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AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



August, 1907 



If You are Buitdmg 



you owe it to youisflf fo carefully investi- 

 gate the steam or hot water radiation to be 

 installed and to decide whether you will 

 use the old style, bulky, heavy cast iron 

 radiators or the latest known "to modern 

 heating practice. 



Kinnear 

 Pressed Radiators 



occupy loss than hall the space of cast. iron 

 and weigh but one-third as much. They 

 afford the quickest, most positive control 

 of heat. Their surface is perfectly smooth, 

 affording no lodgment for dust and mak- 

 ing them sanitary. They may be decorated 

 many color in harmony with finish C)f the 

 room. On account of their light weight 



KINNEAR PRESSED RADIATORS 



may be placed 

 On the Wall Off the Floor- 

 Out of the Way 



Talk with your architect about the advan- 

 tages of Pressed Radialors or write us tor 

 Catalogue "D" and any information you 

 desire. Don't overlook this opportunity to 

 lave room in your home or any building 

 you erect. WRITK L'.S TO-DAV. 



The Pressed Radiate 



lEe Scientific American Boy 



By a. RUSSELL BOND 



12mii. 320 Pacts. 340 Illustrations. Price. $2 00. Postpaid. 



CThis is a story of outdoor boy life, suggesting a large num- 

 ber of diversions which, aside from affording entertainment, 

 will stimulate in boys the creative spirit. In each instance 

 complete practical instructions are given for building the various 

 articles, The needs of the boy camper are supplied by the direc- 

 tions for makifig tramping outfits, sleeping bags and tents ; also 

 such other shelters as tree houses, straw huts, log cabins and caves. 

 ^ The winter diversions include instructions for making six kinds of 

 skate sails and eight kinds of snowshoes and skis, besides ice boats, 

 scooters, sledges, toboggans and a peculiar Swedish contrivance 

 called a " rennwolf." ^ Among the more instructive subjects cov- 

 ered are surveying, wigwagging, heliographing and bridge-building, 

 in which six different kinds of bridges, including a simple can- 

 tilever bridge, are described. 



FOR SALE AT ALL BOOKSTORES 



$5 



Sent 

 to one 

 address 



American Homes and Gardens 

 and Scientific American 



Regular 

 Price 



$6 



Write Us About Your New 

 Building and We Will Plan 

 A Heating System FREE 



/^UR advice, based on 34 years of experience, will cost% 

 ^ you nothing. Our expert knowledge is at your dis-^ 

 posal We will also be glad to send you our free Book- 

 let "Modern Furnace Heating." It tells you how to 

 get the best results with any furnace 

 and describes in detail the 



HESS Heating System 



Absolutely euaranteed to heat comfortably, in the 

 coldest weather, any house, store, church, or 

 other building. If you are goine to build, write 

 us. We can give you pointers that will save you 

 money. Remember we sell direct from the 

 factory, saving you the $25 to SlOO that usually 

 Eoes into the dealer's pocket. Write us to-day. 



Hess Warming & Ventilating Co. 

 9!9 Tacoma Building CHICAGO^ 



Sheep Manure 



Kiln dried and pulverized. No weeds 

 or bad odors. Helps nature hustle. 



For garden, lawn, trees, shrubs, fruits 

 and house plants. 



nn I-ARGE BARREL. Cash 

 ^'TiUU with order. Delivered to 

 your freight station. Apply now. 



The Pulverized Manure Co., 21 Union Stock Yards, Chicag:o 



Aren't you about due for 

 two weeks rest and freedom ? 

 Arrange today for a new lease 

 of life secured in the most 

 pleasant way at 



French Lick 

 West Baden Springs 



Indoor and Outdoor Recrea- 

 tions Unsurpassed. 



Low Round Trip Rates 



Day and night trains, sleepers, parlor 

 > and buffet cars. 



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Phoenix 

 Sliding 

 Blind 

 Co. 



Phoenix 

 N. Y. 



PHOENIX 

 SLIDING 

 BLINDS 



Nenix,n.y. 



High- 

 Grade 

 Veneered 

 Doors 



