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  3. A Wonderful Story of Heroism.

    THE papers are full each day of stories telling of the wonderful heroism of our men on the battlefields, but even then a Story will now and again stand out. Here is one ...

    Article : 197 words
  4. The First Medal For Bravery.

    THE first recipient of a medal for bravery in battle was one Robert Welsh, to whom Charles I. presented a gold medal for bravery in recovering the colors at the Battle of ...

    Article : 241 words
  5. An Indian "Miracle" Explained.

    A NOTE in "Nature" refers briefly to a lecture by Sir J. C. Bose, which described and explains a bit of Hindu wonder-working— the "praying palm tree" of Faridpur. At the ...

    Article : 101 words
  6. Champagne for the Trenches.

    CHAMPAGNE is served out to the French Army twice a year—on the National Fete Day of July 14 and at Christmas, one bottle to every four men. The brands and vintages ...

    Article : 101 words
  7. Between the Devil and the Deep Sea.

    THE source of this expressive, but rather cryptical proverb is not easily determined. It is usually held to have some connection with the miracle of the casting out of devils ...

    Article : 99 words
  8. "A Letter by the Mail."

    When gloomy thoughts oppress you and misgivings fill your breast For the welfare of a loved one at the war. And you strive your fears to banish and to ...

    Article : 258 words
  9. Wettest Place in the World.

    THE wettest place in the world, according to the "Russian Meteorological Magazine," is Cherrapunji, in Assam. Its average rainfall for the last ten years has been nearly ...

    Article : 126 words
  10. A Hospital Aeroplane.

    A HOSPITAL aeroplane is the latest innovation at the Love Field Aviation School in the United States. It is an emergency airship manned by a skilled pilot, with a ...

    Article : 199 words
  11. First Cup of Tea.

    THE Chinese claim to be the fitet users of tea as a drink, and how it originated is told in a pretty little legend that dates back from 2000 years before the coming of Christ. ...

    Article : 225 words
  12. Do Boys or Girls Excel?

    SOME tests of hundreds of boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 14 recently disclosed these interesting results. The memories of boys up to 10 years of age were ...

    Article : 114 words
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