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THE FAMILY FLIGHTS.
BYE. E. HaleandSusan Hale. History, biography, personal incidents, natural scenery, are all made, by these facile pens, to administer to the pleasure of the readers. Each volume in double lithograph cover, $2.00; cloth, $2.50.
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QUARTOS BY MARGARET SIDNEY.
Golden West (The),as seen by the Ridgway Club.
ByMargaret Sidney. This is a capital record of a journey, gathered from the author’s personal knowledge of the places mentioned. It is accurate, clearly written, and admirably fitted to instruct young people, and many older ones as well, on the localities, methods of travel, peoples and customs of our newer States and Territories, around which at present gathers so much interest. Everything in this volume is fresh and unhackneyed, and presented in the author’s fascinating style. Lithographed, $1.75. Cloth, ornate stamp, $2.25.
What The Seven Did;or, the doings of the Wordsworth Club.
ByMargaret Sidney. Seven bright girls are the heroines of this volume for the young people; how they succeeded in doing many acts of charity with their little means, and how they all had a very good time, the author tells in a graphic and entertaining manner; profusely illustrated in the text, and with many full-page pictures. In a handsome lithographed cover, $1.75; cloth, gilt, $2.25.
Who Told It To Me.
ByMargaret Sidney, author of “Five Little Peppers.” A charming story of country life and the best kind of country people, and so vivid are some of its touches that one can hardly believe it is all pure fiction. Beautifully illustrated and bound in chromo covers, $1.25; cloth, $1.75.
WIDE AWAKE, 1886.
Two volumes in one including the Chautauqua Supplement. This massive quarto with its thousand double-columned pages and its hundreds of engravings is a book for a whole year’s delight. Its trifling price covers several volumes of popular stories. Cloth, $4.00.
YOUNG FOLKS’ GOLDEN TREASURY OF POEMS.
The finest and most beautiful illustrated volume of poetry ever issued for young people. The illustrations are all original by our best artists. Very finely engraved. It contains many original poems by John G. Whittier, Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, Christina Rossetti and other famous English and American authors. Extra cloth, gilt edges, $5.00.
ART FOR YOUNG FOLKS.
A book full of suggestions and hints for all young people interested either in the practice or literature of art. Narrating the amusing experiences of two New York boys in its earlier chapters, it goes on to give an account of an Art School for Children in New York City, and then furnishes biographies of twenty-four successful American artists, most of whom are now living, with portraits, engravings of paintings, and views of studios. Quarto, tinted edges, $2.00; cloth, gilt edges, $3.00.
THE POET AND THE CHILDREN.
Edited byMatthew Henry Lothrop. It has for its leading poem Whittier’s verses on Longfellow, which give title to the book. The different poems are the contributions of some of the finest writers in the country and are especially adapted to the tastes of young readers. Exquisite illustrations by such artists as Miss Humphrey, E. H. Garrett, and Jessie Curtis Sheppard. Cloth gilt, gilt edges, $3.00.
CHILD LORE.
Edited byClara Doty Bates. This is the most delightful and valuable child’s book ever issued. It contains child classics of all times, newly versified by Mrs. Bates, and more than two hundred original illustrations by American artists. Double lithograph cover, $2.00. Cloth, ornate stamps, $3.00.
BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ ANNUAL. 1886.
Edited byWilliam Blair Perkins, A. B. It contains original stories written expressly for us by the best living authors who have ever written for young folks. Illustrations by the best illustrators in America. Profusely illustrated and attractively bound. Quarto, cloth, $3.00.
YOUNG FOLKS’ CYCLOPÆDIA
Of stories. By famous authors. These favorite stories sold separately in 12mo volumes at $9.00 may here be bought in one elegant volume. Bound in elegant cloth, $3.00.
BLOSSOMS BY THE WAY.
A collection of choice poems. Edited byCarrie A. Cooke. Border designs by M. J. Sweeney. The poems are for children’s reading, and the pictures will please the little ones; each page enclosed in a very pretty border in different colors, and composed of vines, flowers, and delicate tendrils, extra cloth, gilt edges, $3.00.
ALL AMONG THE LIGHTHOUSES.
By Mary Bradford Crowninshield. Finely illustrated from photographs and original drawings. An attractive book for boys, giving the account of an actual trip along the coast of Maine by a lighthouse inspector with two wide awake boys in charge. The visits to the numerous lighthouses not only teem with incident, but abound in information that will interest every one. Extra cloth, quarto, $2.50.
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HOLIDAY QUARTOS.EACH VOLUME PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, BOUND IN BOARDS WITH BEAUTIFUL LITHOGRAPH COVERS.
$1.75.
WIDE AWAKE, Volume U.
