May, 1909 
MENNEN'S 
BORATED TALCUM 
_TOILET POWDER 
& 
“Baby’s Best Friend 
and Mamma’s greatest comfort, Mennen’s relieves and 
prevents Prickly Heat, Chafing and Sunburn. 
For your protection the genuine is put up in non-re- 
fillable boxes—the “‘Box that Lox,”’ with Mennen’s face 
ontop. Soldeverywhere or by mail 25cents—Samplefree. 
Try Mennen's Violet (Borated) Talcum Toilet Powder--It 
has the scent of Fresh-cut Parma Violets. Sample free. 
GERHARD MENNEN CO., Newark, N. J. 
Mennen’s Borated Skin Soap [blue wrapper] No 
Specially prepared forthe nursery. Ss Z 
Mennen’s Sen Yang Toilet Powder, Oriental Odor LEY KAS 
Sold only at Stores. 
Different from all other rugs, made 
in colorings to match your decora- 
tions. Special styles to go with 
Mission or Fumed Oak Furniture. 
Wool weft, seamless, heavy, revers- 
ible and durable. All sizes up to 
12 feet wide and any length. Sold 
by best shops in principal cities. 
If your dealer does not keep them, 
write Arnold, Constable & Co., New 
York, for Color Line and Price List. 
THREAD AND THRUM WORKSHOP, 
Auburn, N. Y. 
the colors— 
SEH OLV SERED 
Youchoose Thread and Thrum RUGS 
o- UNION 
ij METALCOLUMNS 
FOR PORCHES AND PERGOLAS 
Will not spt, check or rot 
Dignified classical designs. Made 
entirely of metal, in all sizes up to 40 
inches indiameter. Finishto match 
any wood perfectly. Stronger and 
more durable than wood. 
Last Longer Cost No More 
Write now for Booklet ‘‘F-5’? describing 
UNION METAL COLUMNS 
Patented 
The Union Metal Mfg. Co. 
506 Clifton St., Canton, O. 
We sbip everywhere 
7 R E F PIU. owure 
THE KING OF ALL BEAUTIFYING POWDERS 
It is absorbent and non-irritating, and may be 
used where other powders are impossible. It 
will enhance the beauty of the most perfect com- 
plexion and render less apparent the defects of 
the poorest. It is endorsed by the leading pro- 
fessional and society people, and we guarantee 
every package to give perfect satisfaction. To 
further introduce this wonderful powder we make 
this special offer to you. Send us the names 
and addresses of ten ladies and 10c. in money or 
stamps to cover charges, and we will send you 
prepaid a sample package of Rex Complexion 
Powder, a sample jar of Rex Scientific Beauty 
Cream, and our handsome illustrated Beauty 
Book. This handsome book is 32 pages and 
cover, and complete in detail; telling you how 
to preserve your beauty and create new charms. 
Rex Scientific Beauty Cream is without a peer, 
we positively guarantee that it contains nothing 
that will produce or encourage the growth of 
hair or down on the face. It has more body 
and is a better working cream than any other 
cream manufactured, and will not turn rancid. 
By dealing with us you are guaranteed satisfac- 
tion; we will promptly return purchase price if 
any of our articles are not perfectly satisfactory 
to the user. Address 
REX BEAUTY SPECIALISTS, Dept. Cc 
290 E. 43d St., Chicago, III. 
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“Guaranteed” 
Architects are cautioned that there are many guarantee 
labels being used on porcelain enameled iron plumbing 
fixtures, and that in accepting a guaranteed tub, it will 
be the part of caution to identify the firm issuing the guar- 
antee label as to financial 
responsibility and record of 
having made good, in a broad way, all that a guarantee 
label both states and implies. 
The WOLFF GUARANTEE is fifty-three years old, 
and during that time has made a reputation for itself unique 
in the relation of a manufacturer to his product. 
The cost of tearing out and replacing imperfect plumb- 
ing fixtures is so great that a guarantee label must have 
a broader meaning on plumbing equipment than on any 
other branch of building equipment. The guarantee 
label that is not backed by reputation and undoubted 
financial responsibility is indeed an empty: statement. 
L. WOLFF MANUFACTURING CO. 
Manufacturers of 
PLUMBING GOODS EXCLUSIVELY 
The only Complete Line made by any one firm 
DENVER 
Showrooms : 
CHICAGO 
91 Dearborn Street 
TRENTON 
BRANCH OFFICES: 
615 Northwestern Building, Minneapolis, Minn. 
Builders Exchange, Cleveland, Ohio. 
1209 Scarrett Building, Kansas City, M 
Monadnock Building, San Francisco, Cal. 
77 Richmond Avenue, Buffalo, N. Y. 
1108-1122 Nicholas Street, Omaha, Neb. 
327-328 Bond Building, Washington, D.C 
Other sizes at proportionate prices 
ready to ship. Single cylinder engines, 
h. p-; double cylinders 8 to 20h. f.; Four cyl 
h.p Engines start without cranking. No cams, 
sprockets, only only three moving parts. Altlen- ¥ 
gines counterbalanced. No vibration. Special 
jector burns gasoline, kerosene, coal oil, alcohol, 
tillate. Plastic white bronze bearings (no cheap 
Crankshaft drop forged steel. Bearing surfaces 
\ babbitt used.) 
ground, 
That Bungalow 
which you intend to build this Spring 
will need the soft, artistic tones of 
Cabot’s Shingle Stains 
to make it harmonize with its surroundings 
They are for shingles and all other exterior wood- 
work, and preserve the wood thoroughly from 
decay and insects. 50 per cent. cheaper than 
paint, 100 per cent. handsomer, and any intelligent 
boy can apply them. 
Send for samples of Stained Wood and Circulars. Free 
SAMUEL CABOT, Inc., Sole Mfrs. 
131 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. 
Agents at all central points 
Adjustable steel connecting rod. Waterproof ignition system, 
For your launch, sailboat, rowboat, stern wheel boat, or 
railroad track car. 20,000 satisfied users, free catalog and 
testimonials) | Demonstrator Agents wanted in 
every boating community. Special wholesale price 
on first outfit sold. 
DETROIT ENGINE WORKS 
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, U. S. & 
son Ave. 
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 
