Hanford Mills Electric Generator
Sunlight determined the hours the mill could work, so the Hanford brothers bought an electric engine and used it to power a generator which produced electricity. Electric lights allowed the mill to work into the evening. They could also sell the electricity to people up to a mile away. Of course, they shut down the generator at 9:00 PM. This wasn't a problem for most farmers, but it was understood that if you wanted to though a party and keep the lights on late a night, you had to invite the Hanfords.
Hanford Mills Electric Generator
Sunlight determined the hours the mill could work, so the Hanford brothers bought an electric engine and used it to power a generator which produced electricity. Electric lights allowed the mill to work into the evening. They could also sell the electricity to people up to a mile away. Of course, they shut down the generator at 9:00 PM. This wasn't a problem for most farmers, but it was understood that if you wanted to though a party and keep the lights on late a night, you had to invite the Hanfords.