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H. W. JOHNS' “ASBESTOS" LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Modern Hou^e paintiqg. 
 
 Too little attention has until recently been given to the 
 decoration of wooden dwellings, thousands of which in 
 many parts of the country, including those of plain and 
 simple design, might be transformed into picturesque and 
 highly ornamental cottages and villas by the judicious use 
 of rich colors; thereby enhancing the beauty and attractive- 
 ness of the exterior to no less extent than is now almost 
 universally effected in “ interiors ” by the employment of 
 modern paper hangings of rich and artistic designs upon 
 plain white walls and ceilings. 
 
 The laudable and rapidly growing tendency to the free 
 use of color in the decoration of villas and cottages as well 
 as the most pretentious structures, warrants us in assuming 
 that the “ white house with green blinds,” except as an 
 occasional desirable variation, is a thing of the past, and 
 we believe the new rich colors we manufacture will be ap- 
 preciated by those who are desirous of beautifying their 
 homes, at the same time securing in their appearance a 
 greater degree of individuality than has hitherto obtained, 
 and increasing the attractiveness of their villages, towns 
 and suburbs, tenfold. 
 
 In the application of paints for structural purposes the 
 same rule will apply as in the use of coach colors and 
 varnishes, it being a well known fact that good carriage 
 painters everywhere find it more economical and better 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 for their reputation to use only fine paints and varnishes 
 instead of cheap ones, which would necessarily form a body 
 two or three times as thick, but inferior in appearance and 
 durability. 
 
 It will be borne in mind that our paints are supplied 
 ready for use, in packages of from one pint upwards, and 
 there being scarcely any waste, it will cost but a trifle more 
 to use several colors than in the old style of painting and 
 trimming with a light and dark shade of but one color. 
 By referring to our sample sheets of colors and instructions 
 for painting, there will be found indicated many combina- 
 tions of these new and desirable colors which may be safely 
 followed. 
 
 Note. — We have had twenty-five years’ experience in the 
 manufacture of paints and coatings for preserving wood, 
 metals, etc., and we give the following as the result of our 
 experience, for the benefit of our customers: 
 
 While it may not present an entirely agreeable appear- 
 ance to the owner or occupant of a new house, when ready 
 to paint, it will amply repay the temporary annoyance to 
 apply at first only the “priming” coat and defer the finish- 
 ing coats from three to six months in case the wood is not 
 thoroughly seasoned. The priming should contain a larger 
 proportion of oil than the finishing coats. (See printed in- 
 structions.) 
 
 Dry seasoned wood is a very important factor in the pro- 
 duction of satisfactory results in the use of paints for ex- 
 posed new wood work, and the plan suggested will prevent 
 splitting and cracking, while allowing the wood to become 
 thoroughly seasoned. 
 
 It should also be more widely known that a strictly first- 
 class paint properly applied (i.e. well “rubbed out”) forms 
 
H. W. JOHNS' “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 a coating not more than from one-half to two-thirds as thick 
 as a cheap or adulterated paint, while one coat of the former 
 is a better and more durable protection for wood than two 
 coats of the latter, which is filled with inexpensive, and, 
 to say the least, useless material to make weight or fill a 
 measure. 
 
 After an exposed surface is once thoroughly painted with 
 our paint, it will require only an occasional recoating to 
 freshen it. The wood work of a house painted in this 
 manner can be kept well preserved, and the surface smooth 
 and fresh with the best material, at about one-half the cost 
 of using poor paints, while the unsightly mass of thick, 
 cracked and scaly accumulation so often seen is entirely 
 avoided. 
 
 Our new colors (see supplemental sample sheet No. 2) 
 for decorating dwellings in “ modern antique ” style, have 
 been carefully prepared with a view to the production of 
 the richest and most artistic effects upon modern structures 
 of the so-called “Queen Anne” and other unique designs, 
 and upon old modernized houses, and they may be properly 
 used with each other and with our “ new dark body and 
 trimming colors" in almost any combination which the 
 taste of the decorator may suggest. 
 
 See Sample Sheet of sixteen “ standard shades and 
 trimmings” and sixteen “new dark body and trimming 
 colors.” 
 
 Also, Supplemental Sample Sheet , A r o. /, of eight delicate 
 tints, such as Lilac, Apple Blossom and bright colors. 
 
 Also, Supplemental Sample Sheet, No. 2 , of eight “ modern 
 antique colors,” such as Pompeian Red, Tuscan Yellow, 
 Terra Cotta, etc., all of which will be sent free by mail upon 
 application. 
 
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 H.W.J0HNS 
 
 Our liquid paints are composed exclusively of the best and 
 purest materials, combined on different principles frotn any 
 other Liquid or Mixed Paints. They have been thoroughly 
 tested in nearly all parts of the world, and have been found 
 to withstand the severest tests of climatic changes, sea-air 
 and other trying exposures where the best white lead has 
 failed, and the universal testimony of those who have used 
 them is sufficient proof of our claims that they are in every 
 respect strictly reliable and first-class paints of a higher grade 
 than have ever before been offered to the public for struc- 
 tural purposes, either in “paste” or liquid form, and 
 second to none in richness and permanency of color, beauty 
 of finish, durability, uniformity, and all characteristics 
 which are requisite to form a perfect ornamental protective 
 covering. They possess an elastic quality never before 
 attained in any paint, and are prepared ready for the brush, 
 but may be thinned, if desired, with pure linseed oil. See 
 instructions. 
 
 They are especially designed for exteriors of dwellings 
 and other exposed wood and iron structures, for which 
 purposes they are unequalled in durability and economy by 
 any other paints, not excepting the best White Lead, while 
 they are equally valuable for “ inside work ” and for general 
 purposes. 
 
H. W. JOHNS' “ ASBESTOS ” LIQUID TAINTS. 
 
 None but the Purest 1, inseed Oil and the best pigments 
 known enter into the composition of these paints, and they 
 contain no water, alkalies, benzine, or other deleterious or 
 useless adulterations or dilutions; we do not, therefore, com- 
 pete in prices with the cheap paints with which the market is 
 flooded, and which are composed largely of water and other 
 inexpensive ingredients. It is evident that paints contain- 
 ing water cannot form a covering equal to pure oil paints 
 unless a larger quantity is used, owing to the fact that, after 
 having served to spread such paints the water quickly evapor- 
 ates, leaving only about half the body which is supposed to 
 have been applied — and even, if as good in other respects, 
 the watered paints are still more expensive, owing to the ad- 
 ditional cost of package and transportation of the water, loss 
 by evaporation or freezing, and extra labor required in ap- 
 plying hoo coats, where one coat of undiluted paint would 
 produce, to say the least, an equally good result. 
 
 This explanation has seemed necessary to enable us to 
 place ourselves fairly before the public in the matter of 
 prices, which we claim to be as low — quality considered — 
 as those of any other manufacturer. 
 
 It is a well known fact that the more intimately the in- 
 gredients of a paint are combined the more brilliant, solid 
 and enduring are the colors produced, and we call attention 
 to the difference between our Liquid Paints and all other 
 prepared paints; the best of the latter consists of colors 
 ground in oil, and afterwards simply mixed with oil, spirits 
 of turpentine, etc. The entire body of our paints is first 
 ground in oil, and then mixed to the proper consistency, 
 after which the whole is ground through fine mills; by this 
 process alone can the pigments and oils be so intimately 
 combined as to produce a perfect paint. No other paints 
 excepting “coach” or “artists’” colors are so thoroughly 
 mixed and ground as ours. 
 
 We would also call attention to the superior “covering’’ 
 properties of these paints, two coats of which form a body 
 and finish equal to three or four coats of ordinary paint, 
 No other faults known equal ours in this respect. 
 
 They work freely under the brush in cold as well as in 
 
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 warm weather; and, owing to their wonderful covering 
 properties, the manufacturer, builder or farmer can preserve 
 and beautify his buildings, fences, etc., at from one-half to 
 three quarters of the cost of other liquid paints, or of white 
 lead and linseed oil. 
 
 These paints are sold by U. S. Standard Gallon measure 
 (231 cubic inches ); i. e., our packages contain from S to 12 per 
 cent, more paint than is usually sold for the same quantity , and 
 they weigh from 10 to 20 per cent, more to the gallon than any 
 others in the market. One gallon will cover from 225 
 TO 250 SQUARE FEET, TWO COATS. 
 
 JEspecial Attention is called to our new “ body ’’ and 
 trimming colors , which we have added to our list in conse- 
 quence of the constantly increasing demand for the new 
 styles of decorations. — See new sample sheets. 
 
 We were the first to introduce the rich olive drabs, olive 
 greens, maroons, etc., which are now so effectively and taste- 
 fully used in the decoration of ornamental villas, seaside 
 hotels, and other structures, in the designingof which more 
 attention has of late been given to architectural beauty than 
 ever before in this country. 
 
 Our unprecedented success has demonstrated that strictly 
 first-class paints are more economical to the user and more 
 desirable for the dealer, and our manufacturing facilities , 
 being second to those of no other manufacturer in the world, 
 we shall continue to spare no pains or expense to make our 
 Liquid Paints what we claim them to be, viz.: 
 
 The Standard Paints for Structural Purposes. 
 
