10 be
used II is wise to place plugs in the wall and not
to depend upon the lighting system Some loca
ties give two service systems. one for lights and
cheaper one for operating electrical appliances
In order TO determine whether from the money
standpoint IL Is cheaper to wash by hand or to buy
and operate washing machine, the cost Of the
two methods may be reckoned 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 s cents an hour multi
piled By the number Of hours Il win be used In q
year. plus about $50 per year for OH and minor
repairs1. To reckon the cost of hand work, calcn-
late the amount paid laupdress during the year
for actual washing mot starchlng and ironing)
ana auu the yearly tost VI diy nseIs anu US Laa1
given her. or. II no laundress Is hired, multiply
the number of hours you give to this work yearly
by the price which a laundress receives per hour
In your neighborhoOd
The starching outfit consists Of pan pail
tablespoon teaspoon. measuring cup and
strnlner. All of these may be borrowed from the
kitchen. but duplicate set is Inexpensive and
time Is saved by having II at hand.
An ironing board should stand firmly. A b0aTG
with its broad end hinged TO the wal Is very con
yenlent. Directions Tor making sach a folding