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Build Bird Houses Now

How discarded packing boxes may be converted into many different types of attractive bird houses is demonstrated by the National Committee on Wood Utilization of the Department of Commerce, in its recent publication entitled "You Can Make It For Camp and Cottage," the second of a series of booklets designed to bring about a closer and more economical use of second-hand wooden containers and odd pieces of lumber.

It is pointed out that rvith the approach of spring, now is the proper time to prepare accommodations for the feathered visitors. The average boy, with a few simple tools found in every home, a can of paint and a brush, and guided by plans shown in the booklet, can prepare homes for all common species of birds.

"You Can Make It For Camp and Cottage" contains more than 100 plans and designs. Everything from camp stools to fishing tackle boxes can be made from the suggestions and working plans set out in the booklet. Desks, tabourets, beach sandals, folding tables, chairs and numerous other articles of utilidy and ionvenience are included.

According to the Committee, camp directors, schools, civic organizations, playground associations, and boys' and girls'clubs throughout the country have displayed considerable interest in the booklet and are cooperating in its distribution.

"You Can Make It For Camp or Cottage" ^^y be obtained for ten cents a copy from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C., or from District Offices of the Department of Commerce located in principal cities of the country.

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