 We manufacture forty-eight standard shades of “body’’ 
 and trimming colors, and also make Standard and Light 
 Greens, Light and Dark Blues, Reds, Black; etc., samples 
 of which will be supplied on application. 
 
 We call particular attention to our “Asbestos” Liquid 
 White for outside work, and our Egg Shell Gloss White 
 for inside work. 
 
 Instructions for using our paints, and suggestions relative 
 to desirable shades and trimmings for ordinary and special 
 purposes, will be sent on application, or will be supplied by 
 dealers in our paints. 
 
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 COPYRIGHT 1RH3, BY H. W. JOHKR. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS’ 
 
 LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Hody Colors, Shades No. 71, D'k Terra Cotta, and No. TO. French Olive. 
 Trimming Colors, Shades No. 73, I\nnpeian Red. and No. 72, Tuscan 
 Yellow, and No. GH, Light Olive Green. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS M’F’G CO., NEW YORK. 
 
 Sole Manufacturers of II. W, Johns' Genuine Asbestos Liquid Paints, Roofing, Steam Pipe 
 and Boiler Coverings, Steam Packing, Mill Board, Sheathings, Building 
 Felt, Coatings, Cements, Etc,. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS' “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 TO PAINTERS AND USERS OF PAINTS. 
 
 At the present time it may seem superfluous to speak^. of 
 the great advantages in the use of prepared paints over the 
 old plan of purchasing separate packages of oil, lead, zinc, 
 colors, turpentine, dryers, etc., and mixing them as wanted. 
 The waste of time and money and the uncertain and fre- 
 quent unsatisfactory results attendant upon the latter method 
 are apparent to everyone. 
 
 In 1874 we published the following: — Prepared paints 
 will be the only ones used for general purpos s in the fu- 
 ture. In a few years users of paints will as soon think of jour- 
 neying long distances by stage-coach instead of by rail, as 
 of mixing their own paints, for the following reason: 
 
 1st. The cost of the packages alone , which are usually 
 “weighed in,” containing the different materials required 
 to make any desired shade, would be a fair profit for a 
 manufacturer who supplies the required article complete in 
 one package. 
 
 2d. The cost of materials in large quantities to an exten- 
 sive manufacturer is from 10 to 25 per cent, less than to a 
 small purchaser, while all loss on packages was avoided. 
 
 3d. No one but a manufacturer with expensive machinery 
 especially adapted for the purpose can properly combine 
 the ingredients of a good paint. Simple mixing of pigments 
 in oil is not enough. We have sixty-six liquid mixers, many 
 of them of 500 and 1,000 gallons capacity, in which our 
 paint is at least one hundred times more thoroughly combined 
 than would be possible without the aid of machinery. Yet 
 this is not sufficient; after mixing to the proper consistency, 
 the paint should be finely ground in liquid mills, by which 
 process all our “ Asbestos” liquid paints are finished. Paints 
 thus made will cover smoothly and uniformly, and there 
 will afterwards be no separation of particles, causing “chalk- 
 ing,” cracking and scaling. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS’ ‘ASBESTOS" LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 4 th. U niformity of quality and color is insured when 
 making large quantities, and the user reaps the benefit even 
 if he requires only a single pint of paint to “ finish out,’’ no 
 waste being necessary. 
 
 5th. Manufacturers, Railroad Companies and other large 
 consumers who employ their own painters can not only de- 
 pend upon satisfactory and uniform results when using re- 
 liable prepared paints, but can also avoid the waste and 
 loss consequent upon carrying a stock of partly prepared 
 materials. 
 
 Therefore , notwithstanding that “paste” paints, or 
 “colors in oil” are still recommended by those who make 
 and sell them as being cheaper than prepared paints, we 
 ; maintain that the latter of same quality, if properly and 
 < thoroughly combined, will do better work at a less cost. 
 
 Finally. If the ingredients of a prepared paint are the 
 best and purest that can be obtained, as is the case with 
 ' our “Asbestos” Liquid Paints, it will be found that from 
 15 to 25 per cent, can be saved and better results obtained 
 by their use than with the best white lead and colors mixed 
 by hand in the old way. Ours are the only prepared 
 
 1 or liquid paints which, in addition to the usual grinding and 
 mixing, are ground while in the liquid state. 
 
 It is generally known that all colors or shades are affect- 
 ed by sunlight, and we would call attention to the fact that 
 notwithstanding the samples of our paints shown on paper 
 are exactly the same as the paints we sell, many of them do 
 not show the exact shade intended when first exposed to 
 the light; but as they are all compounded with a view to 
 their ultimate appearance, our customers can judge more 
 correctly in regard to the effect of the various combina- 
 tions by exposing our samples a few hours in sunlight, by 
 which the shades are perfected. 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 E respectfully call attention to the following references and letters 
 of commendation from well-known business firms and others, 
 relative to our “Asbestos” Liquid Paints, which we offer as 
 the best and most economical paints yet produced for general 
 structural purposes. 
 
 The reasons upon which we base our claim that our paints are superior 
 to all others are given elsewhere; our proofs consist of the facts that in a 
 comparatively short time they have attained a larger sale, and at higher 
 prices , than any other prepared oil paints in this country; and at our 
 prices which are as low as quality and quantity (we sell by U. S. Standard 
 gallon) will permit, our paints have proven more economical for the rea- 
 son that they do woe, better and more durable work than any others for 
 the same amount of money. 
 
 We have for twenty-five years made a specialty of manufacturing 
 preservative Paints and Coatings for wood, metals, fabrics, etc. Ten 
 years since we commenced the manufacture of our Liquid Paints for 
 general structural purposes; during this period their sale has increased 
 on the average fifty per cent, each year over the preceding, and we have 
 yet to learn of the first instance where a consumer who has once used them , 
 has discontinued their use. 
 
 We will add, the finest public and private buildings and most 
 extensive structures in this country are decorated with our paints — among 
 others, the U. S. Capitol at Washington, U. S. Light Houses, Life 
 Saving Stations, Navy Yard and Government Buildings generally, the 
 Metropolitan Elevated R. R. of New York, the largest seaside and other 
 hotels, etc., as well as thousands of the better classes of dwellings every- 
 where. 
 
 We shall continue to make but one quality of paints, i. e., the best 
 which can be produced from the best and purest materials known for the 
 purpose. Any desired information in regard to cost, etc., will be sup- 
 plied on application. Respectfully, 
 
 H. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING CO., 
 
 New York, January, 1884. 
 
 87 Maiden Lane. 
 
The contract for supplying Paints for the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad of New 
 York City was awarded to us. This is the largest contract ever made for painting any 
 single structure in this country. 
 
 Section of Metropolitan Elevated Railroad. Painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paint, No. 43 Liobt Olive Drab. 
 
H. W. JOHNS “ASBESTOS LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Worcester, Mass., January 9th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs; We consider H. W. Johns Mfg. Co.’s goods strictly first class, and not 
 equalled by any other in the market. As compared with other Liquid Paints, it is 
 sufficient for us to state that we have displaced them all in favor of the former. 
 
 Truly yours, JEROME MARBLE & CO. 
 
 Adams, Mass., May 9th, 1879. 
 
 Dear Sirs: We have sold and used H. W. Johns’ Liquid Paints for three years, and 
 they have given perfect satisfaction to all who have used them. Among others, L. L. 
 Brown Paper Co., Renfrew Mfg. Co., Arnold Print Works, Freeman Mfg. Co. We 
 think they are the best paints in use. Yours truly, 
 
 _ F. E. MOLE & CO. 
 
 Lake View House, Livonia, N. Y., February 9th, 1880. 
 
 I jar Sirs : We have used your Paint on our buildings, and find one coat goes as far, 
 and covers as well, as two coats of Lead and Oil. Yours truly, 
 
 E R. BOLLES, Prop. 
 
 Norwood, Mass., May 3d, 1879. 
 
 Gentlemen : With reference to Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, which we have used 
 in large quantities during the past four years, will say they have always given us entire 
 satisfaction, and we can give them the highest recommendation. 
 
 Yours truly, E. E. PRATT. 
 
 Master Car Builder, N. Y. & N. E. R. R. 
 
 Mapleton, Towa, August 21st, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sir: Please send me your sample card of colors, also price list of your Liquid 
 Paints. I have been at the trade for over fourteen years and never saw any Mixed 
 Points that I thought worth anything until I used six gallons of your brand and that 
 beat any white lead and oil I ever spread. 
 
 Yours truly, T. W. JOHNS. 
 
 Auburn, N. Y., March ist, 1878. 
 
