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  2. Housekeeper.

    To use bacon fat, clarify the fat by pouring boiling water on it. This will be found to be far better than lard or butter for pastry-making. ...

    Article : 244 words
  3. SHORT STORY.

    Mrs. Newington Carson, mother of two daughters who were both ‘out,’ had come to reside in Bourntown with the [?]tention of settling them both in life, but unfortunately ...

    Article : 2,053 words
  4. Odds and Ends

    “Could you tell me where this road leads to, please?” “It leads to our ’ouse, and then it leads straight on.” Young Mistress—“I don’t see why ...

    Article : 75 words
  5. Miscellaneous.

    The sentiment which underlay Wellington’s suggestion that the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, might be applied to the great ...

    Article : 990 words
  6. As a Start.

    “Blanche is simply hopeless,” exclaimed a lady who had been trying to teach a friend to play whist. “Why?” asked her husband. ...

    Article : 54 words
  7. Question for Question.

    Mistress: “And why did you leave your last place?” Applicant: “Excuse me, mum, but may I ask why your last cook left ...

    Article : 33 words
  8. Papa as an Illustration.

    Inspector: “Now, children, what is it that comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Small Girl: “Please, sir, it’s papa ...

    Article : 38 words
  9. To Keep Baby Healthy.

    The three prime essentials to a nursery are fresh air, good food, and pure water. Pure sweet oil is an excellent and ...

    Article : 141 words
  10. Science & Invention

    This is the invention of Professor Drehschmidt. It burns petroleum, and gives a light equal to 2,200 standard candles. It has no wick. The light ...

    Article : 133 words
  11. In Their Case.

    Bill: “These motor car drivers seem to think the ordinary pedestrians are beneath them." Bob: “Well, too often they are!” ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 27 words
  12. Limited His Vision.

    Enthusiastic Nature Lover (to reformed tramp): “Ah, my friend, how well you must know the face of Nature, and know it in all its moods! ...

    Article : 94 words
  13. A Good Use for Old Blankets.

    When blankets have become thin and unsightly from long use, have them washed, put two or three together, and cover them with pretty sateen to make ...

    Article : 61 words
  14. An Artificial Substitute for Pumice.

    Artificial pumice is made in quantities in Bietigheim, in the valley of Enz, in Germany, which is said to be a valuable substitute for the genuine ...

    Article : 224 words
  15. The Tanning Process.

    They told the youngster to soak his feet in a tub of salt water if he wanted to toughen them. He soaked his hands, too. ...

    Article : 50 words
  16. Does Exercise Affect Digestion?

    Exercise, is excellent treatment for certain forms of indigestion. It should be vigorous enough to start the perspiration. It will make you breathe ...

    Article : 103 words
  17. Resting the Heart.

    To rest the heart now and then is the advice given by an instructor in gymnastics, but it, may be argued that the heart cannot be rested, as it works ...

    Article : 111 words
  18. Bending Stresses on Steel.

    Dr. C. B. Dudley, chemist to the Pennsylvania Railroad, in discussing the effects of alternate bending stresses on steel, states that the greater the ...

    Article : 234 words
  19. The Same the World Over.

    First Cannibal: “What made your wife scold you?” Second Cannibal: “I was late to dinner and the missionary was cold.” ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  20. Items of Interest

    Despair.—The paralysis of the soul. —Helps. The strength of will is the strength of a young man’s possibilities. ...

    Article : 388 words
  21. Made No Difference.

    “Mummy, teacher says if I honour my father and thy mother my days will be long in the land.” “Well, dearie?” ...

    Article : 44 words
  22. A Crime and its Punishment.

    Since I am unable to narrate for readers of the season the story of any experience that has befallen me personally, I am setting down in writing at the Editor’s request for ...

    Article : 1,038 words
  23. His Condition.

    “What did Nighbob say when you told him you wanted to marry his daughter?” “He didn’t absolutely refuse, but ...

    Article : 41 words
  24. An Impression.

    “Now, I have an impression in my head,” said the teacher. “Can any of you tell me what an impression is?” ...

    Article : 47 words
  25. To Locate Tyre Punctures.

    Mr. Charles Long, sends us an invention for quicker locating punctures in pneumatic tyres without the aid of water. The device consists of two ...

    Article : 48 words
  26. Married the Wrong Man.

    Wilhelm: “Well, old man, I haven’t seen you for an age. And how do you find matrimony suits you?” Johann (sighing): “It’s an ...

    Article : 62 words
  27. The Cook’s Falling.

    Pageboy: “I want two pounds of pork sausages, and cook says will you be so kind as to wrap them up in a newspaper containing a good [?] ...

    Article : 34 words
  28. No Title

    There is no substitute for thoroughgoing, ardent, sincere earnestness. ...

    Article : 12 words
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