Journal of electricity, power, and gas . No. 1—Washington Fir from a tree between700 and 1000 years old—as used in AmericanCross No. 2—Section from a tree about 100 yearsold—the quality of wood often substitutedfor high grade cross-arm use. Examine for yourself the samples of wood pictured. Ofcourse No. 1 is the superior quality—the one you would select for cross-arm work. It is Washington Fir, the best,strongest, most lasting and durablewood for the purpose. Used in all AMERICANCROSS ARMS —thats why they have universal use. Note the fineness of the grain;the age of No. 1 (indicated by
Journal of electricity, power, and gas . No. 1—Washington Fir from a tree between700 and 1000 years old—as used in AmericanCross No. 2—Section from a tree about 100 yearsold—the quality of wood often substitutedfor high grade cross-arm use. Examine for yourself the samples of wood pictured. Ofcourse No. 1 is the superior quality—the one you would select for cross-arm work. It is Washington Fir, the best,strongest, most lasting and durablewood for the purpose. Used in all AMERICANCROSS ARMS —thats why they have universal use. Note the fineness of the grain;the age of No. 1 (indicated by therings) as compared with No. 2—thelatter a sapling in comparison. It isnot necessary to tell you which carriesthe most sap, consequently dries out,shrinks, warps and goes to piecesunder trying climatic conditions. American Cross Arms are freefrom pitch pockets and large knots,nothing but the choicest part of thetree being used in their dried, light of weight easilyhandled, save in transportation costsand do not decay. Write for the endurance testsAmerican Cross Arms have been putto and figures that will he
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