DecEMBER, 1906 
eHOME 
ES, READER, WE MEAN JUST EX- 
ACTLY THAT. 
roof tree. 
It is for the Home Builders, Home Makers, and Home Lovers— the 
only periodical of its kind published anywhere in the wide world. 
We do not claim, mind you, that this is the only good magazine ; such 
a claim would be not only false but foolish as well. 
Because there are may publications of sterling worth which enjoy well 
deserved popularity. 
There are Women’s Magazines, the Young 
People’s Magazines, Periodicals for Children, 
Magazines for Men, and all sorts of Scientific, 
Religious and Literary Publications. 
—But, there is but ove high grade Magazine 
edited and published exclusively in the interest 
of the home. 
We want to emphasize this statement with all 
the power at our command, because it is a matter 
of no little importance to YOU, and to Home lov- 
ing people everywhere, to know that at a mere 
trifling expense it is now possible to secure a pub- 
lication of such thoroughly satisfying quality. 
So, just say to yourself: “The HOME MAGA- 
ZINE is @ifferent from all others. It is filled to.the 
brim with optimism, helpfulness, inspiration and 
good cheer. ° It is for ail the home folks. I want it 
for my home. I am going to subscribe for it today.” 
Then, DO IT, Sir or Madam! We say to you 
in all sincerity that you will never regret the 
day that you saw this offer— 
—IF YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. 
HE HOME MAGAZINE isissued monthly. 
Its scope is as wide and as varied as 
the interests of the family, with pleasure 
and value for men as well as for women. 
Feature articles of peculiar charm and vitality 
appear in each number. 
The Master Writers of Fiction contribute 
wonderfully fascinating stories of Love, Ro- 
mance, Mystery, and Adventure. 
The best artists illustrate them. 
Among the famous ones whose work is to 
be found in the HOME MAGAZINE are How- 
ard Chandler Christy, Harrison Fisher, A. I. 
Keller, John Cecil Clay, H. C. Wall, George 
Brehm, and Worth Brehm. 
These names carry their own guarantee 
of highest artistic merit. 
Men and women of approved ability 
and experience are in charge of the de- 
partments, which cover every interest that centers in THE HOME. 
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The HOME MAGAZINE not only interests but also 
instructs and educates every member of the Family Circle—Big Folks, 
Little Folks, Mother, Sister, Brother, and a@// who dwell under the 
Cole, editor of Dogdom. 
Stock. 
You 
| FREE Any One of these 
| Beautifully Illustrated 
|Books by James Whitcomb 
Riley for One Subscription 
The department of Hens and Chickens is under the 
management of Miller Purvis, the well-known editor of 
the well-known magazine, Poultry. 
Minnie McIntyre. editor of Bit and Spur, has charge of the 
department, The Horse and the Stable. 
The department, The Dog and His Care, is conducted by Eugene R. 
The HOME MAGAZINE is the only leading household publication 
which caters to people who are interested in Poultry, Nursery, and Pet 
Are you interested, Reader? 
If so, you will find these departments a source of the keenest delight 
And we have sufficient faith to believe that you. too, will be more 
“Interests All 
the Family’’ 
and enjoyment. 
yp THAT IS NOT ALL. 
We not only give you a magazine of 
unequalled excellence in every depart- 
ment, but we also offer to each new subscriber to 
the HOME MAGAZINE a choice of any one of the 
following books by the famous Poet, James Whit- 
comb Riley: 
I—SONGS O’ CHEER 
2—FARM RHYMES 
3—LOVE LYRICS 
4— CHILD RHYMES 
These books are handsomely bound and printed 
on extra heavy paper. Each contains about 200 
pages, with nearly 100 illustrations in line drawing 
and halftone. 
We make this special offer for the purpose of 
securing new subscribers, feeling sure from past 
experience that renewals will follow on the merits 
of the magazine. 
Be sure to mention which Riley book you pre- 
fer. Any one or more will be sent for one or more 
subscriptions of One Dollar each, or the four will 
be sent together with a four years’ subscription to 
the HOME MAGAZINE, all for $4.00. 
_ Now, please understand ONE thing dis- 
tinctly: you get your money back without a 
cross word ora quibble, if you are not pleased 
with the first number of the HOME MAGA- 
ZINE that reaches you, or if the Riley book is 
not the best premium you ever received with a 
year’s subscription to a $1.00 publication. 
We know how: good the HOME MAGA- 
ZINE is. We know that tens of thousands 
of home folks—old and young men and 
women all over this land—are enthusiastic 
friends of this publication. 
than satisfied. So, we ask you to cut out, sign and mail us the coupon 
today; right NOW, while you have this before you. 
WILL YOU DO IT FOR YOUR 
HOME FOLKS? 
The department devoted to landscape and flower gardening is 
contributed each month to the HOME MAGAZINE by Mr. Eben 
Rexford, author of *‘Home Floriculture,”’ etc. 
Mr. Charles S. Sedgwick, the architect, contributes practical 
plans for home building. 
THE BOBBS-MERRILL CO., Publishers 
Indianapolis, Indiana 
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