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From Uncle Sam, El Dorado Springs, Mo.

Our opinion of GOLDEN DAYS is very plain and straight as follows: It is
one of the purest publications to be found in the hands of the reading
young people of the present day. It is full of short sketches that are
interesting and instructive to the young and the old as well. The serial
stories are all perfectly pure and are very interesting, besides setting
good examples and morals for all who read them. I have read Golden Days
more or less for seven or eight years, and I unhesitatingly pronounce it
pure and instructive enough to be in the home circle of every family in
the reading world. One fine feature is the International Sunday-School
Lesson to be found in each number, about one week or so in advance of
the time when it is to be used, thus giving an opportunity for thorough
study.

From the Christian Advocate, Richmond, Va.

Any boy's or girl's days must be golden who reads that charming paper,
published in Philadelphia, styled GOLDEN DAYS. The day it comes, and
every day after while its contents are not exhausted, will be golden
with the charming adventures, incidents of travel and thrilling stories
of childhood and youth. The children of every family should have it.
Parents cannot make a better investment than to subscribe for Golden
Days for their young folks. It is sent to any address for $6 per year.
James Elverson, Publisher, Philadelphia, Pa.

From The Argus, Ashton, Dakota.

To the young people of Spink County who enjoy first class reading we can
truthfully recommend GOLDEN DAYS, published by James Elverson,
Philadelphia. It is a weekly publication, and filled with the purest of
reading matter, and yet the well-known desire of the young for stories
of adventure is not forgotten, for while the interest of the reader is
held by the power of the writers, yet there is nothing at any time that
could offend the most fastidious, while the youthful mind is led on to
emulate the good acts portrayed. Write for sample copies.

From the West Philadelphia Press.

GOLDEN DAYS is far ahead of any weekly paper published in the United
States having for its object the culture and amusement of the youthful
mind. Now, in its Twelfth Volume, it exhibits every sign of strength,
permanency and progression. Mr. Elverson, the proprietor and editor, is
one of those men who believe it a duty to do what they can for their
race, and wisely he is doing for the "rising generation" a work which,
for him, is "a work of love." Aiming to benefit our youth, through
history, science, philosophy, geography, mechanics, etc., in a manner
easily comprehended, he has made his journal the efficient instrument of
his noble purpose. Could he see the anxiety on the faces of his young
friends awaiting the arrival of Golden Days by the mail or the news
agent, he would feel that his efforts to please them were not in vain,
and that the running of his great presses, day and night, at Ninth and
Spruce Streets, was indeed to them a gratification and blessing.

From the Teachers' Journal, York, Pa.

GOLDEN DAYS.--One of the most perfectly beautiful weekly magazines for
boys and girls we have ever seen. It is published weekly and bound
monthly. You can get the four weeklies bound together, if you prefer.
Each monthly contains eighty large four-column pages, beautifully
illustrated, with illuminated covers and the very best reading matter
for the young. It is heartily indorsed by the best religious papers, and
should take the place in our households of the injurious stuff that will
find an entrance, if nothing better is supplied.

From the Maryland School Journal.

GOLDEN DAYS (Elverson, Philadelphia) has fulfilled its promise, and is
in every respect a suitable weekly paper to put into the hands of young
boys and girls. We have carefully watched each number since the start,
and have seen in it nothing to censure and much to praise.

From the Michigan City Dispatch, Ind.

We can unhesitatingly say that the Golden Days, published at
Philadelphia by James Elverson, is the finest publication for boys and
girls in America. The matter is first-class and of a high standard. If
you are not a subscriber send for a sample copy.

From the Gazette, Charlotte Court-House, Virginia.

GOLDEN DAYS.--Of all the publications for little boys and girls, GOLDEN
DAYS stands most conspicuous to the front, while its columns abound with
stories and tales well calculated to entertain, amuse and please the
youthful reader. There is a moral in its articles well calculated to
make the young reader better for having read its columns. The
subscription price is $3 per year, two copies for $5. Send for specimen
copy, and you will be sure to take it.

