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  2. Hobbies for Girls and Boys

    This little toy can easily b[?] made, provided a little care is taken, and it will give you endless entertainment. The "man" is placed on the top rung of the ladder, and he tumbles "head over ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 576 words
  3. STAMPS MARK EVENTS

    Stamp collectors are delighted whenever a special commemorative stamp is issued, for the stamp is used for a short period only, and a comparatively limited number is issued. Up to date the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 260 words
  4. MAKING COIL SPRINGS

    By using the simple piece of apparatus shown in the sketch it is easy to make coil springs. This apparatus can be made by taking a piece of iron about 12in. long. 1in. wide, and ?in. thick, and ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 149 words
  5. FREEING THE PRISONERS

    This is a puzzle for two people—preferably a lady and a gentleman. Take two pieces of thick string, each about four feet long, and tie each end of the piece around the lady's wrists and the second ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 97 words
  6. WORKSHOP HINTS

    J.S., of Kyneton, writes as follows:—"Although I am 30 years of age I take pleasure and interest in reading your excellent little paper. You advise boys who have a workshop to keep screws, small nails, tacks, and other ...

    Article : 153 words
  7. Weighty Problem Solution

    The storekeeper received five weights consisting of ¼lb, ¾lb, 2¼lb, 6¾lb., and 20lb. To weigh 21b. he put the 2¼lb weight in the pan and the ¼lb. weight in the other [?] with the goods to be weighed. To weigh 11lb. he put the ...

    Article : 91 words
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