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Energy saving housewares popular . . electronic, micro' computer elements offer con' venience . . . iust Plain great or unusual items.

The Merchant Magazine ables and personal possessions while traveling oi at home-. It is shaped like a coat hanger and can be hidden bY a coat or sweater while securely locked to the closet pole. An elechonic version has an alarm module that goes off when tampered with by intruders. o A disposable odor eliminator comes in a ielf-contained unit with a vapor-emitting membrane. About the siz'e of a pac[ of cigarettes, it utilizes its own packaging and weighs less than an ounce. o Electric extension cords available in brilliant contemporary designer colors will stretch up to 8 ft. in length. All are 18 gauge, 3-outlet, 2-conductor, polarized for safety. An enersv efficient window shade features f ipecially formulated material that acts as an insulator and sun reflector. o A flushable portable toilet is desisned for sanitation convenience anvihere in the home as well as the ouidoors. With a self-contained tank, it requires no hook-up. An upper and lowei tank snap together to form an odor-proof interlocking seal. o Quiche/flan pans with loose bottom inserts come in three designs for flat, decorative, or embossed designs. An egg peeler uses air pressure to release a hardcooked egg from its shell leaving it whole and intact. o A shaving brush made of boar's bristle fits onto a polyethylene dispenser cap that will fit all aerosol shavine cream cans. Push the button to pr6vide a barber shop shave at home' o A planter is designed to discourage root rot and allow for less frequent watering using the principle of Capillary action which also supplys roots with oxygen. A bath scale with a chrome plated mat which is stainresistant and easy to clean weighs in pounds and kilos.

A charcoal lighter is said to be able to save over a million barrels of oil this summer by using newspaper as fuel to start charcoal for backyard barbecues with no fluid or electricity.

Home security accessories include an auto transmitter which works with the home alarm system if the car is parked within 300 ft. of the receiver location.

A fre brick will heat and glow uP to 8 hours, light with one match, Produce 2 to 3 hours of flame with over 150,000 BTUs, and condition the soil with its ashes.

A table top grill gives 160 sq. in. of cooking area and utilizes disposable L.P. gas cylinders. The legs fold and lock the top on for safe storage and carrying.

A weather proof charcoal chest keeps up to l8 lbs. of briquettes dry andhanily outdoors. Moulded of black plastic it has double handles and a pouring spout.

WNearly seven decades have gone by since that bright August morning in 1911 when the boys in the mill stepped out to have thcir picture taken. San Luis Planing Mill in San Luis Obispo, Ca., was a well-run company then and is now. Ifle at DMK-Pacific salute their continuing commitment to service as well as their success.

It was founded in 1883 by H.H. t0faite By about the turn of the cenrury, Lee R. Parsons bought it and by 1916 was the sole owner. His sons, Roy and Gerard Parsons, operate it today as San Luis Mill & Lumber Qo., a growing busines that curently is in the midst of yet another modernization and expansion.

From the start of DMK-Pacific, we've worked hard to emulate the excellence shown by these pioneer firms. So, for all your needs in \Testern sofrwoods and plywood, try DMK-Pacific, the company that was born with sawdust in its veins and is run by people who share your enthusiasm for this business.