Painters We publish a Bulletin of Prices Current containing quotations on Paints, Varnishes, Brushes and every other requisite of the painting and decorating trades. Our lines are more comprehensive than can be supplied by any manufacturer and a practical experience of half a century insures to buyers the highest value for prices named. The characteristics of our goods are plainly stated and we guarantee that use will produce satisfactory results. The man who studies economy will find this Bulletin worthy of his consideration—a copy can be obtained upon request. HENRY BOSCH CO. 525 South Wabash Ave., Chicago Silver Bond Silica The Most Valuable "Inert" For the Prevention of checking and Chalking of Lead and Zinc Paints. SNOW WHITE COLOR SMOOTH AS WHITE LEAD. -WATER FLOATED- -FINE AND The best reinforcer for Lead or Zinc-NOT AN ADULTERANT. Extreme fineness allows easy mixing with Lead or Zine. Pure Chrome Green, Oxides, etc., will stand an addition of 50% Silver Bond Silica without decreasing their efficiency as a body paint. Any paint designed for use on green lumber, or to be applied on material containing moisture, should contain Silica. The peculiar property of Silica in allowing moisture to escape and pass through the pores of the paint film, and its imperviousness to external dampness, has given rise to the theory that Silica imparts a valvular porosity; at any rate it prevents scaling and blistering. Pure Lamp Black, mixed with boiled oil and the paint applied over wood containing moisture, will blister in a few hours on exposure to heat or warm sunshine, but mixed with an equal weight of Silica, the results are entirely different and the paint not only covers well, but stands more friction and wear and is fully as durable. For paint purposes Silica with a "tooth" is preferred. No matter how fine Silica may be ground, it will have a "gritty" feel, a characteristic feature of all pigments possessing "tooth." A few of the most important uses of SILVER BOND SILICA. Add 15% Silver Bond Silica to your Wall Paper Paste. It will improve it and cut your cost. Also best and standard for Liquid Metal Polish (Does not settle hard or cake) As Miners and Grinders we solicit your business direct, and knowing that a practical test of our SILVER BOND SILICA will secure you as a permanent consumer, we make the following offer: One Barrel (350 lbs.) at Ton Price 24c per pound, New Paper Lined Barrels, Extra 75c each, F. O. B. Tamms, Ills. Stocks carried in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Kansas City, San Francisco, Boston, Cleveland, St. Louis, Los Angeles. Ask us to mail you "Silica Catechism for the Paint Man." It contains information of great value to you. TAMMS SILICA CO., Mines and Mills, Tamms, Ill. 30 North LaSalle St., Chicago, Ill. A Painter's Good varnishing is the painter's best advertisement. People hear about his work or see it. This makes them call him in for their best jobs. That is why it pays to use Murphy "the varnish that lasts longest" It imparts a beautiful finish which holds its lustre in spite of wear and weather. It has a great space-covering capacity and is economical. Use it for all your jobs. There is a grade for every purpose. Murphy Transparent Interior Alabastine Helps You to Better Jobs 66 You cash in" on its popularity. It is always easier to use the best material. You can "sell" your work to better advantage-before you get the job and when you're through the immense superiority of Alabastine, it's mat-like surface, delicate tints, etc., make you solid with your customer for life. When you have "alabastined" (don't say kalsomined) a job, tell him this: Alabastine The Popular Wall Coating Big Sample displays. Alabastine Color Demonstrator letters to prospective customers booklets and other advertising matter. We receive hundreds of requests. Better write today. ALABASTINE COMPANY |