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A weekly review in the "Commerce " department of the great movements in trade and nance. A record of progress in mechanics and industries. The achievements and discoveries of naturalists and other scientific men in the various domains of investigation. A column of questions headed "The Life Class" reviewing the principal features of the previous issue in their relation to the various school studies. A department devoted to sport, containing all the news that is clean and healthful in this line and leaving out all that is objectionable. Selections from the best works in literature in connection with anniversaries each week. Reviews of the latest and best books for young people with specimens of their illustrations. Sample copies sent free on application. With each subscription we give a copy of booklet (handy pocket size.) LIFE AS A SCHOOL STUDY In which is shown how to teach it and its application in detail to Geography, Drawing, Language, Arithmetic, Physiology, Nature Work, Physics, History, Civil Government and all other branches in the school course. BUY THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE Do not be deceived by those who advertise a $60.00 Sewing Machine for $20.00. This kind of a machine can be bought from us or any of our dealers from $15.00 to $18.00. WE MAKE A VARIETY. THE NEW HOME IS THE BEST. The Feed determines the strength or weakness of Sewing Machines. The Double Feed combined with other strong points makes the New Home the best Sewing Machine to buy. Write for CIRCULARS showing the dif ferent styles of Sewing Machines we manufacture and prices before purchasing |