East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-28
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The following new books have been
added to the public library shelves,
Dewitt - Progressive movement
Understanding by progressive the
abolition of corruption, control by the
many rather than by the few, and the
extension of the functions of govern
ment, the author gives briefly the gem
eral aspects of the history of the pro-
gressive movement, then traces At
some length its development in each
of the five largest political parties
and finally writes of its expression in
reforms in nation, state and city
Written sympathetically, but with re-
straint.
Job-Propagation or wild birds ~
"A manual of applied ornithologE
treating OF practical methods of pro-
pagation of quail, grouse, wild turkey,
pheasants, partridges. pigeons and
doves, and of attracting and increas-
ing wild birds in general including
song birds. Contains a remarkable
amount of useful information on hah-
its of birds, diseases, food care, dan
gerous pests, nesting boxes, both for
the bird lover and those wishing to
/ do business on a commercial scale.
! Very attractive illustrations"
Neutrality-suspicious. of thrift. "Terse
advice, illustrative stories, and quota
tions, which should be OF practical
help and inspiration 10 persons IN
small salaries, housewives. parents
who would teach the, children to
save, and to all small investors. While
a great deal of the matter has been
prepared especially FOR the book, It
consists in the main or series II
Talks on thrift" prepared by the 0u-
thor for the savings bank section Of
the American bankers association"
McKeon-Fire prevention Were
every housekeeper to fully appreciate
the importance of taking such pre-
cautions as described in this book, tho
annual fire loss per capita in this
country might not be. as it is at pres
ent, several times larger than that of
any European country The average
citizens may think it IS not intended
for him, but he will be mistaken, as
he usually is when he thinks that for
the first page states without qualifi-
cation that the fire problem is up %
the owners and occupants "
Mackay-How to produce children's
plays. THE object of this book says
the author in her first chapter, lis
to tell in the simplest possible man
ner what to do and what not to do in
the producing of plays for children
1t is for the school child, not the stage
child, that this book is intended; for
the teacher and drama enthusiast
rater than the professional producer.
She first gives a brief history of th=
development of child drama Follow
ing this are chapters on Child player
and child audience, how 70 produce
children's plays; play analysis fol
children; and on costumes, scenery
properties music etc Lists Of plays
suitable for public schools. settlement,
for outdoor occasions holidays and Sc
on. complete in one volume
MOrris-DOctOrs versus folks. "a
look back over thirty years of expert
ence in the medical profession fur.
nishes the. writer with excellent ma
terial which he utilizes after the
manner Of the genial essayist and phi
losopher as well as the man of scien-
tific attainments. Young doctors will
find Dr. Morris's chapters full Of help.
full suggestions about what to tvoid As
well as what is worth a struggle to at
tain
Sharpless American college
study Of the aims and methods OF
the smaller American college as dis
tinguished from the large university
Plain in style but clear in statement
and real contribution from point
Of view not often heard
Thorpe-Coming newspaper
material in this book was prepared
upon assignment by the editor, th'
professor Of journalism in the Uniyei
=. sity of Kansas who had obtained. b,
] means of a QUESTIONABLE sent to
thousand men and women In publ
!. and private life, suggestions as to tn
e. most vital problems connected witt
d journalism today. The chapters ar
written by men Of wide journalist
experience and discuss the lates
methods and ethics OF newspapc
making, news-g gathering and handling
advertising, circulation, adminlstra
ton, and editorial direction"
- Towns-H Habits that handcal
shows the manner in which the dr'l
habits are formed. offers lmportar
. suggestions for handling Of the entir
. question Of habit forming drugs, an
points way 10 help IN individu'
cases includes IN the discussion N
alcohol and tobacco habits Dr. Rich
h ard C. Cabot writes I'm the introduC
D ton, ~ do not hesitate 10 say that h
81 knows more about the alleviation an
!. care Of drug addlctions than any 9th
er doctor that / have ever seen"