Conservation of durable goods. Is it the news or is it indigestion? Whatever it is, this gentleman's mood is playing havoc with the electric cord. Don't try to disconnect a cord by tugging at it; dislodge it gently but firmly at the wall socket Creator(s): Rosener, Ann, photographer Related Names: U

How to add years to the life of your electric cords: remove them gently but firmly from wall sockets. Don't pull or tug. When not in use, coil cord loosely around a hook

Hitler's helpmates. Mabel Wattwaster is helping to win the war--but she's working for the wrong side. As she drones gossip into the telephone, her toast burns merrily away. She is not only wasting food and power, but is also impairing the efficiency of her toaster by letting it overheat. Mabel knows

What's wrong with this picture? Only that the lady is ruining her electric cord by disconnecting the toaster the wrong way. Don't pull cords from irons or toasters: disconnect them gently at the wall socket

Conservation of durable goods. Try this on your refrigerator. Close the door on a slip of paper or a dollar bill. If you can pull the paper out, you are wasting valuable electric power. Have the gasket (the strip that lines the edge of the door) tightened or replaced immediately, and help Uncle Sam

And Now, the News Mr. Babcock, an American war worker, tuning in for war news on his radio. Rochester, New York, 1943.

Some washing machine models requires oiling, others don't. Consult your instruction book before attempting a home-grease job. And when in doubt, call the service man

Conservation of durable goods. There'll be a long wait between new stoves, so it's smart to take care of the one you've got. Whether it operates by gas or electricity, coal or wood, there's one motto to hand above it: Keep it clean. A little soap and water will go a long way toward keeping it functi

Manpower. Americans all.