Excerpt from Pennsylvania Library Notes, Vol. 1: July, 1908 The first number of the Library Notes was received with such cordial ex pression of approval that we feel sure of the welcome this library messenger is to receive from this time forth. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Pennsylvania Library Notes, Vol. 1: April 1908 This list is not intended to be comprehensive but merely suggestive. Text books have not been included because a part of the public [library's work is to direct the attention of. The average reader to other books than those of the secondary schools. It is recommended that the Story of the nations series be not bought entire. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 edition. Excerpt: ...water that we desired for the asking. We were not delayed at the seat of customs, and taking the short cut around Montreal reached Ottawa soon after six. We plunge immediately into an address of welcome on behalf of the Dominion Government by the Hon. George H. Perley, the acting Prime Minister; on behalf of the city of Ottawa by His Worship the Mayor; and on behalf of the Canadian Club by the president of that organization; and the Librarian of Congress upholds the dignity of the occasion by an appropriate response. Meetings are held every day at 9: 30, at 2: 30, and at 8: 15, and all social engagements had to be performed in the hour or two that preceded meals. Dominion Day was made the exception, and after listening to the splendid address by the "Grand Old Man of Canada" we witnessed an uncompromising battle between Mr. James W. Rob ertson, a definite Scotchman, and Professor John McNaughton, of Magill University, who may not be Scotch. This contest, although not prearranged, was one of the most enjoyable features of the meeting. There was a cricket match between Magill University and Ottawa, a splendid regatta between the crews of Ottawa, Lachine and Britannia, and a dance at the Club House in the evening. One of the most enjoyable incidents was an afternoon garden party at the Experimental Farm, where we were received on behalf of the Government by the I-Ion. Martin Burrell and Mrs. Burrell. On Saturday evening, after the meeting, the Dominion Government gave a ball in the Parliament Buildings in honor of the Association. Ottawa possesses one of the finest natural golf courses, and the ladies of the party assembled for afternoon tea in the beautiful Club House on the Hull side of the river, and a number of the men were...

Excerpt from Pennsylvania Library Notes, 1914, Vol. 7 We have now taken up the second and more important part of our plan, the use of the library in the work. The difficulties are that foreign-born working men and women either do not know' of the library, or fear that they will be unwelcome. Once persuaded to enter, they need immediate personal attention. Index cards are impossible to them; the Open shelf is Often almost useless; they know little or nothing of the proper use of books. In short, they require much painstaking individual help from the librarian. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Pennsylvania Library Notes, Vol. 5: April, 1912 Sec.'6. No agreement between districts to act in Conjunction with one another as provided for in section 1 of this act shall be valid until same shall have been accepted by a majority vote of each of the parties thereto, acting separately, and until the provisions thereof are stated in full in writing, and signed by the parties thereto. Said agreement shall set forth the purpose, the terms as to the support and control and the conditions under which the agreement shall be terminated. No change shall be made in said agreement except by a majority vote of each of the parties thereto. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.