From The Tribune, Maxwell, Iowa.

Of all the publications for little boys and girls, GOLDEN DAYS stands
most conspicuous to the front, while its columns abound with stories and
tales well calculated to entertain, amuse and please the youthful
readers. There is moral in its articles well calculated to make the
young reader better for having read its columns. The subscription price
is $3 per year; two copies for $5. Send for specimen copy, and you will
be sure to take it.

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Our Premium Knife!

[Illustration:
(GOLDEN DAYS)]

Ivory handle, beautifully finished, *Exactly as Illustrated*.
Made to our own order, and can *only* be had by subscribing to
"GOLDEN DAYS."

-> We will make this Knife a Present to any one who sends us THREE
DOLLARS

For One Year's Subscription to "Golden Days."

-> The money must be sent *direct* to this office. Address
JAMES ELVERSON, Publisher "Golden Days," Phila., Pa.

Special Notice.--WHEN TEN CENTS FOR REGISTERING IS SENT, we consider
ourselves responsible for the safe delivery, though we have sent several
thousand Knives without one in a thousand being lost.

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Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria.

DELICATE
CHILDREN
MADE STRONG BY
SCOTT'S EMULSION

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Notices of Exchange.

-> The publisher will positively take no responsibility concerning
exchanges effected by means of this department, neither will the
reliability of exchangers be guaranteed. To avoid any misunderstanding
in the matter, it would be advisable for those contemplating exchanging
to write for particulars to the addresses before sending the articles
desired.

-> Exchange notices containing offers of or for _shot-guns, air-guns,
pistols, rifles, poisons, dangerous chemicals, animals, odd numbers of
papers, valueless coins and curiosities, birds' eggs_, or "offers," will
_not_ be inserted.

Exchange Notices conforming with the above rules are inserted free of
charge.

C. Willard, Box 707, Claremont, N.H., a volume of "Youth's Companion"
and a book for a volume of GOLDEN DAYS.

G.H. Barker, Shickley, Neb., a collection of foreign and U.S. stamps for
a B-flat cornet or a silver watch.

J.N. Dodd, Box 181, Middletown, Del., a $20 zither and a complete
printing outfit for a typewriter.

G.J. Frick, 2903 Fairhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., a cornet, 6 volumes of
GOLDEN DAYS, a lot of books, a pair of opera glasses, a watch, a pair of
skates and 2 penknives for a clarionet, a bicycle or a "tuck-up" boat.

U.M. Reymar, 132 Academy Ave., Middletown, N.Y., 3 vols. of GOLDEN DAYS,
3 books on athletic sports and other reading matter for a high-wheel
bicycle or a banjo.

G.K. Mears, 128 West Jersey St., Elizabeth, N.J., a nickel-plated watch,
an album with 250 stamps, 9 books, a polyopticon and a 2-1/4 x 4 press
for a large self-inking press.

P. McNabb, 2208 2d Ave., N.Y. city, a pair of 2-pound Indian clubs, a
pack of trick cards and 2 books on magic for dry plate holders for a 4x5
camera.

A.G. Randall, Tekonsha, Mich. a $20 typewriter for a watch, a photo
outfit, books, a magic lantern or gymnastic goods.

G.A. Taylor, 469 Prospect St., Cleveland, Ohio, a self-inking press with
20 fonts of type, cabinet, leads and entire outfit for a Safety bicycle.

L. Spatz, 10-1/2 Oswego St., Jersey City, N.J., a 48-inch bicycle, a
pair of skates, a camera, 2 albums and a few stamps for a Safety or a
58 or 60 inch Ordinary (city offers preferred).

T. Fesmire, 802 Judson St., Phila., Pa., Vol. 10 or 11 GOLDEN DAYS for a
telegraph outfit (city offers preferred).

R.B. Gedye, La Salle, Ill., a 5x8 self-inking press and outfit for a
watch or a Detective camera.

C.F. Ball, Irwin, Pa., 4 vols. of "The Argosy" and 1 vol. of GOLDEN DAYS
for a snap-shot camera.

