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Prizes to be Given Away.
A. J. N.

The publisher of THE HAPPY HOME will
give an elegant fnetoned Upright Piano,
valued at $3.50 90, absolutely free to the per
son sending them the largest list Of words
constructed from the letters contained in the
name of their well-known publication.
THE HAPPY HONE"
Additional presents, consisting of Bicycle.
Gold Watches, Silver Watches, Sewins Ma
chimes, Music Boxes, Silk Dresses, China
Dinner Sets, and many valuable and useful
articles will also be awarded in order of mer
it. and every person sending not less than
ten words will receive q present OF value.
Use either singular or plural words, but not
both, and use no letter in the same word
more times than it appears in the text The
HAPPY HOME"
This is a popular plan of introducing into
new homes this popular publication, which
has in its three years existence received a
happy welcome in many thousands ofhomes.
As the object in giving away these valua-
bic presents Is to advertise and attract atten
to The HAPPY HOME, which is handsome.
" illustrated monthly publication DEVOTED to
Literature. Fashion, Stories and Art, every
list of words must be accompanied with
three two cent stamps (six cents) for trial
copy of this favorite home journal contain
ing full particulars list ofpresents, and rules
regarding contest. You may receive val
liable award for your trouble Address THE
HAPPY HOME, $50 Dearborn ST., Chicago,
Ill.
WONDERFUL INSTITUTION There is an
institution in this country whose history OF
remarkable growth mus, be of interest to
those acquainted with it. Within a few short
years it has grown from very small begin
ming to one Of the first institutions Of the
land Selling goods as it does direct from
the manufacturer to the consumer on an
economic, one small profit plan, it's business
has enlarged until it now occupies one Of the
largest business blocks in Chicago and em-
ploys between 400 and 500 people. Its entire
establishment is devoted 10 out of town mail
order trade. Its wonderful growth Is evil
dence of its sterling integrity, extraordinary
ability and unquesiioned financial standing.
In fact we are In receipt Of a letter from the
National Bank of Illinois, of Chicago, one of
the largest and most reliable financial insti
tutions in Chicago, a concern with capital
OF g., OOO, 900; also letter from the National
Bank of the Republic, of Chicago, one of the
soundest financial institutions In Illinois.
with capital Of 81 ,0OO 900 wherein they say
they are personally acquainted with the
stockholders, that the institution is reputable
and thoroughly responsible and that !horouh
confidence can be had in any representations
it makes In fact we are in receipt Of indis-
putable evidence as to the reliability of this
institution and we feel safe in saying that
our readers can place implicit confidence
in this house and that they will receive the
same prompt careful and courteous treatment
the members would like to receive we're they
in your place
The wonderful facilities OF this institution
for supplying merchandise at manufacturers
prices is certainly Of great interest to all eco
nomic year
The firm to which this srticle refers issues
long list of advertising matter, including
mammoth catalogue and many epeclal cata-
logues all Of which they mail to anyone. In
fact, they are so thoroughly organized that
they make it very easy to do trading with
them by mail
The concern to which this article refers is
authorized and incorporated under the laws
of the state of Illinois, with cash capital of
$50 900 paid in full, and is Sears, Roebuck
& Co., 173 and IT'S West Adams street, Chi
cago, I'll.