This beautiful volume is rich in stories, ballads, special illustrated articles, adventures, history and literature and art features representing the recent work of the most popular authors and artists. Among its commanding specialties are the “Popsy Stories” by H. H., the “Virginia Stories” by Mrs. Jessie Benton Frémont, the “Old Colony Stories” by Miss Wilkins, the fine heliotype Memorial Portrait of General Grant, and a complete serial story, “How the Middies Set up Shop,” by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, etc., etc.
WIDE AWAKE, Volume V.
This magnificent annual is rich in special features: True War Stories, true stories of Perilous Adventure, richly pictorial Ballads, by Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Thaxter, Mrs. Spofford, Sarah Orne Jewett, Nora Perry and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, two beautiful full pages in colors, together with a charming serial by Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spofford, “A Girl and a Jewel,” largely descriptive of the author’s own childhood adventures and escapades.
CHILDREN’S BALLADS.
Heroic stories from history, and hearth-legends, told in the musical verse that children remember and repeat; among these ballads are the stories of the Luck of Edenhall, Robert Bruce’s Bowl, The Marching of the Cock-Horse Regiment at Nuremburg, The Mission Tea given to Havelock’s Highlanders at Lucknow, etc., etc. Richly illustrated.
SIGHTS WORTH SEEING.
Graphic records of brilliant spectacles and foreign panoramas by those who saw them. “The Montreal Carnival,” “Child Life in Venice,” “Through the Heart of Paris,” “A Grand Peace-Meat,” etc., etc. Fully illustrated.
ÆSOP’S FABLES.
Versified byMrs. Clara Doty Bates. Accompanied by the standard translations from the original Greek. Illustrated by E. H. Garrett, F. H. Lungren, F. Childe Hassam, George Foster Barnes, M. J. Sweeney. The striking originality and fine workmanship displayed in the illustrations make this volume a tempting one. Cloth, $1.75; gilt edges, $2.00.
NEW ENGLAND STORY BOOK.
Stories by famous New England authors;Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney,Margaret Sidney,Nora Perry,Sarah O. Jewett,Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, and others. This has become a standard story-book and will remain so for years. This new and enlarged edition is tastefully bound in an elegant cover lithographed by Julius Bien & Co. $1.75; cloth, $2.00.
CHRISTMAS SNOWFLAKES.
Enlarged edition of one of the most attractive juvenile books. A selection of poetry for little folks, chosen with excellent taste, and beautifully printed and bound with two hundred illustrations. Cover lithographed by Julius Bien & Co. $1.75; cloth, $2.00.
$1.50.
OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, 1886.
A notable feature of this attractive annual is the large number of full-page pictures, seventy-four in all, two printed in colors, in addition to nearly two hundred smaller illustrations. The text is designed for the delight and information of youngest readers, including, along with short stories, poems, incidents of travel and curious bits of animal life, a complete serial in twelve chapters, entitled, “Me and My Dolls,” by the popular English writer, L. T. Meade, written expressly for this volume. Quarto, illuminated cover, from water color designs by Miss. C. A. Northam. $1.50; cloth, $2.00.
MY LAND AND WATER FRIENDS.
ByMary E. Bamford. The most novel and entertaining of outdoor books, giving delicious little autobiographic accounts of strange and familiar creatures, their ways of life and possible ways of thinking and talking, together with nearly two hundred original drawings by L. J. Bridgman, accurate enough for a scientific work, yet not lacking in fancy and quaint touches.
THE GOLDEN YEAR.
A Horn of Plenty sort of book, spilling over with charming family stories of all kinds for all varieties of weathers and moods. A taste for “good short stories” has been growing for the last two years, and this is one of the best of the collections. Every story is original. Illustrated.
FAMOUS STORIES BY FAVORITE AUTHORS.
Representative stories by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, David Ker, Charles R. Talbot and John Preston True. Each story is illustrated by more than twenty-five drawings by American artists.
YULE TIDE.
Illustrated stories by American and English authors. With a poem byHenry Randall Waite. It is not often that so much that is varied and choice is brought together in a single collection. Boards, double cover, $1.50; cloth, tinted edges, in box, $2.00.
PANSY’S PICTURE BOOK.
These delineations of child-life are thoroughly clear and natural; not only their looks, attitudes, costumes, and gestures, but what they do, say, think and feel. Double lithograph cover, $1.50; cloth, $2.00.
THE LIFE AND HABITS OF WILD ANIMALS,
A choice volume of Natural History, giving the traits and habits of wild animals. Illustrated from designs byJoseph Wolf. The descriptions include the elephant, tiger, bear, puma, rabbit, wild boar, jaguar, bison or buffalo, ape, wolf, lion, deer, baboon, chamois, lynx, weasel, sea-gull, owl, crow, osprey.
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PANSY ADVERTISER
PROGRESSIVE HOUSEKEEPING.
