OBSERVE THESE SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS 



Space new buildings about 100 to 150 feet from each ether 

 at right angles to dwelling. Don't build in cluster. 



Be sure flat irons, curling 

 irons, etc., are "cold" be- 

 fore they are put back 

 after use. 



Check electrical cords reg- 

 ularly for exposed wire 

 that might burn rugs or 

 cause shock. 



Inspect your healing system regular- 

 ly. Check flue pipes for leaks. In- 

 spect chimney, especially in irttic, for 

 loose bricks or mortar. 



Check your lightning rods. Poorly grounded 

 lightning reds are worse than none at all. 



Use approved heating apparatus bi 



brooder house and set house well 



away from other farm buildings. 



Check and double check home to 



make sure all electrical appliances 



have been turned off. 



Gasoline and volatile liquids should be 

 stored at least 7S feet from any build- 

 ing or underground — not in your 

 garage or barn. 



Be prepared. Set aside at convenient 

 places fire buckets and water supplies 

 for fighting purposes. Keep fire extin- 

 guishers in operating condition. 



COUNTRY MUTUAL FIRE COMPANY 



«08 SOUTH DEARBORN ST., 



CHICAGO 5,. ILLINOIS 



;ORD 



NOVEMBER, 194lB 



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