H.V. Bisgood, Jr., 641 Prospect Ave., Buffalo, N.Y., a pair of patent
lever skates for a collection of stamps.

W. Dorland, Hamden, N.J., a 52-inch bicycle for a screw-cutting lathe.

J.D. Saurman, 202 E. Jacoby St., Norristown, Pa., a violin, bow and case
for a guitar or mandolin.

C. Ehrlich, 332 E. 51st St., N.Y. city, a $50 gold-filled watch for a
52-inch Ordinary and a Safety.

F.G. McNally, 47 Lincoln St., Lawrence, Mass., a small
hand-printing-press with a lot of type and 200 stamps for a scroll saw,
a pair of fencing foils or a pair of opera glasses.

E.A. Snape, Box 240, Gordonsville, Va., a Kodak camera for 2 telegraph
keys and 2 sounders.

C.E. Cluckner, Box 215, Buena Vista, Colo., 700 U.S. and foreign stamps
for a card press and outfit.

C.W. Bennett, 51 Ashford St., Brooklyn, N.Y., a gold watch, a vol. of
"Once a Week" and a number of books for a collection of foreign and U.S.
stamps.

D. Calhoun, 174_a_ 6th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., a $10 physical exerciser
and instruction book for a foot-power printing press.

E.E. Bullinger, 336 E. 84th St., N.Y. city, a 13-1/2-foot canvas canoe
for best offer of sporting goods.

C.M. Berger, 3342 Waterloo St., Phila., Pa., a telephone with 50 feet of
wire, a stamp album and a lot of books for a typewriter or a camera
worth at least $5.

J.F. Phillips, Box 186, Catasauqua, Pa., a typewriter, 750 foreign
stamps, a combination square, rule and compass, a harmonica, a students'
lamp and a pair of skates for a scroll saw and outfit.

C. Pierce, 740 N. 24th St., Phila., Pa., a 10-foot canoe for a scroll
saw (city offers only).

R. Wilcox. Box 66, Chester, Conn., a lot of books for a Safety bicycle
lantern.

S.L. Evans, 911 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn. N.Y., a scroll saw with outfit,
a pair of skates, a magnifying glass and a wood-carving outfit for a
collection of minerals, a desk or a cabinet.

E.K. Hampton, 237 W. Decatur St., Decatur, Ill., an electric motor, a
1-cell bichromate battery, a pair of skates, an achromatic lens and 2
fonts of type for a photo-camera lens, etc.

H. Howard, 37 Howard St., Pittsfield, Mass., a 48-in. bicycle and a
fishing rod, with reel and line, for books and tools of any description.

L. Jeffrey, N.W. cor. 5th and Federal Sts., Phila., Pa., a lot of
scientific works on all subjects and 6 grammars in 6 different
languages, with the dictionaries for each, for a camera and outfit or a
telescope.

F.W. Fahnestock, 5 Main St., Cohoes, N.Y., a pair of foils, a pair of
opera glasses, a photo camera, a fountain pen, 3 electric batteries,
with lamp, and a pair of fencing foils, for a steam engine and boiler
worth $20.

E.M. Evans, 340 S. 21st St., Phila., Pa., a scroll saw for a pair of
ball-bearing pedals or a club lamp.

H.S. Clark, 34 Rookery Bldg., Chicago, Ill., a camera with rising front,
swing back, 3 double holders, tripod and carrying case, and a scroll
saw, with nickel-plated tilting table and emery wheel for a Detective
camera.

S.F. Neely, Mount Ayr, Iowa, vols of GOLDEN DAYS, "Once a Week,"
"Scientific American", "Home Magazine", "Home Journal", and 30 books for
a bicycle, a typewriter or books.

F.H. Rouff, 303 S. Main St., Providence, R.I., Vols. 1, 2, 7, 8, 10 and
11 GOLDEN DAYS, and 2 vols. of "The Argosy" and some books for Vols. 3,
4 and 6 same paper.

J.E. Woolverton, 123 Stockton St., Trenton, N.J., Vols. 9 and 10 GOLDEN
DAYS for Vol. 12, same paper.

