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10. Always keep your supply of matches in metal boxes through- 

 out the house. 



11. Always remember that the flames of the match, improperly, 

 carelessly, thoughtlessly, or wantonly applied, result in the destruc- 

 tion of property, and in death. 



12. Always extinguish a lighted match before you throw it 

 away. 



13. Always insist on having an outside shut-off attached to your 

 gas supply pipe so that gas may be turned off from the street. 



14. Always avoid rubber hose connections for your gas stoves. 



15. Always see that all kerosene oil is kept in a closed metal can 

 in a safe place. 



16. Always see that all lamps are filled by daylight, burners kept 

 clean and wicks changed often. 



17. Always have your chimneys, stovepipe and stoves examined 

 and cleaned once a year to avoid any danger of fire. 



18. Always see that your stove or range is in good condition, and 

 that no spark or live coal can fall on the floor. 



19. Always sse that all ashes are placed in a metal, tightly- 

 closed receptacle. 



20. Always keep your buildings clean and free from rubbish, etc. 



21. Always have a full pail of water on each floor in the house to 

 put out a starting fire. 



22. Always insist on fire-resisting material to cover the roofs of 

 your buildings. A shingle roof is the best kind of a fire catcher. 



23. Always keep fire escapes in good condition, well painted and 

 clear of all obstructions. 



24. Always have your steam boilers examined twice a year. 



25. Always have a stationary iron ladder leading to the roof of 

 your building, instead of a movable wooden ladder. 



Gas in the Home. When the odor of gas is detected about 

 the home, the gas must be escaping because a fixture is loose or 

 defective; because some one has only partly turned off the gas; 

 or because the pilot-light for the matchless gas range, or some large 

 gas light has gone out. 



Illuminating gas is inflammable and explosive when mixed with 

 the proper amount of air, A leak should never be hunted for with 



