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A CITY THAT DISTRIBUTES FREE TREES ANNUALLY
A KIND OF EXERCISE THAT TRAINS GIRLS TO BE FEAR-
LESS AS' WELL AS STRONG.
tended sill. The whole frame can be easily
taken apart or put together.  The lumber
used should be preferably cypress or hard
pine, the list of material required being
as follows:
One round bar .....i in. diam. 37 inches long.
Two  posts ......... I in. x 3 in.  38 "
One  sill ........... I " x3 " 51
Four braces ........ I " x 2  "  28
Two    "   ....... I " X2 "  20
Two cross ties ..... I " X 2 "  36
Two  bolts ......... 3/,6 in. diam.  3
Six    "               '       2
  It will be seen from the pictures that the
FREE TREES FOR DENVER'S
CITIZENS
A CCORDING to The American City,
      the free distribution of trees to prop-
      erty owners in Denver, Colorado, has
become an annual feature of the city's
activity, and this year the giving away of
9,000 trees among 2,500 taxpayers was of
particular interest, owing to the efficiency
of distribution, planting and care. Those
interested left their names and addresses
with the Commissioner of Property, who
thus ascertained at first hand how many
trees could be used to advantage. Elms
and maples, with roots properly protected,
were then delivered to such citizens, and
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THE BOY USES THE BAR FREQUENTLY OF HIS OWN
ACCORD.
size of the design will permit two children
to play at the same time with plenty of
room. The bar is surprisingly strong, and
will permit a man of ordinary weight to
swing on it or take exercises. Its attrac-
tiveness to the children was increased by
rigging up a small swing to hang from the
bar in its highest position. They use it
frequently and of their own accord. I be-
lieve that other craftsmen-parents will find
that the construction of such apparatus is
a profitable investment of their time and
art.
arrangements were made to keep track of
the trees and see that all were properly
planted. Those who failed to make applica-
tion this year before all trees were allotted,
will be given preference at next year's dis-
tribution.
  "The cost of this municipal generosity,"
it is stated, "is defrayed out of the amount
received each year from the Denver City
Tramway Company, which amount must
by law be expended in improving streets,
boulevards and parkways. Much value has
been added to the tree-planting activity by
a campaign conducted through The City of
Denver, official organ of the city, giving ad-
ditional instruction with regard to planting
and caring for the trees."