Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 21, 1914 by Various
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The complete works of Maikof.
A literary supplement every month. A fashion book. A book of patterns of fancy-work designs. A tear-off calendar for 1914," and adds, "Where does English or American journalistic enterprise stand beside this?" We understand that our more enterprising contemporaries have no intention of allowing this question to remain unanswered, and the wildest rumours are afloat as to the nature of the gifts which will be offered next year to annual subscribers by various British journals. With a view to test the accuracy of these rumours our Special Representative called yesterday upon the Editors of several leading publications, and, although much secrecy is still maintained, he has succeeded in collecting some valuable information. For instance, the report that _The Nineteenth Century and After_ would include among its gifts the dramatic works of the MELVILLE BROS., _HOW to Dance the Tango_, and _Sweeter than Honey_, a novel with a strong love interest, lacks confirmation; nor are we in a position to assert definitely that _The Spectator_ will present a beautiful coloured supplement, entitled "Susie's Pet Pup," and a handsome mug bearing the inscription: "A Present from Loo," though we believe that such may be the case. On the other hand, _The Times'_ reply to an inquiry as to whether they would present to each reader half a ton of supplements was that they had done so for some years past; and _The Daily Mirror_ did not deny that they were considering the proposal to present a framed |
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