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Descriptive Circular

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THE BEAB PATENT

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EfiHWAT BRIDGE,

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BUILT BY A

COMBINATION OF WOOD AND IRON

DOON,

Ontario.

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THE BERLIN, PUBLISHING CO., Printen,
Berlin, Ontario.

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To THE Public:—

- We want to draw the attention of Mayors, Reevee, Coun-
cillors, and Ratepayers to our PATENT COMBINED IRON
and WOOD BRIDGE. This is now nothing new in many coun-
ties of our Dominion, but there are still many sections where
they have not been introduced. Where introduced, they haye
stood the test for a number of years, which shows that they axe
just what they are represented to be, not only models ot simplicity
but also for durability, strength, and cheapness, as well as being
ornamental, they are unsurpassed. Those who have not seen
these Bridf^s will consult their own interest by looking into this
matter. Those who have had them built have shown their
approval of them in the last few years by the success which our
business has attained.

We claim that if our Bridges are rightly put up, with all
the latest improvements and taken care of the timber will last as
long as the iron, and we have no hesitation in saying that the
iron will last as long as an all iron bridge and will cost only a
little over half.

To prove what we say we will take the bridges of any
county all through and build them at the prices of iron bridges,
letting the difference between the price of the iron bridge and
the price of our bridge remain in the hands of the municipality,
they to pay us interest theron at the rate of six per cent, per
annum, in consideration for which we will find men in good
etpiiding who will undertake to keep up these bridges for one
hundred years without any expense to ^he municipalityi except
for floor, plank or joist, anything else belonging to the superstruc-
tures being maintained by said syndicate, for the term as before
mentioned, unless the bridges be carried away by a flood; that is
to say, the bridges will be entirely looked after by us and kept in
first class repair for the term mentioned.

It will pay representatives to look into this matter as we
can convince you as to the proof of the foregoing.

DESCRIPTION

OF THE

BEAR PATENT

COMBINATION

BRIDGE

^ 1. This Bridge is built on Bcientific principles, the com-
pression coming altogether on the timber, and the tension on the
iron. There are no long or heavy timbers required in the con-
struction of this Bridge, and not a great deal of any.

2. The timber in trusses is thoroughly protected by galvan-
ized iron, so that it is not possible for the weather to get into it,
thereby making it as durable as an iron bridge.

8. This Bridge is so constructed that there is not a joint
but what is protected from the weather, and there is not a mortise
or tenon ii^ the bridge. The simplicity of construction is one of
the captivating features of the bridge.

4. Our Bridge is no burden to itself, but is the strongest
Bridge for its weight that is built.

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In conclusion we would say, do not throw this circular
aside until you have fully investigated tiie construction and
proved the merits of this bridge.

Any information regarding the construction of our Patent
Bridge will be cheerfully given on application^ and we further-
more solicit your inspection and patronage, as we are confident
it will be to the advantage of every municipality that has bridges
to build, to give our plans a full investigation and adopt the
same. To encourage this we will wait upon any Council having
Bridges to build at their request, and show model and fully
explain our plans and system of bridge-building.

We also manufacture all kinds of bridge rods, bolts, nuts,
extension nuts with right and left hand threads, castings,
washers, etc.

Specification closely followed.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Prices to suit the times.

Patent Bights for sale.

s. sx:A.xr & co.,

BUILDERS,