Before you decide on any roofing, for any purpose, consider what that roof must stand. Consider the expansion and the contraction of alternating heat and cold. Think of the rotting rains of spring. Of the ice and the sliding snows that winter brings. Of the burning embers, that, in time of fire, it must withstand. Then send for our free book, which tells the very facts you want to know about all kinds of roofings. This free book tells about roofs of shingles, tin, tar, iron-of "prepared" and other roofings. It tells what we have learned in nearly twenty years of actual tests of these various roofings. It tells the first cost of each-and the after cost-it tells the advantages of each fairly, frankly, comprehensively. We gladly send this valuable book free, because it tells about Ruberoid roofing, too. Since Ruberoid was invented, nearly twenty years ago, there have sprung up more than 300 substitutes. Beware Substitutes These substitutes have names which sound like Ruberoid. Before they are laid on roofs, they look like Ruberoid. But do not let these facts deceive you. No other maker can use Ruberoid gum. And it is this wonderful, flexible gum of ours which makes Ruberoid sun proof, moisture proof, heat proof, cold proof and weather proof. It is this exclusive Ruberoid gum that we use which makes a Ruberoid roof so nearly fireproof that a shovelful of burning coals thrown on the roof will not set it afire. A Ruberoid roof is practically a one-piece roof. For Ruberoid comes to you in yard wide rolls, the seams and laps of which are cemented together in one solid piece. You can easily lay a Ruberoid roof yourself. Or you can have it laid at small expense. No skilled labor is needed. The average cost of laying will run from twenty to eighty cents a hundred square feet-according to the roof. Ruberoid in Colors Ruberoid also comes in attractive colors-Red, Green, Brown. These color roofings are made under our exclusively owned U. S. and foreign patents. The colors of Ruberoid roofing do not fade or wear away. For they are a part of the roofing-a permanentcolor roofing, fine enough for the costliest home. RUBEROID (TRADEMARK REGISTERED) Be sure to look for this registered trademark which Ruberoid dealer when you send for our free book. To get the free book telling all about shingle, tin, tar, iron, Ruberoid and other roofings, simply address Dept. 34A, The Standard Paint Company, 100 William St. New York. THE STANDARD PAINT COMPANY, Bound Brook, N. J. New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Memphis, Denver, San Francisco, Montreal, London, Paris, Hamburg tells people who live outside cities how to save money This companionable magazine has several pages, in each issue, devoted to practical ideas and suggestions for saving money and labor inside and outside every home-tells how to grow bigger and better flowers and vegetables-gives hints for outdoor recreations and indoor diversions-shows how to live. copy. 25c a Send 50c and get the April and May issues, with the Annual Spring Gardening Name Number, for March, FREE Suburban Life is almost indispensable to those who live and work in the country and smaller towns. Its pages are 11x14, the type is large and easily read; the pictures are all from photographs, reproduced with wonderful clearness. Don't think that Suburban Life is only for suburbanites; it is for everybody who likes the country. In every issue the "Pass Them Along" ideas give practical economics which will Suburban Life, 44 E. 23d Street, New York. Enclosed find 50c for which send Suburban Life for April and May, with March I understand my money is on deposit and that you will return it if I am FREE. dissatisfied and say so. Address. County...... State R. F. D. save every woman hundreds of steps and many a dollar. The "Month's Work" is a reminder of what needs doing indoors and out. G. B. C. 3-15 Bee Culture A CALIFORNIA DRIVE WITH THE MOUNTAINS IN THE DISTANCE. A CALIFORNIA APIARY FORMERLY OWNED BY A. TITOFF; LATER BY E. M. GRAVES. PUI LISHED BY THE A. I. ROOT COMPANY, MEDINA, OHIO, U. S. A. Quality Grades Prices Root Queens It is poor economy to allow old or inferior queens to remain in the hive. Introduce some of the best stock obtainable and see what a marked improvement there will be in the crop of honey gathered. Poor queens do not produce rousing vigorous colonies necessary to ga her the largest amount of honey in the height