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THE R.UR.A.I* NEW-YORKER 
February 10, 1912, 
SEND US YOUR LUMBER BILL FOR OUR ESTIMATE 
$493 mstnnnn uni/cr wmmcMfwtut* rmmMMtsu** ourari ee f«r*h»n, a « e H S i - 
to build this house* 
HOUSE DESIGN No. Ill 
Here is a neat, cozy, little cottage 
that can be built at the minimum of 
cost under our guaranteed building 
proposition. Size, 23 ft. 6 in. wide by 
33 ft. Five rooms and bath. All the 
comforts desired by home-loving 
people. Extra large porch. Conveni¬ 
ent interior. For the price it is impos¬ 
sible elsewhere to secure a home witn so 
many excellent features. 
$635 
Our price for the material 
to build this house. 
HOUSE DESIGN No. 149 
The Mansard roof construction of this 
design enables the owner to utilize all 
space to the best advantage and get the 
very most to be had for the money. 
Size, 21 ft. wide and 28 ft. deep*, six 
rooms, bath and basement. This de¬ 
sign offers more convenience than 
many larger and higher priced 
houses. Is constructed of the very 
best materials at a magnificent saving. 
$698 
Our price for the material 
to build this house. 
CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING COMPANY 
THE GREAT PRICE WRECKER 
We buy supplies at Sheriffs’, Receivers’, and years of honest dealing guarantees absolute satis¬ 
factory Sales, besides owning outright saw mills faction. Any material not up to our representa- 
and lumber yards. Usually when you buy your tion may be returned at our freight expense both 
__ expense 
ways and money refunded in. full. 
Our wonderful spring building offer sets a new 
pace in the building world. Never before have such 
remarkably low prices been published. 
Our stock includes practically every manufac¬ 
tured article. Besides building material we have a 
complete stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and 
, . lywbere. . - Shoes, Furniture, Household Goods, Groceries — in 
\ou run no risk in dealing with us. Our capital, fact everything needed in the home, on the field or 
stock and surplus is over 81,500,000.00. Our 19 In the workshop. 
building material elsewhere for the complete build¬ 
ings shown in this advertisement, it costs you from 
50 to 60% more. By our “direct to you” meth- 
ods we eliminate several middlemen’s profits. 
Every stick of lumber and every bit of building 
material offered in this advertisement is guaranteed 
brand new and first class; as good as you can pur¬ 
chase from anyone anywhere. 
CORRUGATED ROOFING 
Pet Square $ 1.25 
Roofing Pries* 
Smashed. 
Metal roofing Is superior to all 
other coverings. A fact proven 
absolutely and conclusively of 100 
years’ of actual experience. We carry 
a complete stock of all styles. 
Here is a roofing offer that has 
never before been equalled. We 
have 5,000 squares of Corrugated 
Iron Roofing sheets all 22x24x1^ 
in. corrugation. Strictly new first- 
class that we offer at $1.25 per 
„ . . square Free on Board Cars at 
Chicago. At this price we do not pay the freight, 
but if you will write us for our Great Roofing 
Offer, we will make you Freight Prepaid Prices 
lower than ever offered in the history of roofing 
material. - 
Our stock includes painted and galvanized. 
We can furnish it in fiat, corrugated, standing 
seam, “V ’ crimped, brick siding, beaded ceiling 
and in ornamental fancy ceiling. In fact we can 
furnish your every want in the covering line. 
A hammer Is the only tool needed in putting 
on all grades but the standing seam. We give you 
free with every order for 3 squares or more a 
handsome serviceable crucible steel hammer that 
ordinarily retails from 76c to $1.00. Write today 
for our Great Complete Roofing Catalog, and 
latest Roofing quotations. 
our 
HOUSE DESIGN No. 6 
This is our leader. Size, 23 ft. by 33 
ft. 6 in.; 7 rooms and bath. There has 
never been a design offered that can be 
I built in so economical a manner with 
I less material to produce satisfactory 
1 results and a general effect of elegance 
I than this house. Has satisfactorily 
been built more than 400 times 
I during the last two years. A beautiful 
home at a splendid money-saving price, 
$835 
Our price for the materia 
to build this house. 
HOUSE DESIGN No. 130 
, Size, 25 ft. 10 in. x 29 ft. 6 in.; eight 
I rooms and bath, pantry, vestibule and 
I large hall. A square, solid, substantial 
construction. All space is advan¬ 
tageously utilized. The Colonial 
I windows and porch columns are dis¬ 
junctive features. For convenience and 
I artistic arrangement, general elegance 
I of appearance, and low price, this house 
Its unequalled. 
