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Lastyearjbrthis country. 11,800 persons lost their livos In fires that for the stidi straight year resulted in property losses exceeding $1 billion. And nearly one-fourth of these fires were caused by matches and smoking. To help reduce the nation’s gigantic fire toll, the National Board of Fire Underwriters urges smokers to observe a few simple rules of caution.

Keep plenty of ashtrays in every room of the house. Never discard a match or cigarette without making sure that it has been extinguished. It is also a good idea to break matches in half. Keep matches away from children. Never smoke in bed.

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