Cover, Masthead, and Contents

Improvement Era. Volume 2, no. 9. July 1899. Organ of Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations; published by the General Board, Salt Lake City.

Contents

• Young, Richard W., “The Last Hours of Dr. Harry A. Young,” 641.
• Cowdery, Oliver, “Early Scenes and Incidents in the Church,” 652.
• Southey, “Battle of Trafalgar,” 659.
• Shelley, “On a Faded Violet: A Poem,” 672.
• Roberts, B. H., “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Parliament of Religions,” 673.
• Daybell, William, “Missionary Experiences: A Dream Fulfilled,” 686.
• Cluff, W. W., “Temptation or Godsend?,” 687.
• Ricks, Hyrum, “Life-Influencing Maxims: Comfort to the Afflicted,” 690.
• Andrus, Robert, “How to Get a Testimony,” 691.
• Palmer, William A., “A Sister’s Sentiment,” 692.
• Madsen, C. A., “Groundwork for Government and Leadership,” 693.
• Pearson, Sarah E., ““Hearts of Oak,” Pioneer Day Poem,” 697.
• Unsigned, “Fruits of the Spirit,” 699.
• Unsigned, “The Recent Improvement Conference,” 701.
• Unsigned, “Notes,” 704.
• Unsigned, “In Lighter Mood,” 706.
• Unsigned, “Our Work: Annual Conference of the Young Men’s and Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Associations,” 707.
• Unsigned, “Summer Lectures,” 716.
• Hull, Thomas, “Events of the Month,” 717.