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  2. Housekeeper.

    THE ancients made an art of the oultivation of the eyelashes. It was recognised that, besides adding to the expression of the eyes, the lashes preserved ...

    Article : 95 words
  3. THE FIRST TOOLMAKERS AND THEIR METHODS.

    Of man's existence during the geological period known as the Quaternary, of diluvial, we have evidence in his exhumed bones as well as in his flint implements. ...

    Article : 377 words
  4. Science and Invention.

    A NEW textile fibre called ' zapupe, used by the Mexican Indians for making ropes, is said by experts to be better than hemp, and indeed than all the ...

    Article : 63 words
  5. WHAT IS A LADY?

    The following definition of a lady is from the pen of Lady Violet Greville: The real lady settles her debts, does not forget her liabilities, would as soon cheat as commit ...

    Article : 101 words
  6. THE EARTH'S GRAVITY.

    At the earth's centre the pressure of gravity is so enormous, states Professor See, that figures give only a faint idea of it, and it may be stated to be as great as ...

    Article : 95 words
  7. A USEFUL CHAIR.

    An inventive American mo ther has per fected a real boon for the nursery—a chair that carries about it all the hundred and one little necessaries required for a baby's ...

    Article : 126 words
  8. HOUSEHOLD RECIPES

    THE recipes I propose giving this week are all for large cakes, and should be made some days before using. They are. especially suited for the holiday season, ...

    Article : 597 words
  9. UTILISING BLACK SMOKE.

    Black smoke is utilised in many Belgian factories instead of being allowed to pass off into the open air. Fans drive the smoke into a porous receptacle, over which ...

    Article : 62 words
  10. WHEN USED TO EXCESS.

    Ordinary articles of consumption have a bad effect upon the body if used to excess. Not a few men have had their eyesight permanently affected by smoking too much, ...

    Article : 127 words
  11. TWO USEFUL WRINKLES,

    1. To measure an angle by a watch: Lay two straight-edged pieces of paper on the angle, crossing at the apex. Holding them by where they overlay, lay them on ...

    Article : 165 words
  12. Items of Interest.

    TRUE religion is like pure brass; the harder it is rubbed, the brighter it. shines.-Mrs T. N. Wisdom. ...

    Article : 476 words
  13. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

    Too rapid boiling makes most vegetables tough. Tomatoes are most hygienic when not cooked. ...

    Article : 318 words
  14. PAPER FROM FURZE.

    But little paper has been recently made from rags; vegetable substances, such as wood, alfalfa, and straw are especially employed. But the use of furze, wild or ...

    Article : 143 words
  15. JAPANESE SWORDS.

    Some points of interest to armourers as well as arobecologists were dealt with by Mr A. Dobree in a paper on the subject of Japanese sword blades, which he read at a ...

    Article : 223 words
  16. HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD WE DRINK.

    The prevalent opinion among physicians regarding this question, is well summed up as follows;—The adult of average size requires about two litres of water each ...

    Article : 331 words
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