Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 January 1889 — 1889.—“ IRON AND STEEL.”—1889. [ARTICLE]

1889.—“ IRON AND STEEL.”—1889.

The Latiirt anil Brightest Christmas anti New Year’s Annual, by “ A Man ’’ of the Great Rock Island Route. Thousands of readers who have scanned With eager delight the pages of “Watt Stephens. the Ganius of Stiam" (1885), “Voltagal, the G :nius of Electricity” (1885). “Petroleum and Natural Gas" (1887). and “Coal and Coke" (18S8). will be happy to know that the latest addition to the famous Rock Island series, “Iron and Steel" (1889), dedicated to the “Boys and Girls of America,” is now realy for distribution. Inclose ten (10) cents in coin or. stamps (for postage) and your address, written plainly, to Geo. H. Smith, Assistant General Ticket and Passenger Agent, Chicago, and a copy will be sent you by return mail. Copies of previous Annuals also furnished at same rate. ■ “Iron and Steel” embodies a vast deal of useful information. In the company of his boy and girl visitors, ‘‘A Man” penetrates the mines, explains their underground workings, follows the mined product to the furnace and smelter, and describes the various processes to which it is subjected. The engravings are from original sketches and photographs, and admirably executed. The book makes a very handsome appearance. The cover is in itself a marvel—the design being as unique as the color effects are beautiful and artistic.