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Show GIFTS THAT WILL SUIT EVERYONE The old saying that it isn't the gift but the giving that's appreciated appre-ciated may be true, but just the same a good gift quickens the heart so much more. In being able to draw upon the abundance of the country, farm people are m a position to present especially valued gifts at compar- s ft ; " "J ' , l-" - ' K -- iJ atively small cost. For instance, a box full of spruce, fir, pine, holly, cedar or balsam is always welcomed as a decorative source by city friends. City people, like everybody else, also appreciate good things to eat, and home canned country fruits and vegetables or some fowl can be expected to make a big hit. Gardeners in the big town will gladly welcome a packet of seeds gleaned from an expansive country coun-try garden. Handy home-makers can convert old articles into attractive gifts An old felt hat can be made into a beanie for some young girl merely by using the crown and adding yarn stitching for decoration. The best part of an old fur coat beyond repair will make a rich carriage robe for a new baby. Pot-holders, Pot-holders, dusting mitts, bath powder pow-der gloves, shoe bags are some of the items which can be salvaged from small scraps. And, O yes! what could be more useful to a young bride than a home-made cook-book containing the home - maker's favorite recipes ? Not only will such a book provide for tasty eating but it can also be expected to guide the young wife over some rough moments mo-ments in the kitchen. |