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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1936
Page
52
Air conditioning becomes a fast growing American industry shaping health and comfort in homes and offices. Dealers report 65 percent of heating system updates include cooling, with central and room unit options and winter humidity benefits. Automatic controls let users maintain comfort and efficiency.
The article traces heating evolution from open fires to Benjamin Franklin’s iron stove and the globe stove, through hot air furnaces and steam heat, to modern air conditioning. It notes heating and cooling now center stage in homes, with air conditioning providing heating, cleaning, and humidifying year round, not just summer cooling.
A large attic ventilating fan can greatly improve summer comfort when located for free outdoor discharge and accessible for oiling. Use at night with windows open to draw cool air through the home, then close windows at dawn.
Lauretta A Butz transfers tax sale interest to Leslie Anthony for AD lots 1 and 2 Lenox Place addition C R sub unpaid taxes dated 6 20 36 and $50.
In East Hampton Connecticut thieves pried open the inner compartment of a drug company safe after being alerted by a sign reading don’t blow off the door it is unlocked. Using a hammer and chisel left on a table they found nothing of value.
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