1889/11 -- ITEM DESCRIPTION:
24-pages plus 16-page Premium Supplement plus outer covers, totalling 44 pages. Edited by Mrs. Louisa Knapp (brief history below) While Knapp is still listed as editor of this issue it does include writing by Edward W. Bok. The Editorial in this edition claims that the Ladies Home Journal has hit the one million mark in circulation. Issue measures appx. 11" X 16". Vol. VI, No. 12.

Contents as cribbed from the outer cover:

  • Ascutney Street by Mrs. A.D.T. Whitney
  • Tamer Ann's Idees by Josiah Allan's Wife
  • Phillida by Maud Howe
  • Linda's Responsibility -- A Thanksgiving Story by Florence B. Hallowell
  • Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie a poem by Margaret E. Sangster
  • Consideration of Maid for Mistress by Felicia Holt
  • Fancy Work Patterns by Mary F. Knapp
  • A Talk About Bearing Pain by Mrs. M.P. Handy
  • The Cradle by Pearl
  • Editorial
  • Books and Book Makers by Annie R. Ramsey
  • Literary Leaves by Edward R. Bok
  • New Fashions by Mrs. John W. Bishop
  • New and Fashionable Fabrics for Fall and Winter Wear by Emma M. Hooper
  • Nursing in Fevers by Annie R. Ramsey
  • Oysters -- How to Prepare by Eliza R. Parker
  • Old Time Thanksgiving Dinners by Eliza R. Parker
  • Talks About Flowers by Eben E. Rexford
  • Occasional Lapses of Manner by M.E.W. Sherwood
  • Mrs. Lew Wallace by Emily Meigs Ripley
  • Scarlatina or Scarlet Fever by Dr. T. Wallace Simon
  • Letters to Beth by Kate Tannatt Woods
  • Sonnet - November on the outer covering.
  • 16-page Premium Supplement following page 24 of the regular issue

    • Advertising includes smaller display ads.