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ways in the way, and interferes largely
with the movements of the operator. This
fault has been eliminated in this device
by means of an upright with an arm
extending outward so that the cord
hangs perpendicularly over the board and
the material to be ironed, giving the
operator free movement of both hands,
and making it possible to iron with comfort
on either side of the board.
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MANY-PURPOSE CABINET
A MANY-PURPOSE cabinet for the
^^ bedroom or bathroom has three
drawers, three adjustable shelves, and a
hinged top in which is encased a ten-byfourteen
French mirror plate. The mirror
may be fastened in a vertical position
when it is in use for shaving or other
purposes; at other times it folds down
out of the way. The shelves are made of
glass so as to be clean and sanitary;
these are intended for medicines and
toilet articles or for use as a sideboard.
The drawers are twelve inches deep, and
serve to hold towels, clothing, and the
like.
HINTS FOR PRACTICAL PEOPLE 119
CIRCULAR RAKE
A W O M A N invented this farming and
^^ garden implement and the war had
nothing to do with its invention, because
it was made in the U. S. A. for farms
in the U. S. A. One day her rake received
a very severe blow from a tractor
on her farm and the rake was wedged
in the ground in such a way that one end
became bent around, but it did not hinder
her doing a good job of raking with it.
It was in use for a year however, before
the fact was impressed on her that when
raking was done with the ends slightly
curved it was done much more thoroughly
with much less effort. So she has
Rakes More Efficiently
Because the leaves tend to move
toward the middle instead of slipping
through the teeth, this circu
lar rake is a labor-saver.
patented the round rake recently and it
promises greatly heightened efficiency to
its buyers.
You Will Welcome This Cabinet in Your B3thro.n1