The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-03-16
lures of buildings in which the cuddy

lures Of buildings in which the Cuddy
company did the plumbing and heat
ing work are shown along one wall
Samples of sinks and the ventilators
used at the ST. Charles, Mimi, scnoo
are displayed.
Demonstrations showing construc-
ton with iron tile are displayed by
the Abel Iron Tile company which
is represented by A. s. Keilander oil
Fairmoat- Pictures are exhibited Of
various buildings in which the iror
tile was used in construction.
e. +. Fehrenb0ch, representing
the Cleveland Metal Products com
ipany, gave practical denominations
with the New Perfection Oil stove
us4ng Supeffex burners. The stove
Is the only one OF its kind beins
shown at the exposition and is KEEP,
In stock by all the hardware deal
ers of Mankato.
At the booth of the National BanA
Of Commerce blank checks, stating
that fifty cents would be given with
the Starting OF saving account. In
formation from the booth advises
visitors to build their future homes
The booth is attractively decorated
to represent living room.
Everything in wood construction
by mill work Is shown at the
booth of the knott Manufacturing
company I'VE build anything in
wood" is the slogan of the concern
A lage coaoniade is displayed, to-
gefher with show cases, radio boxes
paneaed wood work and combination
interior doors.
Special designed mirrors with
copper and bronze frames are shown
IN the booth of the Pittsburgh Plate
Glass company. In the center of the
booth against the back wall, is shown
an attractive store front, miniature
In size, and built of copper and plate
glass. A medicine cabinet with
glass door, and polychromed mirrors
adorn the corners Of the booth.
Building On Display.
A model building, representing a
court house or some other govern
mental building is an attraction al
the booth of George Pass and Son
architects, together with Ed. Schu
macher, contractor. The drawings
of the model were made by George
Pass, ST., in 1879. Each floor of the
miniature building is built indie
pendentiy and may be lifted of to
view the interior work, showing
staircases, doors and everything
complete in the building. Plans and
sketches of building built in the
city are shown on the walls of the
booth by the exhibitors.
At the o. W. Burmeister company
ST. Paul, booth are shown samples
OF steel weather strips and double
glazed windows. Information is Civ
en- regarding steel sash and hollow
metal doors.
A beautiful scene is shown at the
A. F. MCGOWAN booth. Decorative
displays for homes are shown, fea
turing large painting for interior
decorations. Latest designs in wal
paper are shown in the wall paperec
booth. Samples Of floor surfacins
are also shown
Another attractive interior decor
atng booth is shown by c. Swanson
and Sons. A miniature home occu.
pies the center of attraction, and the
front OF the home is cut away show
ing the scene within and the decor
atoms. The booth is fully decorated
with wall paper and other materials
Still more decorations for a HON,
are shown by Endicott and COMPANY
who featured a special varnish
Demonstrations were given by rub.
b3ng hot towels over the surface OF
the varnish TO show that it could
not be damaged. Paints, varnishes
and wall paper designs are display
ed In the booth
Double Booth Occupied
The W. A. Roosevelt company oc-
C1pies double booth in the cente,
Of the large spacious Armory floor
A bath room scene features tie ex
hdbtt. A large enameked sink is shown
(which features the Mueller fawcet,
and spray. The shower type of bait
for bath room to conserve space is
displayed In one corner. Two types
OF lasaeGies, pedestal and hanging
wal, and two types OF toilets, with
and without tanks, are displayed in
the bathroom scene.
Adjoining is the double booth of
the Crane company, showing a scene
OF similar nature. In one corner of
the bathroom scene Is shown the tub
and shower bath Large sinks, chair
seat toilet, and medicine cabinets
are shown in one section of the
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er heaters together with a soft wa
ter pump are displayed in the other
section of the booth.
At the A. A Zimmerman Hardware
company booth articles of hardware
of various kinds are displayed. A
large washing machine is used for
Door handles oil
stoves, veHtiiatrs for barns and 81
los, and a lot air furnace are also
shown in the large exhibit
The Hagen Hardware booth .ea-
lures the Green Colonial furnace, Of
which illustrative talks are givea
visitors to the display. The White
Lily washer and Sanico, all enamel
ed gas range also come in for a
share Of interest in the bootl. A
display OF various kinds of locks are
also shown.
At the booth occupied by the Ma
tiona Citizens Bank and the Cisi.
Zens Loan and Trust company pros
pective builders are told to, build
up your own community by invest
ing your surplus funds in home Sc
curities." They ask the visitors to
discuss their finances with them if
planning to build a home
The next booth is occupied by the
Mankato Electric company which is
featuring the Thor Washing machine.