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_Any man_ that puts an article in reach of _over-worked women_ to
lighten her labor is certainly a _benefactor_. Cragin & Co. surely come
under this head in making Dobbin's Electric Soap so cheap that _all_ can
use it. _You_ give it a trial.

DONALD KENNEDY
Of Roxbury, Mass., says
Kennedy's Medical Discovery cures Horrid Old Sores, Deep Seated Ulcers
of *40* years standing, Inward Tumors, and every disease of the skin
except Thunder Humor, and Cancer that has taken root. Price $1.50. Sold
by every Druggist in the U.S. and Canada.

THE HARTFORD SAFETY.

[Illustration]

Price $100.00
With Cushion Tires $105.00

Ball Bearings; interchangeable parts; guaranteed. Catalogues free. The
Hartford Cycle Co., Hartford, Conn.

THE WIZARD'S WONDERFUL CABINET!

[Illustration:
(Prof. Dunsell's Wonderful Paper Trick), (Fire Eater),
(A Cure for Love)]

Containing all of the following
--TRICKS--.

The *Performing Skeleton* will dance to music, stand up, lie down and
perform various tricks. *Magic Trick Cards* used by all magicians; no
experience required to do the most perplexing tricks: The *Lightning
Trick Box*, neatest trick ever invented; you take off the cover and show
your friends that it is full of candy or rice; replace the cover and you
can assure your friends that it is empty; and taking off the cover, sure
enough, the candy has disappeared, or you can change it to a piece of
money. *A Cure for Love*, curious, queer, but funny; ladies hand them
to gentlemen; gentlemen to ladies, and have dollars' worth of fun. The
*Magic Nail*; a common nail is shown and then forced through the finger;
the nail is then withdrawn, given for examination and the finger shown
without a cut or scar. The *Fire Eater*, the great sensational trick of
the day; any person can apparently breathe fire and blow thousands of
brilliant sparks from the mouth. We send material enough for several
exhibitions. *Magic Bottle Imp*, a very amusing trick; it is a curiosity
and a brain puzzler; will stand as straight as a flag-staff and no one
can make it lie down, but when you take it down it goes like a sleepy
kitten; it causes heaps of fun. *Wonderful Paper Trick*; this trick can
be performed by any one; you produce the package of cigarette paper that
we furnish, and take a sheet and tear it in small pieces and roll it
into a ball; then unroll the ball, and there is the sheet of paper,
perfect in size and not torn in the slightest. It can be repeated many
times, as the book of leaves is a thick one. All the above tricks packed
in a neat box with full directions with every article, so that any one
can perform the tricks, and sent by mail, postpaid, for *25 cents*,
silver or stamps.
Address *Home Trick Co.*, 4. Eddy St., Providence, R.I.

600 SONGS, 30c.

Including Comrades, Mary and John, Sweet Katie Connor, Little Fisher
Maiden, Rock-a-bye, Baby, Love's Old Sweet Song, In Old Madrid, That is
Love, Playmates, Leonore, etc., *all with WORDS AND MUSIC complete.*
A large book of 256 pages, containing all of above, mailed on receipt of
thirty cents, stamps or silver. Address
*B.M. TRIFET, 408 Wash. St., Boston, Mass.*

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From The Herald, Cannonsburg, Pa.

There are many excellent publications for boys and girls, and it is
quite difficult to make choice among them. For more than a long time we
have been a reader of GOLDEN DAYS, a large and handsome weekly paper
published in Philadelphia by James Elverson, and we have come to admire
it very much. No matter is found in GOLDEN DAYS that the most prudent
parent could object to, and then everything is presented in such an
attractive way that young folks are sure to read it and watch anxiously
for the mail that brings the next Issue. GOLDEN DAYS is also issued as a
monthly, and subscribers can have their choice of receiving the paper
weekly or getting each month's issues bound. The subscription price is
*$3* per annum.

From the Canton Press, Canton, Mo.