Good Housekeeping,A SEMI-MONTHLY JOURNAL,Conducted in the Interests of the Higher Life of the Household.Volume IV. ofGood Housekeepingwill have among its other attractions,A NEW SERIAL—PROGRESSIVE HOUSEKEEPING,—BY—CATHERINE OWEN, entitled “PROGRESSIVEHOUSEKEEPING, or Keeping House without KnowingHow, and Knowing How to Keep House Well.”This serial will contain the much-called-for Daily Housekeepers’ Programme.——————————————————E. C. GARDENERwill write on the important subject of“Kitchen Comfort, Convenience and Economy,” withdrawings of a Model Kitchen, and somedetailed Kitchen Appurtenances.——————————————————MARIA PARLOAwill continue her valuable series ofpapers, which are prepared expressly forGood Housekeepingand are not printed elsewhere.——————————————————A $25 PRIZE PAPER ON CARVING.
Good Housekeepinghas so many wails from correspondents who find the matter of Carving a burden grievous to be borne, and who ask for detailed instructions in the Art of the Carving Knife, that we offer $25 for the best and most complete paper on Carving—practical, instructive and comprehensive—that may be sent us on or before November 1st, 1886. The name of the writer must accompany each paper in a sealed envelope, not to be opened until after the papers have been examined.——————————————————Every person sending us $2.50 before January 1st, 1887, will receiveGood Housekeepingfrom November 13th, 1886—the commencement of Volume IV.—to January 1st, 1888, and Catherine Owen’s admirable serial, “Ten Dollars Enough, or How to Live Well on Ten Dollars a Week,” which has been published in a tasteful book of some 300 pages.The able writers on practical household subjects, who have made so quickly and permanently an enviable position and established fame forGood Housekeeping, will continue to favor its readers with their contributions in the interests of the Higher Life of the Household, and it will be the aim of its Editor to make each issue better and more valuable than its predecessor, in the Homes of the World.N. B.Good Housekeepingis the best home magazine published, and is issuedevery other week.
Good Housekeepinghas so many wails from correspondents who find the matter of Carving a burden grievous to be borne, and who ask for detailed instructions in the Art of the Carving Knife, that we offer $25 for the best and most complete paper on Carving—practical, instructive and comprehensive—that may be sent us on or before November 1st, 1886. The name of the writer must accompany each paper in a sealed envelope, not to be opened until after the papers have been examined.
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Every person sending us $2.50 before January 1st, 1887, will receiveGood Housekeepingfrom November 13th, 1886—the commencement of Volume IV.—to January 1st, 1888, and Catherine Owen’s admirable serial, “Ten Dollars Enough, or How to Live Well on Ten Dollars a Week,” which has been published in a tasteful book of some 300 pages.
The able writers on practical household subjects, who have made so quickly and permanently an enviable position and established fame forGood Housekeeping, will continue to favor its readers with their contributions in the interests of the Higher Life of the Household, and it will be the aim of its Editor to make each issue better and more valuable than its predecessor, in the Homes of the World.
N. B.Good Housekeepingis the best home magazine published, and is issuedevery other week.
CLARK W. BRYAN & CO., Publishers,
New York Office:239 Broadway.HOLYOKE, MASS.
DESIRING TO MAKEALL THE LITTLE FOLKS HAPPYWe have printed nearly a million copies ofThe Delightful StoryTressy’s Christmas,ByMargaret Sidney, with two Full-page illustrations, and will send acopy to any child whose address is sent to us with a 2-cent stamp for mailing.
D. LOTHROP & CO., Boston.
NEW TEMPERANCE PUBLICATIONS.
The National Temperance Society and Publication House has published over 1500 varieties of publications bearing upon every phase of the temperance question, from the pens of over 250 different writers. The following are among the publications:
For Sunday-School Libraries.Let it Alone.12mo, 294 pages$1 00The Old Tavern,and other Stories. 12mo, 386 pages1 25Dave Marquand.12mo, 357 pages1 25The Bird-Angel.12mo, 147 pages75Under Ban.12mo, 325 pages1 25The Story of Rasmus; or, The Making of a Man. 12mo, 338 pages1 25Miscellaneous Publications.The Prohibitionist’s Text-Book.12mo, 312 pp. Cloth,$1 00paper50This volume contains the most valuable arguments, statistics, testimonies and appeals, showing the iniquity of the license system, and the right and duty of prohibition.
This volume contains the most valuable arguments, statistics, testimonies and appeals, showing the iniquity of the license system, and the right and duty of prohibition.
