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Literary
August 23, 1907
The Crook County Monitor
Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
Literary column announcing a revised edition of John R. Commons' 'Proportional Representation,' biographical notes on poet Ernest McGaffey and his works, praise for Clara E. Laughlin's novel 'Felicity,' a new edition of Peleg D. Harrison's flag history, and James H. Wilson's memoir of serving with Charles A. Dana during the Civil War.
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A second edition is announced of "Proportional Representation," by Professor John R. Commons of the University of Wisconsin, whose "Races and Immigrants in America" was recently published. The new edition of Professor Commons' earlier book has been revised and enlarged, and contains chapters on the initiative, the referendum and primary elections.
It is interesting to note that Ernest McGaffey, the author of "Outdoors: A Book of the Woods, Fields and Marshlands," who was born in Ohio in 1861, was for several years connected with the Chicago press as a contributor in prose and verse. He was also private secretary to Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago. His "Poems of Gun and Rod" appeared in 1892, "Poems" in 1895, "Poems of the Town," 1900, and "Sonnets to a Wife," 1901.
Miss Clara E. Laughlin's novel "Felicity: The Making of a Comedienne," is receiving warm appreciation from theatrical people. Miss Ellen Terry said of the story: "I read 'Felicity' with immense delight and congratulate you on the extraordinary faithfulness of your stage people to real types." Miss Eleanor Robson wrote of it: "Some of the old man's sayings will live in my memory always and be a pleasure and a help. I enjoyed the book immensely. Let me congratulate you. It is splendid."
Although Friday, June 14, was the one hundred and thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States, it was not until last autumn that a complete and authentic history of our national flags was published—"The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags," by Peleg D. Harrison. A second edition of this book has recently been issued. Written by a New Hampshire man, "The Stars and Stripes" has been indorsed in the South because of its authentic history of the Confederate flag.
The publication of "The Life of Charles A. Dana," by General James Harrison Wilson, makes the general's own account of why he wrote the biography of much interest. He says: "Having met Charles A. Dana first in the spring of 1863, during the Vicksburg campaign, it was my good fortune to serve with him in the field during three of the most memorable campaigns of the civil war, and for a short period under him as a bureau officer of the War Department. Our duties threw us much together, and of all the men I ever met he was the most delightful companion. Overflowing with the knowledge of art, science and literature, and widely acquainted as he was with the leading men and movements of the times, his conversation was a constant delight and a constant instruction. Blessed with a vigorous constitution and an insatiable desire for information, he never once, by day or night or in the presence of danger, however great, declined to accompany me on an expedition or an adventure. Naturally this companionship begot both a confidence and an intimacy that, I am glad to say, lasted to the end of his career, and are my warrant for becoming his biographer."
It is interesting to note that Ernest McGaffey, the author of "Outdoors: A Book of the Woods, Fields and Marshlands," who was born in Ohio in 1861, was for several years connected with the Chicago press as a contributor in prose and verse. He was also private secretary to Carter H. Harrison, mayor of Chicago. His "Poems of Gun and Rod" appeared in 1892, "Poems" in 1895, "Poems of the Town," 1900, and "Sonnets to a Wife," 1901.
Miss Clara E. Laughlin's novel "Felicity: The Making of a Comedienne," is receiving warm appreciation from theatrical people. Miss Ellen Terry said of the story: "I read 'Felicity' with immense delight and congratulate you on the extraordinary faithfulness of your stage people to real types." Miss Eleanor Robson wrote of it: "Some of the old man's sayings will live in my memory always and be a pleasure and a help. I enjoyed the book immensely. Let me congratulate you. It is splendid."
Although Friday, June 14, was the one hundred and thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the United States, it was not until last autumn that a complete and authentic history of our national flags was published—"The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags," by Peleg D. Harrison. A second edition of this book has recently been issued. Written by a New Hampshire man, "The Stars and Stripes" has been indorsed in the South because of its authentic history of the Confederate flag.
The publication of "The Life of Charles A. Dana," by General James Harrison Wilson, makes the general's own account of why he wrote the biography of much interest. He says: "Having met Charles A. Dana first in the spring of 1863, during the Vicksburg campaign, it was my good fortune to serve with him in the field during three of the most memorable campaigns of the civil war, and for a short period under him as a bureau officer of the War Department. Our duties threw us much together, and of all the men I ever met he was the most delightful companion. Overflowing with the knowledge of art, science and literature, and widely acquainted as he was with the leading men and movements of the times, his conversation was a constant delight and a constant instruction. Blessed with a vigorous constitution and an insatiable desire for information, he never once, by day or night or in the presence of danger, however great, declined to accompany me on an expedition or an adventure. Naturally this companionship begot both a confidence and an intimacy that, I am glad to say, lasted to the end of his career, and are my warrant for becoming his biographer."
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Political
Patriotism
War Peace
What keywords are associated?
Book Announcements
Proportional Representation
Ernest Mcgaffey
Felicity Novel
American Flags
Charles Dana Biography
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"I Read 'Felicity' With Immense Delight And Congratulate You On The Extraordinary Faithfulness Of Your Stage People To Real Types."
"Some Of The Old Man's Sayings Will Live In My Memory Always And Be A Pleasure And A Help. I Enjoyed The Book Immensely. Let Me Congratulate You. It Is Splendid."
"Having Met Charles A. Dana First In The Spring Of 1863, During The Vicksburg Campaign, It Was My Good Fortune To Serve With Him In The Field During Three Of The Most Memorable Campaigns Of The Civil War, And For A Short Period Under Him As A Bureau Officer Of The War Department. Our Duties Threw Us Much Together, And Of All The Men I Ever Met He Was The Most Delightful Companion. Overflowing With The Knowledge Of Art, Science And Literature, And Widely Acquainted As He Was With The Leading Men And Movements Of The Times, His Conversation Was A Constant Delight And A Constant Instruction. Blessed With A Vigorous Constitution And An Insatiable Desire For Information, He Never Once, By Day Or Night Or In The Presence Of Danger, However Great, Declined To Accompany Me On An Expedition Or An Adventure. Naturally This Companionship Begot Both A Confidence And An Intimacy That, I Am Glad To Say, Lasted To The End Of His Career, And Are My Warrant For Becoming His Biographer."