of the season. Geo. E. Capwell, of Cottonwood Fails, Kans., writes: "I have one of your queens whose bees have filled three comb-honey supers and one extracting-super this season Another customer from Illinois savs: My breeding queen, bought of you, has produced 115 lbs. of choice comb honey; and, besides, I took 29 frames of brood from her to make nuclei. She lays even on the outside combs next to the hive in a ten-frame hive." We are prepared to furnish queens of any grade desired, from an untested Southern-bred to the very best breeding-queen obtainaole. We also ha e imported queens. Our Southern-bred stock is not cheap, but is reared by the very best breeders from our own breeding queens. Our home-bred are raised under our direct supervision, and there are no better queens to be had anywhere. We make careful selections of high-grade stock when a customer is anxious to get something especially fine. Discounts Even if you have a large apiary it will pay you to requeen every colony if necessary to secure the best results We make the following discounts for quantity orders accompanied with cash: 25 at one time, 5 per cent from list prices. 10 15 Book Orders at Once Delivery We can deliver quantity orders in installments if so desired. Do not delay sending in your order. During April, May, and June we have such a rush of queen orders that our queen department is crowded to the utmost. A great deal of this hurry and confusion could be avoided if orders were sent in early Send your orders now with a remittance in part or whole, and specify the date you want the queens delivered, and have the matter off your mind and on our books. We expect to fill small orders for Southern-bred queens within a day or two after the order is received after April 1st. If quantity orders are sent in a week in advance of the specified date for delivery we will be able to fill them with ut delay. We can not supply home-bred untested before May 15, and quantity orders for this grade can not be filled by return mail until June 1st. Tested and higher grades we can send from now on by return mail, provided the weather is not altogether too unfavorable when the order is received. We have a good stock of these high-grade queens, and can make careful selections for early orders. IMPROVE YOUR STOCK THIS SEASON, AND KEEP The A. I. Root Co., Medina, Ohio Rubberized GALVO ROOFING BEST IN THE WORLD READY ROOFING 50 PER SQ. At this price our "Gem" brand ready roofing, 108 sq. ft. to the square. The best bargain ever offered. Only 3,000 squares for sale. No supplies included at this price. We do not recommend the purchase of this grade; read our wonderful offer on the best roofing in the world. Rubberized Galvo Roofing! The highest-grade Roofing covering manufactured. Guaranteed absolutely equal or superior to any other kind manufactured. Positively covered by a binding guarantee that protects you in every way. You make no mistake and are not gambling when you buy this grade. We affirm that no other concern anywhere can make you a lower price on ready roofings that we can. We have for sale a large quantity of roofing purchased by us direct from the manufacturers. It is the regular grades made by them. It is not in continuous lengths to each roll. A roll of roofing usually comes in one continuous piece, but the roofing we are offering is put up two to five pieces to a roll. That, of course, does not affect the quality at all. In fact, some people prefer it, as it is easier to handle. We furnish plenty of material, so that all laps can be properly taken care of. We are not allowed to tell you the name of the manufacturers for confidential reasons. We are putting it out under our own brand and name, and are backing it with this guarantee, viz: That it will positively give as good service and last as long as any ready roofing manufactured. If there is any roofing better than this, we haven't heard of it. Our price 50 per cent below what is usually asked for roofing of similar quality. One ply, per square, $1.25; two ply, per square, $1.40; three ply, per square, $1.75. The lowest prices ever quoted on good roofing. FREIGHT PREPAID IN FULL BY US if your home is within 400 miles of Chicago, or east of the Mississippi River, and north of the Ohio River. Rates to other points on application. This freight-prepaid proposition refers only to the Rubberized Galvo Roofing in this adver tisement, and