visas s. 1930 Er

P.

"mm and child in Canada. This is m; case whore the taxpayers. entire-

h; coilcis". clcar way. It is an unes- wpabie fact. thr.t if this country is‘ "materially reduce its annual fire’ w, it must impress upon its awn; {no necessity for guard-

pisquate means for combating ft pmmpny ivlien it does appear-so! aum.

human nature-ire nil have it to some extent. This is shown by the m crowds will gather to watch a yurnir: building in the same spirit that they would watch a program of airplane stunting. They see in the moot the loss of an industrial plant villi its consequent shut-down Ind M1955 gmploves, but merely an ex- titing spectacle. How about the own- ils of thcsc homes and the cmployes ii the burning industrial plant? ‘Ihey ieel differently for it is they who are ilrecily affected-they are the ones‘ rliolose their jobs, they are, the ones‘ r1105; cherished homes are reduced‘ b lshes.

REAL CALAMITIES

‘This. then, is the problem—to bring- iiome to every: man, woman and child the fact that fires, which do not in- solve their property, are not just ex- citing spectacles to them but are real daicities which are a drain on their pockezbooks. when this has been 11C- complishcl fire losses are bound to drop. for if the people of this country us be made to look at every fire as o vsstc of their personal earnings. they ivould no more countenance waste

other flagrant waste of monies.

llbr their own efforts, can reduce industry becomes fully alive to the Wrote and states onc of the most {My ma; me losses’ no matter m ‘mus proliicilis of fire prevention w W1’. hive 11 Very real effect on their own interests, they will take drastic measures to reduce that loss. They

will insist that evcry thing be done to prevent fire, and will likewise insist that,

m; against fire and of providing thgy everything possible be done to quick- ly extinguish the fire when it does u to redute its damage ‘to e mini-i occur. They will realize that no mat- i ter how careful they may be in their selfishness is a deep-rooted trait of homes or 11-, sooner or later is almost inevitable. ‘ Therefore/realizing this fact. they

will not be content merely practicing fire protection, but the; fire protection-an

pnrtant consideration.

tained the chances are that an iri- cipient fire can ‘either be quickly ex- tinguished or else bs- held in check until the public fire department ar- rives on the scene.

loss by fire during i929 amounted to over $700,000.00. This means that the people oi’ our Island are actually out {that amount regardless of the amount paid by Insurance Companies. member. it has been proven that 80 percent of nli fires are caused by a careless and thoughtless population. inbtner words, about 550000000 of loss ‘ov fire was preventable during 1929. Our fire loss per capita during 1929 was $8M. Compare this Englands figure of thirty-three cents. Ofcourse. there are more wooden buildings in Canada than in Eng- land. But the most serious cause of v1 "1911 1001"‘? than lllty “©1110 "T19 ‘fires could be removed at once if all people would assist: When this thought has been driven found in one w°,d_cARELE55Ng53

a, E. ISLMAND r TAXPAYERS, BY OWN

EFFORT, CAN REDUCE ANNUAL FIRE LOSS

m lossvs lire a tax on every man, home to all the people a new era in 1'1" Prevention will be inaugurated

The moment the in-‘ividugi and the

hat section of the country they 9c.

their industries. fire

l demand

ever-more im-

I! adequate fire protection is main‘

P. E. I. LOSS

Prince Edward Island's property

Re-

with

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this cause is

The iveathcr ls getting cooler and

n-g natural“. “an thinking o; (“my propcrtv valued i-t more than $40000 ues and siovcs. Your first thought 099- and “"1565 we 3'55 °T hundmds llmulri be to the cleanliness of ﬂues '1' "V65-

lnd lliilcs.

Look your pipe, over very cm-eful.‘ mendous sacrifice by removing the l)‘, and if there 15 the 195st; doubt a5 causes of fire in your own premises.

to their soundness discard them and, replace ivitlt new. The cost is noth-i iii! compared with the risk of dirty: or unsound fiucs or pipes.