Alcohol and the State.A Discussion of the Problem of Law as applied to the Liquor-traffic. By Robert C. Pitman, LL. D., Associate Judge of Supreme Court of Massachusetts. 12mo, 411 pages, cloth,$1 50; paper edition50Talmage on Rum.By T. De Witt Talmage, D.D. 12mo, 114 pages. Consisting of eight sermons by this eminent pulpit orator on the twin evils of rum and tobacco25The Prohibition Songster.12mo, 80 pages. Compiled by J. N. Stearns.$1 50per dozen;$12per hundred; single copies.15This is a new collection of words and music for Temperance Gatherings, with some of the most soul-stirring songs ever published. Music by some of the best composers, and words by our best poets.Readings and Recitations, No. 6.12mo, 120 pages. By Miss L. Penney. Cloth, 50 cents; paper25This is an entirely new collection of articles in prose and verse from the pens of some of the best authors in the land.National Temperance Almanac10This admirable hand-book for 1887 is now ready, and full of interesting facts, figures and statistics. 72 pages on tinted paper.Book of Dialogues, No. 1.By Rev. A. J. Davis. 12mo, 118 pages. Cloth,60cents; paper cover25An entirely new book of 25 Dialogues, humorous, pathetic and instructive. Adapted for entertainments and literary exercises of all kinds.The Brooklet Series.Six illustrated Story-books. Cloth binding, with chromo. 72 pages each. 226 wood engravings. Only25cents each1 50
Alcohol and the State.A Discussion of the Problem of Law as applied to the Liquor-traffic. By Robert C. Pitman, LL. D., Associate Judge of Supreme Court of Massachusetts. 12mo, 411 pages, cloth,$1 50; paper edition
Talmage on Rum.By T. De Witt Talmage, D.D. 12mo, 114 pages. Consisting of eight sermons by this eminent pulpit orator on the twin evils of rum and tobacco
The Prohibition Songster.12mo, 80 pages. Compiled by J. N. Stearns.$1 50per dozen;$12per hundred; single copies.
Readings and Recitations, No. 6.12mo, 120 pages. By Miss L. Penney. Cloth, 50 cents; paper
National Temperance Almanac
Book of Dialogues, No. 1.By Rev. A. J. Davis. 12mo, 118 pages. Cloth,60cents; paper cover
The Brooklet Series.Six illustrated Story-books. Cloth binding, with chromo. 72 pages each. 226 wood engravings. Only25cents each
THE NATIONAL TEMPERANCE ADVOCATE.
A monthly paper devoted to the interests of the Temperance Reform, containing articles upon every phase of the movement from the pens of some of the ablest writers in America.
Terms (cash in advance) including postage, $1.00 per year.
THE YOUTH’S TEMPERANCE BANNER.
The National Temperance Society and Publication House publish a beautifully illustrated four-page Monthly Paper for Children and Youth, Sabbath-schools and Juvenile Temperance Organizations. Each number contains several choice engravings, a piece of music, and a great variety of articles from the pens of the best writers for children in America.
Terms: Monthly—Cash in advance, including postage. Single copies, one year, 25 cents; one hundred copies to one address, $12. For any number of copies over four to one address, at the rate of 12 cents per year.
Semi-Monthly—Single copies, one year, 40 cents; four copies and over to one address, 24 cents each.
Besides these, the Society publishes a large variety of Tracts, Cards, Song-Books, Books for Sunday-school Libraries, Text-Books, etc., etc. Catalogue sent free on application. Address
J. N. STEARNS, Publishing Agent,58 Reade Street, New York.
PREMIUM LIST.
WIDE AWAKE, $2.40. THE PANSY, $1.00. BABYLAND, 50 cts.OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN, $1.00.
HINTS ABOUT GETTING NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Those desiring to secure one or more of the valuable premiums offered in this list should read carefully the following:—
1. Send us ten cents (either by a postal note, or in stamps), and we will send you, as a canvassing outfit, specimen copies of the above magazines, prospectuses and “Hints about getting new Subscribers.” By following the directions given in the pamphlet, and devoting a little time and trouble, you can hardly fail to secure some new subscribers.
Instructions to all Working for Premiums.
2. Our premiums are not offered as an inducement to any one to subscribe for our magazines.We have put the subscription price just as low as possible, so as to be within the reach of all. The premiums are simply offered to those who choose to give us the time, trouble and expense of obtaining for us new subscribers, and sending us the necessary amount.
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The volumes of the magazines begin as follows:
Wide Awake, with the December and June numbers;The Pansy, with the November number;Our Little Men and Women, with the January number;Babyland, with the January number.
Always specify the date you wish the subscriptions to begin with. Subscriptions may begin with any number.
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GAMES AND TOYS.
GAMES AND TOYS.
WORDS AND SENTENCES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.Game of Words and SentencesA sensible and interesting amusement for the entire family circle. Of all the various letter games under the names of Logomachy, War of Words, Word Making and Word Taking, etc., we believe Words and Sentences covers the ground more thoroughly and with greater range of interest than any other. This edition has very heavy tablets, water proof enameled, in a fine, polished wood box, and is an ornament to any table, and the tablets are a pleasure to handle. Price in wood box, 50 cents. We also have the same game in a cheaper form, in a neat paper box. Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. Price 25 cents.