’‘PREMIER" HOUSE PAINT 
Pet Gallon $1.08 
Mf. V. Mlchaelsen, Supt. of our 
Great Paint Dept, is probably the 
best known paint man In the world. 
His picture has appeared on millions 
of gallons of cans. He is our guar¬ 
antee of quality. Our Ready Mixed 
“Premier [ Brand of Paints are made 
under a special formula and will 
give the best service and satisfaction. 
Our prices range from $1.08 to $1.21, 
depending upon quantity. 
Our “Premier” Barn Paint is an ideal protection 
for barns, roofs, fences, outhouses and all general 
purposes. This is a paint in which Mr. Mlchaelsen 
has put all his personality. Comes in green, 
maroon, yellow, lead, red and slate. qa. 
In 1 gallon cans, per gallon.0&C 
In 25 gallon cans, (M barrel), per gallon... .72c 
Write to-day for our Great Color Card and prices. 
$37.50 BUYS COMPLETE 
BATHROOM OUTFIT 
Here is an outfit that is good 
enough for any home. It is 
strictly A No. 1 and first-class 
in every particular. The bath 
tub ana lavatory are white por¬ 
celain enameled over iron. The 
closet is a syphon acting low 
down outfit. 
__J It is our lot No. 5-AD-33. 
Our handsome Plumbing^Catalog lists many other 
outfits ranging in prices from $ 26.30 to $ 92 . 50 . 
We will furnish all the Plumbing material needed 
for any of the houses shown in this advertisement, 
including one of the bathroom outfits described 
above, besides a one piece roll rim white enameled 
kitchen sink, with white enameled drain board, a 
30 gallon range boiler and all the necessary pipe 
and fittings, and all material of every kind to com¬ 
plete the entire plumbing system, including all fix¬ 
tures, furnished with iron pipe connec- (04 At 
ti ons for the sum of...w 00.510 
READY ROOFING, SQ p u E A R RE 85c 
off-, 
ASTOUCf 1 
^SitsnaM l 
Our Rawhide Roofing is the high¬ 
est grade roofing at the lowest price 
ever offered. It has a foundation of 
tough fibre texture so substantially 
prepared that it is well-nigh inde¬ 
structible. Every foot carries our 
iron-clad guarantee to be absolutely 
right. 
In addition to our high grade Raw- 
hide Roofing, we offer for a limited 
time 10,000 squares|of our Ajax Brand 
of Ready Roofing at 86c per square. _ 
It is put up 108 square feet to a roll. Price includes 
large headed nails and cement sufficient to lay 
While it is practically the same-as our Rawhide 
Roofing, It does not come in continuous lengths, 
maybe two or three pieces to a roll, of course that 
does not effect the quality. Our price for 
this Ajax Brand, 1 ply, is. 
This price includes freight to Ulin< ‘ 
Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan, 
day for free samples. 
85c 
o. Indiana 
Write to 1 
LUMBER PRICES SMASHED 
Now is the time to get our prices on lumber or 
building material. Do not hesitate to send us a list 
of your wants, whether it is lumber or mill work, 
complete house, barn or corn crib, or a plan of your 
own that you wish developed. We have the best 
Lumber Yard in the United States, experienced 
Architects, and can give you unequaled service in 
shipment, quality .finish and design. We are the 
only concern in the United States that has all the 
building material right here at Chicago where you 
can come and see it loaded, and from which point 
IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT can be made. We can 
furnish everything from a common board to the 
finest Quarter-Sawed Interior Finish, including Mil 
Work, Doors, Mantels, Colonnades, Side Boards, etc 
Following; are some of our bargain prices: 
Extra Star A Star Washington Red Cedar 
Shingles. Per M. $ 3.39 
5-2 all Clear Washington Red Cedar 
Shingles. Per M.$ 3.78 
No. 1 Drop Siding, Yellow Pine, kiln dried $23.50 
No. 1 Flooring, 4 in. Yellow Pine. Per M. $18.00 
No. 1 Ceiling, % x 4 in. Yellow Pine, 
kiln dried. PerM. ....$16.50 
No. 2 Ceiling, % x 4 in. Yellow Pine, 
kiln dried. Per M. $14.00 
GALVANIZED WIRE 
WALL BOARD 
Our Magic 
Wall Board 
Is positively the best on the mar¬ 
ket. This is the Wall Board that 
has a backing of regular 4 ft. lath 
and Asphalt Mastic, the face side 
of which is heavy card board, properly sized, ready 
for calcimining, paint or wall paper. It comes in 
sheets four feet square. Write us what space you 
wish to cover and we will send you discriptive cir¬ 
cular and name you delivered prices. Be sure to 
mention Mastic Wall Board M-W-22. (A pa 
Price per square. v£*vU 
Per lOO Cl 9C 
Pounds 
This is our price for Smooth Galvanized Fence 
Wire, known as W ire Shorts. It comes in various 
lengths, put up 100 lbs. to the coil. $1.25 is our 
price for our 6-gauge; other gauges in proportion. 
