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Just Think of a Last Line to Complete this Verse:

Sweet suburbia, Blooming from California to Maine Mortgaged to the whole of its terrain Where one seldom relaxes Because of high taxes (And your line would go here) The last word of your entry line should rhyme with "Maine" and "terrain." For example a last line might be—"And station wagons speeding to the train." Among other rhyming words that might be used: complain, gain, lane, pain, plain, rain, refrain, strain, etc., etc., etc. Before You Start... Read Over These Rules (1) Take a warm bath, relax, hum your favorite song softly. (This rule may not help you dream up a winning entry—but it will make you feel good.) (2) You may enter as many last lines as desired as long as the total number does not exceed three. Your brainstorms may be submitted on the entry forms on the opposite page. (If desired, you may select the coupon form that best suits your personality.) Entries may also be submitted on facsimiles, post cards, greeting cards, or playing cards. (3) Mail your entries to: SUBURBIA TODAY BOX 7525 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (4) All entries must be received by 3:47 a.m., December 5, 1960. For those who do not hear from us within a few weeks after that date—best wishes for a happy holiday season. (5) Entries will be judged on the basis of originality and aptness of thought. Judges' decision is final. In case of ties, the tied contestants will be required to complete in 25 words or less the statement, "I never enter contests because..." All entries become the property of Suburbia Today. (6) Entries must be the original work of contestants and must be submitted in their own names. However, if your name is John Phyrokoltosoonier, we'll understand if your entry is signed Tom Phyrokoltosoonier. (7) The prizes pictured in this announcement are being awarded in the three contests that appear in the September, October and November issues of Suburbia Today. One hundred prizes will be awarded in each contest. Three hundred fortune cookies—each containing a message listing a prize—will be selected at random for mailing to the 300 individual prize winners. (8) The contest is open to everyone except recipients of a Pulitzer Prize or an Academy Award. (9) The contest is subject to all Federal, State and local regulations. STUDEBAKER LARK 2-Door Station Wagon Its low center of gravity results in a smoother ride and greater stability, and its low silhouette is accentuated by a streamlined roof panel! It's the LARK for the Suburban look! 2 WESTINGHOUSE Washer-Dryer Combinations The perfect pair to make laundry days leisure days around your house. All the latest advanced Westinghouse features. 2 HARDMAN DUO PIANOS The HARDMAN "DUO" is a two-in-one piano. Both a player and a full 88-note keyboard too. Magnificently designed by Hardman, Peck and Co., you'll find the "DUO's" twice the fun! 15 IN-SINK-ERATOR "GOLD COMET" DISPOSERS It's the IN-SINK-ERATOR "GOLD COMET" Garbage Disposer, brand-new design in modern shape. It is as beautiful and quiet as the stars. The "GOLD COMET" is the most powerful, efficient disposer of them all. 2 GRAVELY UTILITY TRACTORS A complete power-package for lawn and garden. These units feature all-gear drive, reverse-30" rotary power attached, rotary plow attachment, snowblower attachment and riding sulky. 5 BELL & HOWELL "Zoomatic" 8mm Motion Picture Cameras For perfect movies BELL & HOWELL brings you this top-quality camera loaded with extra engineer-research features. 3 "MAYFAIR" BARCALOUNGERS The ultimate in comfort and styling. Covered in beautiful iridescent textured fabric, it's the world's most comfortable chair! 20 BLACK & DECKER U-9 Scru-Drill Sets A completely new and exclusive BLACK & DECKER development. A 3/8" Drill that also serves as a screwdriver. The suburban do-it-yourselfer will quickly find it's a favorite home power tool! 10 ALLIANCE GENIE Garage Door Openers Automatically controls your garage doors and garage lights. Ruggedly constructed, expertly engineered, time-tested, the Deluxe Model "400" Garage Door Operator saves you steps and provides year-after-year reliability! 20 SETH THOMAS CLOCKS The "CEYLON" by SETH THOMAS is beautifully designed in the timely tradition of master craftsmen who have created fine clocks since 1813. The "CEYLON" is a magnificent addition to any home. 70 RIVAL CAN-O-MATIC Electric Can Openers The CAN-O-MATIC by RIVAL is the electric can opener that opens all cans, all shapes, all sizes. Exclusive fold-away legs for opening extra large 46 oz. juice cans anywhere on counter or table top! 50 WEST BEND "Kabob 'N Grills" The new party idea by WEST BEND. The "Kabob 'N Grill" has 8 motorized vertical skewers. Guests make up their own food combinations from buffet platter. Charcoal is in vertical fire basket. 100 VOIT TETHERBALL and POLE KITS Backyard fun is yours with the VOIT Tetherball and Pole Set. Everything you need to enjoy the nation's fastest-growing back-yard game, from VOIT, America's Finest Name in Sports Equipment.