WORDS AND SENTENCES.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
Game of Words and Sentences
A sensible and interesting amusement for the entire family circle. Of all the various letter games under the names of Logomachy, War of Words, Word Making and Word Taking, etc., we believe Words and Sentences covers the ground more thoroughly and with greater range of interest than any other. This edition has very heavy tablets, water proof enameled, in a fine, polished wood box, and is an ornament to any table, and the tablets are a pleasure to handle. Price in wood box, 50 cents. We also have the same game in a cheaper form, in a neat paper box. Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. Price 25 cents.
SNAP.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.A card game printed in colors. Put up very neatly in paper box. The best child’s game published. Price 25 cents.
SNAP.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
A card game printed in colors. Put up very neatly in paper box. The best child’s game published. Price 25 cents.
THE CHECKERED GAME OF LIFE.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.One of the oldest and best juvenile games. This game was among the first that served to inaugurate the introduction of moral and instructive amusements into our homes, and is still a prime favorite. Price $1.00.Checkered Game of Life board
THE CHECKERED GAME OF LIFE.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
One of the oldest and best juvenile games. This game was among the first that served to inaugurate the introduction of moral and instructive amusements into our homes, and is still a prime favorite. Price $1.00.Checkered Game of Life board
One of the oldest and best juvenile games. This game was among the first that served to inaugurate the introduction of moral and instructive amusements into our homes, and is still a prime favorite. Price $1.00.
THE AMERICAN TOY VILLAGE.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.villageThis Toy Village is superior in design, finish, variety, and construction to any ever offered. A large map or plan of a village, with streets, canals, river, harbor, etc., lithographed in colors, accompanies each set. The pieces consist of Church, Blocks, single Houses, Passenger Station, Freight Depot, Coal Sheds. Railroad Train, Canal Boats, Monitor, Passenger Steamer, Lighthouse, etc., etc., and in addition to the plan designated on the map, may be arranged in various other ways. With a box of sand, real hills, streets, etc., may be formed, and the buildings, etc., set in place, thus rendering it a summer as well as winter toy. The whole is packed in a strong, finely finished wooden box, with a large, elegant chromo-lithographed label covering the top. Price 1.00. Postage 12 cents extra.
THE AMERICAN TOY VILLAGE.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
village
This Toy Village is superior in design, finish, variety, and construction to any ever offered. A large map or plan of a village, with streets, canals, river, harbor, etc., lithographed in colors, accompanies each set. The pieces consist of Church, Blocks, single Houses, Passenger Station, Freight Depot, Coal Sheds. Railroad Train, Canal Boats, Monitor, Passenger Steamer, Lighthouse, etc., etc., and in addition to the plan designated on the map, may be arranged in various other ways. With a box of sand, real hills, streets, etc., may be formed, and the buildings, etc., set in place, thus rendering it a summer as well as winter toy. The whole is packed in a strong, finely finished wooden box, with a large, elegant chromo-lithographed label covering the top. Price 1.00. Postage 12 cents extra.
CHECKER AND BACKGAMMON BOARDS.game boardsThese are nice checker boards, with polished wood frames, wood sides, and metal hinges. The peculiar construction of the frame protects the edges of the covering, so that a complete imitation of inlaid work is presented and great durability secured.No. 1. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. An elegant moulded frame of polished cherry, with covering in imitation of inlaid rosewood and satin wood, very light, ornamental and desirable. Furnished with cups and checker men. Size, 8x14 when closed. Price $1.00.No. 3. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. A beautiful board with polished cherry frame and with sides imitation of mahogany and walnut inlaid. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 7x12 closed. Price 75 cents.No. 5. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Polished wood frame, board sides, paper covering, brass hinges. A durable and handsome board. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 6x10½ closed. Price 50 cents.
CHECKER AND BACKGAMMON BOARDS.
game boards
These are nice checker boards, with polished wood frames, wood sides, and metal hinges. The peculiar construction of the frame protects the edges of the covering, so that a complete imitation of inlaid work is presented and great durability secured.
No. 1. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00. An elegant moulded frame of polished cherry, with covering in imitation of inlaid rosewood and satin wood, very light, ornamental and desirable. Furnished with cups and checker men. Size, 8x14 when closed. Price $1.00.
No. 3. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50. A beautiful board with polished cherry frame and with sides imitation of mahogany and walnut inlaid. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 7x12 closed. Price 75 cents.
No. 5. Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Polished wood frame, board sides, paper covering, brass hinges. A durable and handsome board. Furnished with cups and men. Size, 6x10½ closed. Price 50 cents.
