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Article : 166 wordsThe nurse should lightly go over the floor of a sick-room with a damp leather or flannel daily. It will keep the room fresh. If only a dry duster is used, the dust flies up and ...
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Article : 174 wordsThis is a recent invention, and consists of an improved form of field-glass for the use of officers in time of war. The great range at which modern battles are fought and the ...
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Article : 120 words‘I suppose,’ said a sympathising neighbour will erect a handsome monument to your husband’s memory ?’` ’To his memory?’ echoed the tearful ...
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Article : 572 wordsDr. York-Davies, a specialist on diet and hygiene, strongly recommends hot dishes in preference to cold ones when tho temperature is low. Indian curry he regards as a ...
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Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder (NSW : 1898 - 1907), Sat 27 Apr 1907, Page 3
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