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Some farms, which were near enough to some electrified urban centers, had electricity. These were private utilities whose generators were turned by relatively small diesel or gasoline driven engines. These lighting plants were usually sideline operation of storekeepers, garage owners, machine shop mechanics or flour mill. These operators only supplied 110 volts for light and small appliances.

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First Electrical Stove
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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The following are a few of the electrical appliances available:
One of the first electrical stoves.

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Toaster
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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Early electrical toaster.

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Clothes Irons
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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Examples of the electrical irons which cost about $3.50.

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Labour Saving Washing Machine
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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A prized electrical washing machine.

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Portable Sewing Machine
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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Electrical sewing machine.

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Radio Consol
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum

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Radio powered by electricity.

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Coffee Pot for Company
1920's
Saskatchewan, Canada

Credits:
Assiniboia Museum