The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1881-04-21
JOHNSONS CYCLOPEDLA,

We called attention to this great work last week
In which, however, there was mistake, The
whole work contains about 5000 subjects or ar.
ticlesr great number Of which have no place in
any cyclopedia, but are treated for the first time
FOR this. This may be expected when we see the
varied talent Of the editorial corps, thirty seven
In number, with 1000 contributors. Let our peo.
pie, especially our young men, who have been
unable to attend college, (scholars will be sure to
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and Mr.. Elton takes orders on what 10 called IN.
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people. he has sold some 900 to 1000 sets; about
600 sets are sold In Cleveland. We add the fol.
lowing testimonial from R9v. C Smith, pastoro Of
the Christian church IN Akron:
II have owned complete set Of JohnSons cy.
clOpedia' for more than two years. had formed
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the accuracy displayed In their treatment also
because 1t gives special prominence to American
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ED. c. G. SMITH,
Pastor Church Of Christ"
REV. D. WoRLEY, Am.
Having made careful examination oFthe plan
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setting down nothing in malice but not omlittng
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uatemen the interesting characters OF the articles
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Canton, April %. 1881. D. WoRLEY.