Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-07-03
ST. NICHOLAS.
FOR
YOUNG FOLKS.
Attractions for 1881.

No printed periodical can take the
place of parent, pastor, or school.
teacher; but good mafazine can sup.
plement their work and influence to q
wonderful degree. In view of this, it
is not extravaganza 10 say that-in.
stead of Can we afford to take ST..
NICHOLAS ?"-the question of every
earnest household in English-speaklng
countries, to-day, should be "Can we
afford not to take ST. NIcHoLAs?"
Phe magazine, during its eleven
happy years of existence, under the
editorial charge of
MARY MAPRs DODGE.
has grown familiar TO 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 good things
already secured for future numbers of
ST. NICHOLAS.
"His One Fault" serial story for boys
by the popular author, j. T. Trowbridge.
Personally Conducted illustrated papers
infamous places in Europe. By Frank r.
Stockton.
Historic Girls," companion series to
Historic Boys" By z. 5. Brooks.
Ready for Business" suggestions to boys
about to choose an occupation,-based on
personal interviews with prominent repre-.
sentatlves Of various trades and professions
BY CD. anson.
Roe.
Talks for Young Folks" series of popu-
lar papers. by II. IT, iHeienJackson)
among the Law makers; recollections OF
hoy-bage in the U. s. scnste.-containing
much political information, both instructive
and amusing. By Edmund Alton.
'Davy and the Goblin" very funny serial
story by new writer, Cha.. Carryl.
Short stories by L. Uisa VI Alcott.
The Progress of Invention: From Palan.
quin to Parlor-cA.." From Cross-bow to 100
ION Gun" etc. descriptive papers, By Chas,
E. Bolton.
art Work for Young Folks; b-pers on
decorative handicraft, by Cnas G. Leland.
Sheep or Silver" II story of Texan life
By the Rev. William :. Aaker.
"a Garden of Girls" being six short stories
for the girls. by Six Leading Writers.
Tales of Two Continents; stories Of ad.
venture, by H. Fl. Bayesen
Cartoons for Boys and Girls,r funny pic
lures, by St. Nicholas Artists.
From Bach to Wagner: brief pointed b.
ographies of great musicians. By Agatha
Tunis.
Special Papers by chosen writers, including
Mary Hallock Foote. Joaquin niller. Alice
Wellington Rollins. G. B. Bartlett, Harriet
Prescott spofford, Kew Washington GLADDEN.,
Julia Schuyler, lima Lea Merritt, W. o. Stod.
dard, U. ker, Ernest Ingersoll, Clara z. Gle
ment, Lieutenant gchwatka.
The Illustrations will be the work OF the
very best artists and engrayers.-and there
will be plenty Of them In the November
and December numbers are beautiful
coLoRED FRoETIsPEcEs.
Buy the November number for the chill
dren. 1t costs only % cents, and all book and
news dealers sell it, The subscril ton price
Is $500 year. and now is just the time to
subscribe
free specimen copy Of ST. NICHOLAS viii
be sent on request. Mention this paper.
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