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[October, 
in Die pocket. Presented for 1 siiltscription at $1.50; 
OR, supplied for price. Postage paid in eitlier case. 
No. 123. —Price $l.i25.—A handsome pocket hook of 
wine-colored plush and kid, both of good quality. Lined 
with monse-colored kid; having six compartments and 
steel finish. Presented for 2 snbscri])tions at $1.50 
each ; OR, supidied for the price. Post-paid in either case. 
For Gentlemen. 
No. I 24.-Smoker’s Cabinet. -P'ice $i.50. 
— Any man that enjoys smoking, will appreciate the 
comfort of having his cigars, pipes, etc., kept in a neat, 
secure case, and always to be lound in the same place. 
The Smoker’s Cabinet is very ornamental and compact¬ 
looking, standing ten inches high, and manufactured of 
real walnut, with ebonized finish. At the bottom is a 
drawer for tobacco and pipes, above that, are places for 
two dozen cigars on a revolving stand, with patent con¬ 
vex sliding doors. On the top is a receptacle formatches, 
with iiinged cover. This remarkably complete and con¬ 
venient cabinet will bo Presented for 2 subscriptions 
at $1.50 each; OR. supplied for the price. Post-paid in 
either case. 
No. I 25.-Cigar Case.— Price $1.00.—A strong, 
fine looking case, for carrying cigars in the waist-coat 
pocket. Made of light-colored crocodile leather, sewed. 
A very sensible present for a gentleman, as it will last 
for years. Presented for 2 subscriiitions at $1.50 
each; OR, supplied for price. Postage paid in either case. 
No. I26.-Shaving Set.— Price $5.75.—Two 
fine quality steel razors, with white, ivory handles, man¬ 
ufactured by Wade & Butcher; a Goldschmidt’s razor- 
strop, and a shaving brush. This complete set fits into a 
leather case, and will be Presented for 7 subscrip¬ 
tions at $1.50 each ; OR, furnished for price. Post-paid 
in either case. 
No. I 27 .— Razor.— Price $1.50.—A good black 
handled razor, fine steel. Same manufacture as above. 
It will be Presented for 2 subscriptions at $1.50 
each; OR, supplied for the price. Post-paid in either case. 
Pens and Pencils, etc. 
No. ( 28.—(Price $2.00).—Suitable for either a lady 
ora gentleman, and can be carried in the pocket. The 
holder is of fine rolled plate, with a slide, and a solid 
gold pen. We Present it for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 
each; OR, supply it, post-paid, lor price. 
No. I 29 .— Price $1.75.—This premium is especially 
valuable for persons who require a pocket pen for fre¬ 
quent use. It is a fine black reversible holder, with 
])lated mountings, and a solid gold i)en, A thoroughly 
substantial article, and always popular. Presented 
for 3 subscriiitions at $1,50 each; OR, supplied, post¬ 
paid, for price. 
No. I 30.—Ever-Pointed Pencil.—Price 
50cts.—A splendid substitute for the ordinary wooden 
pencil, saving its owner the lime and trouble of sharpen¬ 
ing. It contains a long lead which is always pointed. 
I re.sented for 1 subscription at $1.50; OR, sup- 
lilied, post-paid, for price. 
No. I 31. -Price 50 cts.—A fine roiled gold plate 
tooth-pick, with solid gold point. A very desirable arti¬ 
cle, and always acceptable as a present. Presented for 
1 subscription at $1.50; OR, sent, post-paid, for price. 
No. 132.—Cold Mounted Pocket Pen¬ 
cil. —Price 60 cts.—This Pencil is an invaluable com¬ 
panion to every man, whatever his calling. It is strong 
and handsome, a convenient size for the pocket—three 
and a half inches in length. Is made of hard, black rub¬ 
ber, with elegant gold mountings, and is of excellent, 
though simple construction. Every pencil is wai'ranted, 
and thousands are sold weekly. The leads do not break 
easily if proper care is taken, and with a little foresight 
the pencil cun be kept ready for use. To put in a lead, 
unscrew the point and slip the lead in as far as necessary, 
holding the pencil upright, then screw the point tight 
again. The thread inside the tube prevents the biting 
off of the lead, as in "claw ’’ pointed pencils. The large 
black leads,orcopyingleads, are the best to use. 1 new 
subscription at $1.50 will secure this handsome and use¬ 
ful Premium, post-paid; OR, we will supply it, post¬ 
paid, for price. 
