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  3. SCISSORS WITH A SAW-TOOTH.

    A very handy tool can be made from an old pair of scissors or shears, as shown in the accompanying sketch. One blade is cut with a set of saw teeth ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 275 words
  4. STORAGE BATTERY FOR TRAMWAYS.—EDISON "FINDS WHAT IS WANTED."

    Once again Mr. Thomas A. Edison claims that he has "found what is wanted." He has invented a new storage battery motor, which will drive a car for 150 miles without recharging. The first car made to carry the new motor only weighs five tons. It is driven by two 7½-h.p. motors notable alike for their lightness and durability. The batteries can be recharged in one hour, and it is estimated that the cost of running cars will be reduced to the extent of 50 per cent. by the new system. The trial took place in New York recently, and proved quite satisfactory, the car, fully-loaded, taking a gradient of 1 in 25 at the rate of 15 miles ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 172 words
  5. QUEER MURDER INCIDENT.

    The courts at St. Petersburg will shortly hear an amazing story in the fight for the fortune of the millionaire Prince Oginsky, the last of his line. The prince, who ...

    Article : 581 words
  6. A MOTOR BANK OUTSIDE THE BRIGHTON BRANCH.

    Farrow’s Bank, Limited, the People’s Bank, who were the pioneers of the Home Savings Banks (about to be adopted by the Government), have now introduced for the first time in England the Motor Bank, which will visit the Towns and Villages throughout the United Kingdom. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 54 words
  7. ANOTHER MEMORIAL FOR ST. PAUL’S.

    THE MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE MR. RICHARD SEDDON, PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND, WHICH HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE CRYPT. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 33 words
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