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Show PREVENT FIRE ACCIDENTS IN HOMES. Newspapers carry gruesome stories of children and adults burned to death in homes. It is high time for spring cleaning of fire hazards. One of the most common com-mon and easiest eliminated is accumulation accu-mulation of trash in attics, cellars, barns and garages. Wherever piles of rubbish, paper and oily or paint-soaked rags are tolerated, tol-erated, there is a constant invitation to fire through carelessly discarded matches, cigars and cigarettes, as well as spontaneous ignition. The first step in eliminating fire accidents, therefore, is a thorough elean-up of all trash. . Work with a paint brush is recommended, recom-mended, for a spic and span house seldom burns. According to the National Board of Fire underwriters, carelessness with matches and smoking materials is one of the greatest causes of fire $30,-000,000 $30,-000,000 in 1932. Continuation of high losses to life and property from this source is an absolute disgrace. Matches Match-es should be kept in non-burning containers con-tainers and put of the reach of children; child-ren; handy ash trays should be provided pro-vided and common sense should be exercised when using smoking materials mater-ials and matches. In the spring, when heat is no longer long-er needed, is. the time to clean the heating plant, repair it if necessary, and get it ready for next fall Chimneys Chim-neys should be cleaned and inspected at this time. Spring cleaning of fire hazards may require the services of : others than yourself. AH who thus employ workmen work-men help to them will be aiding the recovery program at a time when additional ad-ditional work for the unemployed is such a vital need. Do your part! |