Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1902 — Letter to Rush & Warren. [ARTICLE]

Letter to Rush & Warren.

Rensselaer Ind. Dear Sirs:—When you build a house you want a good paint next the wood—it goes a long way in taking care of the wood. The paiht that has the best chance to be useful is this first coat: first two coats: first three coats. Ttrs first takes care of the wood; the second takes care of tlie first; and the third takes oare of the two. 'All three become one; and that one is to last forever. ‘‘Forever” means as long as tlie house lasts. TLe way to make the first painting last, as long as the house, is to follow it up with repainting often enough. How often? Depends on the paint. Repaint while the paint is still water-proof. All the wear is outside; there is no wear on under the paint. This is how the first painting lasts forever: by keeping it covered: keeping it sound. And this is the cheapest way to take care of a house. Bat how often to paint depends on your paint If you paint lead and oil, paint again in three years or less; if Devoe Paint, paint again in three years or more. i That ‘‘less” and “mote” are about as one to two. Devoe Ready Paint takes care of the house at half the oost, becatfse it lasts twice as long as lead and oil. Yours truly, F. W. Devoe & Co.