January, 1909 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS ix 
THURMAN’S 
Portable Electric Vacuum Cleaner 
The most perfect electric portable cleaner and latest triumph of J. S, 
Thurman, originator of Vacuum Cleaning Machinery. after years of ex- 
perience in designing. building and operating this class of machines. It 
hasthe most advanced and improved features known to electric portable 
cleaning. Is light, operated by the housemaid, mechanically perfect, 
easily portable, built to last 
Vacuum Pump Creates Absolutely 
Constant Suction 
through cleaning apparatus to dust tank, effectively removing dust, dirt, 
grime, moth eggs, vermin, etc,, from floors, rugs, carpets, draperies, etc., 
_without beating, brushing or injury. It accomplishes by one process 
sweeping, renovating and dusting at the same time, and is 
The Latest Improved Housecleaning Apparatus 
Can be operated in any building wired for electric lighting and more than 
Saves its cost in labor, wear and tear in a short time. 
Tools for special work: Stair and stair edge, tapestry. upholstery, tuft 
batton, wall, wood, floor, clothes, face and body massage and many others 
are given with this machine, It more than makes up in quality and 
efficiency for the difference in cost between this and inferior makes of 
cleaners. Price for Thurman Portable Electric Vacuum Cleaner, direct 
current, $150.00; alternating current, $165.00. Sent on one week’s trial; 
money refunded if not as represented. Catalog and price list free. Get 
the best when purchasing. 
General Compressed Air and Vacuum Machinery Co. 
4436 Olive Street, Dept. Q., St. Louis, Mo. 
COULTER & WESTHOFE. Architects, Saranac Lake 
Beautiful Silver Gray and Moss 
Green, Italian Tile Red, Etc.— 
These are the artistic colors pro- 
duced on your Bungalow or 
Cottage by using 
DEXTER BROTHERS’ 
English Shingle Stains 
No disagreeable odor. 
Samples of colors on wood sent FREE 
Dexter Bros. Co., 109 Broad St., Boston, Mass. 
AGENTS: H. M. Hooker Co., 128 W. Washington St., Chi- 
cago; W S. Hueston, 6 E. 30th St.. New York; John D.S. Potts, 
218 Race St., Philadelphia; W.W. Lawrence & Co., Pittsburg, 
Pa.; F H. McDonald, 619 The Gilbert, Grand Rapids, Mich.; 
F T. Crowe & Co., Seattle, Spokane. Tacoma, Wasb., and Port- 
land, Ore.; Klatt-Hirsch & Co., 113 Front St.. San Francisco, Cal. 
Wall Papers and Wall 
Coverings A Practical Handbook 
For Decorators, Paperhangers, Architects, Builders 
and House Owners, with many half-tone and 
other illustrations showing latest designs 
By ARTHUR SEYMOUR JENNINGS 
Includes characteristic designs in vogue to-day. Gives 
reliable information as to the choice of Wall Papers 
and describes the practical methods of applying them 
One Large 8vo Volume. Cloth. Price $2 
MUNN @ CO., 361 Broadway, NEW YORK 
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As the piano best adapted for 
expression of musical thought, 
Mme. Gécile Ghaminade has, 
for her first American recital 
tour, chosen 
The synonym for “best” in pianos—a 
tonal masterpiece rich in all artistic attributes 
— used and enthusiastically endorsed by 
Garreno, Reisenauer, Neitzel, Nordica, Bispham, Gabrilowitsch and scores oi 
leading artists. 
Prices vary according to styles — Regular Style Uprights from $500.00 to 
$675.00. Grands from $725.00 to $1500.00. Designs in Art CGases— an 
Cberett specialty—cost more. 
If your dealer does not sell the Guerett, write us. We can make it easy 
for you to inspect the piano before purchase. We can also arrange purchase on 
convenient terms. 
THe JoHn Cuurcu Company, 
New York 
Cincinnati 
Chicago 
Owners of The Everett Piano Co., Boston, Mass. 
SEND FOR OUR CATALOG,“HOME HEATING” 
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Paper Patterns for Heating Plants 
About 40 years ago a man named Butterick made a business of 
cutting patterns for men’s shirts. His wife suggested that patterns 
be made in similar manner for women’s and children’s clothes, 
He did this, and the result is the present tissue-paper pattern used 
in every home. By using these patterns any woman who can sew 
can save half the cost and make clothes fully as attractive and 
serviceable as she can get from a professional dressmaker. 
We make patterns for Heating Plants. Send plan or sketch of 
your house for exact estimate free. Our price will include 
best radiators, pipes cut to fit, fittings, valves, gold bronze, and the 
now famous Andrews Steel Boiler. Everything complete, ready 
for erection, with diagram and directions, so any man handy with 
fools can erect. Andrews Steel Boiler has double heating sur- 
face, requires less fuel, is simple, durable, easily cleaned, and needs 
no repairs. We furnish the hottest radiators (100 square feet 
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MANUFACTURERS 
with the Andrews System will do the work of 150 feet with the 
others); perfect control secured by our Regurgitating Safety Valve 
and Group System of piping. We design, marufacture, guarantee 
and sell each plant direct from factory to user, giving you the 
lowest price for the value. Don’t buy a heating plant, either water 
or steam, until you have sent for our catalog, ‘‘Home 
—— Heating.’’ which explains fully how you can erect 
your own plant and save plumbers’ charges. Send 
for list of our customers in your vicinity and exam- 
ine their plants. Wedo it right in 44 States, Canada 
and Alaska. Plants guaranteed and sold on 360 
days’ trial free. (Remember we manufacture 
the most economical boiler, furnish the quickest circulation, hottest 
radiators and lowest price for the value) Freight Rates 
ualized. Cut out this ad. to-day, send names of other people 
going to buy and get full particulars. Old houses easily fitted. 
825 Heating Building, MINNEAPOLIS 
y 783 LaSalle Building, CHICAGO 
CONSULTING ENGINEERS 
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