Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-02
ST. NICHOLAS.
YOUNG FOLKS.
AttractIsns fer 1882.

No printed periodical can take the
place of parent, pastor. or school,
teacher; but q good msfiaziue can sup
plement their work and influence to
wonderful degree. In view of this, il
is not extravagant 10 say that--in.
stead of Cen we afford to take ST..
NICHOLAS s'-ths question OF every
earnest household in EnglislI-speakiug
countries, to-day, should be Can we
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The magazine, during its eleven
happy years Of existence, under tho
editorial charge Of
MARY MArEs 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 ct
events, andits 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 populaI author, J. T. Trowbfidge.
Personally Conducted" illustrated papers
on famous plsces in Europe. By Frank r
stockton.
"Historic GirIs,~ companion series 70
Historic Boys" By z. 8. Brooks.
Ready for Business" suggestions 70 boys
about 70 choose an occupation,-based on
personal interviews with prominent repre-
scntatives Of various trades and profe ,sions
By CD. anson.
Driven Back to Eden" serial. By z. P.
Roe.
talks for Young Folks" series Of popu.
lar papers. by II. u. Helen Jackson).
Among the Lawmakers; recollections Of
q boy-page in the U. 8. Notwithstanding
much political information, both instructive
and amusing. By Edmund Alton.
''Davy and the Goblin" very funny serial
story by q new writer. Chas. Csrryl.
Short stories by Louisa " Alcott.
THE Progress Of Invention: From Palan.
quin to Parlor-car," From Cross-bow to 100
ton Cum" etc. Descriptive papers, BY Chas,
z. Bolton.
decorative handicraft, by Cnas. G. Leland.
"shcep OF Silyer% q 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 II. Fl. Bayesen.
Cartoons for Boys and Girls" funny pic
lures, by St. Nicholas Artists
From Bach to Wagner: hrief pointed bi.
oyraphies Of great musicians. By Agatha
Tunis.
Special Papers by chosen writer's, including
Mary Hallock Foote. Joaquin Miller. Alice
wellington Rollins. G. B. Bartlett, Harriet
Prescott spofford. Kew. Washington Gladdeb,
Julia Schuyler. Anna Lea Merritt, w. o. S6od-
dard, D. Ker, Ernest Ingersoll, Clara Z. Gle
ment, Lieutenant Schwatka.
The Illustrations will be the work Of the
very best artists and engravers.-and there
will be plenty Of them. In the November
and December numbers are beautiful
CoLoRED FRoNTlsPIEcEs.
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fr e specimen copy OF ST. NICHOLAS will
he sent on request. Mention this paper.
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