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  2. Science and Invention.

    A NATURAL pain-killer has just been discovered in a Japanese herb, to which the name of Soopolamin has been given. The new anaesthetic is said to ...

    Article : 151 words
  3. Housekeeper.

    THE following is said to form a good application:--Balsam fir., one ounce; carbolic acid two drachms; olive oil, five ounces. Mix. To be applied with ...

    Article : 52 words
  4. HOUSEHOLD RECIPES

    Ingredients:--1 quart milk, 2 tablespoonsful cornflour, 2 tablespoonsful powdered chocolate, 2 eggs, vanilla and sugar to taste. ...

    Article : 826 words
  5. TO CURE A FELON.

    When the first pricking sensation comes, presaging the felon, apply Venice turpentine to the afflicted part, and wrap with a soft rag Venice turpentine is a pitchy ...

    Article : 102 words
  6. A NEW FLYING MACHINE.

    A new kite, constructed o 1,300 tetrahedral cells, having a total area of 752 sq. ft. silk, making a supporting surface of 440 sq. ft., carried to a height of 30ft., in a ...

    Article : 75 words
  7. THE CHILDREN'S GARDEN.

    Wherever possible, a little plot of ground should be devoted to the raising of herbs, more especially where there are little children in the family. Mint, sage, rue. ...

    Article : 112 words
  8. SILHOUETTE PORTRAITS AT NIGHT.

    Over the doorway of any ordinary room fix a piece of white longcloth or thin calico, not necessarily very tightly stretched, and with the door wide open, place the ...

    Article : 253 words
  9. Items of Interest.

    THE measure of a man's difficulties is the measure of God's trust in him. --William T. Gunn. The talent of success is nothing more ...

    Article : 409 words
  10. HOT WATER.

    Hot water has far more medical virtues than many believe or know. Because it is so easily procured, thousands think it valueless. The uses of hot water are, ...

    Article : 218 words
  11. A STRANGE PAVEMENT.

    A curious momento of the whaling industry of Monterey, in Mexico, remains in the pavement leading up from the street to the west door of the church of Bant Carlos ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. HOW SOAP MAY BE MADE.

    The following rule gives a fine, all-round household soap: Use one pound of concentrated potash, four pounds of grease, two pounds of cottonseed oil, one ...

    Article : 481 words
  13. ECLIPSES.

    Prof. Herbert H. Turner's last lecture on astronomy at the Royal Institution was on 'Eclipses,' and the professor explained how they occurred and how often, ...

    Article : 283 words
  14. GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM.

    Keeper: ' Hi, boy ! You can't catch fish here without a permit.' Angler: 'Well, I'm getting on well enough with a worm !' ...

    Article : 29 words
  15. A TRICK OF THE TRADE.

    Old Lady (to taxidermist): 'You see for yourself, man. You stuffed my poor parrot only this summer, and here are hie feathers tumbling out before your eyes.' ...

    Article : 57 words
  16. TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE PROGRESS.

    Telegraph and telephone branches of electrical industry during the past twelve months have been remarkable rather for expansion than development. By this we ...

    Article : 283 words
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