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In grocery stores, clerks usually have to lift a whole basket of potatoes, apples or vegetables when transferring them into a peck measure or bag. This practice is more or less difficult and inconvenient, and can be entirely eliminated by pivoting the containers as shown in the illustration. It is advisable to use half sections of small barrels or large kegs for this purpose. Each one is securely strengthened and two 1-in. holes are drilled directly opposite each other through the side, so that the container can be slipped over a suitable length of pipe. The ends of this pipe are slipped through tees, provided on the ends of vertical standards, as indicated, the latter being securely bolted to the floor. The containers are filled, and it is an easy matter to fill either measures or bags by tilting the proper container to one side.

 

It takes little trouble to keep aluminum pots and pans shining if they are cleaned frequently with steel wool, water, and a nonalkaline soap. Use a very fine grade of the wool, and give the utensils a few rubs frequently, rather than attempt to clean them only occasionally, when they have become more soiled.—L. P. Langan, Denver, Colo.

 



Draftsmen who make electrical diagrams find that the drawing of a large number of resistance symbols is a rather irksome task. If slots are cut in a 30°-60° triangle, as shown in the drawing, the task becomes simply one of working between two previously established guide lines.—Reuben Jensen, Silverton. Oregon.

