Cabinet Ministers Lead In 1896 Announcement Of Publication
An 1896 periodical announces three United States Cabinet Ministers contributing articles. Secretary Morton spotlights Arbor Day. Secretary of the Interior and Agriculture will cover Indian affairs and planting views. Other notable names include Holmes, Reed, Herbert, Morton, and many distinguished scientists, writers, and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary OF Agriculture
Morton
Ihie
The Bar as a Profession: Lord Russell in American Law
A concise article discusses the bar as a profession and how Lord Russell’s discourse applies to American law students, with JUDGE OLIVER WENDEL HOLMES illustrating the degree of influence and relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendel
HOLMES _ will
Lord Russell
How Congressmen Are Kept in Order by Reed and McCarthy
Supplementary to Secretary Herbert s article upon What the President Does a lucid account of the arduous duties connected with the office of Speaker of the United States House of Representatives by Hon Thomas B Reed The Speakership calls for more tact and knowledge of human nature than a schoolmaster has to exercise over unruly boys Justin McCarthy M P shows How a Prime Minister is Made and features of Parliamentary life He explains how a member obtains his seat is introduced to the House and the Cabinet Administration relations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Herbert
United States
House of Representatives
Thomas B. Reed
Justin McCarthy
M. P
House of Commons
How the World Was Weighed and Measured
A description of popular scientific writing by Camille Flammarion and others, inviting readers to imagine weighing the world and understanding measurement. Includes notes on visitors at Lick Observatory by E C Barnard and a popular account of Algol by Charles A Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Flammarion
Lick Observatory
Prof
E. C. Barnard
Princeton College
Charles A. Young
Presentations at Court and Humorous Notices in Tom Companion 1896
A compact roundup of articles from Tom Companion 1896 including Lady Jeune on court presentations, Sir Edwin Morality pieces on animals, Nast caricatures, Toby M P humor, Oxford dons and proctors, Congress humor, Penfield’s Oldest University, and Moveen the Bear by William J. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Jeune
Cairo
F. C. Penfield
William J. Long
Future Visions of Science and Travel From Noted Authors
A series of prospective pieces on what the next era may bring. Dr. F W Clarke writes on chemistry challenges. Col H G Prout discusses future locomotive power and speed. Hiram Maxim foresees flying advances. Dr Felix Oswald predicts city life upgrades. Prof J B Biles outlines a four day ocean crossing possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Gazette
Col
H. G. Prout
Atlantic
University of Glasgow
Paris
New York
J. B. Biles
Notable High Earning Occupations Explored by Writers
Eminent writers describe lucrative careers with implied accuracy. The piece surveys fees for dentists doctors and authors, noting high earnings in Great Britain and the United States. Names include Dr. Cyrus Edeon and W. Knox with discussion of authors’ earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serrsters
Great Britain
Charles Dickens
Cyrus Edeon
United States
Cal
W. Knox
Wm. U
Rideing
Adventures From Famous Admirals and War Correspondents
A forthcoming volume promises straightforward adventures from distinguished Admirals. Chapters include Amid Chinese Pirates with Admiral A. H. Markham, Sea Pets by Admiral T. H. Stevens, the capture of Rangoon by Admiral P. H. Colomb, and a shipmate of Lord Nelson edited by Admiral Sir George Elliot. Also features Russo Turkish War tales and dispatches by Frederic Villiers and Sir William Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
T. H. Stevens
Rangoon
P. H. Colomb
Lord Nelson
St. Vincent
The
Nile
Copenhagen
Sir George Elliot
Princess Louise and Marquis on Household Industries
Princess Christian writes for Tax Companton about trained nurses and household industries. In 1896 issue the Princess Louise and her husband describe industries pursued by stay at homes benefiting families and themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Queen Victoria
Princess Louise
World Remo Test Regions and Notable Tales
Companion contributors describe visits to distant regions and discoveries in familiar lands. Articles include A Girl in South America by Elizabeth Bisland, A Fair Lady of Japan by W E Griffis, The Wild Bird Boys of Ireland by George H Bassett, Parasolant by Bisland, Adventures Near Home by Sir William Martin Conway, and pieces on European monarchs, the Italian royal family, Japan, Egypt, and German princes, with author notes on culture, travel, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Elizabeth Bisland
