vi AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
December, 1909 
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Cross section 
showing con- 
struction of 
1%s inch door. 
i The Beauty of Quarter-sawed Oak 
is brought out to perfection by our process of making veneers and 
|| by the careful attention given to the finish of each and every door. 
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The name 
“Morgan” 
is branded 
on each door. 
Country Homes 
may enjoy city comforts and 
conveniences at less cost than 
Kerosene, Acetylene or Elec- 
tricity, with none of their dan- 
gers, by using the Automatic 
Economy Gas Machine 
b Produces light, kitchen and 
laundry fuel. Lighted the same as electric, but 
without batteries. Write for booklet, ‘‘ The 
Economy Way.’’ 
ECONOMY GAS MACHINE CO., Sole Mfrs., 
437 Main Street Rochester, N. Y. 
Most economical, healthful and sat- 
isfactory—for old or new houses, 
different patterns to match furnish- 
ings. Outwear carpets. Stocks car- 
ried in the leading cities, 
HARDWOOD ein on ornamental 
THICK OR THIN. 
Write for 
LOORS ..:8% 
CATALOGUE 
THE INTERIOR HARDWOOD CO.== INDIANAPOLIS 
Shetland Ponies 
An unceasing source of pleasure and robust health to 
children. Make an ideal Christmas gift. S fe. 
Inexpensive to keep, Highest type. Many 
champions. Stallions and mares for 
breeding. Complete outfits. Our 
we 
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beautifully illustrated free catalogue 
tells al] about them 
BELLE MEADE FAR 
Dept. W. Markham, Va, 
CUNCH right through the 
standing seam of metal 
roofs. No rails are needed 
unless desired. We make a 
similar one for slate roofs. 
Send for Circular 
Berger Bros. Co. 
PHILADELPHIA ° 
are perfect doors. Built of several layers with grain running crosswise, pressed together with water- 
proof glue, making shrinking, warping or swelling impossible. Veneered in all varieties of hardwood— 
birch, plain or quarter-sawed red or white oak, brown ash, mahogany, etc. 
Morgan Doors are light, remarkably strong and absolutely perfect in every detail of construction. 
Each Morgan Door is stamped ‘‘Morgan’’ which guarantees quality, style, durability and satisfaction, 
in our new book, “‘The Door Beautiful,’” Morgan Doors are shown in their natural color and in 
all styles of architecture—Colonial, Empire, Mission, etc., and it is explained why they are the best 
and cheapest doors for permanent satisfaction in any building. J# copy will be sent on request. 
Architects: Descriptive details of Morgan Doors may be found in Sweet's index, pages 678 and 679. 
BRISTOL’S 
RECORDING 
THERMOMETERS 
make continuous records of atmos- 
heric temperatures, and are designed 
or both indoor and outdoor tempera- 
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\ e e tures. Send for new catalogues. 
| Morgan Company, Dept. A, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. THE BRISTOL COMPANY, WATERBURY, CONN. 
| Morgan Sash and Door Company, Chicago, Ill. NEw YORK ranches CHICAGO 
Morgan Company, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 
Morgan Company, Baltimore, Marylands 
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Its Chemistry, Manufacture C&, Use 
Scientific American Supplement 1372 contains an 
article by A. D. Elbers on tests and constitution 
of Portland cement. 
Scientific American Supplement 1396 discusses 
the testing of cement. 
Scientific American Supplement 1325 contains an 
article by Prof William K. Hatt giving an his- 
torical sketch of slag cement, 
Scientific American Supplements 955 and 1042 
give good accounts of cement testing and com- 
position, by the well-known authority, Spencer 
B. Newberry. 
Scientific American Supplements 1510 and 1511 
present a discussion by Clifford Richardson on 
the constitution of Portland cement from a 
physico-chemical standpoint. 
Scientific American Supplement 1491 gives some 
fallacies of tests ordinarily applied to Portland 
cement. 
Scientific American Supplements 1465 and 1466 
publish an exhaustive illustrated account of the 
Edison Portland cement works, describing the 
machinery used. 
Scientific American Supplement 1519 contains an 
essay by R. C. Carpenter on experiments with 
materials which retard the activity of Portland 
cement, 
Scientific American Supplement 1561 presents an 
excellent review by Brysson Cunningham of 
mortars and cements. 
Scientific American Supplement 1533 contains a 
resumé of the cemient industry and gives some 
valuable formulae. 
Scientific American Supplement 1575 discusses 
the manufacture of hydraulic cement. L, 
Stone is the author. 
Scientific American Supplements 1587 and 1588 
contain an able paper by Edwin C. Eckel on 
cement material and industry ot the U. S. 
Any ene of these Supplements will be sent for 10 cents. The entire set costs $1.60, and 
constitutes an invaluable text book on the subject. Order from your Newsdealer or from 
MUNN & COMPANY, Inc., 361 Broadway, New York 
Which Price Do You 
Pay? $15 or $7.50? 
This Morris Chair in Quartered 
White Oak costs you tbe high price — 
at any store —you save half or more 
buying direct from our factory ‘in 
sections’ ready to fasten and stain. 
Choice of seven finishes. 
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Over One Hundred other handsome pieces in our new catalogue 
Write for it to-day Formerly International Mifg. Co. 
COME-PACKT FURNITURE CO.,1239 Edwin St., Ann Arbor, Mich. 
- SECTIONAL 
‘COME-PACK 
cr Le res 
Cattle Manure 
in Bags ‘Putverised 
Best and safest manure for florists and 
greenhouse use, absolutely pure, no waste, 
no danger. Write for circular and prices. 
a The Pulverized Manure Co. 
== 21 Unien Stock Yards, Chicago. 
The Scientific American Boy 
By A. RUSSELL BOND. 320 pages, 340 illus. $2.00 postpaid 
A STORY OF OUTDOOR BOY LIFE 
Suggests a large number of diversions which, aside from af- 
fording entertainment, will stimulate in boys the creative spirit. 
Complete practical instructions are given for building the vari- 
ous articles, such as scows, canoes, windmills, water wheels, etc. 
MUNN & CO., Inc., Publishers 361 Broadway, New York 