 Dear Sirs: In answer to your inquiry as to how we like your Paint, we are more 
 *han entirely satisfied with it. As you are aware, we are large users of paint, and of 
 all that we have ever used are satisfied yours is far superior; it is put on with less 
 labor, covers better, flows more easily, has a better body, and, as far as our experience 
 goes, will stand the weather better than any other paint we know of. Your Roof Paint 
 is unsurpassed. We used one coat on a tin roof, and to-day it looks as fresh and the 
 color is as bright as when first applied. Respectfully yours, 
 
 JOSIAH BARBER & SONS, 
 Manufacturers of Woolen Goods and Carpetings. 
 
 435 East Houston St., New York, April 12th, 1881. 
 
 Gentlemen : * * * We can recommend your paint to any one as being first class, 
 as the exterior of the Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, will show, it having stood the 
 storms of last winter, and looking as well to-day as the day we finished it. 
 
 Yours truly, G. C. LUGAR, 
 
 House and Ornamental Painter. 
 Omaha, Neb., August 27, 1883. 
 
 Gents: I wish you to mail me one of your catalogues, with prices of Paints. My 
 house looks fine with your Paint, and wears well. 
 
 Respectfully, CHARLES R. TURNEY. 
 
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 H. \V. JOHNS' “ASHES'! OS” LIQUID PAINTS, 
 
 THE U. S. CAPITOL AT WASHINGTON, 
 
 JS painted exclusively with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid White, 
 as follows: 
 
 The stone work of the main original building to correspond with 
 the new wings; the Dome and other outside iron work, and the inside 
 wood and iron work. 
 
 Architect’s Office, U. S. Capitol, 
 Washington, D. C., 
 
 Dear Sir : January 6th, 1879. 
 
 You are at liberty to refer to me as using your Paint at the Capitol. 
 
 Yours respectfully, EDWARD CLARK, 
 
 Architect, U. S. Capitol- 
 
 The Marine Corps Building, Washington Navy Yard, has just been painted 
 with H. W. Johns' Asbestos Liquid Paints. These paints contain no water, and 
 can be URed in cold weather. The immense Printing Establishment of Messrs. 
 Harper it Brothers is painted with H. W. Johns' Asbestos Liquid Paint. — Harper’s 
 
 Weekly. 
 
 The Oriental and tile Manhattan Beach Hotels, the largest of all the immense 
 hotels at Manhattan Beach, Coney Island, the Pequot House. New London, Conn, 
 the Old Orchard Beach Hotel, Maine, are now painted with H. W. Johns’ A sbestos 
 Liquid Paints. H. W. Johns M’f'g Co., 87 Maiden Lane, New York, are the sole 
 manufacturers of these paints, which are rapidly superseding all others for 
 large and elegant structures, and for the better classes of dwellings every- 
 where. — iV. T. Daily Tribune. 
 
 Our Asbestos Hoof Paint was used with entire success when all others failed, 
 upon the roof of the Exhibition Buildings at Philadelphia, the largest area of Tin 
 Roofing in the world. 
 
 Our Asbestos Fire-Proof Paint has been applied to nearly five acres of wood 
 work in the two immense Dry Goods Stores of Messrs. A. T. Stewart k Co., of 
 New York City. 
 
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 Englewood, N. J., January 29th, 1881. 
 
 Dear Sirs: After two years* test of your Asbestos Liquid Paint on my hotel, the 
 Palisades Mountain House, I am pleased to say I consider it superior in every respect 
 to any other I have used — not excepting the best white lead. Although only one 
 coat of your Paint was used, it looks as fresh and perfect to-day as if it had been ap- 
 plied within a month. As you are aware, I am a large user of paints, and in future 
 shall use no other. Yours truly, WILLIAM B. DANA. 
 
 Proprietor Commercial and Financial Chronicle. 
 
 St. George’s Bermuda, June 20th, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Please refer to your invoice book, Nov. 28th, 1881, and you will find you 
 
 sent me gallons of green paint, mixed ready for use * * * * * I hereby 
 
 testify that it is a perfect article, having stood its color to my entire satisfaction. I now 
 want more * * * 
 
 Very Truly Yours, JAMES A. ATWOOD. 
 
 U. S. Naval Hospital, Washington D.C., September 3d, 1878. 
 Dear Sir: The Paint you furnished us has accomplished a great deal of work in 
 painting the walls of this building inside, and I shall recommend it for future use 
 when the work can be continued. * * * * Respectfully yours, 
 
 F. M. GUNNELL, Medical Director, 
 
 Baxter, Ark., September 14th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Mr. Learning painted my house with your White Paint some four or 
 five years ago, and I am well pleased with it. It will stand this hot sun and damp 
 atmosphere better than Lead. Please send your present price list. 
 
 Yours respectfully, S. A. DUKE. 
 
 St. Thomas, Canada, July 14th, 1879. 
 Dear Sirs : Please send me the following bill of Paints as soon as possible:* * * * 
 I am happy to say your Paints are giving good satisfaction in this locality. 
 
 Yours, &c., J. CORLIS, M. D. 
 
 Burlington Woolen Co., Winooski, Vt., October 13th, 1880. 
 Gentlemen: Having used your prepared Paint for several years, and more exten- 
 sively for the past few months, I can assure you that, so far as my experience extends, 
 I do not know of any Paint that equals it in facility of spreading, density or durability. 
 Having tried several kinds of Prepared Paints, as well as lead and oil, I make the 
 bove statement understanding^ . Yours respectfully 
 
 F. C. KENNEDY, Agent. 
 
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 THOUSAND ISLAND HOUSE, ALEXANDRIA BAY N. Y -0. G. Staples, Prop'r. 
 
 This elegant summer hotel is painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, 
 Body, Shade No. 47, French Grey; Trimming, No. 28, Dark Slate; Blinds, Green. 
 
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 Bay View House, Shelter Island, N., Y., April 22, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I am not a practical painter, but have had years of experience with Liquid 
 Paints, and say, without hesitation, that yours give better satisfaction than any I have 
 ever used. They possess a good body and work smoothly and easily, and in future I 
 shall always give them the preference. 
 
 Yours truly, JAMES L. SPAULDING, Proprietor. 
 
 86 & 87 West Water Street, Milwaukee, Sept. 20, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen: I have for five years used best white lead and oil, but it not proving to be 
 durably good, I concluded to try your “ Liquid Asbestos Paints” thisseason, and so far 
 am pleased that I made the ehange. Your Paints are exceedingly well mixed, they 
 cover well and look bright and glossy when put on, and have the appearance of keep- 
 ing so. Have used it for trimming on outside of house and for porches, also on floor 
 inside of house, and it promises the best wear there of anything I have ever used. 
 
 Yours respectfully, O. L. PACKABD. 
 
 Gentlemen: The work done with your Paints on our new buildings is very much ad- 
 mired by every one who has setn it. It is only two-coat work and people are surprised 
 when I tell themso f for it equals three coats of the paint commonly used. 
 
 Yours truly, H. J. McKEON. 
 
 Albany Gas Light Co . , Albany, N, Y , J une 10th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Please ship by People’s Line one barrel shade 46, and ten gallons shade 
 54. What we used on our Purifying Houses gives good satisfaction . 
 
 Yours truly, ISAAC BATTIN, Supt. 
 
 Ashley, Pa.. November 14th, 1878. 
 
 Dear Sirs: * * * * We find the Asbestos Roof Paint to be the best paint for the 
 
 purpose we have ever used, and every one that has used it here agrees with us. 
 
 Yours truly, E. L. DIEFENDERFER. 
 
 Bennington, Vt., October 7th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: During the pas3 five years I have used large quantities of your Paints 
 with entire satisfaction as being economical in use, having a heavy body and great 
 covering capacity and working smoothly under the brush. I find that one gallon will 
 cover thirty square yards two coats. Yours truly, 
 
 H. H. HURLBUBT. 
 
 Romulus, N. Y., May 16, 1883. 
 
 * The Paint gives splendid satis- 
 A. T. VAN NOSTRAND. 
 
 Dear Sirs: * 
 tion. 
 
 Send me as follows;* * 
 Yours truly, 
 
 Amityville, L. I., May 25th, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sir: My house looks very handsome and every one admires it. Your Paint 
 in quality and for colors can’t be surpassed, and has given me the best satisfaction of 
 any I have seen or used. 
 
 .Yours very truly, CHAS. P. HOLMES. 
 
 Barton Landing, Vt., August 26, I883. 
 
 Dear Sir: I have put on mostly outside paint bought of you . Please send me a sample 
 card of inside paint. I have liked the outside paint; my painter — and he is one of ex- 
 perience — says it spreads the best of any he has ever used. 
 
 Yours truly, O. H. AUSTIN. 
 
Hygeia Hotel, Old Point Comfort, Va., August 3d, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I desire to express most heartily my entire satisfaction with your paints, which I have been using a number of 
 rs. I now have over thirteen acres of wood work covered with your paints. T hey have successfully withstood the effects of 
 air. and I consider them in every way satisfactory and take pleasure in recommending them. 
 
 Most respectfully, H. PHOEBUS, Proprietor. 
 

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 Eagle Cotton Mills Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., September nth, 1880. 
 Dear Sirs: Several years ago we purchased some paint from you, which gave good 
 satisfaction. Please quote your present prices for Paint for mill use. We want it for 
 outside and inside work . Yours truly, O. M. HARPER President. 
 
