Our Greatest ale of Farm Supplies! 
including Material from the $50,000,000 St. Louis World’s Fair 
Some special offers of big value to readers of THE RURAL NEW=Y0RKER. Our 1906 Annual Bargain 
Page containing lowest prices ever quoted on Lumber, Building Materials of all kinds. Merchan¬ 
dise, Machinery, Household Goods, Hardware, Plumbing Supplies, and Farm Necessities, etc. 
FURNITURE FROM THE WORLD’S FAIR. 
SAVE 50 
Per Cent 
250 Dressers, finished In golden oak and mahogany, $4.00 to $16.00 each 
20 Princess Dressers, $9.60 each. 250 Hotel Commodes, $1.2t> to $8. 
75 Combination Dressers and Commodes In golden oak finish, $5.75 each 
15 B°autlfully carved and decorated sideboards, $7.00 to $35.00 each 
500 Well constructed, saddle seat, arm rockers, spindled backs, $1.85 each 
250 Kino Couches, tufted and plain tops, hard- 
wood frames, carved legs, open spring work 
construction, In S lots, $4.50, $7 and$0.50 
Beautiful, genuine leather Couches, deep dia¬ 
mond tufted tops, 30 ins. wide, 80 Ins. long, 
oak frames, new style open spring work 
construction. Worth’$40.00. Each, $32. OO 
SHREWD BUYERS WILL ACT QUICK 1000 Wool Rugs, Sizes 27x54 Ins., each 75c 
I mnn ronotmt.oH nrorlio H T*nera « nH oornata frrtm 91 tr\ AKA AA 
REFRIGERATORS $6.°° 
Sanitary and 
easy to keep 
clean, perfectly 
ventilated, eco¬ 
nomical of Ice, 
white enameled 
withgalvanlzed 
Iron Ice com¬ 
partment. 
60 lbs. capacity, 
$6.00; 761bs.,$8.85; 100.bs.,$10.00; 
130 lbs., $12.00; 100 bs., $15.00; 
400 bs. capacity, 801ns.high,$57.60 
Extension Table $10.25 
Best selected oak, with finest Golden 
Oak finish, 
I top 42 inches, 
pillars 7 Inches 
thick, hand 
I carved, 6 ft. extension, 
' ' .$10.25 
extension... $11.7 6 
600 Tables in 
handsome designs 
from St. Louis Fair 
at $3.90 to $25 each 
Send for Catalog. 
Now is the time to buy your needed supplies for 
contemplated improvements in your home, on the 
farm, or about your place. History repeats itself. 
The Chicago House Wrecking Co. has dismantled 
every exposition of modern times, including the 
Chicago World’s Fair 1893, The Pan- 
American Exposition at Buffalo, 1901, The 
Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha, 
1899, and innumerable public buildings. Our 
last and greatest purchase is the 
$60,000,000 
ST. LOUIS WORLD’S FAIR.] 
1000 renovated, overha drugs and carpets from.$1.50 to $50.00 
75 Fine brand new oriental and modern Brussell Rugs, 9x12. 5.25 
A ItT SQUARES—all sty’es and patterns. Fringed borders. 
6x9 ft.$1.90 9x10)4 ft.$8.30 9x12ft.$8.70 
800 Rolls Ingrain Carpet ...24c yd. 
LINOLEUM — Illgh grad , at half 
prl ; 10 carloads; brand new. 
First grade, per yd.88o 
Next grade, per yd.,..40o 
Best grad , per yd.50o 
600 Rolls of best grades, Oil Cloth, 
Price per square yard.19c 
CABINETS. 
With fine h dv/ood, 
bases, doubl lined 4 
bins, spice drawers, 
regulation bread 
board white wood. 
Price.$6.00 to20.00 
600 Wood Seot Dining 
Chairs, golden oak 
fancy back. 
Price, each.70c 
2000 other chairs. 
STEEL ROOFING $1.75 SM 
Painted red both sides, most durable and economical roofing, Bid- 
Ini? or ceiling for barns, sheds, houses, stores, cribs, poultry houses, 
etc. Easier to lay and cheaper than any other material. No experience 
necessary o lay it. A hammer or hatchet are the only tools you need* 
WE PAY THE FREIGHT 
to all points east of Colorado, except Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, 
and Indian Territory. This Is our No. 15, seml-hardened, flat steel 
roofing, 24x24 Inches, per square of 100 square feet.VI .75 
Corrugated V crimped or standing seam, per square............1.85 
For 25c per square more we furnish this material In 6 and 8 ft. lengths. 
