Extras

Phillips Milk of Magnesia – a suspension in water of magnesium hydroxide used as an antacid.

Sunbeam Electric Frying Pan – an electric skillet produced by the Sunbeam company.

Wesson Oil – a brand of vegetable oil manufactured in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Tribune – a daily Chicago newspaper.

Electrolux – refers to the Electrolux Model XXX canister vacuum cleaner.

Hoover Upright – a Concept One self-propelled vacuum cleaner with a Quadraflex agitator introduced by the Hoover company in 1978.

Columbian – coffee produced in the country of Columbia.

Our Gal Sunday – an American radio serial broadcast from 1937 to 1959.

Zwieback Torte – a custard and meringue dessert with a crust made of crisp, sweetened bread called zwieback.

Consumer Reports – an American magazine that publishes reviews and comparisons of products and services.