St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-03-03

Irish Games and weapons" will inter-
est and surprise all who are interested
in race development and archaeology.
This article alone would make the book
singu larly valuable. The astonishing
wealth of antique weapons preserved
in Ireland the largest collection of
bronZes In the worldl. and the beauty of
their design are revelations to the casual
reader.
But perhaps the most interesting part
of this book are the canoeing sketches.
Here we have the most beautiful rivers
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the healthy breeziness of outdoor life.
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1.-TWO Kisses: or, To We'd or Not To
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The National Magazine for March
will contain the continuation of an in
teresting article by Prof. Schele de
We're, of the University of Virginia,
entitled How We Write" giving many
curious historical facts. Rev. j. G.
Quinn, LII. D., will contribute Biblical
Literature" T. W. Harkins, chancellor
of the National University of Chicago,
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National Circulating Library" of
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