HOUSE AND GARDEN 
May, 1915 
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The Water Supply for 
Suburban Homes 
T HE suburban dweller, or often the 
family living in the small cities 
and towns, is confronted with the prob¬ 
lem of a water supply. The majority of 
cases are difficult to solve, because of the 
supply being hard water. Hard water of 
itself for many purposes is all that can be 
desired. Bnt there are limitations to its 
use, and among the important uses to 
which it cannot be put are those of bath¬ 
ing, washing and cleansing. As these are 
important factors of daily living, and as 
they center about the sanitary and hy¬ 
gienic possibilities of the home, it becomes 
a topic of magnitude and one that should 
be solved wherever possible. 
Water is hard for several reasons, pri¬ 
marily because of the presence of soluble 
and insoluble solids of lime, magnesia, 
iron and some forms of aluminum. 
These solids are divided into two distinct 
classes. The first is that which is soluble 
in water itself, and the second, that which 
is only soluble when carbon dioxide gas 
is present in the water. To make this 
clear, we find that the sulphates, chlorides 
of lime, magnesia, iron and aluminum are 
solids that are detrimental to the water, 
inasmuch as they constitute its hardness. 
Then, all but the latter minerals are held 
in solution as bicarbonates. These are 
present also where the carbon dioxide 
gas exists. Now, the condition of the 
water that we know as hardness is made 
possible from the fact that the water in 
passing from its source penetrates 
through these various formations, and by 
its very action takes up some portions of 
these minerals. 
We all understand that with but few 
exceptions cistern (soft water) is not fit 
for drinking purposes. Even then there 
is a feeling that it is not pure, and there 
are many times more than an idle notion 
present to substantiate it. If we can make 
the cistern water pure by a simple process, 
and if we can also make the hard water 
soft, and also insure its purity, there is 
little left to be desired. Even if we have 
a supply of cistern water on hand we de¬ 
sire that it be clean and free from the 
impurities that could become a menace to 
our health. It is a fact that the body ab¬ 
sorbs at least some portion of the im¬ 
purities in the water where such are pres¬ 
ent to a marked degree, a danger not 
always apparent. 
Even where the cisterns are cleaned 
out frequently there is danger from the 
use of this water. But many times this is 
not done and the danger is thereby in¬ 
creased. Stagnant water is full of germ 
life that is a health menace. There is a 
simple process now that insures pure and 
soft water. This cannot be done by the 
addition of powders or other means that 
have been in vogue for years. There must 
be a more powerful means for the re¬ 
moval of these elements. 
To do this there have been devised 
plants that can be purchased and installed 
REAL E S T/VT E — Continued 
From these winaows, facing the sunset, the view is enchanting 
An Exceptional Country Home with a Wonderful 
Twenty-Mile View of River and Highland 
S ITUATED at Philipse Manor, Tarrytown, on the Hudson River, right on the water 
front and within perfect commuting distance of New York by electric trains, this house 
has every advantage of country life and city conveniences. A more beautiful location can 
hardly be conceived. Facing west it commands a splendid twenty-mile panorama of river and 
mountain. Hie property consists of 2/3 of an acre, and is situated in a restricted community 
where land is rapidly rising in value. Country clubs nearby, with golf, tennis and boating, fine 
wooded country, and an excellent bathing-beach offer every facility for outdoor life. 
This modern house of the Italian villa type, designed by the associate architects of the new 
Grand Central Station, New York, has every known convenience. These include two sleeping- 
porches, a dining-porch, a linen-room, a billiard-room and an owner’s private suite consisting of 
two rooms, sleeping-porch and private bath. The interior arrangement is unusually charming. 
Altogether there are 13 rooms, 4 bathrooms, hot-water heating, open fireplaces, electric light and 
gas. The house is flooded with light and air; the windows are all casements, and glass doors lead to 
the porches which are red-tiled. The main entrance to the house is under a vine-covered pergola. 
This property is offered for sale at a price considerably below the actual cost. A lease 
might be considered. The house can be seen at any time. 
For further information, address the owner, E. H. E., care of House & Garden, New York City. 
FOR SALE OR RENT 
Country Homes, Summer 
Cottages and Bungalows. 
Seashore Property a specialty. Lists and photographs. 
S. MAXSON, Willow Point, West Mystic, Ct. 
YOUR SUMMER HOME 
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Two Adirondack Camps 
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One contains 14 rooms and 
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piazza space for outdoor 
sleeping, fine views, excel¬ 
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photographs, write 
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Westfield, N. J. 
SAYBROOK, CONN. 
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Furnished Country Home 
Near Sound 
Good roads. Shore Line Rail¬ 
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Photographs sent. $500. Dr. 
C. V. Luther, 481 Sixth St., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Wtiitefield, INI. H.— For Sale op Rent 
Attractively furnished house. 9 rooms, bathrooms, fireplace, hard¬ 
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FOR SALE 
Summer Residence at Rockville Centre, L. I. 
r H acres lawn, gar¬ 
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Near water and Long 
Beach. House 10 
rooms, electricity, 
private water supply, 
excellent shrubbery. 
Will carry part on 
mortgage, if desired. Inquire on premises, 290 Ocean- 
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