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HOUSE & GARDEN 
F. H. Beckwith, Architect 
The Mouse Was Hungry! 
H E ran about noiselessly, a tiny insignificant thing—un¬ 
believably deadly. For he came upon a hard, black 
insulated wire—nibbled a little—was frightened by the 
little hissing flash—and scampered away. 
Three hours later a twenty thousand dollar house and its costly contents 
was a smouldering mass of ruins, a mother was hovering between 
life and death, a little child was lost to those who loved him more than 
the whole world, and a father was pacing the floor of a friendly neigh¬ 
bor’s house, fighting against madness for what seemed his crime—but 
which was only lack of foresight. Build throughout of 
NATCO HOLLOW TILE 
It is a decision recommended by architects, who in their experience know the in¬ 
calculable value of absolute safety against fire. 
They advise Natco not alone for safety, but also for economy—for al¬ 
though Natco is specified for the greatest of skyscrapers, it is suitable 
too for the least expensive home. 
They know how its air blankets keep a house cooler in summer 
and warmer in winter. 
They know it is vermin-proof, weatherproof, temperature-proof 
—and fireproof. 
In short, they recommend it as a most modern building ma¬ 
terial, for beauty, economy, sanitation, comfort and safety. 
Send today for the book “Natco Houses.’’ Address 
Department Y enclosing ten cents (stamps or 
Coin). It will give you many new ideas for build¬ 
ing—part of the free Natco Service—at your service. 
NATIONAL FIRE • PROOFING • COMPANY 
Established 1889 PITTSBURGH, PA. 
Offices in principal cities in the U. S. and Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 
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