 
 
 Boston, November 4th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: In 1878 caused my buildings at Rangeley Lake to be painted with 
 your Asbestos Paint. The variations of temperature since the paint was applied have 
 been from 36° below zero tO9o 0 above, and at the present time the buildings are in as 
 good condition as when the Paint was first appiied. Truly yours, 
 
 J. A. L. WHITTIER, Counselor at Law. 
 
 Holyoke, Mass., February 10th, 1878. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have painted all the bridges over the three canal levels with your As- 
 bestos Paint, giving the city authorities the greatest satisfaction. The covering 
 property of these paints is far beyond that of any paint I am acquainted with, two 
 coats making a perfect covering on new work. The Paints do not scale, blister, or 
 chalk, but wear well, retaining their firmness and color. 
 
 Yours truly, G. W. BURD 1 TT. 
 
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 City Gas Light Co., Norfolk, Va., Feby., 27, 1883. 
 Gentlemen: Please send me *****. Your paints are undoubtedly THE 
 paints for Gas Works. Yours truly, 
 
 FREDERICK EGNER, Engineer. 
 
 Friars Point, Miss., June 6th, 1879. 
 
 Dear Sir: Three or four years ago I purchased a barrel of your Asbestos Paint, 
 with which I covered a store-house. The result has been satisfactory. I am now 
 building a house more than ordinarily costly for this locality, and would like you to 
 ship me one barrel, 40 or 50 gallons, as per shipping directions enclosed. 
 
 Yours, Ac., J. L. ALCORN. 
 
 (United States Senator.) 
 
 Newton, N. C., January 31, 1881. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I enclose check for last bill of paints and memorandum of what I now 
 want. I have used many kinds of paints but none that equal yours in beauty of finish 
 and durability. Yours truly, J. B. MARTIN. 
 
 
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 COPYUIGHT lHKi, BY H. W. JOHNS. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS ’j 
 
 LIQUID PAIN IS. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS M’F’G CO., NEW YORK. 
 
 Sole Manufacturers of II. IT. Johns' Genuine Asbestos Liquid Paints, Roofing, Steam Pipe 
 and Boiler Coverings, Steam Packing, Mill Board. Sheathings, Building 
 Felt, Coatings, Cements, Etc. 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Fulton, N, Y., April 5th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find check to balance account. I shall use your Paint more 
 extensively this year than last, as every one who has had it put on likes it better than 
 Lead and Oil. 1 have finished painting my own house with your Paint, which I 
 would not have done did 1 not consider it better than lead. 
 
 Yours truly, MARCUS F. CRAHAN, House Painter. 
 
 Tazewell C. H., Va., July 7th, 1876. 
 
 I have tried your Asbestos Roof Cement and Roof Paint, and found they answered 
 my purpose. Your Paint is the best 1 have ever used. 
 
 Yours truly, A. J. MAY. 
 
 AVON BEACH HOTEL, BATH, L. I.-T. D. Winchester, Prop’r. 
 
 I | | HIS Hotel is situated on lower New York Bay, between Fort Hamilton and Coney 
 1 Island Point, seven miles from New York. It is painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbes- 
 tos Liquid White, and Standard Green for blinds. 
 
 Mesopotamia, O., Oct. 25, 1883. 
 
 Gents: I think it is about seven years ago I ordered some of yourAsbestos Liquid Paint 
 for a neighbor of mine, and it gave entire satisfaction, and I don’t see but what it is just 
 as good as when put on, and now I want some for my own use. * * * Please send 
 price list. Yours truly, 
 
 J. M. SMITH. 
 
 Baltimore, January 12th, 1880. 
 
 Gentlemen : We have used considerable quantities of your Paint on our telegraph 
 poles, trestles and other fixtures with very favorable results, and shall continue to use 
 it if we are as well served as heretofore. Yours respectfully, 
 
 DAVIS & WATTS, Agents Bell Telephone. 
 
II. W. JOHNS* “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
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 Old Orchard House, Old Orchard Beach, Me., June 18th, 1880. 
 To the H. W. Johns Mfg. No., 87 Maiden Lane, N. Y. 
 
 The Old Orchard House having just been completed with two coats of Johns’Asbestos 
 Paints in a manner perfectly satisfactory to me, I would endorse them as being not 
 only of the most wonderful covering capacity, but also on the point of economy and 
 manner of working under the brush. * * * Although tv\’o coats were called 
 
 for under the contract, yet under the large piazza I found one coat was entirely sufficient. 
 
 (Signed.) E. C. STAPLES, Proprietor. 
 
 Deavertown, Ohio, February 8th, 1878. 
 
 Dear Sirs : Your favor of January 29th, requesting my opinion of H. W. Johns’ 
 Asbestos Paints is at hand. 
 
 In reply I would say, that I have, after considerable experience, found them just 
 what they are represented, and believe them to be not only equal, but superior to any 
 paints in the market. For beauty of finish, lustre and durability and other good 
 qualities, they are, in my opinion, unequalled. I shall continue to order of you w hen in 
 need of paint. Very truly' yours, J. R. BELL, M. D. 
 
 Office of J. T. Harris & Co., Architects, 
 
 Columbus, Ohio, February 6th, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen : We have been using H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Faints and Roofing, and 
 the more we use of them the better we like them, and can give them the highest recom- 
 mendation. Yours, etc., J. T. HARRIS & CO. 
 
 Carroll, Ohio, December 31st, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have used the Asbestos Paints, and, so far, they have given entire sat- 
 isfaction, and I regard them as superior to all other mixed paints, and I am highly sat- 
 isfied with them, and so are my customers. I have been a painter here eight years, and 
 I think the Asbestos Paints ahead yet, and I know them to be better than many 
 brands of w’hite lead used by myself. Yours respectfully', 
 
 GEO. F. KNIGHT. 
 
 Ransomville, N. Y., June 26th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sirs : Enclosed find draft, for which please give us credit. Your Roof Paint gives 
 good satisfaction, Paving made a tin roof tight after five years of leakine J 
 
 Yours, &c., W. H. H. RANSOM & SON. 
 
 Beaver Kun, N. J., March 29th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sir: Please send price list and sample card of Paints. What we used in 1875 
 wears well and holds its color. 
 
 Yours truly ,*\F 
 
 J. V. & W, K. JONES. 
 
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 HARPER & BROS-’ PUBLISHING HOUSE, 
 Franklin Square, New York. 
 
 Painted with H. \V. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, Shade No. 46, Light Drab , 
 trimmed with No. 27, Medium Drab y and store floor with Shade No. 6 d, Dark Ri 
 
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H. W. JOHNS ‘ASBESTOS LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
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 Southampton, L. I., August 13, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Your colors received all right, and are magnificent; never saw anything go 
 on so easily and cover so well. The tints are just O. K., and very delicate. 
 
 Sincerely yours, A. T. BRICHER. 
 
 Farmer's Village, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Inclosed find check to balance account to date, for which please acknowl- 
 edge receipt. 
 
 Your paint gives the very best satisfaction, and I find it impossible to sell any other 
 nrepared paint at any price. Yours, &c., F. C. CASE. 
 
 Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 23, 1881. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have used H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Paint on two houses in Fort Worth, 
 and can confidently assert that it has stood the weather better than any other paint used 
 in this city. Respectfully, W. A. HOFFMAN. 
 
 Calvert, lex., October 16th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Your Paint gives better satisfaction than any paint we know of. We are in 
 the Drug and Paint business, and wish your prices, terms, etc., as we desire to keep it in 
 stock. Yours truly, McLENDON & PROCTOR. 
 
 Florence, Mass., Feb. 9, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sir: The experience I have had with your paints during the past six years is 
 proof enough that they are, without exception, the best I have used in the fifteen years I 
 have been a house painter. 
 
 I have painted over one hundred buildings with your paints and have yet to learn of 
 a single instance where they have failed to give perfect satisfaction, and I expect to us e 
 more paint this than any previous year. 
 
 Respectfully yours, M. C. HOWARD, House Painter. 
 
 Warminster, V' , May 21, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen: The Roof Paints I purchased of you have given the iaost complete and 
 entire satisfaction. The body is heavy and elastic, and notwithstanding the paint was 
 thinned down with raw linseed oil, I found one coat ample and handsome covering. 
 
 It gives me pleasure to testify to their excellence and beauty. 
 
 Very truly yours, R. KENNA CAMPBELL. 
 
 Andes, N.Y., Dec. 1st, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: In reply to your rote requesting my opinion of H. W. Johns’ Asbestos 
 Paints, I would state that I have found them just what they are represented to be, the 
 best ready-mixed paint in the market, with a covering power fully one-third more than 
 the best white lead and oil. 
 
 Respectfully yours, JOSEPH L. HUGHES. Practical Painter, 
 
 Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass., October 30, 1882. 
 Gentlemen: In reply to yours of the 28th, referring to your paints, will say they have 
 proved all that is recommended for them so far, and when we need more "shall give you 
 a call. 'I am, gentlemen, Yours truly, J. W. TUCK, Steward. 
 
