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  2. Miscellaneous.

    THE skylark and woodlark are almost the only birds which sing as they fly Fire-proofing is not a modern chemical invention. It is at least 2,000 years old. ...

    Article : 192 words
  3. Odds and Ends.

    HE: “But couldn’t you learn to love me, Ida?” She: ‘ I don’t think I could George.’ He (spitefully, reaching for his hat): ‘It ...

    Article : 54 words
  4. SHORT STORY

    THE day had been overpowering. A hot July sun had blazed without intermission in a cloudless sky, and in the comparative coolness of the evening, my ...

    Article : 2,544 words
  5. BILL’S FATE.

    Didn’t I tell you that Sill was too slow to live?’ ‘ Why, what’s [?]e bin and done now?’ ‘ He’s gorn and got run over by a hearse ’ ...

    Article : 45 words
  6. TIMBER IN DAMP PLACES.

    The surface of all timber exposed to alterations of wetness and dryness gradually wastes away, becoming black. This is really a slow combustion, but is commonly ...

    Article : 110 words
  7. HOUSEHOLD RECIPES.

    Ingredients:—One rabbit; seasoning ; quarter of a lb breadcrumbs; quarter of a lb mince meat: one dessertspoonful of chopped parsleys grated rind of half a ...

    Article : 212 words
  8. HER IDEA.

    Mr. Nawlywed: ‘By the way, dearest, did I ever tell you about that beautiful heiress who once wanted me for a husband?’ Mrs. Newlywed: ‘ No, Dear: you have ...

    Article : 53 words
  9. A QUESTION OF TIME.

    New York Policeman : ‘Here, move on, What are yer waitin’ for?’ who offered to take my watch to get it regulated. He ought to back now. It’s nigh ...

    Article : 50 words
  10. THE THORNLESS CACTUS.

    Mr Luther Burbank’s latest achievement in the vegetable world, and one that has brought him loud.and continued applause, is the production of a spineless or thornless ...

    Article : 168 words
  11. COLOUR OF GOLD.

    Few people know the real colour of gold, because it [?] seldom seen except when heavily alloyed, which makes it much redder than when it is pare The purest ...

    Article : 79 words
  12. NO CAUSE FOR ALARM.

    Irate Purchase: ‘ See here all my friends are laughing at this cheap suit I bought of you. They say it is a mile too big.’ ...

    Article : 71 words
  13. THE ANTI-KISSING LEAGUE.

    A little red button worn by some 300 women, old aid young, married and single, among the leading social sets of the city of Mexico, marks a new departure, or rather a ...

    Article : 94 words
  14. BAKED SPANISH ONIONS.

    Ingredients :—Four large onions ; breadcrumbs crumbs; two ounces of butter or good dripping; one cupful of milk; salt and pepper. Method.—Peel and wash the onions, and ...

    Article : 92 words
  15. SUBSTITUTE FOR PAINT.

    A new copper finish is said to consist of a superficial layer of copper oxide or oxides One method consists in dipping the article into a bath of fused nitre. Another process ...

    Article : 256 words
  16. A JAPANESE HINT.

    The Japanese have a number of customs which are jewels, and it is a pity they can not be adopts in the Western world. One of the best is the manner fin which a hostess ...

    Article : 110 words
  17. HE WAS MISTAKEN.

    First Cabman : ‘What’s that thing yer’ve got ’atween the shafts o’ yer cab, matey ?’ Second Cabman: ‘Why, can’t yer see, that’s my hoss. What did yer think it ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 52 words
  18. DEVILLED ALMONDS.

    Ingredients :— Half lb of almonds: clarified dripping for frying ; salt and cayenne, Method.—Blanch the almonds, pour boiling water over them and remove the ...

    Article : 79 words
  19. AN CAK MIME,

    A Russian timber dealer bas discovered a valuable mine of oak. It is in a river of South Russia, in layers three or four feet deep, spattered over 150 square miles, and ...

    Article : 107 words
  20. Housekeeper.

    BAKE a large potato out it in two, and apply to the bare neck as hot as it can possibly be borne; tie it over with a band of double flannel, and keep it on till ...

    Article : 49 words
  21. I STAYS AT HOME,

    Mrs. Yeast : ‘ I wish I could think of something , to keep my husband home at nights.’ Mrs. Cimsonbeak : ‘ Get him a bicycle.’ ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. COCOANUT PUDDING.

    Ingredients :— One pint milk; two ounce flour; two unces sugar; two ounces dessicated occupant; one ounce butter: rind of one lemon. ...

    Article : 117 words
  23. MARRIAGE M/DE EASY.

