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  2. Just ROAMIN AROUND

    The lot of the ordinary mortal is cast in mundane places. The excitement of travel, the romance of adventure, and the glamour of strange people and customs are not for most of us. But, chained to our daily tasks as we are, it is still possible, in our hours of leisure, through the agency of the written ...

    Article : 97 words
  3. BRAIN BRIGHTENERS

    Six authors are seated, three a side, in a first-class carriage. Their names are Black, Brown, Gray, Green, Pink and White. They are (but not ...

    Article : 188 words
  4. A Change of Name.

    Surrey Chambers, at the corner of Howard-street and St. George's-terrace has changed its name. Spick and span under a new coat of paint and with all ...

    Article : 357 words
  5. "The World of Action."

    The paths of some people follow routes that are humdrum and ordinary, but others enjoy a life crammed with events and new personalities. History seems to be part of them and in its making they are cast for a part. In the latter category must be placed Valentine ...

    Article : 1,722 words
  6. NUTS AND BOLTS.

    Consider the following statements:-Five nuts and eight bolts cost 3/6; seven nuts and four bolts cost, 2/6; two nuts and five bolts cost 2/; and three ...

    Article : 52 words
  7. EXPLORATION.

    Five famous men, Alden Beresford, noted Congo explorer, Lionel Vance, physician, Irwin Terrell, mineralogist, Jan Bullington, naturalist, and Wilbur ...

    Article : 194 words
  8. EMPTY VESSELS.

    Two equal vessels, A and B contained liquid. A was a quart short of being full, and B contained a quarter of its capacity. Half of A's contents was poured ...

    Article : 73 words
  9. ALL IN A NUMBER.

    In me, a number (odd) you see, Behead me, I will even be; Curtail me now, and you will see The mother of our family. ...

    Article : 36 words
  10. A SQUARE MAN.

    Here are the clues for a crossword puzzle, forming a square with no blanks: Across.—1, A great sportsman; 2, A renowned Australian; 3, An Australian ...

    Article : 128 words
  11. AT THE END OF A ROPE.

    A dog is tied by a strong piece of rope, exactly 15 feet long, and this is firmly attached to his collar. When at the rope's fullest extent, the dog is approximately ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. Advertising

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    Advertising : 241 words
  13. A MATTER OF TIME.

    "A" and "B" plan to meet at 4 o'clock. "A's" watch is five minutes slow, and he thinks it is five minutes fast "B's" watch loses half a minuate an hour. "B" does ...

    Article : 66 words
  14. Answers to Last Week's Puzzles.

    The answer is as follows:— FORTNIGHT 60 MINUTE MONTH SECOND. ...

    Article : 141 words
  15. A RIDDLE.

    To a word of consent add one half of a fright; Next subjoin what you never behold in the night. ...

    Article : 42 words
  16. EARNINGS.

    Born Brothers had an urgent job of tailoring. It was estimated that seven men, nine girls, or 14 apprentices could complete the work in seven days, but it ...

    Article : 69 words
  17. HUNDRED TO ONE CHANCE.

    Place eight counters, draughts pieces, or buttons on a smooth surface, in a line without intervals, black and white alternately. With the tips of the first ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 180 words
  18. PLAYING MARBLES.

    A man blessed with seven children brought them home a number of marbles; less than 133. The eldest took one half ...

    Article : 106 words
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