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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1934
Page
4
A dated plea urges readers to request estimates now for natural gas heating ahead of cold weather. Officials warn service delays a month from now. buyers tout benefits of instant warmth, cleanliness, and ongoing cost savings from reduced laundering and upkeep.
A new trial plan offers natural gas heating in the reader’s present furnace for one heating season. A gas company representative surveys needs, engineers prepare cost estimates, and installers fit the burner under guidance. Rentals can be credited toward purchase with no upfront charge, and free estimates are provided.
A damaged text fragment describes a basement in a gas heated home repurposed as a children’s play area. It mentions furnace, dirt, and fixtures, with unclear names and places, reflecting a local home setting and a ceremony or event linked to the space.
The text discusses how engine performance and fuel requirements change with temperature. It notes that higher ambient temperatures can reduce fuel efficiency and that excessively high temperatures should be avoided to minimize fuel consumption.
Eminent physicians and public health officials say uneven indoor temperatures in winter boost sickness and colds. Natural gas heating provides automatic, uniform heat and humidity, reducing common illness causes and offering effective health protection.
Moisture in homes affects heating costs by changing required indoor temperatures for comfort. Dry air forces higher heat to achieve the same level of comfort, while proper humidity lowers fuel use. Low humidity can also risk damage to woolen fabrics and furniture.
A brief guide explains removing grates from a sour present furnace and replacing them with a Natural Gas burner. The process is described as simple and quick, with only a few hours needed.
An expert gas heating engineer will study the home heating problem in detail after a request for an gas heat installation estimate. The engineer considers construction, windows, insulation and similar factors and may recommend equipment and supervise installation at no charge.
Home energy tips cover sealing cracks and leaks in basements and around windows, closing doors and registers at night, keeping radiators unblocked, turning off heat when windows are open, and avoiding excessive temperatures. Recommendations include dampers, humidity checks, furnace water calls, and adding inexpensive auxiliary heaters.
During the mild start and end of the heating season small auxiliary units like raging fires and circulating heaters reduce the need for central heating. Using these units to heat only a few rooms allows lower overall temperatures and can eliminate central plant use, yielding substantial savings.
No one need be denied the advantages of natural gas heating due to lack of equipment. Choices include circulating heaters for basements, radiant heaters for in between seasons, conversion burners for existing furnaces, gas designed warm air furnaces, and gas designed boilers. All styles sizes and prices are available to fit every need.
Early housing relied on thick walls and cheap fuel. Now insulation is vital to cut heating costs and improve comfort. Most stoves deliver only 60 to 60 percent of fuel heat, so reducing heat leakage through walls and roof is essential for new and existing houses.
A promotion from janitor to man of the house signals a shift to natural gas heating. No more basement furnace checks or nightly stoking. dialing a simple control near the chair replaces the old routine. Comfort improves as fluctuating temperatures give way to steady warmth.
The article explains that water coils in furnaces are not free hot water and can waste fuel. Laboratory tests and home use show performance varies and removing the coil can save 15 to 20 percent in fuel consumption.
The article extols natural gas as Nature's Perfect Fuel, noting its rise from ancient lighting to modern heating. It contrasts gas with coal stoves, promising greater health, happiness, and comfort for families, especially mothers, through efficient home use.
An assertive gas retailer pledges to install a gas burner into your current furnace with an unqualified guarantee of heating satisfaction. The pitch emphasizes assured comfort and long term warmth from their service.
Dry air at room temperature injures health by drying nasal and throat membranes and weakening resistance to germs. It dries hair and skin and forces high room temperatures which enervate and cause nervousness and irritability.
A lighthearted note extols a home warmed by natural gas describing steady warmth and care free comfort. The message emphasizes dependable heating and automatic comfort without furnace concerns.
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