Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-29
OCTOBER MAGAZINES.
The Eclectic

for October presents most inviting table
of contents. This magazine reproduces
from all the leading foreign periodicals ar
ticles which are of interest AMI value to
American readers. A careful reading of
this magazine will keep one fully abreast of
modern thought and action. Among the
principal articles in the October number are
the following: "Religion and Reform" by
the Reverend Walter Walsh; THE Labor
War in the United States" by ]. S. Jeans;
"Is our Race Degenerating?" by Dr.. Hugh
Percy Dunn, F. r. c. s. "Records of an
All-Around Man." by Mrs Andrew Crosse
1.-The Art of the Novelist" by Miss Amelia
B. Edwards; and "The Work of Mr..
Pater," by Lionel johnson, the well known
English critic. An interesting account of
Book binding, its Proc sses and Ideal, is
Fortnightly Review, and the lighter matter
of the number is bright and entertaining.
"a. R. Pelton, IA Eighth St, New York;
Demorest's Ms gazine.
One of the leading features of this popu-
lar family monthly is the large number of
beautiful illustrations which are eiven in
each issue, everyone of which is gem.
The opening number of the October Issue,
cadet Life at West Point" gives a most
entertaining and instructive account of this
institution. 1t is accompanied by nearly
20 illustrations. The question "Shall Boys
and Girls Receive the Same Education2" is
discussed by DR.. II. M. McCracken, DR..
Thos. S. Hastings, S. S. Packard, Edmund
P. Platt. Charles H. Krox, President Tay-
lor of Vassar College, and President Jor-
Ic 90 r n1n Ty-s~ ~c,k
George Evandus contributes an interesting
article under the caption "What is Theos-
ophy?' An article of much value is con-
tributed on "How to Play the Guitar With
out Master" 1t is accompanied by nu-
merous illustrations. The short stories in
this issue are unusually bright and enter
tanning. The household department, fash
ions, etc., are replete with useful informa-
ton and timely suggestions. CIV. Jennings
Demorest, Is East 14th St., New York;
Womsns Progress.
The frontispiece of Woman's Progress
for October is a portrait of Mary M. Wal
dron, A. M, M. D. 1t accompanies
valuable sketch of her life. In the "Miss
Nancy Papers" Common Sense vs.. Ell
quette" is discussed. Other interesting and
timely articles in this issue are, sour Pill
grimage," "The Summer Exodus" "Pro-
Rress of the Woman Suffrage Movement in
Maryland" and "Books-Old and New"
The various departments contain many in
teresting facts. (Woman's Progress Co.,
1909 Walnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.)
Social Economist.
The contents of the Social Economist for
October include large number of valuable
articles on the chief topics of interest to
American people. They are as follows:
"Fresh From English Roads," "Gayety
Over Hard Times" de Foe and Malthus,"
Shouting Prosperity In?" Tendencies of
Trade Unions" "The Future of Economic
Education" Natural Limit of the Working
Day." and 1.-The Three Main Facts About
Sugar" The departments, Editorial Cru
chile" "Cream of the Magazines" ard
"Among the Books" are we'll edited and in,
structive. (School of Social Economic,
Union Square, New York.
Weeks Magazine
for October is full of timely suggestions and
interesting information. The opening article
on chrysanthemums will be appreciated by
all admirers of this flower. 1t is accompanied
by several illustrations. Other articles of
interest and value in this number are 1.-The
First Cooperative Society,"" "Zinnias,"
''Rsspberries and Blackberfies," "Iu My
Garden" and October Notes" Wick
Publishing Co., Rochester, N. W