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HOUSE & GARDEN 
Situated 2500 feet above sea le-Jel, tbe average summer temperature is about 74° F. Seldom is there a hot da>). No mosquitoes, humidity or 
dampness, so customary in mountain resorts. Here is a more ideal summer climate than is to be found at Bar Harbor, Newport or the White 
Mountains. Open all the ylear. Excellent train accommodations. Easily accessible. 
The New Homestead 
World famous for its truly wonderful , natural healing waters (104° ) outrival- Two beautiful sporty golf courses, always i 
ingas a cure the celebrated spas of Europe. The most modern and complete bath nature’s own magnificent mountain setting- 
equipment, Swedish gymnastics, Massage and Hot Air Treatments-the famous Courts in the country-fascinating drives- inti 
Spout Li at h tor Rheumatism, kjout and JNiervous Uiseases—the experienced and jji i j . . . ; cr .r. n 
careful attendants—the physicians of international reputation unite in making the Ea i e an rivin arses— rooms-—exce 
Homestead, unquestionably, the ideal place for rest and recuperation. water attractive bauroom perfect equipment a 
It would be difficult to find a more delightful spot to take a vacation than at the 
Homestead. No other resort offers so many advantages at such a reasonable price. 
The Homestead Book 
*3 ** A lifelike photographic description of the Homestead and its surroundings—in 
► a colors. It should be read b;9 everyone looking for an ideal summer _■jfc. 
resort. Send for it now. ^ 
H. ALBERT, Resident Manager, Hot Springs, Va. 
Booking Offices: Ritz-Carlton Hotels 
iiiwfcp. New York .. 
Philadelphia 
Bath House. 
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JWNSEND'S TRIPLEX- 
•TOWNSEND'S TRIPLEX 
Townsends 
TRJPLEX 
Ike Greatest Grass-cutter 
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Cuts an 66inch Swatk 
Floats Over the Uneven Ground as a Ship Rides the Waves 
One mcv/er may be climbing a knoll, the second skimming a level, while the third pares a hollow 
Drawn by one horse and operated by one man, the TRIPLEX will mow 
more lawn in a day than the best motor mower ever made, cut it better 
and at a fraction of the cost. 
Drawn by one horse and operated by one man, it will mow more lawn in 
a day than any three ordinary horse-drawn mowers with three horses 
and three men. (We guarantee this.) 
Does not smash the grass to earth and plaster it in the mud in springtime, 
neither does it crush the life out of the grass between hot rollers and hard, 
hot ground in summer as does the motor mower. 
Write for catalogues illustrating all types of Lawn Mowers. 
S. P. TOWNSEND & CO., 1 7 Grange, aveisue: 