Brick siding and beaded celling or siding, per 100 square feet .—-.$3.25 
Thus giving us an immense stock of the 
greatest variety of first-class material for 
every purpose. Wise purchasers, those ■ gj rani r || ppi v raapiiia 
who know a good bargain and appreciate I EfiGLE" FELT ROOFING 
the high quality of materials used in the * him 
construction of the most magnificent 
Bed Bargains 
An Iron Bed with 
Springs... $2.25 
Also other full 
size beds, with 
Cotton Top Mat¬ 
tress for.. .$5.95 
Brass Trimmed 
Beds .. .$6 to $20 
Write for list. 
and expensive of worlds expositions.are 
simply flooding us with orders. 
Our Big World’s Fair Bargains 
Including everything that is used in the 
construction of a building of any kind, 
or for furnishing same, cannot be equal¬ 
ed by anybody, considering quality and 
price. The prices speak for t v 'emselve° 
60 CENTS PER 
108 SQUARE FEET 
Two-pl., “Eagl ’ Brand Roofing without Supplies, per square.60c 
Three-ply “Eagle 1 " Brand Roofing without Supplies, per square..,. ..90e 
Vulcanite Roofing with nails,caps and cement; does not require coating- 
per square.,,.$1.75 
Galvanized Rubber Roofing, the finest ready roofing manufactured, good 
enough for any kind of Building, a so useful and practical for lining 
purposes. Nalls,caps and cement .urnlshed. Does not require coating 
after It Is on the roof. Three grades, $1,50, $1,90 and $2.16 per 
square. Samples furnished free. 
Galvanized iron Conductor Pipe, size 3 Inch, per 10 foot length.42c 
Galvanized iron Eave Trough, size 3)4 Inch, per 10 foot length.81c 
^ Galvanized Iron Elbows, 3 Inch, each.14o 
Eave Trough Corners, each.ig e 
Eave Trough Hangers, per dozen. 24 c 
Galvanized Ridge Roll, 2 Inch roll, per foot.4Sfo 
Neva 
JFED1 
POFlN 
PAINTS 30c. s:r. 
WRITE FOR COLOR CARD, FREE. 
Barn Paint, In barrel lots, per gal .8 0c. 
Cold Water Paints, per pound 
.5c. 
‘•Perfection” Mixed Paints, 
pergai.75c. 
“Premier” Brand, 3 year guar¬ 
anteed, per gal.95e. 
Varnishes, Venetian Red, Oils, 
stains and everything in the 
paint and oil line. 
Orders Filled Promptly. 
MACHINERY. 
2 H.P. Gasoline Engine,with Pump¬ 
ing Jack complete.$ 60.00 
1 H.P. Gas. Engln#, 45.00 
3 H.P. Gas. Engine, 85.00 
4 H.P.Gas. Engine, 100.00 
All engines thorough! 
Small steam rigs ranging 
from 1 H.P. up. livery thing 
In the Machinery line—En¬ 
gines, Boilers, Pumps, Air 
We Can Save You 30 to 50% on Your Lumber Bills 
We are engaged in dismantling the Fifty Million Dollar St. Louis World’s Fair. We purchased this 
greatest of Expositions outright and offer you a wonderful opportunity to save at least 30% on your pur¬ 
chase in this line. Better lumber than that which we are offering does not grow. Its year of service has 
only tended to inorease its value. It is thoroughly seasoned. We must sell this lumber at once. 
SEHD US YOUR LUMBER BILLS FOR OUR ESTIMATE. 
On application we will quote you prices Freight Prepaid to your nearest Shipping Point. 
Now is your opportunity to put into execution your long contemplated improvements. We have 
lumber for every purpose; for Building Houses, Barns, Cribs, Farm Buildings, Fences, etc., etc. 
10,000 good Doors, $1.00. Also fancy doors from $1.50 to $4.00. Sash for every purpose. 
2,000 Greenhouse Sash, 3x6 inches, glazed at $1.65. 
We have an Office on the Exposition Grounds at St. Louis. Visitors are cordially Invited to visit 
our Headquarters at that point. 
