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  2. Salting the Newly Born Babies.

    A strange custom of salting new born babies is still practised, a correspondent finds, in certain remote regions of Europe and Asia. The mother imagines that this ...

    Article : 150 words
  3. Mr Chugwater's Adventure.

    Mrs Chugwater's chimney has given her a good deal of trouble recently. It would not draw properly, and Chugwater came to the conclusion it must be choked up with soot, ...

    Article : 615 words
  4. Serve Him Right.

    "You are charged," thundered the magistrate, "with carrying firearms without a licence." "Well, his honor—I mean my worship— ...

    Article : 228 words
  5. The Australian Girl.

    A visitor on returning from a stay of some years in the old world has much that is pleasant to read and write of the Australian girl. It is pleasant, because through an ...

    Article : 632 words
  6. Made Easy.

    The diffident young man has wanted to propose to the girl, but for the life of him he did not know how to go about it. He read books on the subject, and sought information ...

    Article : 224 words
  7. What is a Gentleman?

    What is a gentleman? It is a thing Decked in a scarf pin, a chain and a ring, Dressed in a suit of immaculate style, Sporting an eyeglass, a lisp and a smile; ...

    Article : 801 words
  8. Three Good Stories.

    After spending thirty years of his life in retailing purple pills for pink people, or hair wash which would, after a week's use, cause a billiard ball to pay a visit to the ...

    Article : 654 words
  9. Not in the Bargain.

    Two American gentlemen on a visit to Cork, being desirous of seeing an Irish wake, offered an Emerald Islander a £5 note if he would acquaint then. when one was likely to ...

    Article : 164 words
  10. Toward His Trowsis.

    The school managers were present—all of 'em—and the teacher was anxious that her scholars should do well. She picked upon. Tommy as the most ...

    Article : 116 words
  11. When to Shake Hands.

    When to shake hands is a subject which depends on circumstances, but a few general rules may be given. A hostess should shake hands with all the ...

    Article : 169 words
  12. Well Answered.

    The town council of the town of B—some time ago held a big banquet. One of the councillors, noted for his ready wit, came arrayed in a tartan waistcoat. He was ...

    Article : 98 words
  13. Women Who Should Not Marry.

    The woman who buys for the mere pleasure of buying. The woman who expects to have a good, easy time. ...

    Article : 217 words
  14. Cricket in South Africa.

    "Talkin' about cricket," said Private Brown, of the Fusiliers, "I remember a match I once took part in during the war in South Africa. We had made a ...

    Article : 165 words
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    Advertising : 692 words
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