August,. 1920 
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In this Two Million Dollar Home 
only materials of known and proved quality were allowed. The architect had to 
make sure. To protect the beautiful and costly interior decorations, metal lath was 
used as a base for the interior plastering. 
Likewise in the small home, metal lath is just as essential to preserve f -the smoothness 
of the plaster by preventing cracks and to protect against fire, as in t> j> .:ostly Stotes- 
bury mansion. 
As a base for exterior stucco, interior plaster, fireproofing around chimneys, and other 
places, 
Mno-3&urn 
Metal Lath is used in ever-increasing quantities. 
Some day, if not now, you may build your own home. “Fireproof Construction'’ 
contains suggestions that you are sure to find a great help. May we send you a copy 
now? 
North Western Expanded Metal Company 
937 Old Colony Building 
Chicago 
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