The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-12-10
Cos0Sps1ttaU Art AssscBatioD!
SECOND YEAR

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Cosaspslitau Art Association!
SECOND YEAR.
4 ARRANGEMENTS for the Second Annual Col
"A lection Of this and popular Institution for
the diffusion of Literature and Art, have been made
on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged, is the far :
famed
GENOA CRUCIYIx,"
which originally cost ten thousand dollars.
In forming the new collection, the diffusion of
works Of American Art, and the eDcoura cement of
American genius have not been overlooked. Com
missions have been Issued 10 many Of the most dis
tinguished American Artists, Who will eontribste
some of their finest productions Among them
three Marble Busts executed by the greatest living
ScaIptor,--Hiram Powers.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
The Father Of his Csuatry
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
The Philosopher
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made care
fa and judicions selections VI foreign works Of Art
both u Bronze aud Marble. ststaary and Choice
The whole forming . large and valuable collec-
ton Of Paintings and 81 atuary 70 b. distributed fire.
among the members Of the Association for the sec
ond year.
TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP.
The payment of three dollars constitutes ANY one
. memb4r Of this Association, and entities him to
either Of the following Magazines for one year
u
and Paintings.
The literature issued 10 subscribers consists Of the
following Monthly Magazine Hsrpr's. Putnam a,
Knicksrb,cker, B.ackwood's, Gianam's, Godey's
Lady Book, and Househo Words
Persons taking 6re membership. are entitled to
any Eve Of the MAgarincs for year and to six
tickets In the distribution.
The net proc I'D. derived from the sale Of member
ships arc devoted to tn purchase Of works Of Art
for the ensuing year.
The advantages secured by becoming member q
this Assoc latiuD Are
lst All persons receive the full value OF their sub
scrptons q, the start in the shape of sterling Mag
axine Literature.
ID Each member is contributing tow ards purchas-
ing choice works of Art. which TO BIZ distributed
am ,ng themselves, and are At the same time
aging tbs Artists If the country Disturbing thous-
aDds Of dollars through its agency.
Persons in renting funds for membership will
please give their post ONCE address ia full stating
the month they wish the Magazine TO comm snce,
and have the letter registered at the post Once TO
prevent ioss on the receipt Of which certificate of
memb rship, together with the Magazine desired,
will b. forwarded TO any part Of the country.
Those who purchase Magazines At bookstores, will
observe that BY joining this Association they
the Magazine and free Ticket in the annual distri
button all n the sanse price they pay for the
Magazine alone.
Beautiful illustrated Catalogues, giving full des-
cripticns, sent fres on application.
c. L. DERBY, Actuary C. A. A.
A. either of the princpa Offices
"knicksrbocker Magazine" o6bce, 34s Broadway,
New York, or, Western Once, 100 Water street,
Sandusky Ohio no,I4dw3m
sash and 0oOYo.
A GOOD assortment for gale al the Gate City Far
n niture Rooms. 1876 Main stseet- They are Of
the best manufacture. c. 5. ABBOTT 1 co.
SHISGLES.-30e, zee best pine shingles, warrant
~ ed--for sale II the Gate City Furniture Rooms
1876, Main street. They will be sold at very low
price for cash. noy27d G. s. ABBOTT 90.
LvLCORING.--A few thousand still left, which vii
be closed out ~ q bargain. Inquire at the Gate
City Furniture Rooms, 1856 Main st.
nov17d c. s. ABBOTT 4 co.
rAkPETING.-A supply of choice patterns and
~ new styles-for sale NJ vevy small advance
Importer pricesat the Gate City Furniture Rooms,
1856, Main street. &. S. ABBOTT co.
nov27d
AZ the Gate Cbsy E1Snisars Roons
L>XTENSION Tables, Breakfast Dining, Tea and
IL Card Tables, all of best quality and . very
teusive assortment. IS. ABBOTT co.
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