New and Popular Books sent Free of Postage at Prices Annexed. 

 Carpenter's Manual.— Instructs in the use of tools and 



the various operations of the trade, inchidins: drawing: for carpenters, 

 forms of contracts, specifications, etc , with })lain instructions for be- 

 iriiHiers, and full glossary of terms used in the trade. Also gives plans 

 and specifications for building a number of frame houses Illus- 

 trated 50 cts. 



Detective's Club.— A most interesting book of detective 

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Diseases of Dogs.— Their pathology, diagnosis, and treat- 

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 It is thoroughly reUable, and simple and explicit in its language 25 cts. 



Dog Training. — Chapters on dog training from the "Art 

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 to sneeze, to speak for it to fetch and carry, to bring you his tail in his 

 mouth, to stand on a ball and roll it up and down a plank, to walk on 

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 fore-legs, to "sing," lump of sugar trick, to feign death 25 cts. 



Dyer and Scourer.— A complete practical guide, designed 



especially for the use of job dyers. It includes dyeing silk, stuff, or 

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 job dyeing in all its branches 50 cts. 



Employment Seeker's Guide.— Gives advantages and 



objections of different trades and professions ; how to succeed in bus- 

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 in the hands of sons or daughters, as the employments of women are 

 also treated 25 cts. 



Fun Everlasting-— A large collection of choice humorous 

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 the whole illustrated by numerous comic engravings. You can invest 

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Furniture and Cabinet Finisher.— A guide to polishing, 



staining, dyeing, and other preparations of hard and soft woods, includ- 

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 recipes, and secrets of the trade 50 cts. 



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