Cqlifornio ls Best Pqinred Stote

California is easily the best PAINTED state in the American union. No doubt on earth about it.

It might well be claimed for California also, that she is the best REPAIRED state in the union.

California is innately and enthusiastically proud of her A,PPEARANCE. Drive through California in any part or in anv direction, and seldom do you see a drab looking building, :r rvobbly fence, a leaning barn, a disjointed roof, a dirty corner, or other eyesore so common in most states.

The climate of California lends much to the appearance of her buildings. The fact that in rainy weather it is not hot, and in hot weath,er it does not rain, gives a well painted surfacc long life, and cleanly and bright appearance.

It is a mixture of heat and rain that tears off paint surface.

Add to this the piide of the average Californian, both citv and country dweller, in the LOOKS of his home, his banr, his fences, and all of his possessions, and you discover the reason why this IS the best painted state.

And repairs come largely under the same head. Iior the same reason that paint holds well, wooden buildings also livc long and look sound, in California.

The lumber retailer who is out to sell all the building mateiial in his community, as well as the paint to cover it, thus has several strong elements working in his favor.

Let him take advantage of them to the fullest degree.