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2022.40.9Scope and Content
The May, 1974 issue of Ideas For Better Living, Vol. 12, No. 3 published by The American National Bank, An American Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri. The cover shows the Princess Hotel in Hamilton, Bermuda, with additional structures in the background. There are sailboats and speedboats along the shore. The topic reads " Vacations '74 *Travel by train *one-tank trips * Dream trips come true"Context
The front inside page contains various business advertisements.
(There is no Table of Contents, just headings and subheadings.)
"Travel" This year" A dark blue sail boat and shadow on blue water, encompassed by a drawing of a globe and various pieces of luggage. The message begins " YES, DESPITE THE restrictions on automobile travel this season, families should still plan to take vacation trips together. . . . . "
Four pages of blueprints and exterior views of homes: "Roominess is its own reward" For large families, having enough room to live is the primary consideration . . . . ; "Just getting started" Young families just moving into their first home . . . . ; "The courtyard's included" . . . . contemporary house plan . . . . , with an open courtyard surrounded by integrated activity sections; "Always room for one more" . . . this home made provisions for a spare bedroom to accommodate visiting friends and relatives.
"Getting there is half the fun" America has rediscovered the railroad. Pictures: Amtrak's Coast Starlight makes its way through the Cascade Mountains in Oregon during the early morning hours, on its daily Los Angeles-Seattle run.; On board the San Francisco Zephyr, passengers get a panoramic view Nevada, one of the states on the exciting Chicago - San Francisco route.; The San Francisco Zephyr snakes through the High Sierras' Emigrant Gap near Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe.; Amtrak maintains the tradition of gleaming table cloths and silver, even with some fresh flowers on the dinner table.; Fifteen high-speed Metroliners operate daily each way between Washington and New York City, . . .
"Just once in your life. A travel dream need not be un fulfilled if you wish (and work) hard enough" Some people dream about traveling to distant shores, visiting the far corners of the globe . . . . . " Pictures: Miami Beach, with its hotels glittering in the night, . . . .; A festival in Japan can be the highlight of a Far Eastern tour that might also include stop-overs in Hong Kong and the Philippines.; The new Royal Viking cruise ship glides down Santa Anna Bay in downtown Willemstad, Curacao, . . . . ; Merry old England is still popular with tourists, who often visit the guard at the Tower of London.; A trip to Norway might be times to correspond with beautiful ' Fjord Blossom Time; in the Spring.; Take a second (oir first) honeymoon at one the scenic American retreats, like in the Poconos.
"One Tank Trips. Great vacation spots abound right here in your own state, within range of a single tank of gas." "There's a vacation spot within range of a single tank of gas if you're willing to look for it - whether your plans call for fishing, touring historic America or just enjoying the great outdoors, you can do it close to home. Why not try that this year for a different kind of vacation?"
"Power that saves power. Attic ventilation equipment saves air conditioning energy and provides essential cooling to non-air conditioned homes" Sketches show the effect of heat build up in the attic, and the assistance a power vent provides when installed.
"products on parade" 1) SURVIVAL KNIFE - a camping and hiking accessory; 2) THE BOUNCER - helps keep new and used tennis balls from losing the pressure stored inside them; 3) SLIDING PATIO and screen closers . . . help save energy by keeping doors closed while air conditioning is on; 4) HIDE-A-CORD conceals extra lengths of electrical cords, keeping them from being tripped over; 5) KNITPICKER - offers a quick solution to snagged knit fabrics; 6) MESSAGE ALERT - assures no more missed messages by flashing an amber light that can't be overlooked.
"personal slants" from James Holt McGavran. This is one of only 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 with the message "Call us for a Home Improvement Loan" There is a picture of a vintage hand-cranked wall phone.Collection
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7½" x 10½"
