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Show LOOK OUT FOR YOUR CEL- , LARS. It is not probable lhat the amount of sickness bred in cellars can ever be accurately estimated, but there is no doubt that many mysterious cases j of typhoid and scarlet levers, rheumatism rheuma-tism or ague, may be correctly traced to tho malaria from these neglected corners. Old boxes, bins, and barrels, which have contained vegetable matter, mat-ter, meat, fiah, etc., need thorough, overhauling; when standing in a dark corner they perhaps look empty, but there may be enough poison left sticking on tho sides aud bottom lo effect the health of a whole household. house-hold. This -work of cleasniug ib often left to tho worn on and boys of tho family. A man had much better leave his work a day, to make a ' thorough examination and purifica-1 purifica-1 lion of too cellar than to be unduly anxious about getting in his crops in extra season. After all garbage is carried out, let the ceilings aud walls ba faithfully brushed with an old broom; aud if this is done once a month, the atmosphere will be all the sweeter. Use plenty of lime, and in dry weather keep the doors and windows open a part of every day. Old tin and wooden ware should not be allowed to stand year after year , upon the cellar shelves. If it is not fit to be used, throw it away. |