Bassett's Scrap Book, Vol 5, No 7
Articles in this issue
- The September 1907 opening editorial leader, a string of "Apropos" reflections on weather, prosperity, the tariff and labor.
- A cheerful poem by Quincy Kilby on greeting friends with a smile and good cheer.
- A poem urging readers to take the day's joy, look on the bright side and stay cheerful rather than dwell in gloom.
- A question-and-answer column explaining the meaning of "The Hague," the "Water Poet" John Taylor, what a billion is, the distinction between ride and drive, and notions of equality.
- A reader puzzle feature posing questions on five lovable women in novels, a "who wrote?" quiz and a rent-and-interest problem, with answers to the August queries.
- Lists League of American Wheelmen officers (President Wm. B. Everett, Secretary-Treasurer and Editor Abbot Bassett, and others) and reports the Boston Bicycle Club's repetition of America's first bicycle club run during Old Home Week, with a dinner at Hendries' and a talk by Bassett.
- A three-part poem celebrating an early-morning bicycle ride through the countryside, past farmsteads to a breakfast of ham, coffee, biscuit and honey.
- A sentimental poem by Ozora Davis honoring a mother's lifelong love and devotion.