does not include the 50c per square Roofing offered above, nor does it apply to any other item advertised. Here is a roofing that is slate color, tough leather-like material. It is made of a combination of wool felt and highest grade of natural asphalt. It is water-proof, lightning-proof, and fire-proof. Water runs off it as it does off a duck's back. It will not taint rain water. It makes buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer. It is not affected by acids, alkall, or gases. It has a rubbery surface, and on this account we call it "RUBBERIZED CALVO ROOFING." It does not contain coal tar, residium, nor any thing that will deteriorate in the weather. The best grade of natural asphalt known is used in its manufacture. It will positively give lasting service. It will wear as long as the building stands, provided you give it ordinary care. It does not require a coating after it is on the roof. It toughens and hardens with age. About a year after laying it we would recommend that you give it a coat of mineral paint, and every few years repeat the operation. We furnish with each order sufficient cement to make the laps, besides nails and caps to put it on. Any one with an ordinary hammer can lay this roofing. You can put it on over shingles without removing same. It is scientifically manufactured to take care of the laws of contraction and expansion. It requires but little time to put it on your roof. Two men can lay twenty squares a day. It is appropriate for any kind of building, either factory, dwelling, barn, store, church, etc. It is also used as siding or lining, especially the lighter grades. It is put up 108 square feet to the square. Some rolls are put up one square and some two squares to the roll. You can lay it from left to right or from eave to comb, whichever is the easiest to apply. We urge that you WRITE FOR FREE SAMPLES! Write to-day for free samples, or send us your order direct. We will ship C. O. D. to any point where a deposit of 25 percent in cash accompanies the order. Balance to be paid when material reaches destination. SPECIAL FENCING SALE! We offer 100,000 rods of heavy galvanized fencing, either diamond mesh, like illustration, or square mesh. Fencing that is guaranteed equal to the very highest grade manufactured. We have it in all widths. It is put up regularly in 10 and 20 rod reels. Price per rod as follows: 18-in., 14c; 20-in., 15c. Other heights in proportion. 26-in. Poultry Fencing, 2-in. mesh, per rod, 23c. Galvanized Barbed Wire, $2.45 per 100 lbs. Two or four point regular galvanized Barbed Wire, put up on reels, per 100 lbs., $2.45. Painted Barbed-Wire, per 100 lbs., $2.25. Our Special Galvanized high-grade light-weight Barbed Wire put up on 80-rod spools, price per spool, $1.80. Painted Twisted Wire per reel, $2.00. Galvanized Fence Wire, $1.50 per 100 lbs. At this price we will supply you new Galvanized Wire Shorts. They are put up 100 lbs. to the bundle. By shorts we mean wire in lengtos from 50 to 200 ft. Good for all general purposes. Our price on gauges 11, 12, and 14, $1.50 per 100 lbs. Other gauges in proportion. BB Telephone Wire No. 12, $2.85 per 100 lbs. Write for price list and catalog. Mixed Wire Nails, Per Keg, $1.60 These Nails were on board barge sunk in the Ohio River, and are Sizes from 3 to 40 D. Per keg, $1.60. Nails, straight sizes, just one kind to a keg, with slight surface rust, sizes 3 to 60 D; also Casing-Nails and Finishing-Nails, all kinds: price per keg of 100 lbs., $2.00. First-class bright, clean, new Nails, 20 D common, per keg, $2.20. 100,000,000 Ft.of New Lumber at Wrecking Prices! We purchased direct from the Mills, at various Forced-Sales, thousands of carloads of high-grade, first-class, brand-new Lumber. We bought it at sacrifice prices and we are offering it for sale at a reasonable margin of profit. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to buy the very best Lumber manufactured, at prices less than the dealer or jobber can ordinarily buy it for. Send us your bill for estimate. Write us to-day. Send for Free Catalog No. 688 We publish a book of some 500 pages, containing a general record of our goods, and showing millions of dollars' worth of merchandise secured by us at Sheriffs' Sales, Receivers' Sales, and Manufacturers' Sales. It lists CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Building Material and Supplies, Machinery, Roofing, etc. |