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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
12
An early 20th century note discusses preservation of fluids and goods using evaporation cooling. It covers natural cooling in high altitudes, primitive water cooling, and the shift to modern refrigeration. Ammonia is highlighted as a widely used refrigerant, with carbon dioxide gaining favor as safety and practicality improve.
The photo features a contemporary bathroom being installed by Kirkwood and Wharton, local plumbing and tile contractors. They work on the project under a partial payment plan, showcasing daily progress by the firms.
The article warns that improper refrigeration piping poses explosion and safety risks as homes increasingly adopt refrigeration machines. It notes that cities regulate installation and that early refrigeration moved from public warehouses to household use, underscoring the life and property stakes in correct practice.
Kirkwood and Wharton, successors of William G. Sehnwirth, operate a leading plumbing heating and electrical firm. They maintain a showroom and permanent offices, handle large contracts in plumbing heating and electrical work, and offer repair trucks a complete tile department and kitchen remodeling services. Their staff supports partial department plans and home modernization projects.
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