 

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 H. W. JOHNS* ‘ ASBESTOS ” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Yorkshire Centre, N. Y., August 27th, 1878. 
 
 Dear Sir: I have carried on the business of general painting for over eighteen years, 
 and have had experience in the use of many kinds of paints. For the past three years 
 I have had occasion to use some of your Paints, and am well pleased with them, and 
 I have recommended and gained their use in several instances, and they have given sat- 
 isfaction. Yours very truly, BYRON F. DARTE. 
 
 BATES HOUSE, RUTLAND, VT, 
 
 mHIS hotel is painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints. Body, Shade 
 J l l No. 43, Light Olive Drab ; Trimmed with No. 52, Dark Olive Drab y and No. 50, 
 Bright Red; Sash No. ^o. Bright Red; Roof, Red Roof Paint. 
 
 Portsmouth, N. H., December 9th, 1880. 
 
 Gentlemen: Enclosed find check for settlement of our account in full. We here 
 desire to express our entire satisfaction with all the goods received from your house, 
 they being in every particular up to the standard both as to your claims and our 
 reqnirements. W. J. SAMPSON, 
 
 House, Ship and Ornamental Painters. 
 
 
 Columbus, Ohio, May 5th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Mr. W. H. Coffman, of Carroll, Ohio, says: “ Your Paint, Outside White, 
 beats anything ever brought into ’our town; with two coats I have made the finest and 
 most solid job I ever saw, and on the strength of it have secured two more houses for 
 your paint. A great many people have been to see it, and all express great satisfac- 
 tion.” Yours truly, S. W. HEMPSTED & CO. 
 
 

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 Office of Supt. of Construction, U. S. Custom House ) 
 and Post Office, Chicago, Nov. 1, 1882. j 
 Dear Sir: In reply to your inquiry as to my opinion of the Asbestos Liquid Paints, I 
 can say that after using several hundred gallons on both exterior and interior of this 
 building, I am well pleased with it. It spreads and covers well, works easy and smooth, 
 gives good satisfaction to the painters ( who have a prejudice against mixed paints,) and 
 I believe will prove a durable and economical paint. 
 
 Very respectfully, E. G. CHURCH, Inspector. 
 
 Lambertville, N. J., July 14, 1882.^! 
 Gentlemen: Please send me your pampniet on 44 Structural Decoration.” I painted 
 my house with your paints two and one-half years ago, and it still looks so well thatTa 
 friend asked me the other day if I had just been painting my house. 
 
 Yours, etc., H. D. ELY. 
 
 Cavendish, Vt., October 21, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen : I have just completed painting on my building with paint ordered from 
 you Sept. 1st. It gives perfect satisfaction. I find the only misrepresentation to be 
 this: One gallon will cover considerable more than the number of feet given — a good 
 fault! * * * My building looks tip-top, and all say they are the best colors yet 
 
 seen in town. * * * My painter says it is the best paint he ever spread. 
 
 Yours respectfully, E. G. WHITE. 
 
 Farley, Dubuque Co., Iowa, March, 13, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen: In 1878 I bought of you six gallons of Asbestos Paint. It looks well yet 
 and would like you to send to my address five gallons of the same kind — white. Please 
 send me the price. * # Yours truly, REV. I. NEWTON. 
 
 Berkley Springs, W. Va., September 12, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen: I am a painter by trade and have been fusing your paints; find them 
 very good and recommend them. Will send you an order on receipt of your sample 
 sheets and pricelist. Yours respectfully, 'ROBT. M. ADAMS. 
 
 Cohocton, N. Y., May 24, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: The Paint came to hand and my painter says it is the best he 'ever saw — 
 spreads very fine; one coat completely covers all traces of the wood and equals two coats y 
 of other kinds. 
 
 Please ship the following as before * * * * 
 
 Yours truly, THOMAS WARNER. 
 
 Andes, N. Y., Nov. 23d, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have had a thorough knowledge of the 44 Asbestos ,} paints for a number 
 of years from actual experience, and I do not hesitate to say that I deem it to be the best 
 article for either inside or outside work that is now offered to the public. The covering 
 quality of the Asbestos Paint is truly surprising. The tints are especially fine, and 
 will wear as well in the neighborhood of salt water as in any other place. 
 
 Truly yours, JOHN G. DEAN. 
 
 Practical Painter, Grainer and Decorator. 
 
PINE GROVE HOUSE, CORNELIUS DU BOIS, Proprietor. 
 
 Palenville, Greene Co., N. Y., eight miles from Catskill. 
 
 Painted with H. W. Johns' Asbestos Liquid Paints, body, shade No. <2, Pure Gray; trimmings, N0.52.ZW-* Oliv. 
 
 Drab; blinds, No. 50, Bright Red. 
 
H. W. JOHNS* “ ASBESTOS** LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
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 Springfield, Vt., March 20th, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen : Please ship at once * * * I expect to use a large amount of your 
 paints the coming season. With an experience of 35 years in using all kinds of paint 
 put upon the market, I much prefer yours to any other. Send the above order at once. 
 
 A. L. ROBINSON. 
 
 ‘Falmouth, Mass., March 20th, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sirs : Last fall I bought your Asbestos Paints and with it painted half the 
 trimmings on ray house; the other half I painted with the best 0/ white lead. At 
 this time the l< Asbestos ” looks as white and good as when first applied, while the 
 white lead paint looks as if struck with mould, and every knot in the wood shows 
 plainly. Hereafter I shall use Asbestos Paint and recommend it to others. Please 
 send by express.* * * Yours truly, HENRY F. GIFFORD. 
 
 Newark Valley, N. Y., March 18th, 1882, 
 Gentlemen : Please send as soon as possible the following Asbestos Paints. * * * 
 This is a small place, but I hope to make the trade of considerable importance. Have 
 handled paints extensively for many years and consider these the best now in use, so 
 can conscientiously recommend them. 
 
 Yours truly, L. M. SMITH, 
 
 Office of “Connecticut Valley Advertiser, 
 
 Moodus, Conn., October 17th, 1881. 
 
 Dear Sirs: We have used quite a quantity of your Asbestos Paint, and like it very 
 much. We find also that considerable of it has been used in this portion of the State 
 with satisfactory results. Very truly, J. E. SELDEX, Editor. 
 
 We have already given a favorable report upon these paints, an 1 a year’s additional 
 wear confirms the opinion formerly expressed . To meet the demind caused by new 
 styles in decoration, the H. W. Johns Mfg. Co. have brought out a variety of “ fash- 
 ionable ” shades which will allow every style of outside and inside decorations to be done 
 with these that is possible with common paints . — American Agriculturist, April 1881. 
 
 Cross Keys, Va., September n, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen: Summer before last I bought some paint of you for our Temperance 
 Hall at this place. I like the paint very much. * * * What will you sell me your 
 Asbestos P.oof Paint at ? Yours very respectfully, 
 
 J. P. WEBB, M. D. 
 
 [From the Jackson (Miss.) Clarion , March, 1878.] 
 
 Mr. C. H. Manship, of Jackson, one of the best painters in the State, and a gentle- 
 man of great intelligence and worth, says, in reference to H. W. Johns’ Asbestos 
 Liquid Paints : “ I have tested them fully, and am prepared to say that the paints, 
 which are of all colors and shades, are not only the cheapest, but the best I have used 
 in my experience as a painter for the past fifty years. 
 
PEQUOT HOUSE, NEW LONDON, CONN.-H. S. Crocker, Proprietor. 
 
 JTFHIS Hotel, is situated about two miles from New London, on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the 
 1 Thames River. The main building and adjoining cottages are painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, 
 Shade No. 52, Da rk Olive Drab for body, and No. 64, Olive , for trimmings, with No. 50, Bright Red , for sash. The 
 roofs are painted with Red Roof Paint. 
 

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 New London, Ct., Nov. 26th, 1880. 
 
 1 , Gentlemen: I cannot speak too highly of your Paints. They wear better and are 
 superior to any others I ever used. Shall want more the coming spring. Every one 
 of my guests last season spoke in praise of your Paints. We had over 450 guests. 
 I think the paint on the 44 Pequot ” will do you no harm. 
 
 Yery truly, H. S, CROCKER. 
 
 Waco, Texas, September 20th, 1879. 
 
 Gentlemen: We have painted several residences and other buildings with your 44 As- 
 bestos” Liquid Paint, and will say it seems to suit our climate, and, as to its economy, 
 we regard it as really the cheapest of any we have used, and we have used other brands 
 of Liquid or mixed Paints, besides the best Lead and Zinc. 
 
 Yours truly, PORTER & SHEARS. 
 
 Croton Falls, N. Y., Nov. 3d, 1879. 
 
 Dear Sir: The Paint which I bought of you for my house has proved to be of excel- 
 lent quality, and is very much admired. I shall want more when spring opens, or 
 sooner. Yours, &c., ALBERT CHAMBERLAIN. 
 