Be surc your furnace pipe will not‘ let fire to lhc cellar ceiling no mat- 1 N!‘ how hot your fire may be.

Be sure your stovepipcs are far en- i 0115b from iviills, partitions, etc. If a‘ P109 11111?! 11o through the ceiling be] m" B rivuuci- pipe-safe is installed. Cover the nearest wooden surfaces with asbestos board, sheet iron or tin. li iron or tm is used leave an air ‘PM! behind it. '

Protcc: the floor beneath stoves with sliect metal. _

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it

BEFORE IT HAPPENS

DON'T allow children m play with

matches.

DONT leave everything to the

“mi inspect your own house cellar to glrret.

abut-r throw awayJighted match- bgiliilrﬁ. or cigarettes.

MmSNT Bo into far}: -.losots. bod-

Mdll 0r cellars, using matches or D01’: l" “slit your way. _

'1‘ use coal oil, bcnzine or nop-

l in lighting fires, or to quicken a

D0Nf~lt may result in death.

d. T use gasoline or benzino to "l Nothing near an open ﬂame. l" or fire. -

"DQNT use alcohol lamps, ‘especisly

ménaﬂ” °Y class: they often break

"is fluid is ignited at once.

NT fill any lsmp with gasoline °' wai oil while the limp u lighted. “*9 the burners of all oil lamps

"mill"? clean.

m"? fill oil lamps after dark °' within fifteen m: of lights or fire. "DON'T Put ashes in wooden boxes

barrels. Keep ashes sway from

“lids.

“WT use oils with a low flush rout.

DON"? accumulate rubbish in prem . “£11m. or workshops. While a-

m"! removal, keep such material}

“"9110 metal-lined receptacles.

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Fire Prevention YOUR'OWN PREMISES

i gasoline. '

and Factories.

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’TIS BETTER T0 BE SURE

If you don't need a new furnace have us Inspect the one you have. 1

‘rue CI-IARLOTTETOWN GUARHDIA

11in carelessness

I am more powerful than the combined armies of the world. I am more deadly than bullets, and I have wrecked more homes than

the mightiest siege guns.

I steal from the men and women and the children of Canada, hundreds

of millions oLdollars every year.

l massacre thousands of wage earners every year.

I spare no one-and find my victims amongst the rich and the poor alike. The widows and orphans know me. The young and the

old, the weak and the strong are taken by me.

1 lurk in unseen places, and do most of my work silently. You are warri-

ed against mc, but you heed not.

I am relentless, I am everywhere-in the home, on the street, in the

factory, at railway crossings, and on the sea.

1 bring sickness, degradation, and death, and yet few seek to avoid mo.

I destroy, malm, crush. I give nothing and take all.

I am the Great Criminal, and Society's Ruthless Enemy. I

If you require a new furnace ask us about the famous

CALORIC PIPELESS FURNACE

This furuuuo has :i triple r-i-siiil.’

ii-ulch insures sufuiy rigriinst I-“ilili

mid which meets “hi. tho zippro

of the Fire ljnllerwrltcre Ass-u.‘ lion.

We can supply all sizes of stove pipe and elbows; hand made and guaranteed.

PHONE US FOR SERVICE

FRED H. TRAINOR

Plumbing. ltletcl Work and ﬂnsmithing

B0 GRAFTON STREET

at once.

Williams a Bentley, Limited

Insurance Underwriters,

Cameron Block, Charlottetown. P. E. I.

ruoNa ass-J.

£1’ 1203A?

Insure Against Fire NOW

When a ﬁre gets under way thousands of dollars worth of property is often- consumed

before the conﬂagration can be subdued. If you have ever gone through this experience you know what It means. Ade- quate insurance provides the only protection against loss. If you iaok that let us provide it

Phone 1036.

