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GIVE A LIVING LEGEND
How did various plants and flowers originate? That question has inspired a wealth of colorful legends. One of the best-known concerns Narcissus, who became so fascinated by his reflection in a pool that he pined away, leaving only a flower bearing his name to preserve the memory of his vanity. Lilies reportedly sprang up from Eve's tears, shed as she fled the Garden of Eden with Adam.
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GAS AND OIL
Buying gasoline and oil for your car can be baffling. You're confronted with a thicket of familiar national brands and not-so-familiar discount brands. And at each service station there are different grades of gasoline and types and weights of oil, and all have different prices.
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How to order material from the magazine
DOLL FURNITURE PATTERN Make the cradle, bench, hutch, rocker, and dry sink shown in this issue with our pattern. Pattern is full-size for each piece and includes illustrated step-by-step instructions.
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LIFE INSURANCE: WHAT ARE THE PAYOUT OPTIONS?
Getting the right amount of life insurance Is important, but so is making sure the money will be distributed in a way that suits your family's needs. Talk over the options with your beneficiary now, and make the appropriate arrangements with your Insurance company. Here's what to consider.
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Wood furniture upkeep
Whether antique or brand-new, all wood furniture needs proper care. Even furniture that is factory-finished with a protective coating is vulnerable to damage from weather and wear. Here's how you can keep your wood furniture looking its best.
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A Homespun Christmas Index of Instructions
for all crafts projects shown on pages 75-91. How to enlarge patterns ... 48 Package wraps......... 48 Schoolhouse block wall hanging, page 75..... 136 Log cabin quilt, page 75....... 136 Burlap crèche, page 75....... 138 Soft-sculpture candles, page 77 ... 138
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1978 SENSIBLE GROWTH AWARDS
Each year, the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens cosponsor a competition to recognize excellence in the design and planning of new housing developments. Entries from all across the country are judged by a panel of builders, developers, land planners, and architects.
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Ceiling make-overs
In any room redo, the ceiling deserves as much attention as the walls. Here's a rundown of different ways to freshen up the overhead view.
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The Man Next Door
Reverend George Hall used a perfect example in last Sunday's sermon: "Snowflakes," he said, "don't amount to much individually, but when they decide to cooperate, they can shut down a freeway."
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