Quick delivery if you order at once. Special low prices are made for lumber for delivery within 
the next 30 days. 
We can furnish Studding, Joists, Planking. Dressed and Matched Flooring, Sheathing, Timbers, in 
fact, lumber for any purpose. 
Pipe, All Kinds and Sizes 
Special Prlee». See List* 
1 inch with couplings, per foot.8Ko 
IX “ 44 44 44 44 .4^o 
•* cas ng with couplings, per foot.lOo 
4 •• •* *• <• <• *i .j4 e 
1,060,060 feet of piping for water, gas, oil, etc. 
Rethreaded and In excellent condition. Roller 
tubes at low figures from the World’s Fair. 
Compressors, Lathes, Drill Presses. Saw Mill Outfits, Pumping Out- 
fits and Machinery of every kind. Write for our complete list. 
ROPE BARGAINS. 
An unusual opportunity for any¬ 
thing in the line of rope, binder twine 
etc., at prices like these. 
Good Manila Rope, slightly used, all 
sizes, .%■ Inch, per 100 feet.$2.75 
Hew Manila Rope, slightly shop¬ 
worn, per lb.10c 
Wrapping twine, lb. 5c 
Galvanized Guy 
Wire, 100 ft. 81.60 
Wire Rope and 
Cable at way-down 
prices. Derricks, 
Tackle Blocks, etc. 
Write for prices. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
FARM & PLATFORM SCALES 
Three ton Steel Wagon Scale, 
with 8x14 foot platform, $22.76 
Other Wagon Scales up to 55.00 
400 lb. capacity Portab e Plat 
form Scale, guaranteed, $8.00 
800 K . capacity Portable Plat¬ 
form Scale, guaranteed.$9.50 
Brand new Counter Platform Scales,weighs 
from 34 ounce to 240 pounds.$2.26 
Brand new Family Scales, 
weigh from one ounce 
to 24 pounds, 90e. 
W areho use 
Trucks, only 
..$ 2.00 
-At. 100 Lbs. FENCE WIRE, $1.40 
I Wire Shorts. No. 14 gunge, per 100 lb. halo *1.40 
Wire Shorts, No. 14 gunge, per 100 lb. bale_$1.40 
Annealed Wire, new, 11 to 16 guage, per 100 lbs., 1.90 
B. B.’phone Wire,continuous engths,100 bs., 2.75 
Painted Barb Wire, per 100 lbs. 2.20 
Galvanized Barb Wire, per 100 bs. 2.60 | 
Poultry Netting, galvanized, 100 square feet, .40 1 
Galanized Diamond Mesh Field Fence, 48 Inches' 
high, per rod. 45 o 
Steel Fence Posts, 35c w“ e : 
time. 4 feet above ground, 18 Inches b ow. Made with 6 notchei 
Corner post, $1.00 to $1.35. Gate posts, $1.50. Hitching posts, 
$1.25. Low, patent, steel lawn posts with neat tops, 25c. 
TOOL COMBINATION $4- 75 j'Va Jack Screw, 80c 
SI/ In .Tqiito, nrtona ino • -iawo foGOfl Toltll KPW P(1 tlf. Tffih RtflTlfiq 
3)4 In. Jaws; opens 6 Ins.; jaws faced with 
steel and polished ;_anvil case hardened 
and polished; 
drills J4 Inch 
holes; no bolts 
or screws to 
>t a ke out, $4.76 
New Cast Iron Stands, 
wrough Iron screw. 
1>4 irndlam., 12t~n, $0.80 
1 % “ ‘ 1.10 
2 “ 20 1.15 
nouse Raising Jacks. 1.40 . 
Lever Jacks, each... 5.00 I 
We positively guarantee that all pur¬ 
chases of any kind made from us will 
prove thoroughly satisfactory, and ex¬ 
actly as represented. You can place 
your order with us in confidence that you 
Will receive exactly what you order and 
pay for.wlth the further assurance that in 
case you find the goods not as represented, 
same may be returned and your money will 
be refunded without quibbling or delay. 
Send us your inquiries for what you may be 
in need of in Uhe line of general farm and 
building supplies, household goods, etc. 
OUR REFERENCES. JMSTL'S. 
our reliabil'ty. Look us up in Dun’s, Brad- 
street’s or any other responsible commercial 
agency, or express company. Ask any banker, 
or refer to ‘he Drovers’ Deposit National Bank I 
and other Chicago Banks. 
