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  2. WISE AND OTHERWISE.

    The henpecked husband gives in at once—a masterful man doesn't give in till next day! Jack: What kind of a figure has she ...

    Article : 718 words
  3. WHAT MAKES CLOUDS?

    Many scientists have told us how clouds are made; most of the textbooks on physical geography tell all about them; but, says a critic of ...

    Article : 222 words
  4. MEDIAEVAL ENGLISH DWELLINGS.

    For centuries the ordinary people of England made their homes in wooden huts of one room. When a family increased in numbers or wealth ...

    Article : 244 words
  5. NEW, ODD, INTERESTING.

    The sky reflection of the lights of London has been seen in favourable weather fifty, miles distant. France will build a battleship of ...

    Article : 745 words
  6. RANDOM READINGS.

    The secrets of the kitchen of a big liner have been revealed by a New York journalist who has been exploring the Vaterland and interviewing the ...

    Article : 190 words
  7. ANIMAL BULLIES.

    Many pretty tales are told in children's storybooks regarding the kindness of animals to each other, but probably most of these are nothing more ...

    Article : 379 words
  8. FOR YOUNG FOLKS.

    The teacher was instructing the youngsters in natural history. "Can any little boy or girl," said she, "tell me what an oyster is?" The small ...

    Article : 55 words
  9. QUEER CRADLES.

    The little red babies of the American plains have cradles shaped like a huge shoe. When the child is laced up within its folds the baby looks ...

    Article : 147 words
  10. CURIOUS INDIAN HUNTING CUSTOM.

    There is a curious hunting custom among the Coorgs of Southern India. When a hunt is arranged among the villagers they usually meet early in ...

    Article : 375 words
  11. A STARTLING SWORD TRICK.

    One of the newest and most startling of sword tricks is that which was recently described and explained in "La Nature." A boy picks up a long ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 235 words
  12. "HOW I MADE SUSAN."

    Susan is my favourite doll. I like her best because I made her all by myself out of eight cotton reels. I'll tell you all about it so that you ...

    Article : 175 words
  13. CURIOUS BEGINNINGS.

    Many of our common, everyday phrases have anything but common, everyday origins. "Eating humble pie," for example ...

    Article : 195 words
  14. THAT TERRIBLE CHILD.

    "Mr. Wimble, may I look at your watch?" said little Jimmie. "Certainly, little man," said Mr. Windulgently, smiling at Jimmie's ...

    Article : 145 words
  15. CLEVER YOUTH !

    The traveller had spent the night at the station hotel, and in the morning, after a hurried breakfast, found himself with only five minutes in ...

    Article : 169 words
  16. LEFT IN THE LURCH.

    Robinson was one of those really ready to lend a hand to a pal in distress. One day, as he was pegging along ...

    Article : 135 words
  17. QUITE A MISS.

    "Auntie, are we late," murmured Angela, as they ascended the steps of Mrs. de Vim's mansion. "Of course we are," said the old ...

    Article : 120 words
  18. A RUINED CITY.

    Among the many ruined cities of Mexico dating back to remote ages is Mitla, of unusual interest to the sightseer. The name is a contraction or ...

    Article : 166 words
  19. SAVED BY SINGING.

    Many years ago, some English captives in a Moorish prison were rescued through the means of a famous old hymn tune. A British man-of-war ...

    Article : 170 words
  20. MEN AND MONKEYS.

    One half the world believes that mankind descended from monkeys, and the other half proves it. There is so much that is delightfully humorous in this ...

    Article : 288 words
  21. THAT TRYING TIME.

    What man would not give a good deal to be able to avoid the dreary business of trying on a new suit? From Germany comes news of an ...

    Article : 170 words
  22. SURGERY EXTRAORDINARY.

    There appears to be no limit to the daring and skill of the modern surgeons, which are nowadays so amazing, that they verge on the miraculous. ...

    Article : 182 words
  23. POSSIBLY BOTH.

    The blandishments of the insurance company's representative at last proved irresistible. Jones wavered. Then Jones fell—or, rather, undertook to ...

    Article : 131 words
  24. PETER'S CREAM CAKES.

    Refer was very fond of good things. Just before his birthday, mother asked him what he would like best of all for tea. Peter just loved cream, so he ...

    Article : 91 words
  25. FISHY.

    A certain doctor, who fishes for recreation, recently took along a friend on such an expedition. Early in the afternoon the doctor ...

    Article : 58 words
  26. HOLY CITIES.

    Allahabad is the holy city of the Indian Mohammed [?] Bena[?] is the holy city of the [?]dus, while Cuzco is that of the ancient Incas. ...

    Article : 11 words
  27. BOUND.

    Rose: "He said he would kiss me or die in the attempt." Marie: "Well?" Rose: "He has no life insurance. ...

    Article : 35 words
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