Clean Up by May Day urged by Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Louise Kerper urges all 451 clubs to join a statewide April campaign for civic reform. The Civics Committee aims to renew sanitation, homes, streets, gardens, and parks, with a May Day cleanup goal and ongoing maintenance to reduce fire risk and boost youth character.
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Louise Kerper
Federation
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ohio
Civics Committee of
Cincinnati
Chambers of Commerce
Fire
Clean Up and Paint Up Civic Drive Promotes Health
Citizens urged to form a Clean Up and Paint Up Club to clear trash from attics to vacant lots, repair and paint buildings, and curb disease. Emphasizes soap, lime, and community action to improve health and appearance, with prizes for participation.
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United States
Sexton
Clean-Up Paint-Up movement gains ground nationwide
The Clean-Up and Paint-Up idea spreads in communities with praise for its civic value. Critics note some residents delay year round upkeep, but the movement is called a duty of good citizenship and a weapon against unsightly property.
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United States
Clean-up and Paint-up Drive Aims to Cut Losses in Ohio
Governor Wells urges state wide Clean-up and Paint-up efforts by May Day to improve health and safety. Ohio officials cite filth diseases, fire losses from trash, and urban blight as motives. Cincinnati reports major fire- and health-related gains from past campaigns. The 1916 push calls for inside cleaning, painting, demolitions, and storefront refreshes coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce with civic groups and volunteers.
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Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Frank B. Wells
Piqua
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Cleveland
Ohio Federation of Woman's Clubs
Lewis Kerper
Cities Get Help From State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Buckley will dispatch 20 inspectors to municipalities to aid enforcement of fire safety and building removal laws. Ten inspectors have already been promised for one week each to four large cities to address dangerous dilapidated structures and fire hazards.
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Buckley
Organize Clean Up Campaign for Town
A guide outlines steps to start a town Clean Up and Paint Up drive. Form a core group, appoint a chairman and subcommittees on cooperation finance and publicity, arrange a meeting with officials and physicians, and contact Allen W. Clark for free materials. Promote open collaboration and assign clear tasks to many volunteers.
State fire chief aids in campaign
The piece outlines attic and pantry fire hazards in homes, detailing inflammable clutter, improper ventilation, and safe stove practices. It emphasizes rags, oils, sawdust, and greasy items as ignition risks and notes smokers cause about 2000 yearly fires through careless disposal of tobacco products and matches.
The Great Rubbish Danger From Sparks and Flares
The article warns that fire risk from trash and sparks is highest near chimneys and rooftops. It notes Ohio sees over three chimney spark fires daily and urges painting shingle roofs to prevent fuzz that can ignite. It also mentions sparking fuzz on beams and factory structures increasing fire hazard.
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Ohio
Clean Up and Paint Up movement urged for town
Town urges widespread renovation and spring cleaning to call for a spotless town. Housewives, business leaders, and residents are asked to join a community effort to clean alleys, lots, buildings, and homes to attract visitors.
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Hubby
Clean-up campaign urged to cut losses and raise virtue
The article promotes a city wide clean-up and paint-up effort to reduce fire losses and insurance rates. It cites Ohio’s efforts with pamphlets in Cleveland and urges early committees for speakers at gatherings while noting fire insurance inspectors stand ready to aid.
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Ohio
Board of Commerce
National Clean Up and Paint Up drives reach 5000 cities
Over 5000 cities and towns will participate in opening weeks of the National Clean Up and Paint Up campaign this year. Chairman Alan W. Clark of the campaign bureau in St. Louis says many committees aim for continuous improvement rather than the old annual cleanup idea. The bureau acts as a national clearing house for community betterment ideas, with 2000+ communities last year and more expected this year, each led by a live civic leader aiming to improve living conditions through permanent, measurable campaigns.
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Board of Health
Allen W. Clark
National
Kinloch
St. Louis
Clark
Bureau
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Federation OF Women's Clubs
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Department of Health
State Fire Prevention Association
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National Cash Register Company
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Mothers’ Club
C. R. Hebble
Civic Industrial Department
J. J. Conway
Hebble
Capt. Conway
Charles Wesley
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