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PERSONAL ITEMS, 
E Tom Fields, the fugitive, is in London. 
Mayok Pierce of Boston, has resigned. 
ltKV. Mr. Murray has thirty-one equities. 
George Macdonald has written a new story. 
John Stuart Mill put .his principles into 
his will. 
IlRiQNOLi is singing in Paris with moderate 
success. 
A Persian actress named Zulelka is soon to 
appear In London. 
Lord Byron's bat, cloak, and cane were re¬ 
cently on exhibition at a Scottish Fair. 
General Garibaldi is said to be writing an 
epic poem, entitled “Tho Thousand of Mar¬ 
sala.” 
It is settled beyond doubt that Wacbtel, 
Stanley and Parepa-Rosa return to America 
next season. 
Joaquin Miller at last accounts was in 
Italy. During a visit to Florence he was en¬ 
tertained by Mr. Graham, the American consul, 
f Count von Moltke, the loader of the Ger¬ 
man armies, recently celebrated his seventy- 
fourth birthday. He is well, strong, and active. 
Miss Adeline Tratton, the author of a 
novel now running in S-rlbner's Monthly, Is 
the daughter of Rev. Mark Trafton, a Metho¬ 
dist clergyman of Boston. 
A Detroit Jury thinks that Mr. Colton, total 
75, lias injured Miss Joliet, nMnt 10, to the ex¬ 
tent of $3,000 by refusing to marry her accord¬ 
ing to a promise, expressed or implied. 
Anna Dicktneon is inviting people to gos¬ 
sip about her numerous reported marriage en¬ 
gagements, by refusing to lecture whom I hey 
do bo. Green Bay stands first on her list of 
towns tabooed on this accou nt. 
Miss Richardson, a daughter of a Corinth 
(Miss.) clergyman, is the fascinating creature 
who has been making sad havoc with the heart 
of another impressible young man. She did 
it by shooting a bulJet into that organ. 
The next Term opens with examination for ad 
mission, 
Feforuas^y 25th, 1874. 
For Catalogues, or for any particulars, address 
GEO. T. FAIRCHILD, 
Pres., pro tern, Lansing. Mieb. 
There is no field of labor that offers greater re¬ 
muneration than the sale Of the family Knitting 
Machine, and there is no machine that possesses 
one-half the iiualithcs which are so absolutely 
. necossnry for family uao as the 
I Bickford’s Improved 
Its simplicity nnd easool management, together 
2a with Us capacity fordoing tlie great range Of wort, 
‘y. and it* trifling cost, makes It a aiatter of economy 
aej for every family to hiirc one. and will ultluintelr 
Ic-l bring l! into as general use as the Sewing Machine. 
j The practical utility of the rnneliliio only needs to 
rZu he deinonstratorl to the peoplo 10 produce an un- 
'h:‘I limited iletnand, 
43 Many Sewing Machine Agents, finding the In¬ 
ks' crease of competition and the difficulty of selling 
■VO high-priced machines to militate against a fluur- 
JE? isbing business, are taking hold of tho 
SIXTY YOUNG MEN AND UADI KB To place In 
positions where they will acquire « thorough and 
practical knowledge of Toleitrjphy. and receive a 
commission while practicing Address, with stump. 
(\ a. SHEARMAN, Sup’l Union Telegraph Com¬ 
pany, Oburlln, Ohio. 
BICKFORD 
enRsee TALLEY FARMS FOR SALE 
tjl Some of tho finest residences In the Valley, near 
H. R. inquire soon of JOHN SilKLDUN, upon the 
promises, at Moscow. Livingston Co., N. Y. 
and meeting with the greatest success. Mer¬ 
chants. finding In Dana Bickford's Invention a 
cheap, simple and practical Knitting Machine, 
find it- proiit-ubte to yureha.e and keep on sale. 
Tilt* almost entire absence of competition docs 
not require the " vU-rmil vlgllunvo'' to Mill this 
machine ns In I ha «a*c of sewing machines. 
Agents Wanted Everywhere. Good,Smart 
Men can make $.»U per week and expanses. 
Send for Instructions and Circulars. Pries fell) 
to 161. 
BICKFORD KNITTING MACHINE CO. 
DANA BICKFORD, President. 
Office and Salesroom, 689 Broadway, N. Y 
TA PA M.SK PAPRIMVA U E. - ECONOM Y 
tf demands It* use. Falls, Mop-Jars, Foot-Baths, 
Bowls, Basins, Trays, Ac., durable and cheap. Trade 
supplied. JB.VNINOS BROS., 352 l'eiirl 8t., N. \. City. 