The GOLDEN DAYS is pushing forward to a position in the field of
juvenile journalism that will make it the _ne plus ultra_. Its stories
sparkle with originality and interest, and its poems are the best.
Published at $3 a year by James Elverson, Philadelphia, Pa. Send for a
free sample copy.

From the Clifton and Lansdowne Times.

GOLDEN DAYS.--We would like to be able to place this weekly journal in
the hands of every girl and boy in the county who cannot afford to
subscribe for or buy it from news agents. But the girls and boys of that
kind, we fear, are "too many for us." A sad fact, too, by-the-way, when
we reflect that a little thought and a bit of economy on the part of
themselves or their parents would do what it is not in our power to
accomplish. Nevertheless, they ought to know what GOLDEN DAYS is,
namely, a sixteen-page weekly journal, with finely-illustrated articles
on various subjects of interest to young people, embracing natural
history, philosophy and other branches of education, together with
pleasing, instructive and moral stories by the best authors. It is just
what is wanted for the youthful mind seeking for useful information, and
ready at the same time to enjoy what is entertaining and healthful. If
all girls and boys could peruse and profit by its columns every week,
they in time would grow up to be women and men, intelligent, patriotic
and influential in their lives; and lest any who may read these words
are ignorant--which is hardly possible--of the whereabouts of GOLDEN
DAYS, we gladly give the address, James Elverson, Ninth and Spruce
Streets, Philadelphia.

From the Cincinnati Suburban News.

Twenty copies of the GOLDEN DAYS are sold weekly at Moore's book store.
The number ought to be forty, for it is the best juvenile publication we
know of. It is most beautifully illustrated, and the reading is of a
very high order, much of it historical and biographical. The price is
only six cents per week.

From the Pine Plains Register, N.Y.

*The Best of All.*--Among the numerous publications for boys and girls,
there is one every family should have--namely, GOLDEN DAYS, published by
James Elverson, Philadelphia, Pa. It is filled with the choicest
stories, which improve the mind and elevate the morals, as well as
please the fancy. The tone of this publication is pure, and yet GOLDEN
DAYS is not in the least prosy or dull. Try it for awhile, and you will
not do without it. The price is $3 a year, but by special arrangements
with the publisher, it will be furnished in club with the Register at
$3.50 for both publications.

From the Juniata Herald.

GOLDEN DAYS still comes up smiling every week to gladden the hearts of
our young folks. It is the best juvenile paper published, and is even
not a bad paper for old folks to read. That it is considered well worth
the subscription is evidenced by its rapidly increasing circulation and
popularity. While filled every week with intensely thrilling stories,
which rival Robinson Crusoe and the Swiss Family Robinson, it has no
tendency to corrupt the morals of the young, and can be given to them
without hesitation or fear. Send to the publisher, James Elverson,
Philadelphia, for a specimen copy.

From the Republican Journal, Belfast, Me.

GOLDEN DAYS, the leading juvenile weekly (and monthly) continues to grow
in interest and circulation, and is a welcome visitor to homes over all
this broad land. The publisher's claim that it is "pure, instructive and
entertaining" will be conceded by all who read it. James Elverson,
publisher, Philadelphia.

From the News, Paris, Ky.

James Elverson's GOLDEN DAYS, Ninth And Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, is
a handsome weekly publication of the healthiest kind of reading matter
for boys and girls. It furnishes quite a relief from the usual trashy
productions which are placed in reach of the youthful reader. The
pictorial features are far in advance of similar journals, and one
worthy feature which should recommend it to parents is that it contains
only the purest of reading. Nothing that would prove derogatory to the
best moral or religious life ever finds the light through colums its.

From the Standard, Belvidere, Ill.

James Elverson, Philadelphia, publishes a handsomely illustrated and
interesting youth's paper called GOLDEN DAYS. It should find a welcome
in every home for the young folks, for the reading is wholesome, and
such literature should be encouraged by prompt subscriptions. If the
youngsters catch a glimpse of it they will find they need it as a
recreation after study hours.

From the Philadelphia Times.

