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  2. THE HORSE.

    Dr. F. C. Grenside, veterinary surgeon, of New York, won the prize for the best essay on forging, offered by “The American Veterinary Review.” ...

    Article : 511 words
  3. CARISTMAS AMONGST THE CROCODILES.

    This is not intended to be a rollicking, dare-devil, breathless, truth-isstranger-than-fiction story, but a plain, unvarnished recital of actual fact. Our ...

    Article : 1,591 words
  4. A TALE OF CHRISTMAS EVE.

    “I want to get you something nice for Christmas, papa,” said little Arthur, smiling and dancing. The father gave him a bright silver florin, and ...

    Article : 352 words
  5. LOST ARTS.

    Not as much as we used to, but Ocasionally even yet, one hears of some wonder accomplished by the anciens which cannot be done now. ...

    Article : 359 words
  6. THE MANURING OF CITRUS FRUIT TREES.

    It is a common occurrence to find citrus orchards that formerly were vigorous, productive, and free from disease, although not sprayed and ...

    Article : 814 words
  7. COURTSHIP CRACKERS.

    Anxious mother: Ne[?]e, dear, do you think that young Huggins, who has been calling on you twice a week for some time, is matrimonially inclined? ...

    Article : 174 words
  8. THE ANGEL OF HOPE.

    The great orator, the great painter, the great poet, the great statesman—all are the children of Hope It was Hope that hung the lantern upon the ...

    Article : 163 words
  9. FUN AND MISADVENTURE.

    Some years ago I was one of a Christmas party given by a farmer in our neighborhood. After a hearty supper, some of the younger members ...

    Article : 141 words
  10. CHRISTMAS IN HOLLAND.

    The Dutch, who, as is well known, are a slow-moving and phlegmatic race, make Christmastide a somewhat prolonged festival, taking frequently ...

    Article : 166 words
  11. SAVED FROM THE GALLOWS.

    A young sailmaker, staying at the inn kept by his mother, had to sleep in the same bed with his uncle, a boatswain, who had just come ashore ...

    Article : 264 words
  12. "BILED AWAY!”

    I had been invited out to dinner by my chum; and we were looking forward to the Christmas pudding (which contained a half-sovereign), in ...

    Article : 109 words
  13. JUST MY LUCK.

    If the man who exclaims, “Just my luck,” were truthful, he would say, “Just my laziness," or “Just my inattention.” ...

    Article : 103 words
  14. GLANDERS IN THE HORSE.

    In the acute form of glanders, which is comparatively rare, all the symptoms exist in an exaggerated degree. The discharge from the nose is ...

    Article : 710 words
  15. HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

    Numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment. How many families whose members have ...

    Article : 125 words
  16. SEEING HIS NAME IN PRINT.

    Swatter: I see you are mentioned in one of the books just published. Primly: Indeed! What book? Swatter: The directory. ...

    Article : 451 words
  17. THE TONGUE.

    “The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill,” declared the Greek. ...

    Article : 108 words
  18. A CIGAR THAT SAVED A LIFE.

    M. Guizot, the great French historian, once owed his life to his cigar. Walking in one of the Paris gardens, he noticed that he was being followed ...

    Article : 154 words
  19. MENTAL VAGARIES.

    The mind plays curious tricks with us all at times. We forget names of persons and places with which we have been familiar for years, and ...

    Article : 186 words
  20. DO IT NOW.

    If you’ve a tender message Or a loving word to say, Don’t wait till you forget it, But whisper it to-day. ...

    Article : 82 words
  21. SMILES AND SMILES.

    There are under the sun as many different classes of smiles as there are colors and shades in the rainbow. There are bright smiles, dancing ...

    Article : 295 words
  22. To Cure Soft Corns.

    Many persons want a cure for so[?] corns. First, keep the toes constantly open by placing a wad of cotton between them. Second, wear broad-toed ...

    Article : 290 words
  23. BAD FOR THE COLLECTION.

    "Are you fond of autographs, Mrs Mushroom?” asked the aesthetic young lady of the practical visitor. “No, I don’t think much on ’em; but ...

    Article : 214 words
  24. EXECUTIONS.

    What fish, beheaded, will be healthy and sound?—(W)hale. What fish, beheaded, will tell you to listen?—(S)hark. ...

    Article : 173 words
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