No. I 33.—Fountain Pen-Holder.—Price 
$4.50.—The famous .lohnson Fountain Pen-holder, is ab¬ 
solutely invaluable to any one who writes much, particu¬ 
larly to a doctor, lawyer, etc. Each pen is guaranteed to 
last for years; the holder can contain ink sufficient 
for writing 40,000 \'io\'(i%witlioid dipping.s.\\A isthe great¬ 
est possible saving of time. Made of gutta-percha, and 
fitted with a substantial looking black case. We Pre¬ 
sent this valuable pen for 5 subscriptions at $1.50 each; 
OR, send it, post-paid, for price. 
No. 134.—Black and Cold Pen Holder* 
—Price $2.50.—The handle is black, with elegantly 
chased gold-plate mountings, and a real gold i)c'n. 
Sliding holder for convenience in carrying. Suitable for 
cilher a lady or gentleman, and very handsome. Pre¬ 
sented for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, supplied 
for price. Post-paid in either case. 
No. 136.—Pearl and Cold Pen Holder. 
—Price $3.00.—An elegant article for a lady’s use. fitted 
into a kid case. Pearl handle and gold plate holder, wit h 
a real gold pen. Nothing could l)o a more beautiful 
present fora lady friend. Presented, post-paid, for 
4 subscriptions at $1.50 each ; OR, supplied for price, 
post-paid. 
No. 136.—Cold Pencil Case. -Pfiee $1.2.5. 
—This handsome Pencil Case measures only two inches 
when closed, having the patent Magic Bell Head. It is 
heavily plated with gold and exquisitely chased, .and has 
a receptacle for leads, which is a great convenience. 
Presented for 2 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, 
supplied for price. Post-paid in either case. 
No. 137.—Cold Pen and Pencil Com¬ 
bined. —Price $3.00.—A most beautiful present for 
either a lady or a gentleman. Heavily plated gold case, 
containing a No. 4 diamond-pointed pen, warranted, and 
a movable pencil case. The engraving show? it as pen 
and pencil, also as closed, and ready for the pocket. Tliis 
is a very handsome and reliable article. Presented 
for 3 subscriptions at $1.50 each; OR, supplied for price, 
post-paid. Either a slift’, limber, or medium pen may be 
had. 
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^(^USEFUL,-^INSTRUCTIVE,-^and^^^ENTERTAINING.^^ 
No. 138.—Wilcox Telephone.— Price $i.oo. 
—With 300 feet of Wire. This simple little instrument 
will meet a general want m taking the place of speaking 
tubes and electric bells, at less than one-quarter the cost. 
One of its many recommendations is the readiness with 
son will have the least difficulty in arranging and con¬ 
ducting this Telephone, and its value for practical use is 
inestimable. It will be Presented for 2 subscrip¬ 
tions at $1.50 each ; OR, supplied for the price. Post¬ 
paid in either case. 
which it may be put to practical use, in connecting 
rooms or adjoining buildings. The manufacturers claim 
that it has been thoroughly tested, and is a perfectly re¬ 
liable instrument. With it the farmer can have direct 
communication between his house and his barn, or some 
paid of his farm; the merchant, manufacturer, or rae- 
No. 139.-Magnetic Telegraph.—Piice 
$1.00.—With this instrument boys and girls can learn the 
art of telegraphy, and at the same time enjoy a fascinat¬ 
ing pastime. The base of the instrument measures 6% 
by 3 inches, and on this are the following: Carbon cell; 
zinc plate; induction coil ; highly polished metal bell; 
chanic can connect his place of business with his home; 
neighbors can connect their houses, and boys and girls 
speak to their young friends from a distance. Outfit 
consists of: Two polished Walnut Transmitters ; .300 feet 
Composition Wire; Leather Cords and Loops; Metal 
Screw Eyes for using at turns. All packed in a firm, 
wooden case, accompanied by exact and simple direc¬ 
tions for putting up and operating. No intelligent per- 
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a hammer ; two switches; brass key; phial of bi-snl- 
phate of mercury ; besides, full directions for adjusting 
the battery, telegrapiiing between two stations, and < 
making battery fluids. Also, the great “ IVestern Union 
Telegraph Co.’s’’ code of signals-^alphabet, numerals, 
punctuation, etc. The complete instrument will be 
Presented for 2 subscriptions at $1.50 each ; OR, 
suiijilied for the price. Postage paid in either case. 
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