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Scouting Magazine, December, 1948, Vol. 36, No. 10

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THE NATURE LIBRARY

Seton: Animals 295 pages 64 kinds; Blanchan: Birds 257 pp 124 kinds; Rogers: Trees 291 pp 226 kinds; Blanchan: Wild Flowers 270 pp 170 kinds; Wood: Butterflies 286 pp 109 kinds; McCurdy: Garden Flowers 111 pp 400 kinds. 48 color plates per book, 8¼ x 5½ in. Price $3 each. 6 V.-set $12.95. Remittance with order, full refund if returned in 5 days.

LITERARY MART. 8 East 33rd St., New York 16

USE YOUR

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(PROGRAM NOTE BOOK, SCOUTING & BOYS’ LIFE)

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★ Send 15c for famous Northland Ski Manual, or, write for a free illustrated booklet.

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YOUR CAMERA CAN TAKE SHARP CLEAR PORTRAITS It’s easy to use the Close-up 1+ PORTRAIT LENS ATTACHMENT. Nothing to study ... you can take pictures less than 3 feet from subject ... fits any type camera including boxes. Complete outfit, with carrying case, “range-finder” tape, extra mounting ring and instructions ... only $1.15 ($1.25 in Canada) SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Send only $1.15 for immediate postpaid shipment. If you prefer, order C.O.D. paying $1.15 plus fees upon delivery. In ordering, state camera make and model.

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Be Popular with MAGIC

BE THE LIFE OF EVERY PARTY!

Do clever tricks with cards, coins, cigarettes, ropes, etc.; also “mind-reading”. Get this magician’s book, “102 Easy-to-do MAGIC TRICKS” and a copy of “MAGIC IS FUN” magazine. Mail 50c TODAY (coins or stamps). Large catalog of professional apparatus will be included with order. Satisfaction guaranteed.

D. ROBBINS & CO., Dept. G-4, 152 W. 42 St., N.Y. 18, N.Y.

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NOW—TWO PLUMB AXES JUST FOR SCOUTS

National AXE

16” handle. Weight of head 1¾ lbs.

Official SCOUT AXE

14” handle. Weight of head 1¼ lbs.

The Plumb Axe was the first official piece of Boy Scout Equipment.

Foyette R. Plumb, Inc., Phila. 37, Pa.

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HOW TO SHOOT A RIFLE

A brand-new, inexpensive guide to expert marksmanship—the official training guide for the National Rifle Association and its 300,000 members. Here is everything the beginner wants to know, or the expert wants to check: shooting positions, different types of rifles, sights, ammunition, ballistics, range-building, etc. 250 two-color photos and drawings make each point crystal-clear.

HOW TO SHOOT A RIFLE is tailor-made for those who have to teach others to shoot—whether they’re showing beginners how to qualify for the Marksmanship badge, or introducing a clean, finely-coordinated sport.

Only $1.75. Order today from:

THE SPORTSMAN’S PRESS Dept. 5, 1115 Seventeenth St., N.W. Washington 6, D.C.

GIVEN—Famous Americans Set plus Flag Set plus National Parks Set, plus the Presidential Set to $5. A Total of 90 Stamps Absolutely Free to Customers for our unsurpassed United States or Foreign Selections. Send 3c Postage for 15 of the Above Mentioned Stamps plus full particulars. Dept. 1111, Triboro Stamp Co., 145 Nassau St., New York City.

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When fire strikes extinguish it quickly with an INDIAN FIRE PUMP—the same outfit fire depts. and foresters use so effectively. 5 gal. tank carried slung on back. Pump throws powerful pressure stream or spray. Thousands in use. Clear water or water wetter does the job. Be prepared!

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