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THE EIGHT HOUR DAY.

WHY NOT FOR HOUSEWIVES? One of these days there will be a driko of housewives—and it will be or an eight hour day. If the men lave it—-why not the women? “But it s impossible.” you say. Why? “Be•ause eight hours is insufficient for hunan hands to perform all the housetold tasks. To-morrow- may offer yesterday’s work undone—”. Yes’ granted—if a woman is trying to keep louse by the old-time methods. But it s possible to es‘ablish the eight hour lay in the home by making use of elrcrical helps—a washing machine, cook ng range, vacuum sweeper, electric ron. waler heater, toaster, percolator, nd other labour-saving devices These intiring “household assistants” will o a housewife’s work quickly and cficiently. And the cost is indeed trifl ng when one Thinks of the time, enery and health they save. Why of jok in at the Grey Electric P ver board’s Showroom. Mackay Street, nd* >ok at the dozens of electrical s.i' evices they have there. An inspection oes not entail upon you any obligaiw to buv.

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Grey River Argus, 6 November 1928, Page 4

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THE EIGHT HOUR DAY. Grey River Argus, 6 November 1928, Page 4

THE EIGHT HOUR DAY. Grey River Argus, 6 November 1928, Page 4

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