A Daily Dozen for Fire Prevention

Applying Walter Camp's Daily Dozen idea to the problem of healthy preservation of the lumber plant, the Associated Lumber Mutuals have issued a Daily Dozen for fire prevention. They claim that keeping a lumber yard or woodworking plant fit is very much like keeping a physical body fit, that rubbish and other fire hazards are to the lumber yard what surplus flesh is to a man-that they are the things that make the plant or the body vulnerable, to the attacks of sparks or germs.

As a disease preventive, they recommend this Daily Dozen to the serious consideration of every lumberman. If faithfully followed, and supplemented from time to time by inspections and recommendations by fire prevention engineers, they promise a healthier and more efficient plant than you have ever had before, with the danger of interruption of operations by fire redu.ced to a minimu.m. It requires only a few minutes of time and a little concentrated attention each day.

If you rvant this health, this business vigor for your plant, cut out this Daily Do,zen, put it under the glass on vour desk, where you can't overlook it, and set aside a certain definite time each day to take up these items, one by one, and check them off as O. K. or otherwise. And, don't let any shortcoming lie over until tomorrow. Take steps today so that every blot on today's record will show up clean on tomorrow's sheet. Build up resistance to the greatest of all lumber yard diseases-the plague of fire.

Daily Dozen for Fire Prevention

At some time during each day of operation, I pledge myself to make a tour of my plant and assure myself

First, that there is no hazard from matches or smoking, that "No Smoking" signs are properly placed as a warning and reminder to employees and visitors, and that the "No Smoking" rules are being rigidly observed.

Second, that there are no accumulations of rubbish, grass, sticks or shavings anywhere in the yard or mill, where a spark of any kind could find a fertile nest to hatch a fire.

Third, that there are no accumulations of grease, gum or dirt on any machines, motors or shafting, upon which fire could spread and rapidly grorv beyond control.

Fourth, that no oily rags, waste or greasy clothes are permitted to lie around in corners or hang in closets where spontaneous combustion might take place; that metal lockers and self'closing metal cans are provided for the disposal of such materials, and that these facili,ties are properly used.

Fifth, that there are no electric wires off the porcelain, no twisted cords in contact with wood or iron, no wires tied in knots or hung on nails; no insulation worn through.

Sixth, that there are no broken windows or skylights.

Seventh, that there are no breaks in the fenc.es which vi'ould provide easv entrance for careless or malicious trespassers.

Eighth, that all gasoline and oils are properly stored and carefulll' dispensed; that there are no leaks or drippings, and no open con'tainers from which explosive fumes might rise; that there is never more than one day's supply of paints or oils in the painting and finishing rooms.

Ninth, that ample clear spaces are kept clear and clean, between the lumber piles in the yarcl and between machinery and materials in the mill.

Tenth, that all hose lines are kept properly connected r,vith hydrants, fitted wi,th nozzles, and in condition for quick and effective service at all times.

Eleventh, that we have enough fire extinguishers, either hand or on rvheels. to give proper protection to our plant; that they are readily accessible and ahvays in shape for emergency use.

Twelfth, that we have plenty of water barre{s and pails, placed at all vital points, where they can be used immediately-even more quickly than a hose or an extinguisher could be brought into service; that both barrels and buckets are kept in good repair; that all barrels are kept filled with water, and that the buckets are always in place, easily and quickly accessible.

Check these twelve items, conscientiously, every day, and keep your plant healthy and efficient, with a maximum resistance to fire. The exercise will be just as beneficial to your plant as vour Daily Dozen is to your physical body and health.

Another Scotchie

This week's prize goes to the Scotchman who sent the surgeon's bill to his father-in-law when he learned that her tonsils really should have been taken out when she was a Iittle girl.

Wrong Spelling

"Things that a fellow thinks don't amount to a darn pile up a mountain of trouble. Just the other ht my wife was working a cross-word puzzle and she up and said: 'What's a female sheep?' And I said 'ewe', and then there was another big war on".

Whistle

The fellow who knows how to whistle, and whistles, is a benefactor to mankind. Just pucker up your lips, and whistle. Whistle the poison out of your soul. Whistle the anger and bitterness out of your heart. Whistle hope. Whistle cheer. Whistle ideas about you.

Have you ever heard an unhappy man whistle? Have you ever heard a discouraged man whistle? You never have, because unhappiness, anger, discouragement, and all other unpleasant things blow right out with the first breath of a gentle whistle. So be game and whistle.

When you feel failure in your bones-whistle. Before you begin to unburden anyone with your troubles-whistle. At the moment you start to scold-whistle. Keep your mouth moist and ready all the time. Whistling is contagious. As soon as your whistle starts, the other fellow's is apt to begin. Whistling makes the difficult things easier, and the big things possible. It oils up the world and makes folks happier..-H. E. Zimmerman.

Most Of Us

Jones: "I{ow do you spend your income?"

Smith: "About 30 per cent for shelter, 30 per cent for clothing, 40 per cent for food, and 2O pt cent for amuse' ment."

Age

Age, I claim, is a state of mind, If I have left all my dreams behind, / If Hope is cold; | / If I no longer look ahead, V If my ambition's fires are dead, Then I am old. But if frorn life I take the best, If every day I keep my zest, If Love I hold; No matter how the Years go bY, No matter how my birthdaYs flY, f am not old.

-A. W. Bivans.

HE'S MY FRIEN

He may be six kinds. of a l$r, And he may be ten kinds And he may be a wicked high flYer' Without any reason or rule, And there may be a shadow above him, Of ruin, or woe that impends, I may not admire, but I love him, Because-he's my friend.

I know he has faults by the million, But his faults are a portion of him, And although his record's vermilion, And he's far from a sweet seraPhim, Yet he's always been square with yours truly, Always r.eady to give of to lend, And though he may be wild and unruly, I love him becausq-hs'5 my friend.

Jones: "But that makes 120 per cent."

Smith: "That's right."

And Yet

t They say that a. man is as young as he feels, until he tries

I knock him-when only he's with me, But never when he is away, If other folks knock him, they'll wish, see That they had had nothing to say, I never make diagrams of him, No maps of his soul have I Penned, I don't analyze, I just love him, Because-he's my friend. to prove it.