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u information about motor boats THE GARDEN M A G A Z I N E 



October, 1907 



Victor Grand Opera 



SUPPOSE that Melba and Caruso came 

 into your home to sing to you this even- 

 ing. Queen among sopranos and the 

 greatest tenor of modern times. Suppose 

 that Sembrich, Calve, Eames, Scotti, Plancon, 

 Dalmores and other world-famed opera stars 

 also came; all in perfect voice (and accom- 

 panied by a fine orchestra) to sing their most 

 famous selections to you and your friends. 

 Suppose — But you don't have to suppose. 

 You can make it a fact. 



Every one of these great singers theVictor 

 brings into your home. Only theVictor, 

 for they sing for Victor records exclusively. 

 And you hear not a weak imitation; not an 

 "almost," but the actual individual living 

 voice, with all its power, sweetness and reality. 



Not only does the Victor bring you the 

 perfection of opera-singing; but the popular 

 and sacred selections, band and orchestra music; instrumental 

 solos and duets; dance music; comic song-hits and speciali- 

 ties — in short, every kind of high-class entertainment that 

 delights human ears — you hear at its best on the Victor 

 with Victor records only. 



If no Victor dealer is near you, write us on the 



coupon for free catalogue and 



>/, full information. 

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Money Making Methods 



IT COSTS many a farmer and gardener 

 . more to sell his crops than it does to- 

 produce them — some of his crops, at least. 

 As a rule, it does not pay the busy producer 

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 specialization. The successful manufacturer 

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 operations will be very limited. He devotes- 

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 The manufacturer of agricultural or horti- 

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 In some cases, one member of a family may 

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The average farmer is a poor seller. One 

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 things at home are likely to suffer. He will, 

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One of the least desirable ways for the 

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