In *100 hiwwtflJ III W.11 St. often 
l«ntl« to ■ F»rtun«. NorUk. 'i- 
pseo pumpbl.t free. VALEN¬ 
TINE TUMBRIDUK A CO.. 
Iir..k..r«, 39 Wall St., New York. 
FINE STOCK AM) LOW PRICES, 
BLAIR BltON., 
Lee’s Summit. Jackson Co., 
THE NEW I 
AMERICAN 
SEWBNC 
MACHINE. 
SELF-THREADING, 
LIGHT-RUNNING.) 
The best for famillo* 
t i use. The host for 
agents to soil. This 
favorite machine (Ices 
every v rletf of work 
doho on any shuttle ma¬ 
chine, but with greater 
ease and per-fectlon. 
GOOD AQtHTS WANTED. 
For Circulars, address 
Principal Office. I ills I HKSTM TM„ l»liiti.,Pa. 
Or NEW YORK OFFICE, 71 i Broadway. 
Bostox. Mass., " il AVON Ht. 
FiiirAi.it, III., “ 7n state St. 
St. Louis. Mo.. “ V. tru Sr. 
rro BOOK AGENTs*. <"■ invareiini Hank* tint 
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FOR .11. h BE .11.1 (II US'EB. 
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^ublication.s 
to ENGRAVER*. PRINTERS, &C.—Large .took 
r U ’W Lot U Oil v Ci IS I J>1 AN 1 L’ilVD) Ijlll, . 
I well teasoned and prepared Boxwood, Mahog 
any, Mnpleitnd Fine. VANDEIIBI7R0H. Wr.i.i.s 4Co. 
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860 to 8200 Per Month 
The perfection of mailing and arranging 
every style of Dress Trimming with as 
much ease and simplicity us run¬ 
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some new mut entirely Orig¬ 
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AND ALL WITHOUT BASTING, 
1. —-It prepare* the >1 till net *.' Fold bettor than can 
be done by hand. 
2. —It prepares Mllliurr?’ Fold with dlflercut 
color* and pleeesof ponds at one operation. 
3. —It prepares and places n Told in uity scum 
perfectly, without basting. 
4. It pri pares and puts n double or filuglc fold 
on (lie edge of u baud. 
5. —It cords bias bauds. 
6. —It prepares and applies a double French Item 
finish. 
7. —It prepare* a cord welt perfectly. 
I U prepares and places a cord welt in any 
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8. —It prepares a cord well, at the same time gath¬ 
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sired. ni one n per hi ion. 
10. — it does plain gathering. 
11. —It gathers and lew* on tit the same time, 
better than any other gatherer. 
12. —It hrriiflul) goods, Mm* or at might, 
IS.—It hinds with braid. 
1L—It hind* « ith cul binding. 
15.—it sews any suaut without tmottafl* 
gtti^ctUnncou.o' 
Finely Bound! Useful! 
Entertaining! 
BEETHOVEN'S LETTERS.$2.00 
LIFE OF GO rTSCHALK. 1.50 
LIFE OF BEETHOVEN.2.00 
LIFE OK CHOI’IN. . 1.50 
LIFE OF JIANDKI.2.00 
LIFE OF MENDELSSOHN. 1.76 
LIFE OF ROSSINI.. 1.73 
LIFE OF VON WEBER, 2 Vols . each. 1.73 
LIFE OF SCHUM ANN. 1.75 
LIFE OF MO/- Vlt't. 1.75 
MOZART'S LETTERS... .1.75 
51 ENDKLSSOHN’H LETTERS. 1.75 
FOLKO'S SKETCHES . 1.75 
KULKKT’S LETTERS ON MUSIC,.1.50 
HITTER'S HlSTOltV OF MUSIC.1.60 
MOORE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSIC.6.00 
GARDNER'.* MUSIC OF NATURE.5.00 
CHOPINS MAZURKAS AND WALTZES. 5.00 
GEMS OF STRAUSS.Cloth, ?3.00; Gilt,?!.00 
ORGAN AT IIO.M 1C.. “ 3.00; ” LUO 
MUSICAL TREASURE. ” 3.00; “ LOO 
WREATH OF GE51S. *' 3.00; “ 4.00 
MOORE'S IRISH MELO¬ 
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GEMS OF GERMAN SONG.. “ 3.00; " 4.110 
OPERATIC FEARLS. “ 3.00; " 4.00 
H1LVMR CHORD. “ 3.00; " 4.00 
SHOWER OF PEARLS. 
