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Reprinted from The Oil and Gas Journal, Tulsa, Okla., Aug. 12, 1926 EXACTLY ALIKE except for the paint yet the tank on the left will lose less oil than the other--why? THE tanks pictured above are equally Dutch Boy white-lead. This combination air-tight. They are of the same ca gives maximum protection to the metal. pacity. They are exposed to the same conA nd it reduces oil evaporation losses to ditions of heat and cold. Yet the oil a minimum. evaporation loss of one of these tanks is Specialists in our Department of Techfar less than that of the other. Actual nical Service have made a study of paint tests prove that the tank painted in white for metal in the oil industry. They will loses 85 barrels less oil in nine months be glad to give you any help that you may than does the tank painted in black. This require. Simply address them in care of means that oil concerns with even an our nearest branch. average number of tanks can save thou sands of dollars every year by painting their tanks in white or light colors. It should be remembered, too, that lightcolored paint costs no more per gallon nor to apply than dark-colored paint. Bureau of Mines recommendation In a recent report the Bureau of Mines recommends first painting tanks with a sturdy, rust-resisting protective coating, For oil-refining you want litharge of correct physical character and extreme chemical purity. Such litharge is made by the makers of Dutch Boy red-lead and Dutch Boy white-lead. At all times you can rely on its unvarying uniformity. Our nearest warehouse can give you quick shipment in any quantity you desire. and then putting on a white or light paint that will reflect heat and reduce evapo ration. Many oil companies have adopted this recommendation. First they paint their tanks with pure red-lead such as Dutch Boy red-lead. And then they finish with NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY Ncv' lock, U1 Broadway Boston. 131 State St. Buffalo, 116 Oak St. Chicago. 900 West 18th St. Cincinnati, 659 FreemanAve- Cleveland,820 WestSuperiorAve. St. Louis, 721 ChestnutSt. San Ftancisco, 48S California St, Pittsburgh, National Load &. Oil Co. of Pa., 316 Fourth Ave. Philadelphia, JohnT. Lewis &. Bros. Co.,437 Chestnut St. | I f J | 1 j f I I