The design on the cover of American
Young People, the new illustrated monthly
magazine published in Chicago, is attrac
ing widespread attention, especially from
artists and art critics throughout the
country, as it is without question' one
01 tne most beautiful and expressive ever
put upon the cover of a periodical. It is
the work of an eminent artist and sym-
Donzes tne scope of tne magazine.
In order to encourage and stimulate
patriotic ideas in minds of the youth of
American, the publishers of American
Young People offer prizes approximating
ten thousand dollars in value for the
best essays giving the most comprehen
sive exposition of the symbolism em
bodied in the design. Competition is
open to all persons under twenty years
of age in any educational institution,
public, private or parochial, in the
United btates. Not only will the success
ful competitors receive a prize, but also
the school or institution of which he or
she is a member.