    A couple desiricus of being married went in the pouring rain to the clergyman’s house, which was a long distance from the Village. The reverend gentleman was abed ...

    Article : 134 words
  24. ANCIENT PLANTS.

    The oldest collection of dried plants in the world is in the Egyptologist Museum at Cairo, and consists of a collection of dried portions of plants. They were taken ...

    Article : 112 words
  25. TO CLEAN A SPONGE.

    Wash in a strong solution of permanganate of potash, rub and squeeze well. It will be much discoloured. Then take a lemon, out it in half, and squeeze the ...

    Article : 68 words
  26. Items of Interest.

    SYMPATHY is the safeguard of the human soul against selfishness.— ‘O, Sprit—what in me is dark Illumine, what is low raise and support. ...

    Article : 490 words
  27. COFFEE CAKE.

    Ingredients:—One scant cup butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar, two cups flour, three eggs, ¾ cup milk, one teaspoonful of cream of tartar; half a teaspoonful carbonate soda, ...

    Article : 153 words
  28. FOR HOUSEWIVES.

    A labour saving device for housewives who wish to make currant and other fruit jellies is thus described: When the fruit pulp is placed in the bag for squeezing the ...

    Article : 85 words
  29. A STRANGE MONUMENT.

    The Dyaks of Borneo erect a tugong bula (or pile of branches) by the wayside to the memory of every man who told a big lio, The persons originally deceived start the ...

    Article : 165 words
  30. TOUGH.

    ‘You have a pretty tough-locking let of customers to dispose of this morning, haven’s you?’ remarked the friend of the magistrate who had dropped in at the ...

    Article : 45 words
  31. AN EASILY-MADE FILTER.

    Take a new wooden pail and bore holes all over the bottom. Procure some fine, clean sand, and having thoroughly washed it in many waters place it in a bag of some ...

    Article : 90 words
  32. SAVOURY RICE PUDDING.

    Ingredients:—¼lb. one onion, two ounces cheese, one teaspoonful chopped parsley, one pint milk, one egg, one ounce butter, salt and cayenne to taste, ...

    Article : 103 words
  33. A GIANT LOBSTER.

    The record crustacean was recently caught in the Pacific Ocean. It weighed no fewer than 36 pounds, and was actually 45 inches in length. With its two claws it ...

    Article : 174 words
  34. HIGH HEELS.

    In the feet vanity too often pays a price which is dangerously expensive. The high-heeled shoe is made is made in defiance of the relation it ought to bear to the anatomy of ...

    Article : 194 words
  35. Science and Indention

    A LABORATORY for the study of diseases of fish is the experiment of the Veterinary Institute of Vienna. Dr; Waldo stud in a lecture recently that ...

    Article : 206 words
  36. HIS NAME.

    ‘A gentleman called, did you say? Did he leave his came,’ asked the mistress of the house. ‘Yes, ma’am, he said it was immaterial.’‘ ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 28 words
  37. THAT MIGHT HELP HIM.

    Stranger : ‘Did you ever meet ever meet a man down hero with one. leg named Wilson ?’ Native (doubtfully): ‘ I suppose you don’t happen to know the name of his other ...

    Article : 42 words
  38. REGARDLESS OF COST

    Assistant (to employer): ‘ What shall I mark that new lit of black silk at?’ Employer: ‘Mark the rolling price eight shillings per yard. ’ ...

    Article : 63 words
  39. INSECTS AS DAlNTIKS.

    According to M. G. Durand, a French scientist, insects of almost every kind are eaten in one part or another of the globe. The natives of the West Indies eat the ...

    Article : 174 words
  40. DANGERS OF LEAN MEAT.

    Practical experience, as well as theoretic considerations, lead to the conclusion that a lean meat diet continued for any length of time is incompatible with health, ...

    Article : 183 words
  41. THE OTHER END.

    Big Boy : ‘Oh, you needn’t be afraid of the dog Don’t you see how he is wagging his tail?’ Small Boy: ’Yes, I see, but that isn’t ...

    Article : 42 words
  42. How She Got In,

    A HUSBAND and wife, both of whom are middle-aged, were invited to one of the choicest parties of the season. The gentle man, who is a prominent educationalist ...

    Article : 567 words
  43. AS BRIDGET UNDERSTOOD IT.

    Mistress: If you want eggs to keep you must lay them in a cool pace. Bridget ; ‘Oi’ll mintice it to the Sens at wanst, mum.’ ...

    Article : 32 words
  44. WHY LEAVES TURN BROWN.

    It will interest many persons to call to mind why this transformation occurs The green matter in the tissues of a leaf is composed of two colours, red and blue ...

    Article : 105 words
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