Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-12-05
ST. NICHOLAS.
FOR
YOUNG FOLKS.
Attractions for 1850.

No printed periodical can take the
place of parent, pastor. or school,
teacher; but good mafiazins can sup
plement their work and influence to
wonderful degree. In view Of this, it
is not extravagant 10 say that-in.
stead of "Csn we afford to take ST.
NICHOLAS S,-the question of every
earnest household IN Englisl.speaklng
countries, to-day, should be "Can we
afford not to take ST. NrcHoLas?'
The magazine, during its eleven
happy years Of existence, under tho
editorial charge of
MARY MAPEs DODGE
has grown familiar 10 hundreds of
thousands of young readers; and their
interest and Intelligent enjoyment
have constantly inspired the editor and
publishers to fresh effort. To-day, its
strength is in its wholesome growth,
its sympathy with young life, its
hearty recognition of the movement OF
events, and its steadily increasing lit
erary and pictorial resources. The
following are some of the gotd things
already secured for future numbers of
ST.. NICHOLAS.
"His One Fault" serial story for boys
by the populsE author, J. T. TroSbridge.
Personally Conducted illustrated papers
on famous places in Europe. By Frank r.
Stockton.
Historic Girls,r companion series TO
Historic Bows" By Z. g. Brooks.
Ready for Business" suggestions 10 boys
about to choose an occupation,-based on
personal interviews with prominent repre-
sentstives Of various trades and professions
By CD. anson.
'Driven Back to Eden," serial. By E. P.
Roe.
talks for Young Folks.n series of popu-
lar papers. by h. II. Helen Jackson).
among the Law makers; recollections OF
a boy page in the U. S. Senate,-containing
much political information, both instructive
and amusing. By Edmund Alton.
''Dayy and the Goblin" very funny seriai
story by new writer, Chas. Carryl.
Short stories by Louisa " Alcott.
1.-THE Progress of Invention: From Palan-
quin 10 Parlor-car," From Cross-bow to 100
ton Gun" etc. Descriptive papers, by Chas,
E, bolton.
decorative handicraft, by Cnas. G.. Leland.
"sheep or silverg' story Of Texan life.
By the Rev. William =. Aaker.
"a Garden Of Girls" being six short stories
for the girls, by Six Leading Writer'S.
Tales of Two Continents; stories Of ad-
venture, by II. Fl. Bayesen.
Cartoons for Boys and Girls n funny pic
lures, BY st. Nicholas Artists.
From Bach to Wagner: brief pointed BIZ
ographies of great musicians. By Agatha
Tunis.
Special Papers by chosen writers, including
Mary Hallock Foote, Joaquin Miller. Alice
Wellington Rollins. G. B. Bartlett, Harriet
Prescott Spoford. Kew Washington Gladdsp,
Julia Schuyler. Anna Lea Merritt, W. o. Stod-
dard, D. Hef, Ernest Ingersoll, Clara E. Gle
ment, Lieutenant Schwatka.
The Illustrations will be the work of tie
very best artists and engraves.-and there
will be plenty Of them. In the November
and December numbers are beautiful
CoLoRED fRoNTlsPIEcEs.
Buy the November number for the chff-
dren. 1t costs only IS cents, and all book and
news dealers sell 1t. The subscription price
is $500 year, and now is just the time to
subscribe.
A free specimen copy Of ST. NICHOLAS win
be sent on request. Mention this paper.
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