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The April, 1974 issue of Better Living, Vol. 12, No. 2 published by The American National Bank, An American Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri. The cover is of three different styles of architecture in wooded scenes. The topic reads " A Special Report: Wide Open Spaces, America moves to the country"Context
The front inside page contains various business advertisements.
(There is no Table of Contents, just headings and subheadings.)
"Up America, Up" A picture of a hot air balloon with a blue background; a motivational message below it "You've got it in you, America, and now you know it. . . . . . There's still some way to go, but you can make it, you will make it."
"Away from it all" Four pages of blueprints and exterior views of homes: Vacation retreat; Lakeside cottage; Contemporary styling; and, Retirement cabin.
"Going to the country - A great way to enjoy the god life in the arms of nature" Includes pictures of rural settings.
"The Inside Out - Make the dramatic view part of the decor inside your country home with plate glass" Pictures: Seaside vacation retreat . . . . makes good use of tinted glass and fiber glass for lasting beauty; House . . . uses glass most effectively; A house by the ocean is 'decorated' with large panels of PPG glass; Even the kitchen should have its share of large windows; A living room's size increased by sliding glass doors.
"Easy Does It. Use low-maintenance materials to keep country living joyful" Pictures: Ponderosa pine exterior siding . . . shows the natural texture and color of the wood from which it is made; Plywood paneling is applied horizontally on walls and ceilings of the rustic vacation home; The shady deck-patio provides a quiet spot for relaxation and meals, and requires little work; A house boat . . .covered with shakes and shingles makes ideal leisure home; U. S. Plywood's . . . paneling can be applied in interesting ways to create unique interior.
"Wheat can make more than bread - New study course explores the wonderful world of commodity trading" Recipes presented include: Oven Fried Chicken; Giblet Gravy; and, Apple-Over Ginger Cake. In the middle of the page is written " Country cooking at its finest. One of the greatest things about country living is country cooking, . . . . .
"personal slants" from James Holt McGavran. This is one of only two sections that include 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 "Know where the money goes. Pay by check".Lexicon
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7½" x 10½"
