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  2. Grim Humour.

    Humour can hardly be expected on a seaffold, and, When it appears in such a scene. Is usually somewhat grim. It was hardly humour which suggested the ...

    Article : 506 words
  3. Comic Cuttings.

    The House of Correction,— A printer's reading-room! It is very well to say. " Take things as they come," but suppose they don't come ...

    Article : 829 words
  4. Household Hints.

    Cayenne pepper blown into the cracks where ants congregate will drive them away. Milk often turns by an acid developed in the milk. To prevent it, add to the milk ...

    Article : 371 words
  5. When Armies Meet.

    Most people have wondered at some time or other exactly how a battle is fought. When squads or scouting parties meet each other they either light ...

    Article : 600 words
  6. The Home.

    A grain of salt aded to cream will make it whip more easily. Tops of worn-out boots or shoes make excellent iron-holders. ...

    Article : 174 words
  7. Short Story.

    Susan Villars, writer, journalist, literary hack, smiled across the table at her husband. His face showed heavy lines where sleeplessness had ploughed. ...

    Article : 1,922 words
  8. The Word Home.

    Several derivations of the dear and haunting word “ home" have been given (says the " Fireside Magazine"). That which commends itself to us, as the simplest and ...

    Article : 274 words
  9. To Clean Straw Hats.

    To clean a white straw hat, place flat on a hat block, and scrub lightly, first squeezing the juice of one lemon into the water, and using good yellow soap; afterwards ...

    Article : 80 words
  10. Indigestion.

    Many people who have tried it for indigestion speak very strongly in favour of what is certainly an extremely simple remedy—a glass of hot water taken the first ...

    Article : 180 words
  11. Writing on Metal.

    For writing inscriptions on metal the following process has been advocated by an experienced person:—Take four ounces of nitric acid and half-an-ounce of muriatic ...

    Article : 107 words
  12. The Russian Vapour Bath.

    A tourist, recently returned from Russin gives the following account of the Russian vapour bath, as in use amongst the Russian peasantry:—Having heard in England and ...

    Article : 399 words
  13. On Birthdays.

    Why do we celebrate birthdays? The average man, when his birthday arrives calls his friends together and says " Rejoice with me! I am a year older ...

    Article : 547 words
  14. Heat-spots.

    Children suffering constantly from heatspots require a simple diet—plenty of water, plenty of fruit; not much meat or sugar. It the spots cause much irritation, an ...

    Article : 55 words
  15. To Use Up Coal Dust.

    When a quantity of small coal and coal dust accumulates at the bottom of the coal cellar it is often dificult to know what to do with it. In country districts where clay ...

    Article : 141 words
  16. Vivisection and Tuberculosis.

    The opponents of vivisection seem to be regardless of what immeasurable surerins may be warded—has been warded from the human race by means ...

    Article : 412 words
  17. To Clean a Carpet.

    The greatest cave is necessary. Have the corpet taken up, well swept, and beaten. Then scatter dried salt over all and brush the surface again. When the carpet is put ...

    Article : 111 words
  18. An Artificial Volcano.

    Amongst the attractions of Paris during the Exhibition is to be numbered at artificial volcano, which will be in full working order, but is guaranteed not to be dangerous. ...

    Article : 288 words
  19. A Cab-driver's Difficulty.

    A Sunderland gentleman tells us of a funny ncident which he recently witnessed at the Central Station, Newcastle. A number of Japanese officials superintending the ...

    Article : 234 words
  20. The True Manna.

    According to Mr. Chastrey (says an American journal), the true manna of the Scripture is the thallophyte, known to botanists as "Canona esculenta," and “ Lichen ...

    Article : 263 words
  21. The Romance of the Diamond Fields.

    The South African diamond mines were discovered thirty years ago, quite accidentally. A peddler who was travelling from farm to farm on his business noticed a ...

    Article : 417 words
  22. A Delicate Surgical Operation.

    When cataract attacks the human eye it shuts out light us a dab of black paint might shut out light from a camera. The leus of the camera could be taken out, cleane and ...

    Article : 297 words
  23. Throwing Things at Cats.

    “It’s a long time," said Mr. Glimmerton, “since I’ve read anything in the papers about throwing things at cats. There used to be frequent mention about how men ...

    Article : 207 words
  24. Queer Offences.

    Not many weeks ago a very distinguished Swedish official. General Rappe, Minister of War, was imprisoned for three days for the offence of carrying a tall hat. King ...

    Article : 190 words
  25. Useful Animals.

    The machinist employs a dog on his lathe; he takes a hog cut. If the tool will stand it, and the castings are made from pigs of iron. A mechanic puts his work upon a horse or ...

    Article : 202 words
  26. "Drunker’s You Are."

    The Archbishop of York forms the subject of an interesting sketch in “ The Lady’s Realm." Dr. Maclagan, like the Primate of All England, often travels third-class, ...

    Article : 171 words
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    The life of a Jew in London is on an average twice as long as a Gentile. The bacteria in milk are destroyed, in other words, milk is sterilised, by bolling. ...

    Article : 32 words
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