The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1871-12-07
LITERARY.

GoDEY's LADY's BOOK FOR JANUARY 1872.
This number of Cooley contains handsome
steel plate with the title 1.-THE Secret" a steel
plate title-page, a tableau picture, and one
of the finest fashion plates we have seen for
some time. In addition to these an extra
fine plate will be found of parlor ornaments,
or more properly double plate" Mrs. Loli.
pops Party, 1.-THE first of the promised Sc
ries. GA New Years Call" is choice wood
cut. And any number of engravings belong
| ing to the numerous departments for which
this book is noted. A good number Histories
and miscellaneous reading, an excellent piece
of music by the musical editor, and subur-
ban residence in the Italian style by the
Messrs. Hobbs complete the attractions of the
January number. Philadelphia L. A. Go
dey, publisher.
THE NURsERY.-This splendid magazine for
the little folks makes its appearance regular
ly upon our table. The December number is
filled with good things for the children. Bos-
ton: John L. Shorey.
THE AMERICAN ODD FELLOW for December
is splendid number. It has beautifully IL
Illustrated articles on Chicago and the Indians;
first-class stories various sketches pithy
paragraphs on scientific subjects humorous
and general miscellany letters from under
the lamp-post choice poetry; news from
the order everywhere, &C., &c. With the
next number commences the thirteenth vol
ume of this widely circulated magazine. 1t
is the oldest and acknowledged to be the best
publication of the Order of Odd Fellows, and
is at the same time superior family maya
zine. Send on your subscriptions to the A.
o. F. Association, No. Sc Nassau street,
New York. $1.25 per volume; $3.50 year. |
Try the American Odd Fellow for q year and
you will never regret it.
The OVERLAND MONTHLY FOR DECEMBER.
We have before us the closing number of
the seventh volume of this original and pc.
culiarly Western magazine. Its contents
continue to be varied, and in the present is.
sue we find very fruitful and appetizing SUBJ
jects paper on Wine Making in Califor-
MIA Interestingly recites the early difficulties
encountered in the cultivation of the grape,
while A Day up the Canon, forcibly reminds
one ofthe breezy, outdoor sketches for which
this periodical is so noted. In Motherhood,
end Plurality of Wives, we find the truth up
on these subjects brought out in vivid and
impressive manner, which is, to say the least,
highly commendable. It has it's stories, Zone
good "Californian'') usual, under the titles
of Ell Tesoro The Lost Treasure Of Monte
yuma, and Kirwin. It's ETC. is bright,
and it's Book Reviews numerous, and, where
needed, incisive. The January number will
commence the eighth volume. Four dollars
per annum club subscriptions at reduced
rates. John II. Germany & Co., publishers,
400 Washington street, San Francisco.
THE LITTLE CORPORAL was routed but not
conquered in the great fire, and the December
number has come to hand as fresh, sparkling
and vigorous as ever. 1t contains full-page
illustration by Thomas Mast, the prince of
artists, and among che articles we notice one
from Horace Greeley, on 'Art and Industry"
This number contains many rich things and
is beautifully illustrated throughout. The
Publisher announces that in the next num-
Der will begin the $500 Prize Story, written
by Helen G. Weeks, a noted writer for the
young. This will no doubt be charming
story, and all the boys and girls will be de-
lighted with it. Published by John E. Mil
Ter, Chicago, Ill.
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE for Deem
Der is one of our brightest and cheeriest visi'
tants for the month. Crowded with all the
relishes of Christmas Dinner, it makes one
think of its appropriateness as Christmas
present for the little ones, as well as for the
older members of the household. "Mrs. ,
Santa Claus Adventure'' is alone richly
worth the price of the magazine year. We
notice that it's publishers have recently pur-
chased the following magazines which have
been consolidated with the Household, viz
sour Magazine" published by Maj. General
Fitzpatrick and VIM R. Mattison, at Newton,
N. j.. and the "Eclectic,' published at Gin
cinnati by DR.. j. M. Scudder. Send for the
December number, which will be mailed free.
Address S. 8. Wood & Co., Newburgh, N Y.
We see 1t stated that fresh beef chopped
fine and fed to hens, will induce them to lay
eggs as rapidly as in spring time. Try it.
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HISTORY OF THE CHICAGO FIRE.-Mr. 10.
seph Kingman is canvassing this county for