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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1936
Page
6
Readers explore pool construction options with formal brick or stone borders and informal plant-bordered edges. Advice covers sidewall framing, drainage, and concrete basins, plus flooring upgrades for old houses, aligning new floors to avoid peaks and valleys while careful roofing choices over old shingles are noted for insulation and compatibility.
A design summary describes a country or suburban house with rambling walls and a steep roof. It details room layout, paper and paint choices, and decorative touches to enhance perceived space. Estimated cost near $2,000, with standard plumbing and basement furnace heating. The Bima blends antiquated Old England style with modern ventilation and air conditioning.
The article explains a home air conditioning unit that humidifies and cools air automatically, circulating moisture and filtering dust and pollen. It highlights night cooling to lower interior temperatures and financing options under a FHA plan, with units available separately or as a system.
Insulation saves families from discomfort in both seasons when properly installed. Mineral wool inputs, blanket forms, poured granular fills between ceiling joists, and caulking all reduce heat loss. Insulation is now a standard part of good construction and should be specified in new homes and renovations.
Montgomery April 22 AP Dr W D Parilow superintendent of Alabama insane hospitals told the Alabama Medical association that the foundation of the state public health system by the late Dr Jerome Cochrane was one of medicine's greatest contributions to the world In a special address memorializing the founder he termed Cochrane as the man that met the bout Highlight of morning session featured the address with more than 200 physicians in attendance for the second day of the three day convention Parilow praised Cochrane's vision creating a public health system that became a model for the world He urged continued adherence to his plan and lauded Cochrane as one of the profession's greatest contributions to health The TVA and federal programs drew comment from Dr Martin who warned about government regimentation and urged balance with private practice An address by Dr Parran was set for tonight's program and the auxiliary heard Dr Cannon recount Alabama public health work A dance was scheduled for the evening
The schedule lists shows at Houston venues from Wednesday to Saturday with stars including Paul Munt in The Story of Laula Pas eur Josephine Hutchinson Donald Woods Anita Louise and Hal Kemp orchestra No Other One and Shorty Gress South Also Frederic March Merle Oberon Herbert Marshall in The Dark Angel plus cartoons and Flash Gordon chapters Starring Buster Crabbe Jean Rogers The Friday through Saturday lineup features Lily Ponan Dream Too Much with Henry Fonda Eric Blore Krazy Kat The Sky Parade Jimmie Allen William Gargan Kathryn Der Mitte Kent Taylor Grant Withern Bille Lee and Grand Slam Opera. Tim McCoy The Outlaw Deputy Sinbad the Easier Clyde Beatty. Dean Harlow Billraft with Spencer Tracy Una Merkel Mickey Rooney Farrel MacDonald Helen Contaito George Gloot Broadway Highlights and Thrueday and Friday Collegiate with Joe Penner Jackie Ned Sparks Frances Langford Betty Grable Mack Gordon Barry Revel Countryside Melodies Annie Oakley with Barbara Stanwyck Popeye Clean Shaven Man Read the Classified Ad
Dr Iago Gattleton warns against excess vitamin D from cod liver oil and fortified foods. Premature and frail infants may show toxicity with symptoms of general ill health loss of appetite vomiting and constipation. Use vitamin D only as prescribed to avoid health declines.
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Montgomery April 22 AP Thirty three new laws were on Alabama's statute books today under Gov. B. Graves signature. One eliminates the speed limit of 45 mph and allows motorists to drive at a "reasonable rate of speed." Also measures set the effective date of the state unemployment insurance tax at May 3 and provide that Alabama shall die s in the Federal tax to be declared invalid by the US Supreme Court. The first law refunds workers paying the one percent tax since June 1937, with employer responsibility for collection after May 1. Other major measures included the Steele hill doubling the present tax on machines, the Welch bill for redistribution of male line, and reciprocal privileges on sale of a digestive disorder drug. The governor vetoed the Todd bill to permit truck owners to pay wages on a monthly basis, and attendees moved technical objections to the $1,000 PWA Bridge project over the Tennessee River at Florence. The Walden bill levying a one cent gas tax in Houston county and repeal of city taxation in the county were also noted.
New York April 22 AP Steel production shows signs of leveling off after a sharp rise. Iron Age notes mill capacity usage steady at average levels with demand wobbling due to raw material shortages and curtailments. Mills aim to maintain output without risking unsustainable cuts. In Portland a municipal judge fines first offenders for drunkenness and other minor offenses.
A lengthy discussion on stained shingles and cedar materials argues their double value in color and texture for home exteriors. It highlights how material choice, wind character, and atmosphere shape design, with examples from country and English rural homes. The piece notes the impact of shading, texture, and choosing the right wall and roof treatments for small homes. In Chicago an unrelated obituary mentions Karl Walter, 34, an unemployed laborer who died in his attic room. a note states his melancholy led to self-deception.
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