 Asbury Park, N. J., July 1st, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Allow me one word in favor of your 44 H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid 
 Paints.” I have used nearly every Mixed Paint in the market, and of all I have used I 
 must say that yours is far superior both in quality and covering properties, as well as 
 beauty and durability, to any, and believe them to be the best paints for the seashore 
 or exposure to weather. F. HARRIS. 
 
 North Sandford, N. Y., August 21st, 1876. 
 
 Dear Sirs : Last season I applied your Paint to one building, and so far, it gives the 
 most perfect satisfaction. Yours respectfully, G. W. HAMLIN, 
 
 Practical House Painter. 
 
 Montclair, N. Y., May 10th, 1879. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Something more than a year ago I covered an old house full of knots with 
 one coat of your Asbestos Paint, and to-day it looks as fresh *as when first applied. Its 
 excellence induces me to give you this acknowledgement of it. 
 
 Yours, etc., J. McDONOUGH. 
 
 Mechanics Falls, Me., January 3d, 1881. 
 
 Gentlemen: Please send us bottom prices for the Asbestos Liquid Paints. * * * * 
 We can only say the Asbestos Paints have given us and our customers perfect satisfac- 
 tion. * * * In a word, we like the Asbestos Paints the best of any Liquid Paints 
 we have ever sold or used. Faithfully yours, HAWKES & WHITNEY. 
 
 Office of the Union Railroad Co., Providence, R. I., Oct. 24, 1876. 
 
 Our roof is painted with Asbestos Roof Paint, Excellent body — rich color — easy to 
 work. UNION RAILROAD CO. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Summer Residence at Long Branch of Maj-Gen’l Alex. S. Webb, Pres’t of the College of the City of New York. 
 
SPRINGFIELD HOUSE, NANTUCKET, MASS. 
 
 A., S. MO WRY, Proprietor. 
 
 TT 7 HIS Hotel is situated on the Island of Nantucket, thirty miles at sea. It is painted 
 I with H. W. Johns* Asbestos Liquid Paints, Shade No. 25, Extra Light ' 
 Drab being used for “ body ’ and No. 26 Dark Drab , for trimming. 
 
 Asbury Park, N. J., July 1st, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sirs. I have carried on the business of house painting for the past sixteen 
 years, and have had experience in the use of many kinds of paints. For the past two 
 years I have used hundreds of gallons of “ H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints ” and 
 find them to work better and cover moie surface than any paint known, and can cheer- 
 fully recommend them, and will be pleased to show parties some of the buildings I have 
 done with them. W. L. ATKINSON. 
 
 Stroudsburg, Pa., March 12th, 1880. 
 
 Dear Sir: My neighbors and myself have used considerable of your Asbestos Liquid 
 Paint, and it has given good satisfaction. I have a house in Ballston Spa, N. Y., I wish 
 to paint, and wish you would send me your present price list and samples. 
 
 Yours truly, GEO. HENDERSON. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS ASBESTOS LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 New Orleans, January 19th, 1878. 
 
 Gentlemen: I used your Asbestos Paint on my steamer La Belle — on the cabin, in 
 and outside, also on the floors and hull — and am well pleased with it as a lasting and 
 also a beautiful white. It lasts much better than any paint I have ever used, and in 
 future I shall not use any other when I can get it. I also find it at least one-third 
 cheaper in cost than the usual white lead and oil paints. 
 
 Yours respectfully, M. W. WOOD. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 The following letter from a well known dealer in building materials will explain 
 itself: 
 
 Mr. Akron, Ohio, February 24th, 1883. 
 
 In reply to your request to give you my opinion of H. W. Johns’ paints, I take 
 pleasure in stating that I have been handling these paints for nearly eight years, keep- 
 ing them on sale in all the different shades, and using them in my building business, 
 and I have no hesitancy in saying I believe them to be the cheapest and best paints 
 in use, not excepting pure Lead and Oil. They are cheaper, because they will spread 
 over more surface and cover better. I know to a certainty that two coats will cover 
 better and last longer than three of any other paint, and will out-wear, and retain its 
 lustre and color better than any other. I have tried many kinds of paint, and had 
 concluded before using these, that pure lead and oil was the only reliable paint, but 
 after years of experience I am entirely satisfied that these paints are much better and 
 more economical to use. (Signed) D. W. THOMAS. 
 
 Pleasant Point House, Green Lake, Wis., 
 
 October 19th, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have used considerable of your paint on both inside and outside work, 
 and am well pleased with it. It is all you recommended it to be. 
 
 Yours truly, GEO. A. ROSS, Proprietor. 
 
 Polesville, Md., April 7, 1882. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Several years ago I had some painting to do, and purchased half from 
 you, and half from another party, to test which would stand the weather best, so when 
 I built a new house I would get the best. I find yours stood much better than the 
 
 paint, and now desire that you will send me your present prices, bearing in mind 
 
 that freights from New York to this point are very high. 
 
 Yours very truly JOHN JONES. 
 
 The Union National Bank. \ 
 
 D. M. Matthews, President, A. B. Haring, Cashier. 
 
 Frenchtown, N. J., April 17, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen: Four years ago I painted my house with your paint. I found that two 
 coats covered better than three coats of * * * * ready mixed paint, which they 
 claim to be first-class, and judging from the price it should be. Your paint is almost as 
 hard as a stone, and has not cracked or peeled off anywhere, while theirs never got near 
 as hard, and yet became brittle and cracked off, and to-day, though it may seem like 
 exaggeration, yours is just as nice as the day it was put on — clean, bright and glossy, 1 
 instead of the dull, spotted, pock-marked, faded appearance of * * * * I would 
 not, therefore, use any other paint than yours if I had only a small job that required 
 but a single gallon. Please send me your latest samples and prices. 
 
 Yours, .fee., A. B. HARING. 
 
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 Office of the American Agriculturist, ) 
 
 New York, July 22d, 1878. ) 
 
 Dear Sir: I have used your paint upon outside work of my house, and can already 
 see that the work done with it is superior to that done with the Lead and Oil Paint. I | 
 
 am much pleased with the paint, and wish now to try the pure white for inside work. ) 
 
 etc. Yours truly. HENRY STEWART, Editor. 
 
Situated on the Isles of Shoals, ten miles off Portsmouth, N. H. Laighton Bros. & Co., Proprietors. Painted with 
 H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liq^jD Paints, Shade No. 58, Oriental Drab , trimmed with Shade No. 64, Olive . 
 
H. \V. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS" LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Appledore House, Isle of Shoals, April 4th, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen: We have 7 covered our establishment with your Asbestos Paint, and feel 
 pleased with it. It [wears better than any white lead we have yet used. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 LAIGHTON BROTHERS. 
 
 GENUINE PAINTS, 
 
 The number of bogus paint manufacturers in the country increases so rapidly that our 
 readers cannot exercise too great care in making their purchases. To buy poor paint is 
 the poorest economy. We have a case in hand where several thousand dollars worth of 
 poor paint was used on public buildings within a few miles from our office, and which, 
 in the course of a years’ time, was nearly all washed off by wind and storms. The 
 public officers who had charge of the matter bought the paint in good faith, but exer- 
 cised a false economy in buying poor quality. In advertising paint we have invariably 
 exercised great discretion and care,to which our long time subscribers will bear evidence. 
 They have observed that for years we have not only advertised, but borne testimony 
 to the great value of the liquid paints made by the p. W. Johns Manufacturing Com- 
 pany. Several gentlemen connected with our establishment have not only borne testi- 
 mony to their value, but large numbers of individuals, who have purchased them 
 through our advice, have expressed the greatest satisfaction with them. We now learn 
 from this Company that they have just brought out some new colors, eight in all. We 
 infer from the samples of these new colors, that they will not only be unique and at- 
 tractive, but also most durable for farm houses and outbuildings, and buildings every- 
 where. The Com pany will also forward an accompanying circular, containing valuable 
 information in regard to paints and the proper method of using them. A new feature 
 of their business is to forward estimates of the amount which will be required to per- 
 sons sending size of building to be painted . — American Agriculturist , May, 1883. 
 
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 Boston, March 16th, 1883. 
 
 Gentlemen: Last spring I painted the exterior of the Fort Point House, Stockton, 
 Me., with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Paints, and, upon examination this spring, I find i t 
 in first class condition, looking as good as new. 
 
 Therefore, I have no hesitation in saying that these paints are the best I have ever 
 seen and would recommend them to all wanting a first class article. 
 
 The severe winter just passed and the exposed situation of the Fort Point House 
 gave the paints a very severe test, out of which they came in perfect condition. 
 
 Respectfully yours, WM. D. LEWIS, 
 
 Propr. Fort Point House. 
 
 C- A. LINSLEY , Proprietor. 
 
 Painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Outside White. 
 
 78 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md., April 3d, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen : I had my house in the country painted with your Liquid Asbestos Paint 
 four years’ago, and it looks as bright and glossy now as when first applied. I con- 
 template some alterations and will need more paint. Please send me your sample 
 sheets and prices. Respectfully yours, FRED. W. WILD. 
 
