Show LEAD AS i tho large arg e number of persons who die annually from jhc alie p ous effects of load lead should pit put t people more on their guard as this metal is used in a great varie variety ty of forms for the convenience of man mall of its cheapness and the many desirable qualities it possesses over other metals tin this s metal is a slaw slow but powerful poison in all its forms when taken internally and often its are arc not manifest until too lathe late every family therefore should abid using vessels lined with lead for cooking or keeping provisions in also tile life use of this metal forthe for tho conveyance of water as pure water will dissolve the inside of tho the pipe without the presence of some protecting salt which forms an insoluble coating and pie prevents vents further action even then there is danger if you have already lead pipe the simplest precaution is il waysl to draw water contained in it before saving any for use scientific american |