Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1873-02-06
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THE ALDIKE, whi!e issued with all the
regularity, haa none Of tho temporary or tin,ely
interest characteristic Of ordinary periodicals.
1t is an elcg*nt miscellany Of puro, light, and
graceful literature; and collection of mic.
lures, tho rarcst specimens Of artistic skill. in
black and white. Although each succeeding
number affords fresh pleasure to its friends,
the real value and beauty Of THE ALDINE
will be most appreciated after it has been
bound up at tho close of the year. While
other publications may claim superior choap.
ness, as compared with rivals Of q similar
class, rue ALDlNE is unique and original
conception alone end unaprroachol-abso
!ate'y w'theat competition in price or charac.
.~i. The possessor Of o complete volume can
not duplicate tho quantity Of fae paper and
engra'ings in any other shape or number Of
volumes for ten times IL coxt and then, there
are the chtor,os, beste&cs!
ART DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the increase in the pricc Of
subscri Ption last Fall, when THE ALDlNE
assumed its present noble proportions and
representative character, the edition ,,cs more
than donLlcd during tho past year; proving
that the American public appreciate, aud will
support, sincere effort in the cause of Art
The publishers, anxious to justify the ready
confidence thus demonstrated, have cxcrted
themselves to tho utmost to develop and i'm
prove the work sad the plans for the coming
year, rs untolded by the monthly issues, viii
aston;sh and delight even tho most saocuinc
friends Of THE ALDLNE.
The publishers arc authorized to announce
designs from many Of the most eminout artists
of America.
In addition, THE .ALDINE will reproduce
examples Of the best foreign masters, selected
with view to the highest artistic success and
greatest general interest; avoiding such as
have become familiar, through photographs,
or copies Of any kind.
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873. will
reproduce four Of John S. Davis inimitabls
child 'sketcbcs, appropriate to the four seasons.
These plates, appearing in the issues Of Janu-
airy, April, July, and October, would 10 alone
worth tho price Of years subscription.
The popular feature Of copicusly i!lustrat-
ed Christmas number will be continued.
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PREMIUM CHROM0s FOR 1873.
Every subscriber to THE ALDlNE, who
pays in advance for the year 1873, will receive,
without additional charge, . pair If chromos,
after J. J. Hill, the eminent English painter.
Tho pictures, entitled "The Village Belle"
and Crossing the Moor" are 14x20 inches
ere printed on Is different plates, requiring
p impressions and tints to perfect each pic
ture. The same chromos are sold for $50 per
pair IN the art stores. AS it is tho detcruina-
ton Of it's conductors to keep THE ALDLNE
out Of the reach Of competition in every de-
partment, the chromos will be found CORES
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other periodicals. Every subscriber will re-
esive certificate, over tho signature Of tho
publishers, guaranteeing that the chromos
delivered shall be equal to the samples furnish
ed the agent, or the money will DO refunded.
The distribution of pictures Of this grade, free
to the subscribers to a five dollar periodical.
will mark au epoch in the history 1T Art; and,
considering the unprecedented ckcapness Of
the price for THE ALDI.yE itself, tho marvel
falls little short Of a miracle oven to those
best acquainted with the achievements Of in
ventivc genius and approved mechanical appli-
ances. (For il ustrations Of these chromos see
November issue Of THE ALDLNE.)
THE LITERARY DEPARTMENT
will continue under tho caro- of Mn. RICHARD
HENRY SToDnARD, assls!cd ny the best writer's
I and poets Ut tho day. who will strive to have
tho literature Of THE ALDINE always in
keeping with its artistic attractions.
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