 Austin Station, Texas, February 26th, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sirs: Please send me your latest catalogue and samples of colors. I have 
 used a good deal of your paint and it gives good satisfaction in this climate. 
 
 Yours, &c., M. C. NUGENT, 
 
 New f Orleans, Jannary 13, 1878. 
 
 Gentlemen : I take pleasure in stating that the Asbestos Paints furnished by you, 
 which I have used on the tow-boats of this company for some tme past, are the best 
 and 7 nost durable paints I have ever used. Respectfully yours, 
 
 W. G. COYLE, President. 
 

 HIS Hotel, is situated on Greenwood Lake, about forty miles from New York. Painted with 
 Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Outside White, and Standard Green for blinds. 
 
H. W. JOHNS ASHES TOS LIQUID PAINTS, 
 
 Office of Allen Woolen Mills, 
 Hanover, P. O., Conn., November 28th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sirs: I have now been using your Asbestos Roofing and Roof Paint for eight 
 years. The Roofing is good, and the Paint answers a good purpose on tin roofs. I 
 always keep it on hand, and apply it in warm weather, but find I have roofs which 
 should be repainted at once, so you may send me one barrel of Roof Paint and fifty 
 pounds Cement, by Norwich boat. Yours truly, ETHAN ALLEN. 
 
 Saxonville, Mass., June 30th, 1881, 
 Gentlemen : I shall paint later and then order all together. 
 
 After five years’ trial here and previous use elsewhere, with some knowledge of the 
 trade, I consider H. W. Johns’ Liquid Asbestos Paints immeasurably superior to lead 
 and oil, and would use no other Paint by preference. 
 
 Yours very truly, H. A. BROWN. 
 
 STEVENS HOUSE, VERGENNES, VT.-S. S. Gaines, Prop. . 
 
 Painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, Body, Shade 47, French Gray ; 
 Trimming, No. 52, Dark Olive Drab. 
 
 South Windsor, Conn., April 16th, 1877. 
 
 Dear Sir: The Roof Paint I had of you in 1875 is perfectly satisfactory. I now 
 have some fencing to paint, and would like your prices. Yours, etc., 
 
 JOHN N. KING. 
 
 Columbia, S. C., August 6th, 1881. 
 Dear Sirs: Enclosed find draft for amount of bill of July nth. 
 
 I am very much pleased with your Paint ; it works well under the brush, and covers 
 splendidly. I have always been very shy of mixed paints, but shall use yours in fu- 
 ture. Please send me by Charleston steamer. * * * 
 
 Very respectfully, CHAS. NEWNH AM, House Painter, etc. 
 
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 MAPLE GROVE HOUSE. PHILO PECK, Proprietor. 
 
 Palenviile, Greene Co., N. Y. 
 
 Painted with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints, Shade No. 47, French Gray ; trimmings, No. 46, Light Drab. 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ ASBESTOS” LIQUID TAINTS. 
 
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 Office of ISAAC HALL, 
 
 Manufacturer of and Dealer in Anchors and Chains, and Proprietor of 
 Hall’s Battery Baths. 
 
 Office 124 Broad and 19 Front streets, 
 
 New York, March 29th, 1883. 
 
 I have used your Liquid Paints on my Floating Bath at the Battery, and can say it is 
 far superior to any Paint in the market. Will stand the test of salt water, and looks as 
 bright at the end of the season as when first painted. It is more economical in material, 
 and saves time in mixing, and no waste. I am now painting a two-story house and two 
 cottages in Sandsstreet, Brooklyn, with your Paint, and feel justified in recommending it. 
 
 Yours truly, ISAAC HALL. 
 
 GALVESTON CITY RAILROAD CO. 
 
 Galveston, Texas, September 22d, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen : By mail of this date I send you photograph of our Beach Pavilion on 
 which was used your Asbestos Liquid Paints, and I am pleased to advise you that 
 same have given perfect satisfaction. 
 
 We contemplate erecting a large seaside hotel for acc ommodation of guests, summer 
 of 1883. Very respectfully, WM. H. SINCLAIR, 
 
 President. 
 
 Asbestos Liquid Paints. — Last Spring we made a favorable mention of the Asbestos 
 Liquid Paints after two years’ experience with them. Now, after another year’s expo- 
 sure to the weather, we can confirm that report — indeed, we can see no appreciable 
 change during the year, the surface remaining as hard and as free from “chalkiness” as 
 before. The durability of the paints, as shown by our test, is well established. That 
 they are easily applied, and “cover” well is shown by their use on elevated railroads, as 
 the immense contracts for these roads would not have been made unless these important 
 points had been satisfactorily shown. The makers claim, and with good reason, we 
 think, that the covering quality of their paints is due to the fact, that after mixing them 
 to produce the desired colors, they are again ground, and that this second grinding 
 brings tbe oil and pigments into more intimate combination, and gives a uniformity of 
 consistence not to be obtained by mere mixing. The paints are furnished of any 
 desired shade or tint, and in condition to be applied at once without any previous pre- 
 paration. — American Agriculturist , 1880. 
 
 Office of C. Cilbert, Starch Manufacturer, 
 
 Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1883. 
 
 Dear Sir: ***** The Paints we have purchased from you, and the Packing 
 and the Steam Pipe Covering have proved perfectly sasitsfactory. 
 
 Yours respectfully, C. GILBERT. 
 
 St, Augustine, Fla., Sept. 17th, 1883. 
 
 Gents: Please send me your price list, and latest color card of “ Asbestos Paint.” 
 
 * * * * * * My cottage was painted with your Asbestos Paint three years ago, 
 and is a standing advertisement of the goods, “ known and read of all men.’’ 
 
 Yours truly, JOSEPH BRAINARD. 
 
 CABLEGRAM. 
 
 Amsterdam Exposition, September 17, 1883. 
 
 JOHNS — New York. “ You'have been awarded Silver Medal.’* 
 
 (Signed) STIELJES. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS ASBESTOS LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 THE NEW STEAMER CITY OF RICHMOND. 
 
 iooo tons. Capt. Wm. E. Dennison. 
 
 Owned by the Portland, Bangor and Mt. Desert Steamboat Co. Plies between Portland and Mt. Desert during season 
 of pleasure travel. Both this and her companion boat, the “Lewiston,” are painted outside with H. W. Johns’ Asbestos 
 Liquid White, and inside with Shade No. 43, Light Olive Drab y and hisidc White. 
 
STEAMEES. 
 
 JAMESTOWN, 
 
 M. A. GRIFFITH, 
 
 MAYVILLE, 
 
 ALASKA, 
 
 J. A. BURCH, 
 
 W. B. SHATTUCK. 
 
 Chautauqua Lake Transportation Co., I 
 Jamestown, N. Y., June 17, 1882. J 
 
 Gentlemen: I wish to say that after two years’ trial, this company is satisfied that 
 your paints are the most economical for painting their boats and buildings. 
 
 This company have adopted the goods manufactured by you as standard, and use them 
 exclusively. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS’ ‘ 1 ASBESTOS ” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 Office of The Portland and Machias Steamboat Co. j 
 Portland, Me., March 26, 1883. i 
 
 Gentlemen : Having used upon the Steamers “ City of Richmond " and “ Lewiston,” 
 the Asbestos Liquid Paints manufactured by the H. W. Johns Manufacturing Co., 
 I would say the same have given me satisfaction and proved to be as represented, and 
 are particularly adapted for withstanding the action of salt water, and I can from experi- 
 ence recommend them to all parties in want of a first class paint ready for immediate use. 
 
 E. CUSHING, 
 
 Supt. Portland and Machias Steamboat Co. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 L. L. TRUE, Secretary. 
 
Painted with H. W. Johns* Asbstos Liquid Paints. Body Shade No. 52, Dark Olive Drab , and No. 64, Olive 
 and trimmed with Shade No. 53, Broyize Green , with Red and Navy Yellow Roof Paint on Roofs. 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
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 FALSE ECONOMY. 
 
 There are many planes upon which the rich and poor must meet alike on equal terms, 
 but until very recently they have not been placed upon an equal footing in the matter of 
 decorating their homes, for the reason that those who must practice economy must be 
 economical of their time, and cannot therefore look as closely into the merits of the 
 article they use as those who can well afford the time to give the subject the attention. 
 its importance warrants, and who, after obtaining the desired information, almost 
 invariably purchase the best, which, in the nature of things, is usually worth more 
 nearly the price paid than the cheap article, which at best is only a temporary substi- 
 tute. Especially is this true of paints — so many and so varied are the claims made by 
 competing manufacturers who must sell their wares and who must sacrifice quality to 
 meet the price of similar goods, that the user is at a loss to know how to determine 
 which is the best for him to use, and finally, upon the principle that “paint is paint,” or 
 that as all are represented as being the best, he might as well take that which costs the 
 least mony per gallon, he gets an inferior article, and straightway expends upon its 
 application a sum two or three times as great as the cost of the material, and in a year 
 or two at most, finds he must paint again. 
 
