Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 230, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 September 1913 — Cement for Use on Farms. [ARTICLE]

Cement for Use on Farms.

Twenty years ago one scarcely heard of cement excepting in connection with cistern making, but now we see it used in buildings of all kinds, from poultry-houses to the skyscraper office building. A sidewalk or a stable floor is made right on the spot, made cheaper and better than of brick. \ The claim that such a floor would save its cost In ten years In manure alone is well substantiated by hundreds of farmers. For the body or bottom of Bucih work Portland cement, costing about 12.60 per barrel, ia used with eight parts finely broken stone to one part of cement. For the top or finishng coat one part cement to two of clean gravel is the correct proportion. Many failures are due to the fact that the gravel used has been mixed with loam or earth, and the best authorities agree that a successful job cannot be made unless clean gravel Is used.