Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-10-13
OCTOBER MAGAZINES.

places before its many readers Varled
and entertaining table of contents. This
magazine is noted for its many llustrat L
ed special features. and the current num-
Der is no exception to its predecessors
The following partial list will give an
idea Of the value and interest of this
excellent number: South Natick,
Mass" Edith A. Sawyer; AT the Home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. jams
A Stewart; THE Evolution of the Japa-
ncse Stage" Yone Noguchi; "A visit to
Lundy' r. L. Pillsbury; Child Lille IN
the Philippines" Minna Irving; The
Boston Floating Hospital Amy WOODS;
An Immigrant Farming Community,
Emelyn Foster Peck; and THE ENhlbit
of the Boston Public Schools at 81
Louis" Clara Stanwood. (America Com
pany, Dix Place. Boston)
The busy man and woman will flnd the
Review of Reviews well nigh indispensa-
BILE in keeping them in touch with the
leading events of the day. Each month
this magazine presents an accurate ana
copious review of the worlds doings,
fully illustrated. and also large number
of notable special articles. This month
the subjects discussed at length include:
Thomas f. Watson-Populist Candi-
date" Walter Wellman; Chemistry as a
Modern Industrial Factor" Charles Bas-
kervllle; This Years Strikes Victor
S. Yarros; 1.-The Salvation Armys Latest
Problem 1.-The Steepest Railway in the
World" Hugo Erickson; rs Japan Able
to Finance q Long War;" What the
People Read in China" 'Kuropatkn,
MI
Johnston; "Nogi, the japanese Hero of
Port Arthur" Shoiba Shire. and Rus
sian Poverty and Business Distress as In
tensified by the War" f. ]. Dillon. Q3
Astor Place, New York;
The Atlantic Monthly comes laden. as
always, with rich store of literary
treasures. That this sterling publication
deserves the high praise accorded it,
glance at the table of contents in the
current number amply proves. From
the lengthy list of special articles and
stories presented are noted the following
THE Closed Shop" Charles ]. Bullock;
1.-The Intelligence Office" Frances A.
Kellor: MACHINERY and English Style. y
Robert Lincoln OBrien; THE Art of
Miss Jewett." Charles Miner Thompson;
1.-The japanese Spirit" Books New and
Old; The Mission of the Literary Critic,
Gamaliel Bradford, Jr.; THE Present
South" Booker T. Washington; and "A
Night in a Freight Car" H. C. Merwin.
There is also a timely symposium on the
issues of the campaign in which Samuel
w. Mccall gives the Republican Point of
View and Edward NJ. Shepard makes
1.-The Democratic Appeal" tHoughton,
Miff1in & Co, Park Street. Boston)
The Architectural Record for October
is devoted to the modern American house,
it's design. equipment and furnishing. 1t
is u splendid number. and invaluable to
home builders and makers The plan and
decoration of the modern home are con-
sidered in the following articles. Intro
duction,' 1.-THE Hail. 1.-THE Living
Room" 1.-The Dining Room The Bed
roor:." and 1.-The Kitchen" The several
articles are profusely illustrated With fine
half-tones showing the interiors of
houses, situated both in the East and
the West The only criticism that can
possibly be made on this notable issue. is
that only the homes of those of great
wealth are described. If a few homes
designed fol- the average citizen had
been included, the value of the magazine
would have been materially enhanced.
"a & is Vesey Street New York;
The House-building Number of Country
Life in America is a notable issue with
it's many splendid illustrations practical
articles. and helpful suggestions. 1t may
-..rl,k
building. as it considers all phases of
the subject. Among the many valuable
papers presented are: Representative
Country Homes" Windows and Win
locomotives" THE House and the
Garden" Building a House Off the
Land "A New England Home in Ohio
The Philosopher Who Built" Frugal.
Frivolous and Final Floor Coverings"
Gates and Gateways." Some Good
Types of Gateways.'' "Beautifying a
Fence" Attractive Farmhouses for Real
Farmers" and 1.-The Lighting of COun-
try Home" That this number will add
new honors to those already won by
Country Life in America, goes without
saying. as it is a noteworthy achieve
ment. doubleday. Page & Co, "a Union
Square East New York;
The place of honor in the October Pear
sons is accorded to a delightful account
of the experiences of Samantha at the
st. Louis Exposition" The many read
efs who have journeyed with Josah's
wife in the past will welcome her inimit-
able descriptions of men and things at
the great fair. Albert Bigelow Paine gives
an Interesting review of the work of the
great cartoonist. Thomas Mast. F. w.
Hewes discusses How the American is
Changing His Food Stanley l.. Wood
Interestingly considers Authors from an
Artists Standpoint This number pre-
sents large amount of stirring fiction.
including an installment of the serial,
DIR. Nicholas Stone" and five short
stories of such merit Pearson Pub. Co,
2 to 20 Astor Place, New York;
The Forum for the last quarter of 1904
is strong number. This magazine gives
in convenient form. an interesting sum-
mary of the leading affairs of the day,
supplemented by brilliant special articles.
In the department of Reviews Henry |
Litchfield West considers american
Politics." A. Maurice Low reviews
s'Eroreirn Politics." Alexander D. Moves