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  2. NOTABLE WAR INCIDENTS. FROM THE TRENCHES.

    Two French soldiers took their places in the trenches—the one middle-aged, who had long since received his baptism of fire, the other a ...

    Article : 163 words
  3. Latest Killing Scheme.

    If the modern automobile torpedo can only thrust its nose against the side of a warship, that ship ceases to exist as a fighting unit of the ...

    Article : 835 words
  4. About Zeppelins.

    Twenty years ago Ferdinand Zeppelin, then a Captain of the German Army, began to experiment with airships. He ran through his private ...

    Article : 628 words
  5. Seasickness Due to Ear Canals.

    The eminent ear surgeon, Prof. Bruns, has tested more than one hundred persons by turning them in a revolving chair. He has just ...

    Article : 214 words
  6. Ladies' Column. SOME TRIED REGIPES.

    This, perhaps, is a more elaborate way of dressing tripe than is usual, but when I use the word "elaborate" it is merely by way of comparison, ...

    Article : 264 words
  7. Splicing a Wire Fence.

    The device shown in the accompanying sketch is very handy for holding the wire of a fence while making a splice. It is made of two ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 141 words
  8. RESCUES WITH A WHEELBARROW

    Picture to yourself a field swept with machiue-gun and rifle fire, when it was almost suicidal to expose the tip of your nose outside your cover. ...

    Article : 134 words
  9. The Best Hour for Work.

    It is a curious fact in psychology that nobody can stay at the same mental and physical level for twentyfour hours together. In the morning ...

    Article : 147 words
  10. The Pioneer of Aluminium.

    Dr. Charles Martin Hall, the pioneer in and inventor or processes for the production of aluminium, which made the practical, commercial use ...

    Article : 289 words
  11. "MUTTON HAMS."

    Take a small short leg of mutton, rub it with coarse sugar and leave for twelve hours, turning it two or three times during that period. ...

    Article : 149 words
  12. THE GALLANT DRAGOON.

    The London Scottish speak in grateful terms of Private Wellings, of the 6th Dragoon Guards, for it was due to his heroism on that ...

    Article : 128 words
  13. Guying a Smoke Pipe.

    Where a temporary chimney is put up on the side of a house, kitchen or shop, the way to attach the guy wires is shown in the accompanying ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 82 words
  14. HASTY PUDDINGS.

    Take four ounces each of breadcrumbs, chopped suet and currents, a little grated lemon peel and a flavouring of ginger. Mix all together ...

    Article : 53 words
  15. Russia's Monster Submarine.

    A huge submarine, 400ft. long, 34ft. across in the widest part, and of 5,400 tons displacement, is being constructed for the Russian ...

    Article : 188 words
  16. SAVED THE SHIP.

    How a man's presence of mind and heroism saved the "Kent" from probable destruction in the naval battle off the Falkland Islands is related by ...

    Article : 118 words
  17. ALSATIAN CREAM.

    Take a quart of milk and place it in a saucepan to boil, reserve sufficient to mix four ounces of ground rice to a paste. When the milk boils ...

    Article : 93 words
  18. Ocean Phosphorescence.

    Two experienced navigators, Captain Alfred Carpenter, R.N., D.S.O., and Captain D. Wilson-Barker, R.N.R., who have made a special study of ...

    Article : 441 words
  19. APPLE JELLY.

    Tate four pounds of apples, place them in a pan, and add only sufficient water to float them. Boil till the apples, are quite soft. Then strain ...

    Article : 68 words
  20. TWICE BURIED, BUT STILL ALIVE!

    At —, in France, our regiment, the 2nd South Lanes., five hundred strong, were entrenched about 130 yards from the German lines. ...

    Article : 407 words
  21. GREAT GUNS.

    In our Navy we have now 15in. guns which weigh 96 tons and fire a shall of 1,950lbs. weight. A broad Bide of the "Royal Sovereign" ...

    Article : 895 words
  22. APPLE SNOWBALLS.

    Boil 2oz. of rice in a pint of milk till quite thick. Allow to cool and set. Peel and core the apples, then divide the rice mixture into as many ...

    Article : 80 words
  23. Beautiful Ypres.

    The old Belgian city of Ypres, which has suffered much destruction at the hands of the Germans, was at one time one of the most flourishing ...

    Article : 138 words
  24. Animals' Deadly War.

    Warfare and enmity are not Confined to human beings. Among animals battles are continually raging, the results of instinctive or racial ...

    Article : 185 words
  25. APPLE FRITTERS.

    Prepare a batter an hour before required by mixing a ¼lb. of flour in a bowl with a ¼ of a teaspoonful of salt and a little milk. Beat ...

    Article : 99 words
  26. REVENGE IS SWEET.

    "Maria! Maria! News!" shouted Mr. Smallcashe, excitedly. "What is it?" asked Mrs. S., anxiously. ...

    Article : 180 words
  27. APPLE DUMPLINGS.

    Prepare half a pound of short pastry and divide it into four or five portions. Peel and core the same number of apples, form each piece of ...

    Article : 192 words
  28. THAT AWFUL COLON.

    The newly-made husband rushed up to his friend, who had been his best man, and demanded to know the meaning of this, at the same time ...

    Article : 146 words
  29. HEATING MILES OF ORCHARDS.

    One of the greatest feats of artificial outdoor heating ever attempted was resorted to by some fruit growers an Colorado, to save a crop ...

    Article : 119 words
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