July, 1909 AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS xix 
Concrete is not a compromise. You do not 
sacrifice any ideal of beauty in order to have 
the safety of concrete. Concrete construction 
offers not only unburnability, cleanliness, dura- 
bility and economy; it also offers a material 
capable of any artistic conception. Itis the most 
wonderful building material that has ever been 
offered to mankind. To use it is a step forward, 
but no matter how beautiful the plan, you must 
come right down to durability of construction. 
You must be sure of your concrete. 
To be sure of your concrete you must be sure 
of your cement. You must specify a brand which 
will give you the best concrete. You must use 
ATLAS 
PORTLAND 
CEMENT 
“Atlas” is the standard in cements. It is pure 
and absolutely uniform. It is made in but one 
grade—the same for everybody. The Govern- 
ment is using “Atlas” in building the Panama 
Canal, having bought, 4,500,000 barrels for 
the purpose. 
You should be informed on cement and con- 
crete. Send for and read these books: 
““Concrete Cottages” (sent free). 
“Concrete Country Residences” (sent for 25 cents). 
“Reinforced Concrete in Factory Construction” (sent for 10 cents). 
“Concrete Construction about the Home and on the Farm” (sent free). 
TRADE MARK 
NONE JUSTASGOOD 
If your dealer cannot supply you with Atlas, write to 
THE ATLAS porttann CEMENT COMPANY 
DEPT. 10, 30 BROAD ST., NEW YORK 
Largest Output of any Cement Company in the World — Over 40,000 Barrels per Day 
