Inside this week’s issue
Treasured map
1913 relief map with mysterious past makes a graceful wall-hanging.
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Pretty, but not pricey
Century-old plate worth $20-$30, The Collector says.
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Birds of a feather
Anita Kelsey cherishes her collection of bluebird figurines.
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Skyline’s the limit
Photographer Jed Conklin captures the unique architecture of Spokane.
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Real Simple solutions
Experts offer advice on how to handle those awkward situations.
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Ready for rhubarb
Pat Munts offers tips on cultivating red-stalked garden staple.
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Garden plants can harm pets
Common plants, from tomatoes to iris, can be fatal if ingested by four-legged friends.
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Danger for dogs
Bloat can put your best friend in peril very quickly.
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Backtalk
Forum provides place for readers’ tips, opinion and insight.
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