An Outdoor Swimming Pool
These are built exactly as an [underground cistern]. A pool near home affords a safe “swimming hole” for the children.
How will you know?
You are going to build—now or some time—and you want to build well and economically.
You will choose between temporary and permanent construction.
Why you should build in concrete.
First, because of permanence. It is fireproof, strong, and lasting—proof against wear-and-tear and depreciation. It lasts and lasts—against wind, water, and fire.
Second, because of cleanliness and sanitation. This means healthy stock and better products, which sell at higher prices.
Third, because of economy. Concrete is lower in ultimate cost because, once built, it requires no painting or up-keep, no repairs, no attention. Being proof against fire, concrete secures the lowest insurance rates.
“The Standard by which all other makes are measured.”
Why you should use ATLAS.
First, because Atlas Portland Cement is the most-used cement—high in quality and always uniform and reliable.
Second, because Atlas Portland Cement has demonstrated its worth. Our own government selected it for the Panama Canal, after careful investigation and tests. Nearly seven million barrels have been used so far for this project. Severe government tests have been made of every hundred barrels, but not a single barrel has been rejected.
“The Standard by which all other makes are measured.”
Free help for you.
This book will give much valuable information about concrete. But naturally, your particular needs may require further information.
Let us furnish this information you need. Tell us what you want to build and what you would like to know. We will gladly give you all the necessary help.
So far, we have sent information to over two million farmers. Why shouldn’t you avail yourself of this help, which is offered to you without any obligation?
Whenever you buy cement, look for the Atlas trade mark as your guide—the black trade mark with yellow letters.
The Atlas Portland Cement Company
New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston
St. Louis Minneapolis Des Moines
“The Standard by which all other makes are measured.”
Warning
There are many brands of Portland cement, and some people are confused, and as a result accept any cement bearing the word “Portland.”
The word “Portland” signifies only the kind of cement, but does not designate the brand and quality.
Specify “ATLAS” Portland Cement when you buy, and you will get the best.
Atlas Portland Cement
is always uniform in strength, color and quality. It is the cement that has done most to make concrete and its uses so satisfactory and well known. That is why Atlas is “The Standard by which all other makes are measured.”
“The Standard by which all other makes are measured.”
Ask Your
Dealer for
ATLAS
“The Standard by which all
other makes are measured.”
“The Standard by which all
other makes are measured.”
ATLAS
used exclusively by the
United States Government
on the Panama Canal
ATLAS
used exclusively on the
great Keokuk Dam across
the Mississippi River
Footnotes:
[1] Farmers’ Bulletin 403, Concrete Fence Posts. Sent free on application.
[2] For free bulletins on dipping write the Agricultural Department, Bureau of Animal Industry, Washington, D. C.
[3] A simple method for building a chimney entirely of concrete is described on [page 50].
Transcriber’s Notes:
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Typographical errors have been silently corrected.
The advertisements between pages 48 and 49 in the original text have been moved to the end of the text.