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re May 5, 1928 WINNETKA TALK Metal Lath Reduces | Fire Peril and Also Is Found Durable Metal lath has been found durable | and fire safe, and it does save on plaster. Furthermore, its cost is not much higher than wood lath and its interest in connection with the con- temporary revival of stucco archi- tecture is vital. For the metal rein- forcement of stucco slabs eliminates the danger of cracking. Just what is metal lath? people ask this question. Metal lath, broadly speaking, is a fapric which is composed of steel strands either woven or welded to- gether or made by stamping slits in sheet metal and then stretching the sheet, or by some similar method. Then, clipped or nailed to the sup- ports of a wall, plaster is troweled over it. This metal fabric is there- fore completely surrounded and em- bedded in the plastic finishing base. More coats" are laid on this, and a homogeneous mineral slab results. Not particularly interesting to lay- men? Perhaps a bit technical. But it is interesting to realize its import- ance as a base as well as a reinforce- ment for plaster. And it is well to know that even though wood lath may be used generally, metal lath for fire safety should be used in at least four parts of the structure of a house. It should be employed in the stair wells and under the stairs, at the chimney breasts; around the flues and back of the kitchen ranges; on ceilings under inhabited floors, espe- cially over heating plants and coal bins; and on all bearing partitions and on studs in exterior walls and it should be used to form baskets be- tween studs and act as fire stops. Many Buy WILLIAMS JLOMATI ; Now Spring is the ideal time to "change over' to Oil-O-Matic heating. It is ready for sudden cool spells at this time of the year. When winter comes, you will have it--ready for a long winter's comfort without the eternal nuisance of "tending the furnace." Ask about our convenient terms. DEWEY HOKE, Agency Tel. Glencoe 101 Watch for Oil-O-Matic Hour from Sta- tion WGN Saturday evening between 8 and 9 P. M Any Shade of Flooring In Oak is Now Possible Whatever shade you may happen to want in your oak floors--that shade you can now have if you like. This achievement is the result of years of experimenting. There are local paint dealers who can now in- form interested builders and prospec- tive home owners how to secure the different shades. Home owners who have been con- sidering new oak floors laid over their old ones may find it to their advantage to have this done in the winter time, as the season is not s0 rushed with work for carpenters and painters. Furthermore because of the quick drying varnishes now on the market, the new oak floor is ready for occu- pancy in less than an hour after the finish coat has been put on. Another souvenir of Chicago's pioneer days passes into a subdivision with the recent purchase by Krenn & Dato, Inc, from the heirs of Peter Kirscht of thirty-six acres at the south- west corner of Church street and Lara- mie avenue, Niles Center, for an un- disclosed consideration. Kirscht was one of the original settlers in the dis- trict, for he bought the property in 1864 from Sam Robinson for $30 an acre. Robinson got it by patent from the United States government. Upholstering & Cabinet Making Antique Furniture Repairing a Specialty High Grade Refinishing Box Spring Mattresses Made and Renovated Furniture of All Descriptions Made to Order ALL THE WORK IS DONE IN OUR OWN SHOP Complete Sample Line of Imported and Domestic Fabrics JOHN A. ODH Est. 1908 933 LINDEN AVE. HUBBARD Woops PH. WINN. 235 { IF YOU NEED US PLEASE DON'T BE SLOW -- OR YOURS MAY BE ON'T let your plumb- ing come to grief--let us inspect it. Repairs at- tended to with a prompt- ness that cuts down the size of the bill--Phone 874. Phone 874 ~ 464 S.J. STEFFENS 723 OAK ST. WINNETKA,ILL. DRIVEWAYS! We rebuild and resurface old driveways-- or build new ones that will last. If you are contemplating a new driveway or to repair your old one, a call from you will bring our representative to your door. B. W. BLOW Est. 1905 < Building Material Ph. Winn, 201-202 Excavating 660 Center Street tiques. Slip Covers Made to Order. cleaning is completed. HusBARD Wo0DS 897 Linden Ave. Your Furniture! High Grade Upholstery and Cabinet Work, including Furniture Repairs and Refinishing. Specialists in Interior Furnishings and An- Mattresses Renovated and Repaired. Phone us--let us know your needs, and we'll have the pieces back to you when your house- Mrs. R. HUBBARD WOODS UprHoLSTERY Co. Halun Ph. Winn. 3014 Upholstering Cabinet Shop Antiques Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics We specialize in Antique Furniture Repairing and Refinishing Hair Mattresses and Springs Made to Order H. G. LINDWALL Highest Grade Upholstering Established 1895 808 Oak Street Ph. Winnetka 145 2nd MORTGAGE LOANS We make loans for repairs, improvements, construction, refinancing or purchase of improved residential property. These loans can be repaid in convenient monthly installments in 1, 2, or 3 years. Our repre- sentative will be pleased to give complete information. Office open until 8 o'clock Saturday evenings. WILSHORE BOND & MORTGAGE CO. 1150 Wilmette Ave., Village Theatre Bldg. Phone Wil. 2181