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MR. ROCKEFELLER’S REMINISCENCES 
IN THE WORLD’S WORK 
Under the title ““Some Random Reminiscences 
of Men and Events,” by John D. Rockefeller, 
The World’s Work will begin, in the October 
number, the publication of a series of autobio- 
graphical articles which cannot fail to be of the 
utmost interest all over the world. 
In the opening chapter Mr. Rockefeller says: 
Ihave come to see that if my family and friends 
want some record of things which may shed light on 
matters that have been somewhat discussed, it is right 
that I should yield to their advice, and inthis informal 
way go over again some of the events which have 
made life interesting to me. 
Starting with this point in view he goes on to 
tell in a simple and frank way his experiences in 
many fields of effort. He discusses with straight- 
forward directness, without a particle of self- 
consciousness the statements which have so 
frequently been made against the Standard Oil 
Company in connection with the so-called 
oppression of rivals. He writes not in any 
way a defense, but gives the story of just what 
happened, and the reader is left to draw his own 
conclusions. 
His early struggle to get a start, his first job, 
the hazards of the oil trade, the building up by 
conservative management into a substantial 
business what had always been regarded as a 
mere risky adventure, the pen pictures of his 
early patrons and friends, his generous praise 
of those who worked with him, the statement 
that more credit has been given to him than he 
deserves in the building up of the Standard Oil 
Company, and his account of the founding of 
this great company, make a contribution to 
periodical literature more interesting than any- 
thing that has been published for many years. 
Mr. Rockefeller has much to say about the 
philosophy and conduct of business; the Ameri- 
can business man and his methods and inspira- 
tions, which he highly praises. He set forth 
also his ideas about giving effectively, and 
pleads for efficiency in philanthropy. This 
chapter is of striking interest and importance. 
On the other hand, he tells of his particular 
hobbies and pleasures, of road-building, survey- 
ing, and country life generally; of tree-planting, 
big-tree moving; of golf, which he says might 
almost be considered a training in the moral 
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law; and discusses many other subjects which 
interest him and fill his days until, as he says, 
“no day is long enough.” 
There is a complete lack of egotism and the 
narrative has a charm and quiet humor which 
will be a revelation to people who do not know 
Mr. Rockefeller personally. ; 
The articles will run through the winter of 
1908, and will be fully illustrated with many 
new and interesting pictures. 
BOXES FOR COLLECTORS 
We have some mahogany boxes for collections 
of various kinds, photographs, 
shells, etc., and we had too many of them 
manufactured for us. They are of solid ma- 
hogany, and made with great care and exquisite 
workmanship. To sell out what remains of 
the stock, we offer them at half of what they 
cost. They will be carefully packed in a pine 
outside covering, but at this price, we must 
ask the customer to pay the express charges, 
which will be perhaps fifty cents, or less this 
side of Chicago. Size, inside dimensions, 203 x 
16 inches, and 14 inches deep, wood 4 inch 
thick. The price is $2.50, express not prepaid. 
So many people wrote for these mahogany 
boxes after they were mentioned on this page 
last month, that we repeat the offer. We 
should add that the boxes are dust-proof and 
close with an effective catch. 
NINETY-CENT NOVELS 
Last fall we began the publication of works 
of fiction which were too long to be considered 
a short story and too short to be accepted as a 
full-fledged novel. In these busy days, good 
books if they are short are not less attractive 
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for that reason, and we shall expect a great 
popularity for this set of books as they become 
better known. re: ee 
They are also especially attractive in; their 
makeup, with good illustrations inz*tolor, 
including large pictures in full color published 
as lining papers. The first volume wa$ Booth 
Tarkington’s story of a young American’s 
experiences in Rome, “His Own People,” and 
the second is Mr. Maurice Hewlett’s longer 
tale “The Spanish Jade,” with superb drawings 
by W. Hyde. Books in this series are coming 
by Mrs. Humphry Ward and Gertrude Ather- 
ton, and we hope and expect many other 
famous writers. ; 
ON JULY 15TH 
we published two books which ought to be 
acceptable in hot weather. We can _ best 
describe them by slight quotations from the 
books themselves. The first is “Potted 
Fiction,” by John Kendrick Bangs. 
This library of Condensed Best Sellers is designed 
to meet the literary needs of those who have troubles 
of their own so numerous that they have not much 
spare time to devote to the trials and tribulations of 
the heroes and heroines of the hour. It is the purpose 
of the United States Literary Canning Company, of 
Pennsylvania, to put up in small packages, of which 
this is a sample, the most talked of literary products of 
our best, if not most famous authors, in such con- 
venient form that they may be carried in a vest pocket, 
or a vanity bag, to be consumed as opportunity presents 
on trolley cars, between courses at quick lunch counters, 
between rubbers at bridge parties, or in those restful 
hours which the consumer may be called upon to en- 
dure at lectures, during after-dinner speeches of un* 
usual length, or between the acts of current dramas 
and comic operas. 
And the second is by Mrs. Nellie L. McClung, 
and is called “Sowing Seeds in Danny.” A 
little book of delightful humor. 
“Will you bring Daniel to see me to-morrow, James?” 
she said, as Camilla handed him his pail. “I would 
like to speak to his young mind, and endeavor to plant 
the seeds of virtue and honesty in that fertile soil.” 
A MISSION TO AFRICA 
Mr. E. A. Forbes, a member of the editorial 
staff of The World’s Work, is about to leave for 
a long journey to South Africa, the result of 
which will, we expect, be recounted in that 
magazine. His trip will include an important 
exploration up the Congo, and the facts about 
that much discussed Free State will be studied 
by an impartial student. 
