The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-25
CLEAN UP AND PAINT UP Every Person iii This Town Ouqht
 to Help Movement.
Paint-Shy Materials Rot and Rust While Dirt Causes Disease
 In the Community.

FEW movements started in the Unit ed States have been so readily talk en up as the Clean Up and Paint Up idea. A great deal of credit is due to the originators of this movement for it is a good work and worthy of the support of every man, woman and child in the country
 There is only one poor feature in regard to the movement and that is there are too many people who have not sufficient pride to keep up their property all the year. but wait for clean up time to do a years cleaning and painting, the same as some peo- pie wait for GO to church Sunday" never thinking that they could Clean up" or Co to church" at any other time than that designated by the pro- moters of civic improvements.
 Although the Clean Up and Paint Up idea is still in its infancy, the move ment has developed at a great rate during the past four years. Yet thero are still many communities that would profit by joining in this good work. Ours is one of them.
 Occasionally one meets a man who says: T don't care whether the yard is clean or the sheds painted. I have to live here and 1t suits me" Such man is wrong. It is not only an obligation that he owes his city, but 1t is an opportunity for him to show his good citizenship as we'll Why not declare war upon all of the unsightly things and use soap and paint as am intuition?
 Importance of Cleanliness.
 The American people as a whole are lovers of beauty, whether natural or artificial. The attractiveness of homes and yards is just as important as tho show places, such as the parks.
 To make a truly beautiful town re- quires the cooperation of every in habitant, so when the Clean Up and Paint Up week arrives in our town, do not close your doors and sleep through such campaign.
 The ways and means of promoting this movement differ in every locality. However, the fundamental requisites of every campaign are similar It re- quires plenty of good soap and water. and plenty of good paint. The paint is essential and in buying your paint, buy a paint that will hold its color, stick to it's job and preserve your buildings.
 Paint in it's various forms, including varnishes. stains, enamels, etc, will not only clean and beautify, but will also preserve whatever it covers
 The first thing on your property that is noticeable to the passer-by Is the fence. If the fence appears slov- enly, 1t detracts from the general ap- pearance of the entire place. By us- ing little bright paint you can make 1t appear as good as new. But paint alone will not suffice. The weeds and high grass that always grow along the base of a fence must be controlled. When person once sees how attrac- tive his fence and lawn can be made with so little work, he will continue to take better care of his property. The same will apply to the sheds in the back yard. If the shed is painted and gives the appearance of being neat and clean, you will want to keep up your back yard in harmony with the sheds.
 Paint VIII XII Germs.
 Paint is one of the most sanitary products on the market. Hospitals, hotels, schoolhouses and large build- ings are ever watchful for new means of making their buildings more sani- tary. That Is why they all use paint or varnish Why should you not be just as particular in your home as hospitals are?
 Think of these things when Clean Up and Paint Up time comes.
 If the housewife cleans house, why shouldn't the town do the same? We little realize what quantities of rub bish will accumulate in a short length Of time. Carelessness is disease and Is very contagious-the germs spread rapidly and the most careful are sus- ceptible to 1t. once 1t gets It's start.
 Don't let your neighbor do 1t all.
 The people are the only ones who can make a spotless town. If every man would appoint himself commit tee of one. with one object in view, and that to take care of his own prop erty. by that we mean the alley back of his house and the street in front. and keep them free from all waste materials, it would not take long to change the appearance of the commu- nity.
 The results would be so great that even the most sanguine would scarce ly believe 1t. We should all profit by the activity. Act on the following rules:
 Make your home attractive.
 Keep 1t clean.
 Keep 1t in repair.
 Keep it healthful.
 Keep it livable.
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