Josephine Garis Cochrane Life and Times Josephine Garis Cochrane invented the first workable dishwasher. An attempt had been made before her, by a man, but it didn’t work and never got off the ground. She was born Josephine Garis in Ashtabula County, Ohio on 8 March 1839 and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. Her father, John…
Dishwashers
No Dirty Dishes Day
The 18th of May is No Dirty Dishes Day. It is particularly a good holiday for those who don’t have a dishwasher. And, it’s a good day to celebrate finger foods.