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JULY, 1917 
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to keep myself physically and mentally fit. Since the war started I have been 
under so much pressure and strain that I feel most ‘in.’ I owe my country ioo'c 
efficiency in my business in order that the great burden of the war may be borne 
with the least disturbance to prosperity. 
“Therefore, I am going to take two weeks off and go out into the great outdoors 
and fish and rest.. I am going to forget everything and enjoy life in the open in 
order that I may better serve my country. I shall take with me my full kit of 
‘Bristol’ Rods and Meek Reels. I will let the speckled beauties and the bass and 
the ‘muskies’ and salmon and pike and lakers thrill the cobwebs out of my brain, 
and the stagnation of winter but of my body, and the languor of spring fever 
out of my blood until I will come home a new man full of the joy of living and 
the zest of fighting. That is my program. How does it strike you? Come on 
with me, old pal. You need it just as much as I do.” 
16,000 sporting goods dealers handle “Bristol” Rods and Meek Reels. There 
is a dealer right near you. If he hasn’t the particular rod or reel that you want, 
he can quickly get it for you. If you have any difficulty in getting it, we will 
supply you by mail at catalogue prices. 
Be sure that the trade mark “Bristol,” as shown above, is on every rod. If 
it is not there on the reel seat, it is not a genuine “Bristol” Rod. 
Write at once for “Bristol” and Meek Illustrated Catalogues. 
The Horton Mfg. Co., 
84 Horton St., Bristol, Conn. 
Also Makers of Meek and Blue Grass Reels. 
Pacific Coast Branch 
Phil. B. Bekeart Co., 717 Market St., San Francisco, Calif. 
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