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The James Composition Columns 



Every man these days wants steel stalls and would not think of putting in wood stalls 

 in a new barn. The steel column has every advantage over wood columns that the steel 

 stalls have over the wood stalls. 



In the two-story barn of the usual width, the second floor must be supported either by 

 trussing from above or by columns below. Ofttimes too, columns are needed in one-story 

 barns to support the ceilings. There is absolutely no objection to columns in the stable 

 providing they are of the right kind and properly located. 



The James Composition Columns overcome all the objections to the old-style wood 

 columns. They have strength with neatness — the wood columns to have equal strength 

 must be three times the size. 



Light in the dairy barn is of the greatest importance — for light kills disease germs; it 

 is the best disinfectant. The heavy wood supporting columns tend to keep the light 

 out ; James columns, because of the smaller size, let the daylight in. 



The wood columns collect dust — the cracks and rough surfaces offering refuge to 

 countless germs. The surface of the James columns is a smooth enamel coat — no place 

 for dust and germs. 



The appearance of the James columns harmonizes with modern steel stalls and 

 pens; the cost of the columns is justified for appearance's sake alone. 



The saving in space by the use of the James columns is very considerable. Where 

 a heavy wood support may reduce the width of one or two stalls, the James columns so 

 fit in with the stalls or pen that no room is lost, nor any discomfort caused the animals. 

 The 4'/2-mch James column, for example, has a safe carrying capacity equivalent to 

 an oak or a yellow pine post 6 in. x 8 in., or a white pine post 8 in. square. 



The 4!/2'>nch James column has a cross section of 15.9 inches as compared with 48 

 square inches cross section of the oak or yellow pine post and 64 square inches of the 

 white pine post. 



From this it will be seen that the James column of equal strength takes less than 

 I3 the space occupied by the wood column. At the same time, the James column has 

 less than half the surface of a wooden column of equal strength, which is an item worth 

 consideration when it comes to painting or cleaning. 



It is no longer necessary to use wood columns at the rear of horse stall partitions. 

 James columns fitted with iron channels may be used to hold the partitions. The use 

 of the James columns with the horse stall makes it possible to give the stable a uniform 

 appearance. 



Wood columns set on cement floor ofttimes rot out in three or four years. The 

 frequent replacement of wood columns under these conditions makes the James columns 

 cost far less in the long run. 



James columns are less expensive than the trussing required if columns are not used — 

 at the same time the haymow is clear of obstruction. They cost less than cast iron, are 

 stronger, and less liable to break in handling. 



When arranging your floor plan, it is important that the supporting columns be cor- 

 rectly spaced. Otherwise, the location of the columns, whether of wood or of steel, 

 may interfere seriously when you come to put in stalls and pens. If you will write us, 

 we will tell you how best to locate the supporting columns in your barn. State inside 

 dimensions of the stable and number of animals to be provided for. 



James Composition Columns are made up of new cold-drawn, seamless, high-pres- 

 sure boiler tube, straight and clean as a new gun barrel. They are filled with a secret 



