On the Trail - An Outdoor Book for Girls by Lina Beard;Adelia Belle Beard
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mosquitoes, etc., and to keep both tent and camp
free from pests. One quart is said to last two weeks with daily use. Cost, fifty cents per quart. One carborundum stone for sharpening all cutting tools. One or more lanterns. Folding candle lanterns may be purchased, but the simple ten-cent kind with lamp-chimney for protection of candle are good. They can be had at country stores in Cresco, Pa. May possibly be found at camp-outfitters'. If a glass chimney is to be used, pack most carefully. Fill the inside of the chimney with stockings, handkerchiefs, etc.; then wrap the chimney all over with other soft clothing and tie securely. Have this outside wrap very thick. One package of one-half length candles to use in lantern. One _tin_ box of one or two dozen safety-matches. _Tin_ will not catch fire from the matches. One strong tool-bag with separate labelled pockets for different tools; each pocket with flap to fasten securely with dress snaps. In this tool-bag put assorted nails, mostly big, strong ones, screws, awl, well-sealed bottle of strong glue, ball of stout twine, a few rawhide thongs, three |
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