 It is a well-known fact that the average cost of applying paint is from two to four 
 times as much as the cost of the paint itself, and when this fact is taken into considera- 
 tion it would seem folly to expend from §50 to $100 for labor in applying §25 or $30 
 worth of inferior paint which will have a satisfactory appearance, and, after a year 
 or so, affords neither protection nor ornament, when the use of a strictly first-class paint 
 which would cost 20 per cent., or say five or six dollars more, for sufficient to paint a 
 small house, would insure a serviceable and always pleasing result for at least two or 
 three times as long. 
 
 A cottage 20 by 45 feet, with verandah, will have a surface of about 3,500 square feet 
 to be painted. This will require only sixteen or seventeen gallons of good paint to paint 
 thoroughly two coats. 
 
 Without doubt, many who have had an experience with cheap paints, and who are 
 deterred from keeping their houses well painted with handsome and enduring colors by 
 the seemingly endless expense, will be glad to learn that the above statements and 
 estimate jean be safely relied upon. The H. W. Johns Manufacturing Company, who 
 claim to be the most extensive manufacturers in the world of paints for structural pur- 
 poses, announces the publication of a new illustrated pamphlet for free distribution 
 which can be had by any one upon application, with samples of the colors and shades 
 they manufacture suitable for the decoration of all classes of buildings, and giving 
 much valuable information in regard to paints and the proper method of using them. 
 — N. Y. Tribune , March 20 th, 1883. 
 
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 H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS” LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
 The following among thousands of well-known 
 Transportation and Manufacturing Companies, 
 Hotels, &c., have our Paints in use. 
 
 Northern Pacific Railroad. 
 
 Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. 
 
 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. 
 
 Panama Railroad. 
 
 New London Northern Railroad. 
 
 Central Vermont Railroad. 
 
 Naugatuck Railroad. 
 
 New Haven and Northampton Railroad. 
 
 New York, Providence and Boston Railroad. 
 
 Northern Railroad of New Hampshire. 
 
 Maine Central Railroad. 
 
 Eastern Railroad. 
 
 Texas and Pacific Railway. 
 
 Atlantic and Pacific Railway. 
 
 Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. 
 
 Connecticut River Railroad. 
 
 New York and New England Railroad. 
 
 Richmond Danville R. K. 
 
 Douglas Axle Manufacturing Co., East Douglas, Mass. 
 Stonington Line Steamers. 
 
 Steamer Wilkes-Barre. 
 
 Howe Scale Co., Rutland, Vermont. 
 
 E. & T. Fairbanks & Co., St. Johnsbury, Vermont. 
 Colorado Coal and Iron Co., Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
 Arnold Print Works, North Adams, Mass. 
 
 Freeman Manufacturing Co., North Adams, M iss. 
 
 L. L. Brown Paper Co., Adams, Mass. 
 
 Renfrew Manufacturing Co., Adams, Mass. 
 
 Geo. H. Gilbert Manufacturing Co., Ware, Mass. 
 
 Otis Co., Ware, Mass. 
 
 Oakdale Co., West Boylston, Mass. 
 
 Whitin Bros., Whitinsville, Mass. 
 
 Lucius Moses, Marcellus, New York. 
 
 Crossman House, Alexandria Bay, New York. 
 
 Coleman House, Asbury Park, New Jersey. 
 
 Graylock House, Adams, Mass. 
 
 Florida House, St. Augustine, Florida. 
 
 Cable’s Hotel, Coney Island. 
 
 Feltman's Hotel, Coney Island. 
 
 Sea-Side House, Rockaway. 
 
 Bay View House, Shelter Island, N. Y. 
 
 Charles A. Cheever, Esq., Crest Wave, Rockaway, L. I. 
 North River Construction Co. 
 
 Estate of A. T. Stewart, Garden City, L. I. 
 
H. W. JOHNS’ “ASBESTOS’* LIQUID PAINTS. 
 
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 ROOF, RAIL ROAD and SEA SIDE 
 
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 These Paints are prepared ready foi use, and we claim them to be 
 better and more economical paints than have ever before been offered 
 to the public for similar purposes. They were originally designed for 
 preserving Tin and other Roofs, Iron Work , Gas Holders , Steamboat 
 Decks , etc. , but are now also extensively used for rough wood work, such 
 as Out Buildings , Fences , Floors, Railroad Buildings , Bridges, Freight 
 Cars, etc., and are especially adapted for Ships , Boats , and wood and 
 iron work in contact with salt or fresh water. They possess a more 
 elastic body than any other paints ever produced, and are less liable to 
 injury from abrasion or other hard usage. They are supplied in seven 
 colors, Brown, Red, Yellow, Gray, Buff, Slate and Cream White. One 
 gallon will cover 400 square feet, one coat. See Sample Cards. 
 
 Hingham, Mass., April 2, 1881. 
 
 Gentlemen: — Two years since we applied to the roof of the Hotel Nantasket two 
 coats of Johns’ Red Asbestos Roof Paint. Upon examination at this time I find it in 
 splendid condition, and seemingly as good as when first applied. 
 
 It has an excellent body, and holds its color well. I have no hesitation in stating 
 that your paint is the best for the purpose that I have ever seen, and will cheerfully 
 recommend it to all interested. 
 
 It may be well to add that a severer test could not be given your paint than on the 
 roof of our hotel, exposed as it is on the sea coast to the most trying weather. 
 
 Yours respectfully, WM. J. NELSON, Supt. Nantasket Co. 
 
 Nantasket Beach, Mass., Nov. 1st, 1882. 
 
 Gentlemen: The li Clarendon Exchange" and the u Wayside Cafe," were de- 
 stroyed by fire early on the morning of the 25th ulto. The buildings destroyed were 
 built entirely of wood. On account of the wind being from the North and blowing 
 almost a gale, my buildings, which were within forty feet of the fire, were completely 
 at its mercy, but through hard work were saved. The roof of my hotel, the 
 14 V ine Caf6,’* was painted with Johns’ Asbestos Roof Paint, so that when the burn- 
 ing brands lodged upon the roof they only stayed a moment, rolling off and doing no 
 damage whatever. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 EDWARD O’CONNOR, Prop’r Vine Caf6. 
 
^-TWENTY-FIVE YEARS- '833. 
 
 New York, June ist, 1SS3, 
 
 A quarter of a century having elapsed since the establishment of our 
 business, it is gratifying to us to be able to announce that our goods in 
 every line — Paints, Roofing, Steam Pipe and Boiler Coverings, Steam 
 Packings, etc., have each a larger sale than any other competing article 
 or material for similar purposes known, and as the main object we have 
 always had in view has been to produce only the best article of its kind, 
 we add with pride that our goods everywhere command higher prices 
 than any others for like uses, it having been demonstrated in hundreds 
 of thousands of instances, that they have proven more economical than 
 the cheap goods with which the market is so bountifully supplied. 
 
 Our manufactures are in regular use in all parts of Europe and South 
 America, and the foreign demand is increasing as rapidly as we are able 
 to supply them, while in this country they are as widely and favorably 
 known as are any products of machinery. 
 
 Our manufactories are the most extensive and complete of any in 
 this country or abroad for similar purposes, and we shall continue to 
 make only goods of the best quality which can be produced by the most 
 perfect machinery, from the best materials known for the purposes 
 required. 
 
 That the cost of such goods must be somewhat greater than that of 
 inferior articles is evident, but we assert, without fear of contradiction, 
 that ours are the most economical, i. e . , they cost less money in the end, 
 owing to the great durability and saving in repairs and renewals, while 
 the greater satisfaction in the use of a good article which perform its 
 functions perfectly, is alone a most important element of economy. 
 
 We have just completed additions in buildings and machinery, by 
 which we have again (the seventh time in nine years) fully doubled the 
 capacity of our paint works, and our present facilities for the production 
 of thoroughly made and finished first-class paints are greater than those 
 of any other manufactory in the world. 
 
 We therefore trust we shall be able to fill orders for “ Asbestos ” 
 Liquid Paints more promptly than heretofore, and with the intention of 
 deserving it, we confidently anticipate the continued and increasing pa- 
 tronage of those who have had occasion to learn in many ways that the 
 purchase of the best article for practical uses is true eeonomy. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING CO., 
 
 S7 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK, 
 
 Sole Manufacturers of H. W. Johns' Genuine Asbestos Liquid Paints, 
 Roofing, Steam Pipe and Boiler Coverings, Wick Packing, Mill Board, 
 Building Felt, Fire-Proof Paints, Coatings, Cements, &c., &c. 
 
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 is not unusual with an article of merit, the enviable 
 reputation of H. W. Johns’ Asbestos Liquid Paints 
 has tempted imitators to use the name “Asbestos,” which 
 we have made so widely known in connection with our 
 I paints and other materials, and we find it necessary to 
 caution purchasers against misrepresentations, and to see 
 that the name “H. W. Johns” with our trade mark 
 
 is on every package. 
 
 Also, please note our address: 87 MAIDEN LANE, -N. Y. 
 
 H. W. JOHNS MANUFACTURING CO., 
 
 SOLE MANUFACTURERS.