Japan
William Elliot Griffis
Ireland
George H. Bassett
Trinidad
Orinoco
Sir William Martin Conway
Self Education Across Professions and Trades
A collection of brief article titles from a periodical including Self Education as an Astronomer by Edward Holden, Self-Education at Sea by W. Clark Russell, Self-Education as a Lawyer by Austin Abbott, Self Culture for Girls by Agnes Irwin, Young Men in Banks by Eugene B. Pullen, and A University Education for Nothing by Charles F. Thwing. The Children's Page and editorials on current events continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Irwin
Austin Abbott
Charles F. Thwing
F. W. Clark
Lick Observatory
Edward 8. Holden
W. Clark Russell
The
University Law School
New York
Radcliffe College
Harvard Annex
Eugene B. Pullen
Bank of the Republic
New York City
Adelbert College
Western Reserve University
London physician to contribute three papers
The famous London physician will contribute three papers on health and wellness. Topics include guidance on physical health, the right hand of medicine, and hints on food and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Serial stories offered by Tan Companson in The Companion
The paper previews popular serialized tales for the coming year including The Ventriloquist by M G McClelland Rosamond s Violin by Ellen Douglas Deland In Indian Meadow by Charles Adams In the Clutch of the Tsar by C A Stephens each described as vividly emotional and highly engaging for readers seeking pioneer adventures or dramatic encounters with hardship and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan Companson
Rosamond
White Mountains
Ellen Douglas Deland
Indian Meadow
Charles Adams
Humorous Stories From The Companion Treasury
A collection of brief comic tales by various authors including C A Stephens Robert P Utter F BE C Robins R M Bailey Mary E Mitchell and Frank W Sage. The pieces feature village mysteries Pullman mishaps newspaper delusions boyhood glory and city country contrasts with lighthearted wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
Robert P. Utter
F. BE. C. Robins
Belinda
Mary E. Mitchell
Short Stories From The Companion 1896 Lineup
A digest of noted 1896 Companion short stories with titles and authors. Boy Soldiers in the Civil War by Rene Bache. Dour Davie’s Drive by Edward William Thomson. Miss Calista’s Steady Boarder by Nella H. Chapman. How the Milk Was Saved by C. B. Howard. A Midsummer Madness by M. A. Lane. Georgeville Bicycle Race by Frances Eaton Jones. Coals of Fire by J. Fletcher. Roberta’s Last Row by Sarah Hughes Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Bache
Dour Davie
Edward William Thomson
Calista
Boarder
Calista Barton
Ezra Bent
Nella H. Chapman
Georgeville
Frances Eaton Jones
New Ideas for Boys and Girls in Practical Arts
A collection of practical articles for youth including How Young People Can Help Science by Prof. E. S. Holden and Money Making for Country Children by Lillie C. Flint. Rearing Pets for Profit by Dr Felix L. Oswald and novelties in playthings. How to Teach a Horse by Rene Bache and Jump. Col Theo A Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Holden
Lillie C. Flint
Felix L. Oswald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aja
U. S
Secretary OF the Interior
Killowen
Hilary A. Herbert
Hoke Smith
Oliver Wendell Holmes
J. Sterling Morton
W. C. Doane
Cleveland
Coxe
Geo. D. Boyle
Women of Letters
Burton Harrison
Frances H. Burnett
Harriet P. Spofford
E. S.holden
C. A. Young
Admirals
C. G
Our Story Writers
Harold Frederic
A. Stephens
E. W. Thomson
Charles Miner Thompson
Annie Hamilton Donnell
Eben Douglas Deland
William Zachary Gladwin
Emma A. Opper
Louise R. Baker
Rebecca Harding Davis
Wm. Howard Russell
Archibald Forbes
Frank D. Miller
Frederic Villiers
Marquis of
Lorne
Edwin Arnold
Frank R. Stockton
Thomas Nast
Henry W. Lucy
Henry Loomis Nelson
Max O’reil
Rodolfo Lanciani
Nelson A. Miles
Andrew Carrregie
B. W. Richardson
William M. Conway
Hiram Maxim
England
Tom Companion
Sir Edwin
William Hi Shelton
Parliament
Toby
M.P
Punch
Life AT
Oxford
Dons
Proctors
Bulldogs
Scouts
Oliver S. Jones
Congress
Harper's Weekly
F. W. Clarke
Chicago
Rome
Athens
Felix Oswald
A. H. Markham
Lucknow
London Times
William Howard Russell
China
von Moltke
Lorie
Marcus Aurelius
Europe
Margaret Cunliffe-Owen
Italy
Humbert
Wm. E. Griffis
D. D
Khedive OF
Egypt
Poultney Bigelow
Columbus Avenue
Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson
M. G. McClelland
C. A. Stephens
Companion
Academy
Johnny Walton
R. M. Bailey
Sukey
Frank W. Sage
C. B. Howard
Winifred Lynn
M. A. L. Lane
J. Fletcher
Roberta
Mr. Haworth
Sarah Hughes Graves
Theo
A. Dodge
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