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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
November 7, 1908. 
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Special Offer to Readers of RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Fill in carefully coupon below. Mail it to Chicago House Wrecking Co., Chicago, at once. 
We will send you, free of all cost, samples of the very best roofing, ceiling and siding made. 
These samples are large and generous enough to give an idea of the quality of the large 
sheets from which they are taken. 
Or drop a postal card sayin". “Send free samples of Galvanized Iron Coverings as ad¬ 
vertised in RURAL NEW-YORKER.” Sign your name and address, carefully, in full. 
These samples are absolutely free. Send no money or postage. 
Our galvanized rust proof iron (see No. 1) is made of the very best grade of specially man¬ 
ufactured iron sheets. The galvanizing process protects these sheets from rust for all time. 
This thorough coat of non-corrosive metals—tin, lead and zinc—called spelter, is made a 
part of each sheet through the special dipping process employed. This gives the heaviest 
possible coat of galvanizing necessary for any covering purpose. Galvanized iron roofing 
has been used for over 60 years. It has always been and is today the best material for 
covering buildings made. Keeps buildings warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Posi¬ 
tively does not taint your rain water—is never injured by contraction or expansion. 
Many fires originate on shingle roofs. The 
natural life of a shingle is less than ten years, 
besides requiring constant attention. The 
quality of shingles grows poorer each year. 
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Our Galvanized Roost Proof Roofing is Better than Slate 
Slate weighs seven times as much and will break from freezing and thawing. 
Excels Ready Roofings in Every Way! 
Compared to ready roofing, whether rubber surface or felt, cost considered, metal 
roofing will outlast it eight to one. Patent, prepared or composition roofings crack 
and curl with age. Tar roofings rot and spoil. Most ready roofings soften in the 
warm air and sun. They stick to your feet when walked upon. 
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Galvanizing is the life of a metal roof. Our light weight sheets with their 
heavy galvanizing give better service, besides saving considerable in freight. 
Do not require painting. Have a mottled, sparkling effect, pleasing to the eye. 
Anyone can lay our galvanized rust proof coverings. Ordinary hatchet or 
hammer are the only tools needed. No previous experience required to lay. 
Illustration Mo. 1 is Corrugated (galvanized rust proof iron), an all 
around covering. It is the best. Suitable for ceiling, siding or roofing. Cor¬ 
rugation 1 % inches apart—inch closer than others. Makes a firmer and better 
looking sheet. 
Illustration Mo. 2 shows the “V” Crimped Roofing (galvanized rust 
proof iron) suitable for roofing only — makes a splendid water tight roof 
requires “V’’ sticks to put on. 
Illustration Mo. 3 shows Standing Seam Roofing (galvanized rust proof 
iron), requiring set of tools furnished at low price. Makes 
first-class covering for any kind of a building. 
Illustration Mo. 4 shows Plain Flat Sheets 
(galvanized rust proof iron), suitable for many special 
purposes, such as 'ining, ceiling, roofing sheds and 
buildings and innumerable purposes independent of 
roofing, siding or ceiling. It can be soldered. 
Illustration Mo. 5— Beaded Ceiling or Siding (gal¬ 
vanized rust proof iron) makes a handsome ceiling or 
siding. Easy to apply — suitable for stores, etc. 
Illustration Mo. 6— Brick Siding (galvanized rust 
proof iron), an exact imitation of regular brick — most 
suitable exterior for buildings of any kind. Easy to ap¬ 
ply, requiring only nails and hammer. 
to $331 Per Square! 
Our GaivanSzed Rust Proof 
Eron Coverings 
These six galvanized rust proof iron coverings come in 
sheets all 6 ft. long. Can supply sheets 2. 3 and 4 ft. long. Flat 
sheets are 26 in. wide Ail others 24 in. wide, sold by the 
square of 100 square ft., not including lap. 
PRICES AS FOLLOWS: 
Flat, per square.$3.00 
Corrugated, all other designs, per sq., 3.25 
When ordering mention lot No. 18. 
Our Semi ~ Hardened Steel Roofing 
(Not galvanized) 
In addition to this galvanized Iron, we have a plain light weight steel 
roofing of superior quality. It Is good for general purposes and can be 
painted after it is on the roof. Sheets when Hut are in. wide and either 
6 or 8 ft. long. All other patterns are 23 in. wide and either 6 or 8 ft. long. 
Furnished either painted or unpalnted. Prices mentioned are for sheets 
unpainted. At 10c per sq. additional, we will supply it painted red, two sides. 
PRICES AS FOLLOWS: 
Flat, per square.$1.50 
Corrugated, all other designs, per square, 1.75 
When ordering mention lot No. 10. 
SPECIAL FREIGHT PREPAID OFFER! 
▲t above prices we’ll prepay freight in full to all points east of Colorado in the United States, except Oklahoma and Texas, 
15o per sq additional for these two states. To all points west of Colorado in the United States 50c per sq. additional. 
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Our 30 DAYS’OFFER! 
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Mail this coupon to the Chicago House Wrecking Co. 
I saw your advertisement 
Send me free of all cost 
1st — Roofing Samples 
2nd—Your Big General Catalog 
: in the RURAL NEW-YORKER. TsUnltiom You 
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3rd—Your Furniture Catalog 
4th—Your “ Book of Plans 
Kind of building. 
Size of roof. 
Jf ceiling or siding is wanted give all dimensions. 
About when you expect to order. 
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Co . State. 
above proposition holds good for 30 days only. This does not mean you 
must order goods shipped at once. You can make a small deposit on the order 
and we will ship when you are ready to use it. Order must be placed within 30 days at 
above quotations. Prices in the metal business have never been so low. Order promptly. 
EFFF V We will ship any of this material to any address in 
■ “ ■ the United States, C. O. D., subject to examination, 
25& of the amount of your order in cash. Balance to be paid when material readies 
i can decide from examination if it comes up to representation. If not satisfied your 
refunded and material returned at our expense. 
$1,000,000 OUR CAPITAL STOCK AND SURPLUS is sufficient evidence of our responsi¬ 
bility. We want your inquiries on merchandise of any kind and character. Roofing coverings is but one department, although we 
sell more than any concern in the country, direct from mill to consumer. In addition, we are constantly buying complete stocks 
of new high-grade goods at SHERIFFS’, RECEIVERS’ and MANUFACTURERS’ SALES. We carry in stock a full line 
of building material, including lumber, sash, doors, everything needed for a building of any kind —wire 
fencing—machinery—gasoline engines and traction outfits—furniture and household goods—plumbing 
material—heating apparatus—water works systems—hardware of every kind. 
Ask for Big Bargain Catalog No. 57 
FREE for the Coupon! 
It is a book every wise buyer must have. No matter what you need in your home or on your farm or property, we can save you 
big money through our thousands of special offers quoted at lowest prices of any house in America. The coupon will bring it free. 
CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING GO. 1L 35th & Iron St. CHICAGO 
Grand Fall Roofing Offer. 
We advise every reader of the RURAL NEW-YORKER, who is in the market for covering for a roof, or 
siding for a building of any kind to take immediate advantage of the remarkable offer on this page. 
