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  2. Humour

    An instance of unconscious humour in an advertisement is to be found in the announcement of a special service at a South Wales chapel:— ...

    Article : 50 words
  3. Farm and Field.

    The work of A. D. Shamel on California has demonstrated the value of bud selection in orange culture. Mr. Shamel has shown that the Washington navel ...

    Article : 309 words
  4. Short Story

    John Willoughby, managing editor of the "Missouri Post," sat in his office with his feet on his desk and his eyes on his feet. In ...

    Article : 2,873 words
  5. THE CHANGE.

    "It used to be said that anybody could farm—that about all that was required was a strong back and a weak mind." mused the gaunt ...

    Article : 77 words
  6. HE BELIEVED IN HIMSELF.

    One man at least who has achieved world renown owes his success largely to his belief in himself. Twenty-five years ago Caruso was ...

    Article : 237 words
  7. TANGLED UP.

    "What is that string around your finger for?" "That is to remind me that I forgot something my wife tied it there for ...

    Article : 28 words
  8. A DIFFERENT MATTER.

    Tomson: "I hear your engagement with Miss Boodle is off. How did it happen?" Janson: "In strict confidence, my ...

    Article : 53 words
  9. INSULTED!

    "How is it you came home from your party so early, last night, Susan? Didn't you enjoy yourself?" "Yes, ma'am, but the young man ...

    Article : 70 words
  10. FIGHTING SCALE INSECTS.

    Good results have been obtained against San Jose scale from crude petroleum emulsion, 1 in 8 and 1 in 10 against apple bark scale, wooly aphis ...

    Article : 614 words
  11. From all Parts.

    Why is the opal considered unlucky? It is the jeweller who is to blame for the superstition. Anyone who has handled an opal ...

    Article : 259 words
  12. TALES OF "THE ROAD."

    The lot of the married commercial, like that of the policeman, is not always a happy one. He sometimes scarcely knows his own children, and ...

    Article : 658 words
  13. DEFINED.

    "Pop, what is a gossip?" "A gossip, my son, is a person who tells things before we have a chance to tell them ourselves." ...

    Article : 27 words
  14. THE BURGLAR SHE HIT.

    "I understand you shot a burglar during the absence of your husband," said the great detective. "Yes," admitted the frail, little ...

    Article : 56 words
  15. A PRELIMINARY CANTER.

    An old lady, near Burnley, called at a farm-house one day just as the family was sitting down to tea. She was invited to join them. ...

    Article : 113 words
  16. THE ORIGIN OF PHRASES.

    Many of the phrases which are in common use to-day date back many hundreds of years. Take, for instance, "There's many ...

    Article : 218 words
  17. SAVED HIS LIFE.

    The conversation had veered round to thrilling adventures. "You fellows," said Horatio Phibberly, "remind me of a little experience ...

    Article : 176 words
  18. MOVING LETTERS.

    First Pater: "My boy's letters from college always send me to the dictionary." Second Pater: "That's nothing! My ...

    Article : 28 words
  19. THE DANGER ZONE.

    Willie Willis: What is a "practical Joker"? Papa Willis: One who jokes with: his subordinates; and an impractical ...

    Article : 30 words
  20. CIGARS OR NUTS.

    The occupants of the railway carriage were listening with interest to the tales of the young man in the corner. He had been all over the world ...

    Article : 211 words
  21. MAGAZINE VERSE.

    "I've been reading your poem. But what does it mean?" "Means beefsteak for dinner" answered the jubilant bard. ...

    Article : 21 words
  22. CALF REARING.

    The first six months in the life of a calf is the most important period in its history, and the care and attention bestowed then may often prove ...

    Article : 546 words
  23. FLYING WITHOUT WINGS.

    In another ten years, five hundred miles and hour may become the recognised speed for air traffic. Would you like to live in ...

    Article : 245 words
  24. HIS SENSE OF DUTY.

    "What makes you so sleepy around the Office?" "It's my sense of duty, boss." "Huh?" ...

    Article : 29 words
  25. CIRCUMSPECTION.

    "I am sensible of the honour you do one, Mr. Johnson, in the proposal of marriage you have just made," said the haughty young lady, "but ...

    Article : 56 words
  26. TAKING NO MEAN ADVANTAGE.

    Lawyer's Daughter. (to student about to propose): "One moment, Mr. Popper. Remember, anything you say will be used against you." ...

    Article : 25 words
  27. Advertising

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    Advertising : 48 words
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