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At this price our " Gem " brand ready roofing. 108 sq. ft. to the square. The best bar- 

 K'alneveroirered. Only 3,000 squares for sale. Nosupplleslncludedat this price. We 

 do not recommend the purchase of this grade; read our wonderful offer on the best 

 roofing In the world. 



Rubberized Calvo Roofing ! 



llie blghest-grade Rooting covering manufactured. Guaranteed absolutely equal 

 or superior to any other kind iimnufactured. Positively coveredby a binding guar- 

 antee that protects you In every way. You make no mistake and are not gambling 

 when you buy this grade. We atlirm that no other concern anywhere can make 

 vou a lower price on ready roofings that we can. We have for sale a large quantity 

 ■ if 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 lo tell you the 

 name of the manufacturers lor confidential reasons. We are putting It out under 

 our own branil and name, and are backing It with this guarantee, viz: Tbatitwlll 

 liositlve'y 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 SO per 

 cent below what is usually asked for roofing of similar quality. Jne ply, per square 

 $1.25j 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 inthisadver 

 tisement. and does not Include the 60c per square Rooting offered above, nordoes it app'y 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, alkali, or gases. It has a rubbery surface, and on this account we call it " RUBBERIZED CALVO ROOFING." It 

 does not contain coal tar. resiilium. 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, pro- 

 vided you give it ordinary care. It do-s 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 

 r>-peat the operation. We furnish with each o-der sufficient cement to make the laps, besides nails and caps to put It on. 

 .\ny one » 1th an ordinary hammer can lay this roofing. You can put it on over shingles without removing same. It is 

 scientifically manufactured to fake care of the laws of contraction an ' 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, liarn. store, church, etc. It is also used as siding or lining, especially the lighter grades. || is put up 108 

 square feel lo Ihe square. Some rolls are put up one square and sonie two squares to the roll Y^ou 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 t '-day for free samples or send us your order direct. We will ship C. O. D to any point where a deposit of 26 

 percent in cash aci'om}>anies the order. Balance to be paid when material reaches destination. 



SPECIAL FENCING SALE! 



We oiler I 00,000 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-ln.. 14c; 20-ln.. 15c. Other heights In proportion. 26-ln. 

 Poultrj' Fencing, ■,; In. met-h, 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 

 Our price on gauges 11. I2, and U, $1.60 per 100 lbs. Other gauges in proportion. BB Telephone Wire No. 

 per lUO lbs. Write for price list and catalog. 



Mixed Wire Nails, Per Keg, $1.60 



TIjc-i- Nulls were on board barge sunk In the Ohio River, and are 



more or less rusty. They are practical for use and make a fine handy 



^^H assortment. Put up mixed, just as they come, 100 lbs. to the keg. 



■■■ Slz. s from 3 to 40 U. Per k g. $1 .60. Nails, straight sizes, just one kind to a keg, with slight 

 .-....,.., ,,..-1. .-.^K!- ;i III 60 D; also i aslng-Nalls and Finishing- Nails, all kinds: price per keg of 100 lbs., $2.00. First-class 

 bright, clean, new Nalln. 20 I) common, per keg, $2.20. 



IOO,000,OOOR.ofNewLumberatWreckingPrices! 



W.> purchased direct Irom the Mills, at various Forced-Sales, thousands 

 irliiailsof high-grade, lirsl-class, brand-new Lumber. We bought it 

 i >iii rirtce prices and we are otfenng It for ►ale at a reasonable margin 

 ■ ■1 prufit. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to buy the rery bent Lum- 

 ber manufactured, at prill's h'su than thedealer or jubber cao orrliiiarily 

 huy il fur. Send us your bill for estimate. Write us to-day. 



CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO 



Send for Free Catalog No. 688 



We publish a book of some yn'iiagen. contain- 

 ing a general record of our goods, and show- 

 ing millions of dollars' worth of merchandise 

 secured by us at Sheriff's" Sales, Receivers' 

 Sales, and Manufacturers' Sales. It lists 

 Building Material and Supplies, Machinery, 

 Hoofing, etc. 



