The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 By: Various
"The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 by Various is a charming collection of articles, short stories, and illustrations that offers a glimpse into the interests and concerns of readers in the early 20th century. The eclectic mix of content covers a range of topics, from travel and adventure to poetry and humor. Each piece is thoughtfully selected and provides a unique perspective on the world at that time. The vintage advertisements add an extra layer of authenticity, giving readers a window into the past. Overall, this issue of The Scrap Book is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, literature, or simply looking to escape into another era." First Page: THE SCRAP BOOK. Vol. I. APRIL, 1906. No. 2. A MARVELOUS RECEPTION. Nothing is a success until it is a proved success. The ideas that seem best frequently turn out the worst. If it were not for this fact, a fact with which we are thoroughly familiar, we should feel that we have in THE SCRAP BOOK the hit of a century. Indeed, it is difficult not to let ourselves go a bit, even now, and talk about this new creation in magazine making in a way that would sound like high pressure fiction. Six weeks ago THE SCRAP BOOK was nothing but an idea. It had had a good deal of thought in a general way, but nothing effectually focuses until actual work begins. Filmy, desultory thought, in cloudland, counts for little. In the early conception of THE SCRAP BOOK it was as unlike this magazine as a mustard seed is unlike the full grown tree. Rebelling as I did, and still do, at the restraints of the conventional magazine, and realizing the added strength that should come from the rare old things and the best current things the scrap bits that are full of juice and sweetness and tenderness and pathos and humor realizing all this, I undertook to incorporate in MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE a department which I intended to call THE SCRAP BOOK. I had special headings and borders drawn for this department, with a view to differentiating it from other parts of the magazine... Continue reading book >>

The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 By: Various

"The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 by Various is a charming collection of articles, short stories, and illustrations that offers a glimpse into the interests and concerns of readers in the early 20th century. The eclectic mix of content covers a range of topics, from travel and adventure to poetry and humor. Each piece is thoughtfully selected and provides a unique perspective on the world at that time. The vintage advertisements add an extra layer of authenticity, giving readers a window into the past. Overall, this issue of The Scrap Book is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, literature, or simply looking to escape into another era."

First Page:

THE SCRAP BOOK.

Vol. I. APRIL, 1906. No. 2.

A MARVELOUS RECEPTION.

Nothing is a success until it is a proved success. The ideas that seem best frequently turn out the worst. If it were not for this fact, a fact with which we are thoroughly familiar, we should feel that we have in THE SCRAP BOOK the hit of a century. Indeed, it is difficult not to let ourselves go a bit, even now, and talk about this new creation in magazine making in a way that would sound like high pressure fiction.

Six weeks ago THE SCRAP BOOK was nothing but an idea. It had had a good deal of thought in a general way, but nothing effectually focuses until actual work begins. Filmy, desultory thought, in cloudland, counts for little.

In the early conception of THE SCRAP BOOK it was as unlike this magazine as a mustard seed is unlike the full grown tree. Rebelling as I did, and still do, at the restraints of the conventional magazine, and realizing the added strength that should come from the rare old things and the best current things the scrap bits that are full of juice and sweetness and tenderness and pathos and humor realizing all this, I undertook to incorporate in MUNSEY'S MAGAZINE a department which I intended to call THE SCRAP BOOK.

I had special headings and borders drawn for this department, with a view to differentiating it from other parts of the magazine... Continue reading book >>

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The Scrap Book Sampler	The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906	The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906
The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 4 June 1906	The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906	The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906

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