Of all illustrated Juvenile periodicals published in this country, none
is more deservedly popular than GOLDEN DAYS, published by James
Elverson, this city. It strikes that happy medium which appeals to the
masses of school children whose tastes have not been spoiled by
overstrained appeals to their fancy, and while it is bright and varied,
it aims to be instructive in a pleasant, homelike way. The monthly part,
made up of the four weekly parts, is quite a treasury of short stories,
pictures and puzzles.

From the Advocate, Tipton, Ind.

GOLDEN DAYS fills a want that no other magazine attempts to supply. Pure
and interesting stories for summer reading is a special feature. Highly
illustrated. For sample copy, address James Elverson, Philadelphia.

From the News, Bloomfield, Ind.

GOLDEN DAYS.--"To merit is to insure success" is certainly verified in
the publication of GOLDEN DAYS, by James Elverson, Philadelphia. This
admirable weekly for the youth of this great land is now well
established and has a large and well-deserved patronage. It is
supplanting a poisonous literature, and performing a wholesome mission
in this day when too much good seed cannot be sown by the friends of
humanity. Parents wishing to put valuable reading matter into the hands
of their children should subscribe. It is only $3 per annum, and can be
had weekly or monthly as may be desired.

From the Pipe of Peace, Genoa, Neb.

GOLDEN DAYS fills a want that no other magazine attempts to supply.
Pure, clean, instructive and amusing, it furnishes reading matter, both
for young and old, which is not surpassed by any other publication.

Published in attractive form, beautifully illustrated and in clear type,
the mechanical work is in keeping with the reading matter it contains.
Address for sample copies, James Elverson, Philadelphia, Pa.

From the Marietta Times, Marietta, Pa.

The monthly part of GOLDEN DAYS is, as usual, replete with healthful and
interesting reading, in the shape of instalments of several captivating
serials by popular authors, short stories, natural history papers,
practical papers, poetry, puzzles, etc., profusely illustrated. James
Elverson, publisher, Philadelphia.

From the Advocate of Peace, Boston.

GOLDEN DAYS.--"To merit is to insure success," is certainly verified in
the publication of GOLDEN DAYS, by James Elverson, Philadelphia. This
admirable weekly for the youth of this great land is now well
established, and has an increasingly large and well-deserved patronage.
Its readers are not treated with trashy matter, but with pictures and
puzzles and stories of thrilling adventure and useful knowledge. GOLDEN
DAYS is supplanting a poisonous literature, and performing a wholesome
mission in this day, when too much good seed cannot be sown by the
friends of humanity.

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*Something That
YOU Want*!

_Thousands have asked for it_.

A HANDY BINDER!

That will hold 52 "Golden Days."

[Illustration]

Heavy, embossed cloth covers, with flexible back. GOLDEN DAYS
stamped in gold letters on the outside. Full directions for inserting
papers go with each Binder. We will send the HANDY BINDER and a package
of Binder Pins to any address on receipt of *50 cents.* Every reader
should have one.

Address JAMES ELVERSON,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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[Illustration:
(The
Ready Binder
for binding
THREE MONTHS
of the
GOLDEN DAYS
*Price, 10 Cents.*) ]

THIS BINDER is light, strong and handsome, and the weekly issues of
GOLDEN DAYS are held together by it in the convenient form of a
book, which can be kept lying on the reading-table. It is made of two
white wires joined together in the centre, with slides on either end for
pressing the wires together, thus holding the papers together by
pressure without mutilating them. We will furnish the Binders at Ten
Cents apiece, postage prepaid. Address JAMES ELVERSON, Publisher,
Philadelphia, Pa.

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JUST OUT

"Golden Days" Vol. XII

Is a Magnificent Book of 832 pages. A perfect mine of everything that
will interest young people. It is

Superbly
Illustrated!

CONTAINING

Over 400 Finely-executed Wood Engravings--making, without question, the

Most Attractive
Book of the Season!

-> This volume will be sent to any address, prepaid, on receipt of
price, $4.00.

JAMES ELVERSON,
Publisher "GOLDEN DAYS,"
Philadelphia

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