The toast they had for breakfast in the food estimate was toasted on an
electric toaster, which cost but a few dollars, the apartment is cleaned with a
vacuum sweeper that is run by electricity. Hot 86nd cold water is available, at all
times, in the kitchen and the bathroom. The food is kept cool in a refrigerator that is
run by electricity. The wife curls her hair, washes her clothes and irons them
with easily operated electrical equipment, on power obtained by sticking a
plug in the wall. The husband shaves with an electric shaver, and they receive
entertainment from all over the world, twenty four hours a day, if they want it,
without cost, by merely turning the dial of their radio.There are other conveniences in this apartment, but the foregoing list will
give a fair idea of some of the concrete evidences of the freedom we, of
America, enjoy. (And this is neither political nor economic propaganda).c. CLOTHIN
G. Anywhere in the United States, the woman of average clothing
requirements can dress very comfortably and neatly for less than $200.00 a
year, and the average man can dress for the same, or less.
Only the three basic necessities of food, clothing, and shelter have been
mentioned. The average American citizen has other privileges and advantages
available in return for modest effort, not exceeding eight hours per day of labor. Among