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  3. THE TREASURE.

    Guy Lorimer removed his feet from the mantelpiece, and, moving to the window, peered out. An old-fashioned four-wheeler had ...

    Article : 2,343 words
  4. "DAHLIA" SUGAR.

    The chief sources of the sugar which most of us enjoy so much are the sugar cane and the beetroot. The surprising announcement has been ...

    Article : 191 words
  5. DRIED ORANGE JUICE.

    In the future compact little packages of dried orange juice will probably form an essential part of ship's supplies. It is well known ...

    Article : 121 words
  6. THE MISER S TOMB.

    The Lady Chapel of Southwark Cathedral, which is to be restored, contains one of London's most extraordinary tombs. The monument ...

    Article : 155 words
  7. THE CHAPERON.

    Among many African and Asiatic peoples girls were bothered in infancy and kept hidden until ready for marriage. They were tabu to the ...

    Article : 84 words
  8. TOO MUCH FOOT FOR SHOE.

    What an unalluring picture is brought vividly to mind by the cruel little phrase A woman who once was slim and lovely, now middle ...

    Article : 422 words
  9. ANCIENT SOUP KITCHEN.

    The art of soup making is one of the oldest forms of cookery of which we have any knowledge whatever. It denotes a distinct step forward of ...

    Article : 139 words
  10. CRETAN CORSETS.

    There are in existence Cretan frescoes 3,500 years old, which show women in low-necked bodices and with wasp-like waists. Both men and ...

    Article : 68 words
  11. PINE WOOL.

    Chemically treated pine needles have worked out in Germany as a substitute for wool for certain purposes very successfully. By varying ...

    Article : 138 words
  12. STRANGE RAINCOATS.

    Felt raincoats are now the latest thing in fashion. The peculiar thing about them, however, is that no human being has ever used them, and ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. "MILK FROM THE COW'S POINT OF VIEW."

    "If the cow could speak and were interviewed on the subject, she would probably say that the collection, distribution and ultimate ...

    Article : 276 words
  14. STRANGE YET TRUE.

    Repairing the bone ship models made by prisoners during the Napoleonic wars, is the odd task of an English craftsman, T. Beaufort. ...

    Article : 459 words
  15. HINTS FOR EVERY HOME.

    If meat is tough put a tablespoonful of vinegar over it and you will find it very tender when cooked. Finger marks on highly polished ...

    Article : 519 words
  16. LOVER'S LANE.

    The Annual Fancy Dress Ball was being held at Lady M's palatial house, and Marjory Sylvaine was putting the finishing touches to her ...

    Article : 468 words
  17. TALES WORTH TELLING.

    Boarding-House Keeper: "I never put anything in the plate at church.' Boarder:"Force of habit, I suppose?" ...

    Article : 341 words
  18. CURIOUS CLOCKS.

    The first pendulum clock ever made in England was constructed by a Dutchman named Fromantel, in 1622. The clock given by King Henry VIII. ...

    Article : 196 words
  19. FAMOUS SURGEON ON ASPIRIN

    "There is an idea afloat that certain homely and innocent remedies should be taboo, that they have certain disadvantages, and you might ...

    Article : 174 words
  20. CALENDAR CURIOSITIES.

    The calendar offers certain curiosities which are little known. No century can commence on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday. The month of ...

    Article : 85 words
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