Fire Protection

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We are in a position to protect you against loss by FIRE as we rcprcscni three exceptionally strong Fire Insurance Companies-

'1‘he Royal Insurance Co., Ltd. _ The Hudson Ray Insurance Co.

The British Oak insurance Co., Lid.

= DeBL 501s BROS LTD.

A Telephone call “III bring us to your door

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

We Show You How to PRE VENT rims,

Save your home! Save your family’!

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GERRIE & MURNAGHAN

PLUMBERS '

71 Queen Street tphom. 433

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MAY BE NEXT

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Every year in Canad-i, fire destroys

You can help to prevent this tie-

COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE

Defective chimneys and ﬂues. Defective clectrc wiring Caiclcss use of coal oil stoves and

carelessness with matches. Calelessness with cigarettes. Cuiclesshess with cigars. Aczumulation if tfllih and rubbish

it; basements, cl). mind ynitds.

CLEAN UP YOUR FREMISES BE SAFE

Your fire department asks your ac-l

tive aid in their fight for

Better and Safer Buildings. Proper Fire-fighting Equipment. Cleaner Premises.

Safer School Buildings.

Fire Prevention in the Home.

Fire Drills in Schools, Hospitals

his neighbours.

He should also carry

ADEQUA TE INSURANCE

so that in event of loss, the value destroyed may

be replaced without delay.

We offer a complete Insurance Service and are always glad to be of assistance in solving insurance problems.

Hyndman & Co. Limited

The Oldest Insurance Agency in P. E. Island

Offices Lower Queen St.

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EVERY CITIZEN

should take all precautions against ﬁre,—not only to safeguard his own family, but so as to protect

Charlottetown

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TIIE DELTA LMITERI

A safe light for the born or camp. 53,50 complete

Should always be handy in case of fire

10c to 60c a foot-

EXTINGIIISIIERS

No home should be without this quick, easily handled ﬂro extinguisher. No force or skill is required-a sure hclp in

FIRE ,

case of ﬁre $13.00 and $17.00 each

STOVE PIPE

Do not take chance

with rusty and broken

pipe. New costs only 30c to 60c a length

' rusiuioiirs

are handy, safe lights for home or camp

69c to $7.50

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FAWCETVP

PIPELESS FURNACE

Now is the time to have that Pilleiess Furnace installed. Be- fore doing so do not fail to in. instigate the FAWCETT LINE. Seven different sizes to choose from, heating from 8,000 to 50000 cubic feet, ranging in price from $120.00 and up installed. Guaran- iecd to ‘give satisfaction. Prices and terms arranged-

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General Agent for I-‘ire. Automobile. Sickness, ﬁusri-

dent and Plate Glass Insurance

District Manager, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co,

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you have good coal-

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supply the very best quality’ Coal, Coke and Firewood. l

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Before the Enterprise Iron Duke was made you could not get a cast-iron range with the up-to-daie equipment and beautiful appearance of lhc better stccl ranges. Tlvc orliiruri- iron range is out-of-datc. with its swinging oven door, small fire box, small top. smnll reservoir, nut-nf-dntv ruuiiaiwi doors with Ioivcr patterns, medallions and other obsnlcte dc- signs which do not improve the appearance of the sinvc and make it hard io cicsn as vvcll.

'I‘hs- Iron Duke is Liic only cast iron Rmizi- ivitli a r l" box ilcsigiicd cspecinlii" for and large enough for tlic propel" burning of Maritime fuel. either soft coal or wood. The Iron Dukr-‘s fin- box ditpllraie; the famous Monarch fin- hovt. nli part: lacing HHEYJPHPEHDIP. 'l'lie coal fire box i: rcnnniai "i1 3n fuel and iaroporty designed for the long life of llnmna willie .!ic ivrwl firc box which takes st'r'ks up to Z" zns 7-1“; is sycc-rifiy made to give a slow even draft which is nn- "-- sary for proper wood burning.

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