The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-11-04

eral Superintendent, shows about go
subscribers in Davenport, Iowa, where
he resides, and nearly 800 In Denver,
where he has recently been. A few
testimonials from the latter place and
in Kansas, where the work is just be-
ing introduced. and large lists taken,
will be of interest to the readers of the
JOURNAL:
''Johason's BETTER ahnn Appleaon's''
- the sainx In which Deesers.
Agree.
DENVER, Feb. 4, 1880.
PROF. NJ. T. Brown, Dear Sir:
have compared JOhnsOn's Cyclic
pedia with AppletOR's American,
which have had In my library for u
number of years. l find that John
sons possesses many points of superb
GRITTY Of practical value. First-In the
more numerous topics discussed.
SecOnd-The subject matter is less
open to criticism. Third-It is more
practical in its arrangements, cOnse.
quently more desirable for reference
in the household or for convenience.
/ therefore have no reluctance In ex-
changing AppletOn's when I CAN Sc
cure q better in JOhnsOn's-
n. q. BURNHAM, NJ. ID.
CENTRAL CITY, Col, Oct. 4, 1880.
w. II. MCCREENY, Dear Sir:
l have sufficiently examined John.
sons New Universal CyclOpsedia to be
satisfied that it Is better for my own
use than AppletOn's American, which
/ have had for five or six years
hence, have arranged to make the ex-
change. L. c. TOLLEs, NJ. d.
yshnssn's mere reliable than Apple.
tess. - -
From Hon. w. s. Decker. Uaited States Atsornsy
DENVER, March ii, 1850.
NJ. T. BROWN, Dear Sir:
In the four or five months that /
have had JOhnsOn's CyclOpsedia have
had occasion to examine ii very ft-
quently, and have always obtained
tlIerefrOm the Information asseea.'
ink. look upon this work rs the
most reliable, at the same time most
replete with valuable information of
any encyclopedias have had the pleas
ure of examining, and have used APP
PletOn's New American for years.
l lam very respectfully yours,
w. S. DECKER.
From Rev. J. A. Simpson, p. E. Of Manhattan Dis
trict.
MANHATTAN, Kas., Oct, 1850.
Having examined JohnsOn's Cyclic.
redia. find that il is work OF great
merit. In comparison with other cy-
clOpsedias, il surpasses all, and should
find a place in every household. =.
J. a. SIMPSON.
From Rev. J. G. Maver, pastor OF the Baptist
church, Manhattan, Kas. -.
..-s, Oct. 10, 1885,.
J. l.. DAWSON, Dear Sir:
JOhnson's CyclOpsedia is undOubt-
eddy THE work Of the age. ] have
compared it with AppletOn's and find
1t not only more complete, but the az;
ticles far more satisfactory. The
amount Of valuable information is
truly wonderful.
Yours respectfully, $500
J. q. MARvER.
From Milton L. Ward. A NJ, Professor Of Mathe-
mates and English, Kansas State Agricultural
College.
MANHATTAN, Kan, Oct Z, 1880
MR.. J. l.. DAWSON, Dear Sir: :.
My examination of .JOhnsOn's New
Universal CyclOpadia has been some
what hasty, but ! am satisfied that ii
Is the encyclopaedia that want for my
own library. The plan Of the work is
excellent. The names Of its editors
and principal contributors guarantee
the work. Respectfully.
NJ. l.. WARD
The following is from Prof Lee, a
well-known educator, who had both.
the American and britannica before
subscribing for JOhnsOn's ..-'
MANHATTAN, Kas.. Oct. Is, 1850.
}. l.. DAWSON, Dear Sir:
have examined, with some care,
JOhnson's CyclOpedia and believe it
upon the whole to he the best cycle
redia yet published i'm this country,
Some of its points Of special merit are
the following:
!. Great discrimination is shown i'm
selection of topics for full treatment, a
brief and ceaseised treatment Uf lr1fim-
pOrtapt topics, leaving more room for
really important subjects. -.
= The signature of the writer to
each OF the more important articles is;
n very satisfactory feature.
3. The work isabreast Of the times;
Historical and Biographical.
giving its. information down
TO the present year.
4. The maps and Illustrative plates |
and the mechanical execution Of the'I
work in general are all that can be de-
sired, and. yet the whole is Offered mt /
such price as brings it within reach
IF a person with small income.
J.H LEE,
Superintendent County schools and
Rector Episcopal church.
The britannica a I" .jrduduhent work.'.
From the Minutes Of the KIcwonee
- Public Library.
kEwANEE, Ill Aug Is, 1879.
Whcreds, This Board has purchased
line volumes of the Subscription Edi-
ion of the Encyclopedia britannica
y Noses, Warren a. 90. upon their
that the said edition
vas printed from the same plates as
he English or trade edition and
Whereas, This Board having exam
ned and compared the Subscription
edition purchased of Moses. Warren
Co. with the English OF trade edi-
ion, find il to he abridged and in
many important points a fraudulent
rOrk and, -
Whereas, This Board has paid the |
aid Moses. Warren 4 Co. $12OO for
he nine volumes of said abridged and |
fraudulent edition; therefore
ResOired, That committee of two
e appointed to request Moses. Warren 1
: Co Of Chicago, OF. the Agent Frank
fdthers, Of Touloa, to refund the
money paid by US for said subscription
iition, with discretion to pressed
gainst said Moses, Warren 4 Co in
ehalf of the Board if they refuse Ia
Dmply. w: T. CRass, -
.e..s See'y.."
kEwANEE, Ill, Feb. Is, 1850.
ffice Of Treasurer. Of Kewanee Libra-
~. .~.-a.J 80.
Transcript from the Treasures
DOk Oct. ~, 1879: ycash Of Math-
W. lagent for Moses, Warren 4 Col
" Halls Edition of EncycIopssdiA
returned So IN i