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=X Western Recreation Launch 
ABSOLUTE LAUNCH SATISFACTION 
Is contained in the ‘‘Western Recreation.’”? It possesses those essential points 
Grace, Beauty of Outline, Symmetry, Simplicity and Safety. Speed is there too if 
you wantit. Most reasonable in first cost, most economical to maintain. 
THE BEST FINISHED, HANDSOMEST, MOST RELIABLE. 
We build them with either Torpedo or Semi-Elliptic Hulls, and in comp] it i 
: y pleteness, it is 
the ideal and dependable craft for both pleasure and security. 
~ ¢ Will pl h i i 
The Western Marine Engine $i) picts: spose who build their 
describing our Launches and Marine Engines sent upon receipt of 10c. Catalog L. 
WESTERN LAUNCH AND ENGINE WORKS, MISHAWAKA, IND. 
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RECREATION is the neatest and best thing “Papa,” said Tommy Treadway, 
published. It is genuine recreation to read “Now, Tommy,” replied Mr. Treadway, 
it. A. A. Ong, Moulton, Ia. “T shall only answer one more question 
to-day, so be careful what you ask.” 
I would not be without REcREATION. “Yes, papa.” 
Stay with the game hog, Coquina; you’re “Well, go on.” 
all right. “Why don’t they bury the Dead sea?”— 
T. J. Gardiner, Las Animas, Colo. Answers. 

EIMATHEWS, BB) & Hunting Motor Boat. 
Sah 7 2S BO | . & Hunting Motor Boat. 
e) = i thon ed oy be Length, 17{t. Beam, 41t_ Weight 350 
a . lbs. Speed 6to 7 miles. Price $125 
The above equipped with The ‘*Valveless’” 
Gasoline Marine Motor. the most simple Mo— 
tor on the market. Small weight. Large 
power. Perfect control. Price Motur Compiete 
24 RS pesca tes” Mee $75. 
S| THE BOAT CO. | | F.W. SHERMAN, 16-18 Exchange Street, 
\- ee “Si Sp Ra eS Buffalo, N. Y. 
3, ~ BASCOM, OHIO, U.S. A. ae Write for catalogue. Agents Wanted 

Folding Canvas Boats 
were not satisfactory until the 
HH IT ON G 
was produced. It’s a revelation 
in boat construction, nothing 
like it ever made. onsinkable. 
Can't tip over. Puncture Proof, 
wear longer than a wooden boat. 
No repairs. No cost for storage, 
always ready, folds into a small 
neat package, carry by hand, 
used by the U. S. Navy. They are simple, wonderful. A thoroughly 
patented article. Beware of imitations. Made only by ourselves. A cav- 
alog of I00 engravings and 400 testimonials sent ox receipt of 6 cents. 
Bottom Boards rest on the frame, not on the canvas, ribbed longitu- 
dinally and diagonally. They are stiffer and safer than a Wooden Boat 
because the lines are fuller, and are much easier to row or paddle. 
KING FOLDING CANVAS BOAT CO. 
Mention RECREATION, KALAMAZOO, MICH., U. S, A. 



