Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 177, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1913 — Advice for Campers. [ARTICLE]

Advice for Campers.

Before you start on your camping trip, if you have not already done so, paraffine your tent There are very few, if any tents, that will not let in some dampness during a heavy rain, but if you paraffine yourk, even if it Is of the lightest material, it will shed every drop of water, and It will not mold when you fold it up. To do this, first set up your tent in a sunny spot and let it dry thoroughly. If it is about a 10x12 a pound of paraffine and a gallon of gasoline will do for one coat, and one will answer if evenly spread. Leave the gasoline at the tent while you melt the paraffine in a skillet in the house. When sizzling hot, take it out and pour Into the gasoline. Apply instantly with either a sprayer or brush. And remember above all things you must not smoke or strike a match, or allow anyone around who does, while you are doing this job.—Outing.