The  RURAL  NEW-YORKER 
475 
M.  G.  STONEMAN 
Founder  in  1848 
A  New  Way 
To  End  Your 
Roof  Troubles 
To  every  man  who  has  a  roof  over  his  head 
and  over  his  property  this  advertisement  is  of 
vital  importance.  It  presents  to  him  in  Country 
Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement  the  oppor¬ 
tunity  to  transform  his  old,  leaky,  down-and- 
out  roof  into  a  new  roof,  a  handsome  roof  — 
an  almost  eternal  roof  —  at  a  very  low  cost. 
It  shows  him  how  to  keep  in  his  own 
pocket  the  big  money  he  would  ordinarily 
spend  for  costly  roofing  materials  and  high- 
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priced  skilled  labor — see  “Saving  Table”  below. 
For  many  years  Country  Gentleman  Asbes¬ 
tos  Roof  Cement  has  been  a  local  proposition. 
On  the  homes,  farms  and  estates  in  and  around 
Albany  it  has  been  severely  and  thoroughly 
tried  by  fire,  sun,  storm  and  time.  It  has 
never  been  found  wanting. 
We  are  now  ready  to  nationalize  our  product; 
to  give  to  the  whole  country  the  benefit  of  its 
superior  service  and  its  remarkably  low  cost. 
Country  Gentleman 
Reg.  U.  S.  Pat.  Off. 
Proof ! 
My  flat  tin  roof  extension  to  my  dwelling  had 
been  leaking  for  the  past  io  years  and  getting 
worse  all  the  time.  Nothing  could  stop  these 
leaks  until  I  got  Country  Gentleman  Roof  Ce¬ 
ment.  One  application  stopped  all  the  leaks.  1 
figured  that  I  would  have  to  get  a  new  roof  at  a 
cost  of  about  $ioo  but  $io  worth  of  your  cement 
made  this  unnecessary.  Peekskill,  N.  Y. 
*  *  * 
My  slate  roof  leaked  for  years.  Every  kind  of 
cement,  even  experienced  roofers,  couldn’t  stop 
the  leak.  I  stopped  it  in  half  an  hour  with  your 
cement.  Hampton,  N.  Y. 
*  *  » 
My  roof  gave  me  all  kinds  of  trouble.  I  covered 
i  t  twice  with  felt  roofing  and  gave  it  four  coat3 
of  different  kinds  of  ad vertised  roof  paints.  The 
water  still  came  in  by  the  bucketful  whenever  it 
rained.  Experts  told  me  my  roof  could  never  be 
fixed  right.  One  coat  of  Country  Gentleman 
Asbestos  Roof  Cement  did  the  trick;  the  roof 
hasn't  leaked  since  I  used  it.  Lebanon,  Pa. 
*  *  *  • 
The  results  from  Country  Gentleman  were  per¬ 
fect.  It  has  saved  "big  money"  and  then  some. 
I  was  never  treated  more  fairly  or  liberally.  1 
have  no  criticism  whatever  to  make.  I  used 
Country  Gentleman  on  tin,  felt,  and  rock -coated 
roofing  with  equal  satisfaction.  Pavilion,  N.  Y, 
*  *  * 
S  gallons  of  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof 
Cement  saved  me  a  new  roof  which  would  have 
cost  at  least  $150.  I  am  perfectly  satisfied. 
»  *  *  York,  Pa, 
1  used  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Ce¬ 
ment  on  an  old  roof  which  could  not  be  patched 
with  shingles  or  roofing  so  that  it  would  not  leak. 
The  cement  stopped  all  the  leaks  completely,  it 
has  given  complete  satisfaction. 
Farminfjdalc.  N.  J. 
*  #  * 
Just  for  trial  I  put  the  Roof  Cement  on  slate, 
steel,  tin.  and  felt  roofs.  Not  one  leaks  a  drop  in 
the  hardest  rains.  The  cement  cannot  be  ex¬ 
celled,  it  sticks  like  welded  iron.  Carversville,  Pa. 
