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GLEANINGS IN BEE CULTURE. 



READYROOFINGSOfERSQ. 



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

 train ever offered. OnlyS.OOOsquareslorsale. Nosupplles Includedat this price. We 

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

 rooUng In the world. 



Rubberized Galvo Roofing ! 



I lie lilK'hfst jjnide Kuolhig coverlUK manufactured. Guaranteed absolutely equal 

 IT superior to any other kind manufactured, rosltively covered by a binding' Kuar- 

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

 when you buy this grade. We allirni that no other concern anyv/liere can make 

 you a lower price on ready roofings tluit wc 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 otlering 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 la])s can be properly taken care of. We are not ailowed 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; Thatitwill 

 positively give as good service and last as long as any ready roofing manufactured. 

 If there is any rooting 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 

 $1.25; two ply, per square, $1.40j 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 -too 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, nordoes 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, alkali, 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 pro- 

 vided 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. 

 .Vny one with an ordinary hammer can lay this roofing. You can put it on over shingles without removing same. || is 

 •cienlilically manufactured to take care of the laws of contraction and eximnsion. 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 loel 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 

 [lenent In cash accompanies the order. Balance to be paid %vhen material reaches destination. 



SPECIAL FENCING SALE! 



We offer 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. 

 Poultry Fencing. 2ln. mesh, per rod, 23c. (Galvanized Barbed Wire 

 S2.46 per lOU lbs. Two or four jioiiit regular galvanized Barbed Wire 

 put up on reels, per 100 lbs., $2.45. Painted Barbed-Wire, per 100 lbs . 

 S2.26. Our Special (Jalvanized high-grade light-weight Barbed Wire 

 put up on KO-rod spools, price per spool. SI. 80. Painted Twisted Wire per reel, $2.00. Galvanized 

 Fence Wire, SI .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 .'JO to 200 ft. Good for all general 

 Our price on gauges 11, 12. an<l 14. SI. 50 per 100 lbs. Other gauges In proportion. BB Telephone Wire No. 

 per lOOlbs. 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 



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



^^ assortment. Put up ml.\ed. just as they come, 100 lbs. to the keg. 



^H Sizes from 3 to 40 U. Per keg, SI .60. Nails, straight sizes, just one kind to a keg, with slight 

 s to 60 I): alsoCaslng-Nalls and Finish I ng-Nalls, all kinds: price per keg of 100 lbs., S2.00. First-class 

 -I ^v.' . ••lean. nev. Nails. SO 1 1 I'ominon. per keg. $2.20. 



100,000,000 Fl,ofNewLiiniberaiWrecking Prices! 



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Wo purchased direct from Iho Mills, at various Foned Kales, tliou.^^ands 

 of carloads of high-grade, first-class, brand-now Lumber. Wc bought it 

 at Hacritlce prices anil we are olftring it for sale at a reasonable margin 

 of profit. This Is an o|iportunitv of a lifetime to buy the rrry hml Lum- 

 ber manufactured, at ,Ti<-fs /.-^.vthan tliedealer iir jobber cfi?) unlitnirHy 

 '■■"I >l '■'!■. Send us voiir bill forestlmate. Write us to riav. 



Send for Free Catalog No. 688 



We publish a book of 8ome,iV«/;)agra. contain- 

 ing a general record of our goods, and show- 

 ing mllli(ms of dollars' worth of merchandise 

 secured by us at Sheriffs" Sales, Receivers' 

 Sales, and Manufacturers' Sales. It lists 



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