Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1911 — PAINT YOUR GASOLINE CAN RED. [ARTICLE]

PAINT YOUR GASOLINE CAN RED.

Section I, Chapter 95 of the new acts reads: “It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to keep for sale or for use or to sell any gasoline, benzine or naphtha in any barrel, cask, package or can, unless the same is painted red, or to keep for sale or use or to sell any kerosene in an- barrel, cask, package or can if same is painted red: Provided, however, That in case of gasoline, benzine or naphtha being sold in bottles for cleaning and similar purposes it shall be deemed sufficient if the contents are so designated by a red label securely pasted or attached thereto, bearing the words “gasoline,” “benzine,” or “naphtha;” all barrels, casks, packages or cans containing gasoline shall have plainly printed

thereon in black letters not less than one inch in height the word “gasoline Provided however, That the provisions of this act shall not apply to any barrel, cask, package, can or other receptacle, the capacity of which is over 50 gallons. Any violationof this act is punishable by a fine of not less than $5 nor more than ASQ, or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 90 days or both. '