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7 Editorial: 26 Ayoob on firearms: 22 Ask Jackie 83 Letters 37 Poem 47 BHM books 89 Classified ads (pdf) 89 Classified advertising form Order form |
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Places to live8 The good life on the Big Island By Skip Thomsen Homeschooling16  How big is the solar system By John Silveira Self-sufficiency41 Medical kits for self-reliant families By Jackie Clay To provide for her family, Jackie Clay has designed three medical kits, a large one for home, an intermediate one for long trips, and a small everyday kit for the family’s vehicles 73 The Water System, Part 3: Gold and Silver By Michael Hackleman Country Living39 Reflecting on a life in the woods, and looking ahead By Marjorie Burris Farm and Garden30 Practical livestock for the homestead By Amelia Porter Amelia porter considers the most practical beginner’s choices of animals for the new homestead. They include rabbits, chickens, geese, ducks, goats, sheep, and pigs. Recipes52 Tips and tricks for the kitchen By Richard Blunt Richard Blunt lets us peek into his vault of kitchen “tips and tricks” to make the hours we spend in our kitchens more fun and more productive. Americana62 The greatest American who was never President By John Silveira Building87 Try this simple slow cooker   By Robert L. Williams |
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