JACK STRAWS.This is one of the most popular games ever played, and although enjoyed as well centuries ago, is always new. OurAmerican Jack Strawsare the first ever made by machinery, and are very light and durable.hand playing pickup sticksThe No. 1 Set contains 18 different pieces, and is given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Price 50 cents.The No. 2 Set is given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. It contains guns, serpents, arrows, lances, round straws and square straws. The game is as well played by one set as the other, but of course No. 1 is the more attractive. Price for No. 2, 25 cts.
JACK STRAWS.
This is one of the most popular games ever played, and although enjoyed as well centuries ago, is always new. OurAmerican Jack Strawsare the first ever made by machinery, and are very light and durable.
hand playing pickup sticks
The No. 1 Set contains 18 different pieces, and is given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00. Price 50 cents.
The No. 2 Set is given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. It contains guns, serpents, arrows, lances, round straws and square straws. The game is as well played by one set as the other, but of course No. 1 is the more attractive. Price for No. 2, 25 cts.
PARCHEESI.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.Parcheesi boardParcheesi is designed in such a distinct and attractive manner that it is quickly comprehended by children, putting their wits on the alert at once, and engaging the excited interest of the oldest players for hours. It can be played by either two, three or four persons at a time.It is bound in durable and handsome paper (imitation cloth), with labels printed in best gold bronze. A box containing eight dice, 16 counters of heavy pasteboard, and directions accompanying the board, the whole forming a complete and very attractive game. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 25 cents extra.
PARCHEESI.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
Parcheesi board
Parcheesi is designed in such a distinct and attractive manner that it is quickly comprehended by children, putting their wits on the alert at once, and engaging the excited interest of the oldest players for hours. It can be played by either two, three or four persons at a time.
It is bound in durable and handsome paper (imitation cloth), with labels printed in best gold bronze. A box containing eight dice, 16 counters of heavy pasteboard, and directions accompanying the board, the whole forming a complete and very attractive game. Price $1.00. Postage and packing 25 cents extra.
A SET OF CHESS MEN.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.The chess men are made of boxwood, and are in two colors, black and white. They are of good size and packed in a neat wooden box. Price 60 cents.
A SET OF CHESS MEN.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.50.
The chess men are made of boxwood, and are in two colors, black and white. They are of good size and packed in a neat wooden box. Price 60 cents.
GO BANG.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.Looks like a skyscraper but is board semi open and standing on endA splendid game for the young folks. Two, three or four can play at the same time. The older ones enjoy it too. One of the most popular games played. Tivoli, and Fox and Geese can also be played on the same board, thus making three games on one board. Price $1.25. Postage 25 cts.
GO BANG.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.50.
Looks like a skyscraper but is board semi open and standing on end
A splendid game for the young folks. Two, three or four can play at the same time. The older ones enjoy it too. One of the most popular games played. Tivoli, and Fox and Geese can also be played on the same board, thus making three games on one board. Price $1.25. Postage 25 cts.
NEW GAME OF AUTHORS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. This game is too well known to require description. It is very interesting, and serves to familiarize the young with the names of the most celebrated authors and their work.
NEW GAME OF AUTHORS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents. This game is too well known to require description. It is very interesting, and serves to familiarize the young with the names of the most celebrated authors and their work.
THE EVENING PARTY.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.A most enjoyable collection of entertainments. An elegant box with illuminated label and containing an assortment of games, puzzles, charades, rebuses, tricks, conundrums, etc., in a convenient form for use at sociables, picnics, and evenings at seaside and mountain. The best thing for practical use ever published in this line. Any one who has tried to entertain a dull company knows that just when wanted all recollection of the details of suitable amusements is sure to take flight, all to be remembered when too late. This box fills the bill at the time. Price, each, 25 cents.
THE EVENING PARTY.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
A most enjoyable collection of entertainments. An elegant box with illuminated label and containing an assortment of games, puzzles, charades, rebuses, tricks, conundrums, etc., in a convenient form for use at sociables, picnics, and evenings at seaside and mountain. The best thing for practical use ever published in this line. Any one who has tried to entertain a dull company knows that just when wanted all recollection of the details of suitable amusements is sure to take flight, all to be remembered when too late. This box fills the bill at the time. Price, each, 25 cents.
PUZZLES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.A collection of interesting puzzles in a neat box elegantly put up. Either one of the puzzles is worth the cost of the whole box for one evening. Price 15 cents.
PUZZLES.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.
A collection of interesting puzzles in a neat box elegantly put up. Either one of the puzzles is worth the cost of the whole box for one evening. Price 15 cents.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
MATCHED PICTURES—SCENES IN THE FAR WEST.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.battle sceneThis toy is constructed on entirely new principles, and is not merely an ordinary dissected picture puzzle, but the design constituting the 40 pieces is so ingeniously made that the various parts will mismatch to form an almost unlimited number of different pictures, representing many of the most exciting incidents in Indian and frontier life. Price 25 cents.
