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Beshears: IDEAS FOR Better LivingEntry/Object ID
2022.40.7Scope and Content
The March, 1974 issue of Better Living, Vol. 12, No. 1 published by The American National Bank, An American Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri. The cover is of a kitchen accented with green countertops and yellow backsplash, with gold carpeting. The topic reads " Repair, remodel and rejoice 1974 Home Improvement Issue".Context
The front inside page contains various business advertisements.
(There is no Table of Contents, just headings and sub-headings)
"Home Improvement - Maybe now, more than ever. . . " This article provides pictures of new kitchen ideas from new appliances, sinks, snack bars, and flooring; "Any Cook's Delight"
"The kitchen is America's favorite target for remodeling with good reason - few projects yield such tasty results."
"Read All About It" There plenty of information about home improvement available if you're willing to read all about it.
"Outside Protection" (captions under pictures) Chipped paint and deteriorating wood on the outside should be repaired quickly to halt any further damage. When residing is called for in an older house, try plywood siding to protect the outside for many years.
Inside comfort and stability depend on the "protective coat" around the house.
A two-page layout "come clean in luxury. The old bathing hole in any home can become a luxurious bathroom with a little help" Pictures of remodeled bathrooms containing vinyl floors, vanity and new tub enclosures, and storage for all the linens.
"Landscape Improvements" With all this talk about improvements for the interior of the home, don't neglect the landscaping improvements that can be made outside. Photos with suggestions are brick borders, wood decks, flower beds, and walkways and patios.
"If you can't fix the old one, build a new one" Sometimes it just makes sense to start over in a brand new home. These pages contain several sets of blueprints and exterior renditions of new home plans from ranch style to split-levels.
"personal slants" from James Holt McGavran. This is one of two sections with the name of the author. This is a humorous view of his opinions.
"the bookshelf" by isabelle King. Reviews of: Novels Worth Reading; Interesting Non-Fiction; Good Mysterieds; For The Younger Generation.
"Rib Ticklers" is a collection of jokes.
The inside page of the back cover is another collection of local business advertisements. The back cover is a one-page advertisement for The American National Bank suggesting they are "The Original Mr. Fixit for Home improvement Loans"Collection
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7½" x 10½"
