Hotel fires lead year in loss and death figures
Fire Prevention week highlights two tragic hotel fires this year. A Pennsylvania city winter blaze killed 14, and a Catskill resort fire in July killed 13 with many injured. Insurance bulletin urges hotel inspections, functioning extinguishers, and staff training, stressing stair enclosures, fire walls, exits, and reliable fire protection systems.
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Pennsylvania
Catskill Mountains
New York
Insurance Department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States
West Virginia
Chiles
Fire safety in hotels and guest responsibility urged
The article discusses sprinkler systems in hotels, fire resistive construction, and protective equipment to reduce hotel fires mainly caused by guest carelessness such as smoking. It urges patrons to avoid hazards and protect lives. A brief note mentions a failed British public effort to promote corn consumption in the early 1800s.
Two Days Selling on Householdwares
A busy two day sale catalog highlights Handy Clothes Lifters to lift wash from tubs, wire toasters, 40 50 watt light bulbs, adjustable sanitary cloth window ventilators, decorated jugs, earthenware mixing bowls, wax, Muresco paints, two coat white enameled ware, wire dish drainers, No-Nik tumblers, plain white tea cups and saucers, 42 piece and 27 piece dinner sets, breakfast and salad ware, glass salad plates, bon bon dishes, olives and jugs, all offered at special two day prices across multiple lines.
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