The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-22
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the attractive features Of the year will be
a new serial novel.
"THE STORY OF sEvENOAKs."
by J. @. Holland. A series Of papers
from various pens on
AMERICAN LIFE & SCENERY"
including descriptive papers on Ameri-
can cities, will open in january with
narrative Of Western Discovery and
Adventure, by Major Powell, whose de-
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pers in the magnifcence Of its iliuatra-
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"A FARMERS VACATION IN EU-
ROPE"
Six articles recounting the experience Of
4 well-known American farmer and en-
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Newport, r. I.l during a tour through
some Of the less frequented parts Of
Western Europe, in the autumn Of 1873.
A series Of papers Of great interest on
FRENCH LITERATURE AND
PARISIAN LIFE
by Albert Rhodes, with illustrations by
French Artists, will appear during the
year.
THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND"
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Jules Verne's latest story, will be con-
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by SAKE Holm.
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