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Show structions: $1.50 in stores. FAMCO, Inc., Dept. PP, 300 Lake Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256. (right) MICROVISION: Smallest yet, this TV set weighs only 26 ounces, is about the size of a paperback book (4" x 6" x IV2" deep) and can be carried in a coat pocket, handbag or attach case. Its 2" s4MA.ii TAKE A LOOK AT THESE NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME AND FAMILY BY PETER DRYDEN r JV SPLITTING YOUR WOOD: It should be easier and safer with a new device that uses a "guided wedge" principle Adjustable to logs up to 30 long, it holds them firmly in place for hands-of- f operation, has a forged-ste- el AUTOMATIC STEAM COOKER: In addition to being low-calori- e, steam cooking makes foods vegetables and fish in particular taste better. The first appliance designed solely for steam cooking (claims the maker), this should make the p process easier. The unit has an aluminum insert sur- pan with corrosion-proo- f face for quick, even heat distribution plus a steam trivet, stainless-stepan to catch for sauce or broth, glass juice viewing lid and thermostatic cookcontrol. With book: $49.95 list price. Hitachi, Dept. PP, 401 W. Artesia Blvd., Compton, Cal. 90220. (above) 10-cu- wedge, eliminates need for axe or hatchet and any hazard of jammed or flying wedge (claims the maker). It also provides a kindling cutter. $89.95 ppd. Oak Grove Enterprises, Dept. PP, Box 47 A, Foristell, Mo. 63 348. (above) fab . el Iron poor blood is the most widespread nutritional ailment in America today. And taking vitamins cant help, because vitamins dont SOLAR POOL HEATER: De signed to cut heating bills for an extended swim season, a new solar heating system includes black plastic collector panels, valves, piping and a manual or automatic control system. It can be attached to new or existing pools. On most sunny days pool-watpasses through the panels to be heated and returned to the pool. If there is also a gas heater, it will operate only when needed to supplement the solar heat. Details: Aluminum Co. of America, Dept. PP, 814 Alcoa Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219. (above) er contain iron. What you need is Geritol, every day. Geritol is so rich in iron, just one tablet contains more iron than even a pound of calfs liver. Plus vitamins important to your health. Geritols iron can actually build your blood day by day. Thats what makes it different from vitamin pills and so important to you. GROW BLOCKS: A clean and easy way to start your seeds and cuttings is these blocks containing all the new soil-lenutrients needed for rapid germination and growth. The soft, natural fiber blocks, each IV2" x lV" x 17a", come 16 in a plastic tray and separate easily for transplanting when plants are in- high. Package of 16, with detailed ss 3-- diagona! screen produces a sharp picture which, when viewed at 1' distance, is equivalent in size and brilliance to that of a 25" set at 12' (claims the maker). It can operate on rechargeable batteries, car battery or household current. $300 in stores. Sinclair Radionics, Inc., Dept. PP, 115 E. 57th St., New York, N Y. 10022. black-and-whi- te 48-pa- I . . ikW'y THERMOSTAT: Useful for both heating ENERGY-SAVIN- G and air conditioning, a new, thermostat inquartz clock and easy-to-inst- corporates a automatically adjusts room for day and temperatures night comfort. It can lower the temperature at a specific hour at night and raise it in the early morning before the k can be varied family gets up. from 1 to 30 degrees. About $85 in stores. White-RogeDiv., Emerson Electric, Dept. PP, 9797 Reavis Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63 123. (above) Set-bac- rs Parade of Progress items are NOT advertising. Write to source or manufacturer if not available in stores. Please allow three to four weeks for a reply. Manufacturers: PARADE will consider ideas but cannot correspond. 19 |