Duet*. “ 3.00; ** 4.00 
PIANA-FOR'l’K OEMS. “ 3.03, “ 4.00 
HOME CIRCLE. Vols. I. II, 
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All books sunt, post-paid, for retail price. 
OLIVER DITSOX & GO., Boston. 
C. H. DITSON & CO.. 7U Broadway, New York. 
\U UiQI/CDQ t How t<i grow a thick and heavy 
V V H I O ft £ I? 3 i board on the smoothest face in 
six week*. A new discovery. It never fails. Par¬ 
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SOUTHWESTERN AGENCY, Oartli«8«, Mo. 
A ACMTC get the bust selling beak, and secure 
MlSCiv I v) the largest profits ever offered. Par¬ 
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\ GENTS WANTED for our new work, the 
viiinn of which Is attested by thousands who 
have saved money, houlili and life, by having 
Removed In 2 hour?! Circular 
free. S. V. Vphn hi, Phlln., Pa. 
TAPE-WORM 
KIDDER’S PASTILLES « for A hi hum. 
Prlcu 40e. by mall. StowkllA Co., Charlestown, Alu.ss. 
1 (' If V’TV lift \T If II ' Undies or Gentlenien, for 
iliLitlA l\ I 'I*. B. books which will sell during 
»anlc times. Fifty per cent, commisslun given. Send 
for circulars. Alan Italian Pub. Co., ,49 (ith Av., N. Y. 
CULKTS WANTED, everywhere, for 
'I’he arrangement 1* very novel, and it Is one of the 
simplest Attachments ill use; Indispensable m Its 
utility, doubling the value of any Sewing Machine. 
In ordering, state Kivu of Sewing Machine. 
Price, $ 1. with full Instructions for Its use mailed 
post free. Address 
PALMEE HANUTAOTUftlNG 00., 
817 Broadway, Now York. 
An opportunity seldom offered to Agents of both 
sexes, which are wanted, everywhere, immediately 
The only Reliable Gilt Dibtribution in 
the Country* 
L, D. SIDE’S TWENTIETH 
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MGO £■: . ....... 
The Celebrated Bone Fertilizers 
GROUND BONE, 
BONE MEAL, 
1,000 Agents wanted. Particulars 
it CO., St. Louis, Mu, 
To be drawn Thursday, Jan. 1st, 1874 
T|3 Prospectuses are now ready for 
our three new books, vix.: 
1 w THE GILDED A«3K, by MARK 
, I’wain and CiiAio.rs D. wabnkb, 
RnflK i illustrated by Augustus IXopfin, 
D U UIX I E V H R V B O D Y’J* P RIEN D, by 
.lUSB HlM.rtffia, ilhislntted hy ’Titos. 
■ nriiTO vast, and Joaquin - mllluk's great 
fiErNIS w ,k i LIKE AMONG THE JIO- 
I O n(H S. Noinlng need be said about 
these hook?. Everybody know* ihcy will outsell all 
others, and wise agent* will act arc..rdinaly and aprdy 
for territory at once to A \LKKICAN PUBLISUING 
CO.. Hartfoid, Conn. _ 
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Ten Frizes $500 g UUUHI¥imUliiJ . 
12,500 Onld ancl Silver Lerrr IlunHna Watches (In 
nil), worth fri/m 620 lit $300. 
Coin Silver Vest Chain?, Solid and Double-pluted 
Silver-ware, Jewelry, Ac., Ac. 
Whole No. of Gills, 25,000. Tickes limited (o 100.000. 
AGENT* WANTED TO WELL TICKETS, 
to whom Liberal Premium* will be paid. 
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Twelve $20 ; Twenty-five $40. 
Circulars containing a full list of prises, a descrip¬ 
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10,000 Words and Mcasiings not in other Dic¬ 
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3,000 Engravings; 1.810 Pages Quarto. Price $12. 
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^Extensive Art G.tllery, u library. [Household .idr. 
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Pusiral f 
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1 n-lallntent*. or lor rent, Irr City or Country, 
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Watern' Celebrated Piano?, Coueerlo ar.i 
Orclied in 1 Organ*. Ilium rated Catnlogue* 
Mnileil, tirrni induceineiit* to the Trade. 
A large di-rmmi la :M ini-lei *, Churches, 
Sit loin y-Scimal*, Lodge?, dec. 
A MONTH and expenses to good Canvass¬ 
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I ,111111 the rapidly-seJIlne new Religious wor- 
PROPHETS OF THE BIBLE. 
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FOR PARENT, CHILD, TEACHER, PASTOR, FRIEND. 
Sold everywhere, in common and fine bindings 
f "(Ta 5 ll ''' 'nan $300 to make any 
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