We live in an age with lots of conveniences all through our homes. A typical kitchen in 2012 has a dishwasher, microwave, electric or gas stove and may include at least one oven and maybe two. We may have a trash compactor, side by side refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, and a dozen small appliances like coffee makers, mixers, blenders, food processors, and the list goes on and on. In the 1930's, our country was at a low point financially and there wasn't a lot of money for extras, but…