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  2. FOLDING DOOR.

    The accompanying Illustration shows an Improved folding door, which operates somewhat on the lazy-tongs principle. It comprises a series of door sections, which are secured at their outer ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 176 words
  3. SPEED-INDICATING ALARM.

    A device has just been invented for notifying an automobilist, by the ringing of a bell, when his vehicle is exceeding a pre-determined speed, such, for instance, as the maximum, limit fixed ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 185 words
  4. MYSTERY OF THE CIGARETTE CASE.

    The mystery attending the loss of a diamondset cigarette-case, for which the management of the Hoffman House, New York, offered a reward of £40, was cleared up on the night of ...

    Article : 182 words
  5. BREAD MIXER AND KNEADER.

    A Connecticut inventor has just received a patent on the improved bread kneader, which we illustrate herewith. It comprises a vessel, formed with a clamp-receiving socket, underneath Its ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 181 words
  6. MORE ANGLESEY JEWELS.

    It is stated that pearls worth many thousands of pounds have been found at Anglesey Castle. One of them alone is said to be worth from £10,000 to £15,000. ...

    Article : 96 words
  7. MOTHER TO TEACHER.

    "Dear Miss Baker,—Please excuse Rachel for being away these two days. Her grandmother died, to please her mother." "Miss —,—Frank could not come those ...

    Article : 106 words
  8. PRODIGAL SON, AGED 80.

    Charles Christian, of Cleveland, U.S.A., who in his youth was a ne'er-do-weel, ran away from home and was given up as dead. Meanwhile, having sown his wild oats, he settled down in ...

    Article : 106 words
  9. A SPEEDY AMERICAN CRUISER.

    With perfect weather and sea conditions, the armored U.S. cruiser West Virginia went over the Cape Ann course for her official four-hour speed trial and developed an average speed of ...

    Article : 106 words
  10. THE GOOD IT DOES.

    "Curiosity in woman is a great thing for the human race." "How so?" "Why, every girl is crazy to And out if ...

    Article : 43 words
  11. AN INJUNCTION!

    Speak kindly to the millionaire. He has the right to live, And feel the sun and breathe the air And keep his coin or give. ...

    Article : 67 words
  12. A LOUD LETTER.

    "Why do you write such a large hand, Willie?" asked mamma. "Grandma is deaf, so I am writing a loud letter," answered Willie. ...

    Article : 33 words
  13. THE BEST.

    Kind Lady: "I hope you won't spend this for vile liquor." Tramp: "No'm; I won't I'll buy the best I can get." ...

    Article : 25 words
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