Joseph H. Dodson, Kankakee, Illinois 
Dodson Bird Houses 
Patent applied for. 
Patent applied for. 
The Dodson Cement Bird Bath 
Here is the only practical bird bath, scientifically 
designed, and one that will be an ornament to any 
grounds. Even though its purpose be not understood 
it will prove an ornament by itself. But with birds 
twittering a round it, and using it for the purpose for 
which it is intended, its value to the place is priceless. 
It is made of concrete, beautifully cast, with a smooth 
finish, and will last a life time. 
Price ol basin without stand, $10.00. Price of stand 
without basin, $10.00. Price, including basin and 
stand. $19.00, f. o. b. Kankakee. 
Shipping weight 320 pounds. 
T)odson Purple Martin Bird Bath 
Popular with all birds, but specially designed 
for the Purple Martin, which takes its drink 
as it flies over the surface. 
Here is a bird bath that experience has 
determined to be just the right size. Made 
of heavy galvanized metal, so that it will last 
indefinitely. This is an interesting device, 
and has proven very successful in attracting 
the birds. It has a wire rolled flange, and 
size of bath is 34 x 46 inches, 2 inches deep. 
Price, f.o.b. Kankakee, $6.00. 
Shipping weight 30 pounds. 
Price, made of Cement, f.o.b. Kankakee, 
$ 10 . 00 . 
Shipping weight 250 pounds. 
Tree Guard to Keep the 
Cats and Squirrels Out 
of the Trees 
In the protection of our native birds 
all things must be considered, and that 
little Squirrel, the fellow with usually 
the harmless reputation, is a mis¬ 
chievous, destructive little varmint— 
that is, as far as the birds are con¬ 
cerned. He will tear down nests, eat 
the eggs, and kill the fledglings, con¬ 
sequently, I have invented a device 
that will help to keep them out of the 
trees where the birds nest and where 
their houses are put. 
For years I have given this subject 
thought, my idea being to bring out a 
device that would not only keep the 
cat, squirrel and other animals out of 
the trees where your birds are nesting, 
but would expand with the growth of 
the tree. Well, here it is! Simple, 
easy to attach and furnishing protec¬ 
tion to the birds and their nests, from 
cats, and, if put high enough, will 
usually keep squirrels down. 
It can be shipped in any lengths 
desired to fit the circumference of the 
different trees. 
Price, ready to put up, per lineal foot 
45 cents, f.o.b. Kankakee. 
Patent applied for. 
The Dodson Food Basket 
for Thirds 
This basket is made of tinned wire, 
electrically welded so that there are no 
sharp points. The birds cannot get 
hurt, as they often do on wire netting; 
nor can they get caught, for the wire 
is heavy and the basket is made care¬ 
fully to protect the hungry little fellows 
from harm. Fill the food basket with 
melted suet, mixed with ground nuts or 
any ground meat scraps. Attach to 
tree, post or to the side of a building. 
Set out a dozen of them, leave them 
out all the year around. The birds 
need your help. These baskets will 
last for years. Size, 6 inches long, 6 
inches wide, inches through. 
Price, f.o.b. Kankakee, 50 cents 
each; $5.00 per dozen. 
Shipping weight 6 ounces. 
Patent applied for. 