*  *  * 
My  roof  leaked  like  a  sieve  before  applying 
Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement.  The 
work  was  done  in  December  and  January  and 
there  have  been  no  leaks  since,  in  spite  of  heavy 
rains.  Stone  Ridge,  N.  Y. 
,  *  *  * 
My  stable  leaked  badly.  The  horses  could  not 
have  gotten  wetter  had  they  remained  out  in  the 
rain.  Yotir  paint  stopped  all  the  leaks — not  a 
drop  now.  This  roof  was  warranted  for  20  years 
but  went  bad  after  8  years.  My  chimney  leaked 
badly  but  Country  Gentleman  fixed  it  up  in  fine 
style.  Skylights  in  hen  house  also  leaked  until 
I  used  your  roof  paint.  I  have  a  tobacco  barn 
222  feet  long  that  has  pinhole  leaks  which  I  in¬ 
tend  to  end  with  Country  Gentleman. 
Glastonbury,  Conn 
10  YEAR  MONEY- 
BACK  BOND 
Asbestos  Roof  Cement 
Made  entirely  of  ingredients  created  by 
Nature.  Has  an  affinity  for  iron,  steel,  tin, 
wood,  cement,  gravel  and  all  other  roof¬ 
ing  and  building  materials. 
Preserves  indefinitely  the  life  and  wear 
of  nearly  everything  it  touches. 
One  coat  of  Country  Gentleman  on  a 
paper  roof  will  make  it  equal,  and  in  some 
ways  superior,  to  shingles  or  tin. 
It  is  Fire-Resistant,  Water-Proof, 
Acid  -  Proof,  Sun  -  Proof,  Storm  -  Proof, 
Wear  -  Proof,  Rot  -  Proof ,  Rust  -  Proof , 
Rodent-Proof,  Elastic  and  Everlasting. 
All  these  statements  are  substantiated 
by  our  JO  Year  Money  -  Back  Bond. 
“  A  Bab  Saves  a  Dollar.” 
It  comes  in  both  Liquid  and  Plastic 
forms.  The  Liquid  Form  is  a  combination 
roof-paint  and  roofing-material  that  pene¬ 
trates  into,  and  seals  forever  all  holes, 
cracks,  breaks  and  leaks.  It  is  applied 
with  a  brush.  “  A  Dab  Saves  a  Dollar.” 
The  Plastic  Form  i«  used  to  seal  big  holes 
and  breaks. 
Both  forms  are  guaranteed  not  to  run, 
melt,  crack  or  peel  in  any  climate  or 
under  any  condition.  Your  money  back 
if  it  does  any  time  in  10  years.  “A  Dab 
Saves  a  Dollar.” 
When  used  together  the  two  forms  make 
a  combination  that  will  end  all  your  roof 
•troubles.  The  cost  is  so  low  that  it  is  out 
of  all  proportion  to  the  perfect  and  perma¬ 
nent  results  it  gives.  “A  Dab  Saves  a 
Dollar.” 
An  Astounding  Saving! 
Special  Oiler! 
We  want  to  secure  instantly  a  nation-wide  interest  in 
Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Root  Cement.  We  know 
that  every  trial  order  will  make  a  permanent  cus¬ 
tomer  tor  our  product.  We  know  that  every  customer 
will  just  have  to  tell  his  satisfaction  to  his  friends,  and 
so  make  other  customers  lor  us.  To  secure  quick  ac¬ 
tion.  we  are  making  it  Prolitable  tor  You  to  Be  Prompt. 
We  are  sending,  without  extra  charge,  to  those  who 
order  early,  from  10  to  25  pounds  Plastic  Form, 
Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Root  Cement  and  also  a 
Country  Gentleman  Special  Root-Paint  Brush.  Our 
circular  gives  lull  particulars  ot  this  Special  otter. 
