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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. 1 he 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. 



Wood columns collect dust — cracks and rough surfaces offering refuge to countless 

 germs. The surface of James columns is a smooth enamel — 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 

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

 The 4!/2-inch 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 AYi-m. 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 one-third the space occupied by the wood column. At i 

 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 James Columns with horse stalls 



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gives the stable a uniform appearance. occupied by 6 x 6 white 



pine post and a James 



Wood columns set on cement floor ofttimes rot out in three or column of same weight 



vv \jKj\A ^yjt - - r 1 1 1 l! carrying capacity. 



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 



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