MATCHED PICTURES—SCENES IN THE FAR WEST.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
battle scene
This toy is constructed on entirely new principles, and is not merely an ordinary dissected picture puzzle, but the design constituting the 40 pieces is so ingeniously made that the various parts will mismatch to form an almost unlimited number of different pictures, representing many of the most exciting incidents in Indian and frontier life. Price 25 cents.
SLICED ANIMALS.zebraGiven for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.A large box containing pictures of animals cut up, each slice of the animal containing a letter of part of the same, so that as fast as the picture is put together the name of the animal is spelt. The box cover is ornamented with a most attractive picture label, printed in different colors. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
SLICED ANIMALS.
zebra
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
A large box containing pictures of animals cut up, each slice of the animal containing a letter of part of the same, so that as fast as the picture is put together the name of the animal is spelt. The box cover is ornamented with a most attractive picture label, printed in different colors. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
SLICED BIRDS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.The pictures are printed in the highest colors, as far as possible imitating the natural colors of the birds themselves, and are very attractive. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
SLICED BIRDS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
The pictures are printed in the highest colors, as far as possible imitating the natural colors of the birds themselves, and are very attractive. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
COMMON SENSE BUILDING BLOCKS.castle built of blocksBox Z given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.Box Z Z given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.A large number of plain blocks of the Kindergarten building forms in a box with brilliantly colored label. Just the blocks the mothers have been inquiring for, without paint or other injurious element. Nothing a child can be injured with. Z contains 25 blocks. Price 25 cents. Z Z contains 50 blocks. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing on Box Z 30 cents extra; on Box Z Z 60 cents extra—or sent at receiver’s expense.
COMMON SENSE BUILDING BLOCKS.
castle built of blocks
Box Z given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
Box Z Z given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
A large number of plain blocks of the Kindergarten building forms in a box with brilliantly colored label. Just the blocks the mothers have been inquiring for, without paint or other injurious element. Nothing a child can be injured with. Z contains 25 blocks. Price 25 cents. Z Z contains 50 blocks. Price 50 cents. Postage and packing on Box Z 30 cents extra; on Box Z Z 60 cents extra—or sent at receiver’s expense.
SLICED OBJECTS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.BOATThese pictures are divided on the same plan as the Sliced Animals and Sliced Birds. The box contains the following objects: Yacht, engine, boat, car, fort, church, house, dam, bridge, coach, fountain, statue. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
SLICED OBJECTS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $1.00.
BOAT
These pictures are divided on the same plan as the Sliced Animals and Sliced Birds. The box contains the following objects: Yacht, engine, boat, car, fort, church, house, dam, bridge, coach, fountain, statue. Price 50 cents. Postage 12 cents extra.
THE GAME OF OLD MAID.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.The game of Old Maid has been standard in many forms for years. Our new edition “Improved” has several novel and attractive features never before introduced. The designs are new, by skilled artists, and in themselves very attractive and amusing. Price 25 cents.Old Maid by Milton Bradley
THE GAME OF OLD MAID.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
The game of Old Maid has been standard in many forms for years. Our new edition “Improved” has several novel and attractive features never before introduced. The designs are new, by skilled artists, and in themselves very attractive and amusing. Price 25 cents.Old Maid by Milton Bradley
The game of Old Maid has been standard in many forms for years. Our new edition “Improved” has several novel and attractive features never before introduced. The designs are new, by skilled artists, and in themselves very attractive and amusing. Price 25 cents.
THE HISTORISCOPE IMPROVED.Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.BRADLEYS HISTORISCOPEA large and elegant chromo-lithographic panorama, with thirty-two scenes, selected with great care for their attractive appearance and historical value. A new brief lecture embodies the principal events of American history which are illustrated, and altogether the toy forms a very attractive and instructive object lesson in history better than months of dry study for fixing the subject in the minds of the children. Price $1.00. Postage 10 cents extra.
THE HISTORISCOPE IMPROVED.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to $2.00.
BRADLEYS HISTORISCOPE
A large and elegant chromo-lithographic panorama, with thirty-two scenes, selected with great care for their attractive appearance and historical value. A new brief lecture embodies the principal events of American history which are illustrated, and altogether the toy forms a very attractive and instructive object lesson in history better than months of dry study for fixing the subject in the minds of the children. Price $1.00. Postage 10 cents extra.
SHADOW TRANSFORMATIONS.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.A complete show for one hundred nights, with change of scenes every time. With pieces of card-board inserted in a simple wooden standard, shadows are cast upon a paper screen, producing silhouettes of a most pleasing character. The comical effect secured by the mere change of a hat on a figure is wonderful, and cannot be understood without a trial. With this toy a bright boy or girl may afford unlimited entertainments to an entire family circle, from the baby of two years to the grandparent of eighty. And still better, it affords occupation to the child in its preparation, and development to his inventive faculties in its exhibition. Price 25 cents. Postage 8 cents extra.