A  Thousand  Money-Saving 
I  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement 
ViSva-  preserves  the  lile  ol  boilers,  bridges,  pipes, 
tanks,  poles,  gutters,  tire-escapes,  ventilators,  grat¬ 
ings.  railings  and  fence-posts.  Is  a  strong  binder  on 
all  kinds  of  cement  and  concrete  work.  Instantly  seals 
holes  in  mesh  wire,  metals,  etc.  Has  a  thousand 
money-saving,  time-saving,  labor-saving  uses  on  farm 
and  estate.  Used  by  roofers  as  a  tough  and  elastic 
preparation  for  flashings. 
These  figures  prove  that  Coun¬ 
try  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof 
Cement  smashes  the  High  Costs 
of  Roofing  and  Root  Repairs. 
They  are  based  upon  the  aver¬ 
age  roof  of  approximately  12 
squares.  They  are  also  based 
upon  the  best  materials,  ap¬ 
plied  by  skilled  labor. 
In  this  comparison,  no  labor 
cost  is  considered  in  figuring  on 
a  Country  Gentleman  Roof  be¬ 
cause  skilled  labor  is  positively 
not  needed  in  its  application. 
Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof 
Cement  can  be  obtained  in  various 
amounts,  varying  from  small  sam¬ 
ple  orders  toquantities  largeenough 
for  the  greatest  industrial  needs. 
Our  Sweeping,  All-Embracing,  10 
Year  Money-Back  Bond  goe3  with 
every  ortler,  large  or  small. 
Tile  Roof . 
I  Slate  Roof,  Black . 
Tin  Roof . 
Corrugated  Roof  (Gulcanized  Iron)  . 
Shingle  Roof  (Rest  Quality  Shingles) 
Slag  Roof  (Rest  Quality)  .... 
$40.  per  square 
30.  “ 
30.  “ 
20.  “ 
18.  “ 
20.  “  “ 
Total  of  new  roof  cost. 
Cost  ol  half-barrel  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos 
Roof  Cement,  liquid  form.  Black;  all  that  is 
needed  for  12  squares  (1200  sq.  feet) . 
$480. 
$360. 
A  roofing  “  square 
Is  100  square  feet. 
$360. 
$240. 
$216. 
$240. 
$480. 
$360. 
$360. 
$240. 
$216. 
$240. 
$39. 
$39. 
$39. 
$39. 
$39. 
$39. 
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Don’t  spend  any  money  for  new  roofs  or  for  repairs  until  you  give  us  the 
chance  to  prove  the  merits  of  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement. 
Learn  how  it  makes  the  ideal  roof  for  residence,  bunga¬ 
low,  store,  factory,  church,  barn,  poultry-house,  silo,  etc. 
Learn  how  by  simply  spreading  it  over  an  old,  badly-worn 
roof  you  can  get  a  new  and  handsome  roof  at  a  saving  of 
hundreds  of  dollars.  Learn  how  easily,  cheaply  and  thor- 
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storm.  All  seasons  are  open  seasons  for  Country  Gentleman. 
Read  our  Money-Back  Bond.  Learn  how  you  are  protected  to  the  utmost;  how  you  get  your  money  back 
without  quibble,  question,  delay  or  formality  if  Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement  fails  you  in  any 
way,  in  any  climate,  within  10  years.  For  your  protection  — to  assure  you,  and  us,  that  you  get  the  genuine 
product  and  that  it  reaches  you  pure  and  unadulterated  —  and  also  to  save  you  the  middleman’s  profit  — 
Country  Gentleman  Asbestos  Roof  Cement  can  be  obtained  only  through  us,  by  mail.  It  is  not  sold  in  stores. 
Write  today  for  full  particulars,  price  list  and  details  of  our  Special  offer.  Kindly  use  the  Coupon. 
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**&  Dab  Saves  a  Dollar ** 
M.  G.  STONEMAN  •&  SON 
716  THE  PLAZA,  ALBANY,  N.  Y. 
ESTABLISHED 
1848 