we offer brand new Gal- 
vanized 2 pt. Barbed Wire 
put up on reels, containing 
about 100 lbs. Of Qr 
Price per 100 lbs. y I *0 w 
We can furnish this aiso in 4 point at the same 
price; also ingpainted at $1.50 per 100 lbs. 
Better order now while this remarkably low price 
exists. 
26 Inch Square Mesh Hog Fencing, per Rod IS Cte. 
Here is a bargain such as has never been offered. 
A heavy weight new Galvanized, well built hog 
fencing, suitable for general purposes at 15c a rod. 
Other sizes at equally low prices. 
_Crimped Wire for Re-inforclng. 
We can furnish No. 9 Galvanized Crimped Wire 
In lengths required for re-inforcing pur- 0 A A r 
poses. Price per 100 lbs. 
Write for our Wire and Fencing Catalog. Tells 
all about our Samson’s Woven Wire Fencing. Also 
quotes low prices on Barbed Wire, Smooth Wire, 
and tells about Lawn and Garden Fencing; describes 
gates and posts. 
IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS 
Rejuvenated Pipe, in ran- m i .. 
dom lengths, complete with —JaiaS H i fiMT’ag 
couplings suitable for gas, oil, water and convey¬ 
ance of all liquids. Sizes # inch to 12 inch. 
1 inch, per foot. .3c 1£ inch, per foot.. -3J4c 
Send us specifications and we will quote for your 
exact requirements, ‘ ’ 
Valves and Fittings. 
qi _ __ 
Also a complete stock of 
Our prlee for the material 
to build this barn. 
.je. 
$580 
OUR JOIST FRAME BARN No. 221 
Size, 36 ft. by 48 ft. Height to top of roof, 
38 ft. 6 in. The most practical and service¬ 
able barn ever designed. No heavy timber 
in the entire structure. Self-supporting roof. 
No joists in hay-loft. This design represents 
strength, rigidity, economy of construction, 
and is absolutely dependable and substantial. 
Write us for more complete information. 
Our price for the material 
to build this barn. 
$620 
0. UR ‘‘STAR” BARN DESIGN No. 270 
Size, 53 ft. wide by 80 ft. long 24 ft. to comb. 
An Ideal barn for farmers raising stock 
on a moderate scale; balloon type. The hay¬ 
mow extends to the ground floor and above the 
grain rooms on each end of the bam. Cattle 
stalls on one side of the hay-mow; horse stalls 
on the other. Excellently ventilated In every 
'art. A practical bam well built of guaranteed 
^rst-class material, and will give excellent, all 
around satisfaction. 
Our price for the material 
to build this barn.)' 
$639 
BARN DESIGN No. 250 
Size, 30 ft. wiue and 60 ft long, 18 ft. to top 
of the plate. A barn arranged exclusively 
for horses. Has 12 single stalls, 5 ft. each, 
and 6 double stalls, 10 ft each. Ten foot 
driveway. Can also be used as a horse and a 
cattle barn and will accommodate 12 horses 
and 18 head of cattle. A building of brand 
new high grade materials, dependable construc¬ 
tion, sanitary and generally convenient 
throughout. 
Our price for the material 
to build this barn* 
Q ,„ RO m^ D BARN DESIGN No. 206 
. s *f e » 6°ft. in diameter and 16 ft. high to 
plate. Has 14 sides, each side 14 ft. A 16 ft. 
l n , t 1 h ?^‘ ddle - same being 36 ft. high and 
In™ ° tons sdage * Hay capacity, 65 
accommodate 100 head of 
. and excellent features 
offered by this construction, the high grade 
materials furnished by us, and our extremely 
low price makes this a bam bargain worthy of 
thorough investigation 
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