"He doesn't get anything," said Mr. Moultrie, "unless we develop a mine here and that means a lot of work and a long wait. Then, if the prospect looks good, we may organize a development company, and if the development shows up well, then we'll organize a mining company. But no one knows now whether he's rich man, poor man, beggar man or thief until all that has been done."

THE END THE GO AHEAD BOYS

BY ROSS KAY.

_I leave this rule for other's when I'm dead: Be always sure you're right--THEN GO AHEAD.

--Davy Crockett's Motto_.

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The love of adventure is inborn in all normal boys. Action is almost a supreme demand in all the stories they read with most pleasure. Here is presented a series of rattling good adventure stories which every live "go ahead" boy will read with unflagging interest. There is action, dash and snap in every tale yet the tone is healthful and there is an underlying vein of resourcefulness and strength that is worth while.

1 THE GO AHEAD BOYS ON SMUGGLERS' ISLAND.

2 THE GO AHEAD BOYS AND THE TREASURE CAVE.

3 THE GO AHEAD BOYS AND THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE.

4 THE GO AHEAD BOYS IN THE ISLAND CAMP.

5 THE GO AHEAD BOYS AND THE RACING MOTOR BOAT.

6 THE GO AHEAD BOYS AND SIMON'S MINE.

STORIES FOR CHILDREN

(From four to nine years old)

THE KNEETIME ANIMAL STORIES

BY RICHARD BARNUM

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In all nursery literature animals have played a conspicuous part; and the reason is obvious for nothing entertains a child more than the antics of an animal. These stories abound in amusing incidents such as children adore and the characters are so full of life, so appealing to a child's imagination, that none will be satisfied until they have met all of their favorites--Squinty, Slicko, Mappo, Tum Tum, etc.

1 SQUINTY, THE COMICAL PIG.

2 SLICKO, THE JUMPING SQUIRREL.

3 MAPPO, THE MERRY MONKEY.

4 TUM TUM, THE JOLLY ELEPHANT.

5 DON, A RUNAWAY DOG.

6 DIDO, THE DANCING BEAR.

7 BLACKIE, A LOST CAT.

8 FLOP EAR, THE FUNNY RABBIT.

9 TINKLE, THE TRICK PONY.

10 LIGHTFOOT, THE LEAPING GOAT.

11 CHUNKY, THE HAPPY HIPPO.

12 SHARP EYES, THE SILVER FOX.

13 NERO, THE CIRCUS LION.

14 TAMBA, THE TAME TIGER.

Publishers 28 West 23rd Street New York

THE POLLY PENDLETON SERIES

BY DOROTHY WHITEHILL

[Ill.u.s.tration] Polly Pendleton is a resourceful, wide-awake American girl who goes to a boarding school on the Hudson River some miles above New York. By her pluck and resourcefulness, she soon makes a place for herself and this she holds right through the course. The account of boarding school life is faithful and pleasing and will attract every girl in her teens.

1 POLLY'S FIRST YEAR AT BOARDING SCHOOL

2 POLLY'S SUMMER VACATION

3 POLLY'S SENIOR YEAR AT BOARDING SCHOOL

4 POLLY SEES THE WORLD AT WAR

Ba.r.s.e & HOPKINS

Publishers 28 West 23rd Street New York

ENTERTAINING STORIES FOR CHILDREN

From 4 to 9 years old

THE ANIMAL SERIES