MODERN PROGRESS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CVI, Issue 16355, 3 October 1917, Page 4

MODERN PROGRESS.

7+ The development of the cement.in-! dustry in America has truly 'Seen one ! of "the marvels of recent years,' the output" for 1909 totalling 60,000,000 I barrels, an increase of 55,000,000 barrels" in ten years. This vast consumption of tcement is solely due to the fact .that the American people have .fully recognised its great value as a structural .material. Indeed, so- thoroughly are they • aware of this fact that in many parts of the country there been public demand for the substitution of.cement concrete in the construction of bridges when official interest or prejudice has insinted on the continued use of a less economical or durable material. American people have witnessed the construction of huge concrete dams, capable of holding billions of gallons; and millions of inhabitants pass to and fro under rivers and beneath stretis m great concrete tubes and subways winch have solved the problem of .congested r traffic. Throughout the cuntry, countless factories, office buildings, warehouses, dwellings, schools, and churches have been built. Concrete is, and Will "be the natural industry of this country. Possessing as we do miles of and riverbeds, containing unlimited, quantities of beautiful material suit-" able for concrete construction, we a.EO', possess several cement manufacturing works that are thoroughly, up ro-dnte. ' Truly it can be said that the cement age is upon us, and those who fre desirous .of moving with the 'times are advised when intending to ■ build, to consult Glue Bros., the simplex. hollow concrete wall builders. Address , 20 "Baker Street. Phone 792. ...',; ' • f :„