Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-01-31
LITERARY NOTICES.

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for February j,
full of TIE choicest articles from the pens Of
+. b. Aldrich, w. ID o Conner, DIR. II. w
Williams, ]. w. De Forest, John Hay, James
F. Fields and other prominent authors
"The Origin of Folk Lore,n sour eyes, and
how to take care of them," "The story Of .
Famous Book" "American life in France
and "CastiIian Days" are some OF the titles
of the choice reading this month. John HAY
seems 10 be the coming writer in these days
disputing public attention with Bret Harte.
Osgood & Co., Boston, at 400 per year.
ScRIBNERs MONTHLY for February is a re-
markabe paper for the variety, interest and
value of its contents. II is truly "magaZne
for the peoples as it purports to be, and can
not fail TO work its way into public favor. 1t
is conducted by DIR. Holland, one of the most
pleasing and gifted writers OF the day. II
contains an valuable illustrated article by Prof.
Maury on "Weather kilograms and Storm
Forecasts" Gail Hamilton, Haus Christian
Anderson, Alice GARY, Geo. Mcdonald and
Prof Baird are among the noted names APP
pearing as contributors this month. Scrbner
&, Co., 654 Broadway, N. Y, at $500 per
year.
EVERY SATURDAY, for the week ending 2Slh
inst, opens with full-page portrait OF Alex
ander Dumas, and has in its ample pages a
host of reading matter. finely illustrated. II
ranks as one OF the best publications of the
day, and is last growing in public favor. Os-
good & Co., Boston, at $500 per year.
The LADY's FRIEND, for February, is a
handsome number, not falling behind its pre-
vious fine reputation. Fashions, plates, pat
terms, and fine illustrations are its Distinguish
ing features. A plate of winter fashions for
girls, and one for boys, vii be useful for
mothers. OF the reading matter We need only
say hat il is uneXcepiouabl Deacon a.
Peterson. Phi'a,, at $3.50 year.
ARTHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for February
is on our TAB and presents an Interesting and
varied table of contents. II contains beau l.
fui steei p ate Illustration, elegant co ored
fashion designs, an extension sheet OF patterns,
and a lumber oi smaller p ates. In the liter
ary dep rtmtut are Interesting stories from The
peas OF several noted writer's Of fiction. T. s.
Arthur & Sons, Phlade phla, at $500 per
year.
The GALAXY for February contains several
deep and thoughtiu papers which serve the
purpose OF relieving IFS general piquancy and
spark G, bV contrast, "a We ! "a that OF giving
really valuable information Of their own. -
Such are successful People, by DR.. Coan.
the chapter OF Thuriow Weeds reminiscent
c,s, and Mr.. b ack's reply to Senator Viii
SON sheldon & Co., New York, at 90 PEI
year
HARrER's MAGAZINE for February is rich
in useful and entertaining matter. An Illus
trated article on ancient and modern glass man.
ulaciure is a prominent feature. In a sketch
of the banks Of ST. George at Genoa, there Is
much antiquarian information. TIE short
stories aud poems are quite up 10 the average
aud the scientific department OF more than us
ua attractions. Harper Brothers, New York
al $500 per Year.
OLD AND New for February is a magazine
of rare merit, aud is making rapid strides il
popularity II only needs TO be known 10 be
a preciated, and in order that il may be known
its proprietors have Literally offered TO send l.
on receipt Of Sl.00 to any address m the Uni
ted States for four months, on trial subscrip-
ton. Roberts * Bros. Boston, Mass. at S4OC
per year.
The NURSERY for February is perfect little
gem. It's illustrations are fresh and beautiful
and its stories well calculated TO suit youngest
readers. As an eminent clergyman says Of it,
$40 my mind there never was magazine pre-
pared for children so thoroughly suited to
their needs, and so well adapted 10 their tastes
John II. Shorey, Boston, at Sl.50 per year.
LITTLE CORPORAL for February brings u:
many fine stories and some excellent engrav.
ings. The Little Corporal has worked won
ders in the magazine world since its first is
sue, and now stands at the head of the army
! Sewell s Miller, Chicago, at $3.50 per year