for all School Occasions 50
Frost's Parlor Acting Charades 30
How to Write a Composition 30
Parlor Tricks with Cards 30
Hudson's Private Theatricals, (14 Popular Comedies and Farces) 30
Ogden's Skeleton Essay 50
Parlor Magician (100 Tricks Illustrated) 30
Dick's Common Sense Letter-Writer 50
Book of 500 Curious Puzzles. 30
Dick's Recitations and Readings. A series of volumes containing
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The Great Round World

And What Is Going On In It

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Vol. II., No 10. MARCH 10, 1898 Whole No. 70

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[Sidenote: With the Editor]

While much that is interesting has happened this week in connection with
the _Maine_ disaster, little can be even surmised as to the final action
that will be taken by our Government. In our news columns we have given
such statements as seem worthy of repetition, but we wish our readers to
remember that unconfirmed news must not be accepted as fact. Careful
attention to the rumors and reports will, however, enable us