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  2. FACTS AND FANCIES.

    Koshroma, where the first Czar of Russia was crowned, is a pretty town of 45,000 inhabitants. It is also known for its beautiful monastery of Ipatiev, ...

    Article : 924 words
  3. WHY HE DIDN'T MOVE.

    In a certain office are six men who usually devote one hour of each day to story-telling. Last Wednesday all but one had contributed his quota to the ...

    Article : 397 words
  4. THE POULTRY RUN.

    Purely of Italian origin, the Black Leghorn was imported' into America in 1872, and from that country into England later; but as to the exact date ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 393 words
  5. AMERICAN HUMOUR.

    Corrected.--"I understand you began your life as a newsboy," observed the friend, admiringly. "No," replied the millionaire. ...

    Article : 878 words
  6. HYGIENE OF THE EYES.

    The preservation of the sight is of the utmost importance. We recommend especially the following rules: 1. Avoid sudden changes from dark ...

    Article : 220 words
  7. HISTORY OF THE HOHENZOLLERNS.

    The German doctrine that treaties are but "scraps of paper" is no new article of Prussian faith. It was first practically formulated by Frederick, whom ...

    Article : 307 words
  8. SCIENCE NOTES & NEWS.

    When carbon paper has been used several times the preparation becomes almost worn off on some parts, while other parts of the paper are as good ...

    Article : 118 words
  9. HARDENING DIES WITH SCREW HOLES.

    In hardening dies and punches, in which there are screw and dowel-pin holes, it is a common practice to plug the holes with asbestos, of the wick or ...

    Article : 106 words
  10. COME TO STAY.

    Stumbling blindly after the blob of light that the attendant's electric torch threw on the floor, Aggie MacHaggis and Dougal MacDougal entered the ...

    Article : 162 words
  11. CRUSHED BRICK USED IN MAKING CONCRETE.

    Concrete in which crushed brick took the place of crushed stone, or gravel has been extensively used in the construction of the new city hall at San ...

    Article : 117 words
  12. BIT OF A SQUEEZE.

    Wilson had the reputation of being a good jockey, but his weight rather handicapped, his otherwise faultless capabilities. ...

    Article : 222 words
  13. THE EARTH'S TIDES.

    Everybody knows now the ocean ebbs and flows in what we call tides. But until now it has never been understood that the solid parts of the earth's ...

    Article : 280 words
  14. THE WORK A WATCH DOES.

    Out of sight, out of mind,, is particularly true in regard to the mechanism of a watch, and even those interested in mechanical matters seldom ...

    Article : 191 words
  15. EXPENSIVE PRETENCE.

    Little Samuel ought to get on in the world if imagination counts for anything. The other evening he arrived home ...

    Article : 150 words
  16. MANAGEMENT OF LAYING DUCKS.

    As a general rule, ducks lay their eggs from May to the end of December, missing but a few days during this period. They demand good care, ...

    Article : 462 words
  17. NEVER HEARD OF THEM.

    He had not been thoroughly educated, but, nevertheless, he refused to let that stand in his path. Then, after many years of patient toiling, he made ...

    Article : 200 words
  18. ELECTRICITY AS FOOD.

    Will electricity be the food of the future? Already it has been proved that it can act as a substitute for food to a certain extent. Professor ...

    Article : 421 words
  19. MOTHER WAS RIGHT.

    "It is rather difficult," said the headmistress, to "know for which standard your little girl is suitable." "Vera is a very forward, child," ...

    Article : 162 words
  20. THE SANTA CLAUS SWINDLE EXPOSED.

    Henry was a man of six, which is the age of inquisitiveness, as his mother was beginning to discover. "Mamma," he said for the two ...

    Article : 156 words
  21. THE HEAT OF THE SUN.

    It is impossible, except by illustration and comparisons, to grasp the idea of the heat of the sun. According to calculations based upon the energy of ...

    Article : 176 words
  22. THEORY AND PRACTICE.

    The pupils were being examined on the subject of personal hygiene. A boy was asked, "What have you to do in order to keep your teeth ...

    Article : 99 words
  23. SAVING FOR THE FUTURE.

    Mrs. Jenkins had missed Mrs. Brady from nor accustomed haunts, and, hearing some startling rumours concerning her, went in search of her old ...

    Article : 116 words
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