SAVE 30 TO 50 PER CENT. 
on anything needed on the farm, In the home or 
shop. Study carefully the reasons why we are able 
to quote lower prices than anybody else, and then 
decide to place a trial order with us. The Chicago 
House Wrecking Company (Capital and surplus 
$ 000,000) s the largest institution of its kind in the 
world. We are constantly buying stocks of newgeneral 
merchandise, household upplies, etc., at 
Sheriffs’, Receivers’, Trustees’, Assignees’ 
and Manufacturers’ Sales. 
This means that new goods of standard merit and quality 
are sold d.rect to you at less than actual cost price. You 
would be compelled to pay from 30 or 50% more elsewhere 
for the same material. Do not fail to read the special offers 
on this page if ou want to save money on your purchases. 
PLUMBIHG SUPPLIES. 
Modern Steel Rath Tub, 434 ft-, with hard¬ 
wood rim, white enamel on inside, painted on 
outside, cast iron reinforced legs.$6.80 
Other Tubs ranging in price up to $26.00. 
Enameled Kitchen 8lnka, 
16x24 inch.$1.00 
Other Sinks up to $20.00. 
Lavatories, $2.00 to $20.00. 
Galvanized Rangeltollers 
30 gallon, 200 lbs. test,com¬ 
plete with stand for.$7.00 
Modern Water Closet Outfits, allcomplete with hard¬ 
wood seat and cover, round cornered tank. Vitreous 
por lain bowl, nickel-plated flush pipe, each, $9.00. 
At $37.60, we wl furn'sh a complete Modern Up-to-date 
Bath Room Outfit, with all nickel trimmings. 
We furnish Country Homes with Wat r Works System. 
Special Sale of High Grade Tools 
Tubular Lanterns, % Inch wick..».$ .45 
Portable Blacksmith Forges.4.75 
SI gle Bit ed Axe .cast steel.65 
Doubl i Bitted Axes, cast steel.65 
Larg( size Nall Hammers.82 
Best Horse Shoes, all sizes, per keg.8.25 
$ Finest Horse Shoe alls, per lb.98 
BlcyeL Grinds mes.. ..$3.25 SteelShovels.80 
Wrought Iron Anvil-,1b .06 Axe Handles, each.. .07 
Manure Forks .45 Hay Forks.80 
UacksmltU’eSl dges, per lb.05 
Pumps, Tanks and Troughs 
Double Acting Ant -Freezing Force Pump$9.00 
Drlv: W Forca Pumps.$6.75 
Drive W 1 For e Pumps.• 5.10 
ind Mill Lift Pumps. 8.65 
PitcherSpou' Pumps.95 
Dou’le Acting Thresher Tank Pumps— 6.50 _ 
Double Acting Force Pumps.$8.00 Best Quality Steel tanas. .$2.00 
Steel Wairou Tanks. 7.00 Heavy Steel Tank Heaters. 2.50 
Galvanized Oval Steel Trough, four barre l. 4.8Q 
WIRE NAILS, •’.Vu’.’iw 
10.000 Kegs Mixed Wire Nails, each 
containing 100 to 110 lbs., from 3 to 30 
penny weight, 
per keg,$1.50 
One size in a 
keg,100 lbs., $2 
Wire spikes, 
100 lbs, $1.90 
Mixed Iron Bolts, 
Per 100 lbs.$8.00 
FIREPROOF SAFI 6 
Heavy Angled Safe with 
five flange door, with 
combination lock, 21 In. 
high, 15Ins. wide, 16 Ins. 
deep, weighs 225 lbs. 
Larger sizes from $29.00 
to $60.00. Also a full 
line of Fireproof Vault 
Doors, $25.00 to $75.00. 
This splendid offer will never appear again. The prices that we have made are 
for acceptance at once. Now is the time to take advantage of it. Do not wait until 
we have disposed of this material and then blame yourself for being too slow. 
Time waits for no one. Act to-day. Prices on all kinds of building material and 
general supplies are bound to materially advance shortly. We hope that we have 
sufficiently impressed upon you the necessity for prompt action. 
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quotes the very lowest prices on everything needed on the farm and in the home. You will save money by 
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CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. ( 
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