Did Orthodox Jews useturn on/off lightbulbs etc on Shabbat in the early 20th century?

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Did Orthodox Jews use lightbulbs etc on Shabbat in the early 20th century?

I’ve heard that before the Halacha was settled by the Poskim like the Chazon Ish, many or most Orthodox Jews used lightbulbs etc on Shabbat. Is there any validity to this?

I’m just curious

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Did Orthodox Jews useturn on/off lightbulbs etc on Shabbat in the early 20th century?

Did Orthodox Jews use lightbulbs etc on Shabbat in the early 20th century?