Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1908 — Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]
THE NEW $2.00 Home Library Wall Chart = '■ - . " = The Democrat one year, and (t. Q F This Fine $2 Chart, for only Every home in the county should have one of these Wall Charts. They are filled with valuable information, whicn you want in the home. Valuable to every member of the family,
The First Page Section » Contains one of the best and most up-to-date maps of Indiana it is possible for us to obtain. In striking colors it shows plainly— The counties, county seats, and all the towns in the. state. The congressional districts, plainly outlined and numbered. The railroads, interurbans, rivers and canals. The distance between all railroad stations. Around the margin of this map are good photographs of all the governors of Indiana, from Governor Arthur St. Clair of the Northwest Territory down to and including Gov. J. Frank Hanly On the reverse side of the map is a complete list of all towns and postoffices in the state, arranged in alphabetical order, with the population of each. The map is Indexed with marginal figures and letters, so that a town, however large or small, may be instantly pointed out. With the establishment of rural routes the postoffices of many small towns have been closed and the people served by rural route out of a neighboring town. This map shows how to address mail for such places.
The Second Section Contains a handsomely engraved may of the United States, and four smaller maps, in colors, showing Alaska and our Island Possessions. Also a map of the United States showing dates of accessions of territory from 1776 to the present day. This is dn exceptionally fine .map, is up to date in all details, shows all the state capitals and all the principal cities, railroads, etc. Around the margin of this section are good portraits of all the presidents from George Washington down to Theodore Roosevelt On the reverse side of this section is shown the population of all the principal cities of the United States arranged in alphabetical order by states, and growth is indicated by the census figures in parallel columns for the years 1880, 1890 and 1900. There is also much valu- • able data and interesting information about the possessions of the United States, and the Panama Canal Zone.
The Third Section Contains a map of the world engraved especially for /thia chart. It shows the ocean routes, and distances and length of time required to travel between different ports. The countries of the several continents are all brought out sharply in colors, and the capitals and principal cities are all shown. There are also TWO NEW MAPS OF THE Panama Canal Zone Showing in relief with actual measurements, the great work the U. S. government is undertaking there. The map shows the lock canal as proposed by the latest plans, the artificial reservoirs, dams, spillways and other important features. This section also shows photographs of all the rulers of the nations of the earth, and their flags and coats of arms. The reverse side gives an up-to-date historic sketch of the Panama Canal, profusely illustrated with pictures taken during President Roosevelt's recent trip of inspection to the Isthmus.
The Home Library Wall Chart would easily sell for $2.00 atany book storeor map-supply house. It will prove a valuable feature in any home or office or school.
