Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1897 — Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 [ADVERTISEMENT]

SCRIBNER’S MAGAZINE FOR 1898, A GREAT PROGRAMME. The Story of the Revolution by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, to run throughout the year. (For the first time all the modern art forces and resources will be brought to bear upon the Revolution. Howard Pyle and a corps of artists, are making over 100 paintings and drawings expressly for this great work.) Captain A. T. Mahan's “The American Navy in the Revolution,” to be illustrated by Carlton T. Chapman, the marine artist; Harry Fenn, and others. Thomas Nelson Page's First Long Novel, — A Chronicle of Reconstruction.” Mr. Page has devoted four years to the story, and he considers it his best work. (Illustrated by B West Clinedinst.) Rudyard Kipling, Richard Harding Davis, Joel Chandler Harris, George W. Cable, and others, are under engagement to contribute stories during 1898. Robert Grant's “Search Light Letters" — replies to various letters that came in consequence of his “Reflections of a Married Man” and “The Opinion of a Philosopher.” “The Workers" in a new field — Walter A. Wyckoff the college man who became a laborer, will tell about his experience with sweat shop laborers and anarchists in Chicago. (Illustrated from life by W. R. Leigh.) The Theatre, The Mine, etc., will be treated in “The Conduct of Great Business” series (as were “The Wheat Farm,” “The Newspapers,” etc., in ’97) with numerous illustrations. Life at Girl's Colleges — like the articles on “Undergraduate Life at Harvard, Princeton and Yale,” and as richly illustrated. Political Reminiscences by Senator Hoar, who has been in public life for forty-five years. C. D. Gibson will contribute two serial sets of drawing during ’9B, “A New York Day” and “The Seven Ages of American Woman.” prospectus for '9B in small book form [24 pages] printed in two colors, with numerous illustrations (cover and decorations by Maxfields Parrish) will be sent upon application, postage paid. PRICE $3.00 A YEAR, 25 CENTS A number. Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York. 110 ■ Kensselaer Markets. Wheat 90to 95c Rye 37c Oats 19 to 21c Corn 2.3 c Butter. 12|c Eggs 20c Chickens 3c Hens 3c Turkeys Ducks 4c Geese 4c Veal 6c Hides .’.5 to 6c Cattle 3|c Hogs .3 to 3Jc Potatoes ..... J. ........... 75c Hay $5. Wool 15 to 17c

Christmas Presents. What will suit a lady fat, Like a handsome, bran new hat? What will suit a lady thin, Like new ties beneath her chin? What will suit a dimpled miss, And make her sweet enough to Like bewildering chapeau [kiss, Trimmed with feather, rose, and bow? What will suit them each and all You will find out if you call, On Mrs. Imes. 1 ■ Wood Sawing Fifty Cents. The undersigned hereby agree that we will not saw wood for less than 50 cents per cord, Unless the . owner is a widow in needy circumstances. George Lewellen, * Isaac Sayler, Wood Brothers, Rensselaer, Ind., Dec. 16th. I have a nice line of guns in stock, and all kinds of loaded shell. Don’t forget the place. C. E. Hershman.