The San Francisco call., 1913-08-25

nOrance of what the pubic snouiu
know and desire to remedy condi-
tions Mr.. Walbourn thoroughly ac-
complishes his object which is TO
arouse public sentiment In the hope OF
remedying immoral conditions on
sleeping cars and the betterment OF the
working conditions of thousands OF
employees His remedy is entirely
rational and should be acted upon by
thinking people The author is both
humorous and sarcastic In his state
ment OF facts and hits the nail on the
head every time--for each reader can
not fail to be aroused against the evils
OF the Pullman company.
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ELECTRICITY FOR THE FARM
AND HOME
Electricity for the Farm and Home.
by Frank Koester, is an invaluable
book to those who are interested or
want information about this method of
farming. 1t Is given in concise way
that shows the authors familiarity
with his subject. Many conveniences
and comforts can be gained from
perusal of it's pages. Country life can
be made more enjoyable and improved
through much of the Information given
by Mr. Koester The work is accurate
and simply and attractively written,
with SO illustrations, which are OF
great value to the seeker of knowledge
Even to the ignorant, electric farming
is easily understood from Mr.. Rooster
comprehensive and direct exposition
He says: There is no form of energy
which can supplant manual and animal
labor on the farm or country estate as
nveniently and cheaply as electricity,
and 1t Is far superior to steam or any
internal combustion engine. In fact,
there is no other agent which can sup
ply all three necessities-fight, heat
and power-from the same source.
This work makes an excellent text
book, for intelligent questions follo"
each chapter The Manufacture OF
Farm By-products,, diverse Applica-
tions of Electricity stimulation or
Vegetation" are interesting chapters.
1t Is difficult to pick the best from this
book, it is all so good and breathes or
progress. 1t is a masterpiece of utility
and convenience.
tsturgis & Walton company; 81 neto
DEGARMO's WIFE
From the virile pen of the late David
Graham Phillips comes another set OF
short stories dealing with sex relation
"Degarnos Wife and other Stories.
The first story should be called Mrs.
Degarmos Husband" so entirely does
this young matron of II hold her nus
band of 81, first by her physical charms
and later by her wisdom. Degarmo Is
something OF an aristocratic peacock
and wants his wife, who has a surpris-
ing fund of tenacity and logic, to live
only for looks and forget her desire for
family. His sister, lady of the high
est society. absolutely opposed to this
marriage finally tells her brother mot
to educate your wife for some other
man." And with this advice he stops
urging her to dress and beautify her
self. They are in the end thoroughly
united to each other by the birth of
their first child
The second story, Enid" tells of an
up to date girl whose weird and mys-
terious beauty fascinates all who meet
her and captures the man of her town.
After two wears of marriage they both
declare their hatred of each other. Enid,
however. is a clever girl and by watch
ing other households and losing her
selfishness she avoids a divorce and
contentment reigns supreme.
white Roses and Red is delight
full story of a convent bred girl who
has wealth and position, but not gain
ing the love of man of AZ she leaves
her social activities to return to the
convent for good.
Each story discusses, in Mr.. Phillips
inimitable way, mans relation to
woman. A careful analysis of physical
attractions that later are engulfed by
forceful personalities
ID. Appleton & Co, Uew York; $3.50
netD
80 PIONEERS"
A young girls struggle against un-
yielding ground amid sickness, death
and unfavorable circumstances, and her
final success. is the brief outline of
20 Pioneers The seamy side of life
on stern Nebraska prairie with home
steads few and far apart is admirably
told. Alexandra, the heroine. is a calm,
imperious. capable Swede, who forges
ahead acquiring land and making 1t
productive. OF the three boys in the