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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1940

Page

27

Model Basement Becomes Modern With Gas Heat

The 1940 model basement is transformed into a modern recreation space with gas heat, an automatic gas water heater, and a compact forced air furnace. Ducts are concealed for open floor area, while cleaner air and cooler summer comfort are highlighted. Cedar Rapids Gas Co offers affordable monthly plans and free estimates.

Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Painters Claim Fastest House Paint Record in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati a team of 22 union painters finished painting a house in 19 minutes, three minutes faster than a claimed world record. The Miss Barbara Allen home, untouched by paint for two decades, was transformed to showcase cleanup and beautification efforts during the week.

Cincinnati Barbara Allen

Deep-well cookers save fuel in modern electric ranges

Long slow cooking for soups stews and cheap cuts is now done with deep-well cookers. They require little current and heavy insulation keeps heat in. Controlled heat eliminates constant watching and prevents burning or boiling over.

Border Lengths United States Canada Divide Land Water

A historical note states the U S Canadian border comprises 2198 miles of water and 1788 miles of land. The assertion highlights a larger water boundary portion than land in the demarcation between the two nations.

Frigidaire Cold Wall Refrigerators Featured at Smulekoffs

The Frigidaire Cold Wall models showcase long lasting design with a 5 year protection plan. They include automatic defrost and interior light, mirror-smooth chromium shelves, a three way sliding shelf, glass top hydrators for crisp produce, and an ice tray with automatic release plus double ice grids for storage and quick frozen items.

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