SHADOW TRANSFORMATIONS.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
A complete show for one hundred nights, with change of scenes every time. With pieces of card-board inserted in a simple wooden standard, shadows are cast upon a paper screen, producing silhouettes of a most pleasing character. The comical effect secured by the mere change of a hat on a figure is wonderful, and cannot be understood without a trial. With this toy a bright boy or girl may afford unlimited entertainments to an entire family circle, from the baby of two years to the grandparent of eighty. And still better, it affords occupation to the child in its preparation, and development to his inventive faculties in its exhibition. Price 25 cents. Postage 8 cents extra.
A NEW GAME OF MARBLES.—JAPANESE TIVOLI.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.looks like ping pong paddle with carved out holes to catch marbles that you shoot off the handleThis will be found to be a very interesting game for children as well as for older persons.Fasten the acrobat in position, and place the marble on his feet. By pressing a spring the figure is released, and will throw the marble down the incline into one of the numbered pockets. Full details of the game accompany each article. Handsomely bronzed, with figure appropriately painted. Price 25 cents. Postage and packing, 20 cents extra.
A NEW GAME OF MARBLES.—JAPANESE TIVOLI.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
looks like ping pong paddle with carved out holes to catch marbles that you shoot off the handle
This will be found to be a very interesting game for children as well as for older persons.
Fasten the acrobat in position, and place the marble on his feet. By pressing a spring the figure is released, and will throw the marble down the incline into one of the numbered pockets. Full details of the game accompany each article. Handsomely bronzed, with figure appropriately painted. Price 25 cents. Postage and packing, 20 cents extra.
THE COMBINATION SET OF GAMES.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.The games comprised in this collection are as follows:Go Bang.A universally popular game. Game in box with folded papers for the board.Beast, Bird, Fish.An amusing game, calculated to sharpen the wits and cultivate a cool, clear head. A new form of a game always popular in social circles when played.Game of Fortunes.A simple game of character and fortune telling after the manner of the Gypsies which has always been so popular in our line.Jack Straws.A neat set which will afford much pleasure. Put up in box with illuminated label.Old Maid.A very attractive form of this always popular game.Price of the full Set 25 cents. Postage 5 cents extra.
THE COMBINATION SET OF GAMES.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
The games comprised in this collection are as follows:
Go Bang.A universally popular game. Game in box with folded papers for the board.
Beast, Bird, Fish.An amusing game, calculated to sharpen the wits and cultivate a cool, clear head. A new form of a game always popular in social circles when played.
Game of Fortunes.A simple game of character and fortune telling after the manner of the Gypsies which has always been so popular in our line.
Jack Straws.A neat set which will afford much pleasure. Put up in box with illuminated label.
Old Maid.A very attractive form of this always popular game.
Price of the full Set 25 cents. Postage 5 cents extra.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
Read carefully the conditions on the first page of Premium List.
topFRENCH CHORAL TOP, NO. 273.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.Changing tunes while spinning. The latest novelty in tops. By touching it while it is in motion, it produces a variety of beautiful tones, its melody at one time resembling the tender weird strains of an Æolian Harp, at another the rich deep notes of the church organ. It is strongly made. Price 30 cents.
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FRENCH CHORAL TOP, NO. 273.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
Changing tunes while spinning. The latest novelty in tops. By touching it while it is in motion, it produces a variety of beautiful tones, its melody at one time resembling the tender weird strains of an Æolian Harp, at another the rich deep notes of the church organ. It is strongly made. Price 30 cents.
CRANDALL’S KITE REEL.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.This is a new article, and, as will be seen, very useful. No boy who, has a kite, should be without one. It is cheap and durable. Price 15 cents.spool of string with handle and crank
CRANDALL’S KITE REEL.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.This is a new article, and, as will be seen, very useful. No boy who, has a kite, should be without one. It is cheap and durable. Price 15 cents.spool of string with handle and crank
CRANDALL’S KITE REEL.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 25 cents.
This is a new article, and, as will be seen, very useful. No boy who, has a kite, should be without one. It is cheap and durable. Price 15 cents.
The Animal's Picnic gameANIMALS’ PICNIC.Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.Very amusing and novel. An original painting of a picnic of animals in the woods, so arranged that when properly cut into uniform sections, some animal’s head appears on nearly every piece or card.This is printed in colors on heavy paper-board cards, which are dealt to the players and then in the process of the game the picture is reconstructed. Price 25 cents.
The Animal's Picnic game
ANIMALS’ PICNIC.
Given for new subscriptions amounting to 50 cents.
Very amusing and novel. An original painting of a picnic of animals in the woods, so arranged that when properly cut into uniform sections, some animal’s head appears on nearly every piece or card.
This is printed in colors on heavy paper-board cards, which are dealt to the players and then in the process of the game the picture is reconstructed. Price 25 cents.