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  2. Facts & Fancies.

    The battle of Albuera, which took place on May 16, 1311, was one of the most desperate battles in history, of 6000 British troops ...

    Article : 903 words
  3. The Poultry Run.

    There are many things by which one can distinguish the weak bird from the strong one. The more important characteristics, whatever the ...

    Article : 912 words
  4. Science Notes & News. METALLISED PAPER.

    Metallised paper is being manufactured by a German process as a substitute for tinfoil. Ordinary paper is treated with a mixture of ...

    Article : 119 words
  5. A MIND READING TRICK.

    By means of the table of letters given below, it is possible to do some clever mind reading, to the bewilderment of the person "read." ...

    Article : 308 words
  6. AN AUGUST POISON TASTING CORPS.

    Usually a little before seven the Empress of Japan rises every morning, winter and summer. Her toillette is simple. At eight Her ...

    Article : 250 words
  7. THE WORLD'S BIG CITIES.

    London, the largest city in the world, has a population, as now officially announced, of 7,252,963, as against 6,581,402 in 1901—an ...

    Article : 167 words
  8. The Farmer. A MECHANICAL "MILKMAID."

    Apparatus for milking cows by means of a partial vacuum have been used for a number of years. In a new form of milking machine ...

    Article : 103 words
  9. MILK FEVER.

    Milk fever is invariably confined to the improved and high producing cows. The causes of this disease are due to the high production of milk ...

    Article : 468 words
  10. SEPARATING DRINKING GLASSES.

    When two thin glasses are put one into the other they often become stuck and cannot be removed. To separate them with ease, set the ...

    Article : 60 words
  11. THE MISSING RING.

    When the second Earl of Essex was about to be beheaded for treason, in 1601, he sent to Queen Elizabeth a ring which she had once ...

    Article : 106 words
  12. THE SIZE OF RAIN DROPS.

    The simplest method yet devised to ascertain the size of raindrops is as follows: The drops are allowed to fall into a layer of dry flour one ...

    Article : 134 words
  13. Anecdotes from Ireland. MUSICAL MEMORIES.

    While trudging homeward from his day's toil, Mick was whistling one of his favorite airs. Neighbor: "Ach, there yez ire as ...

    Article : 60 words
  14. UNKNOWN LANDS.

    It is a mistake to assume that most of the earth's surface has been explored. Indeed, there remains much for the explorers to ...

    Article : 571 words
  15. A REMARKABLE INSECT.

    In the "Scientific American" Dr. Howard, Chief of the Entomological, Department of Agriculture, gives an account of that remarkable insect, ...

    Article : 319 words
  16. A NEW ORDER.

    Denis and his neighbour, Jackie, were on a day's outing in Dublin, and, feeling very hungry, went into a restaurant for "somethin' till ate." ...

    Article : 61 words
  17. REAL SANITARY MILK CAN.

    The sanitary inspector of Salonik[?], Turkey, has introduced a milk can which is fitted with valves allowing liquid to be poured out, but not in, ...

    Article : 47 words
  18. THE NEW BROOM SWEEPING CLEAN.

    The Builder (to the new foreman): "Well, Tim, getting on all right? Where are all the hands?" The Foreman. "Sure, I've sacked ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 36 words
  19. PECULIARITIES OF SOUND.

    Sound is caused by vibration, which varies according to the length of the object. The longer an object is, the slower is its swing, and, ...

    Article : 176 words
  20. CONTAGIOUS OPHTHALMIA.

    Wash the eyes once or twice daily with a saturated solution of boric acid and each other day puff between eyelids a little of a mixture ...

    Article : 57 words
  21. TO THE POINT.

    During reading lesson the assistant teacher thought it advisable to explain to his pupils the difference between "conscious" and "unconscious." ...

    Article : 92 words
  22. TRAINING TRAINS.

    It may not be generally known that locomotives destined for exceedingly fast runs require training, as do horses for racing, but such i[?] ...

    Article : 113 words
  23. READING ALOUD.

    The habit of reading aloud has much to recommend it. As mere exercise it is highly beneficial on account of the strength and vigour ...

    Article : 282 words
  24. THE RAINBOW.

    The rainbow is an arc of a circle consisting of all the primary colours formed by the refraction and reflection of rays of light from drops of ...

    Article : 250 words
  25. DOUBLE THE RISK.

    Archie Keenan and his terrier were inseparable companions, and local gossips affirmed that "the dag w[?]s iviry hair as woise as hissilf." ...

    Article : 90 words
  26. ELECTRIC WEATHER.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 63 words
  27. A TEST FOR WIND PRESSURE.

    One of the greatest difficulties that aeronauts have to contend against is varying winds and air currents. Many times the most ...

    Article : 89 words
  28. SOMETHING EFFECTUAL.

    The school manager, coming in during the principal's clandestine absence, was asking the monitor several questions, with a view to finding out ...

    Article : 76 words
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