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  2. A THRILLING TALE.

    The remarkable story of the adventures of an English family in the interior if Peru was related to a Central News representative by ...

    Article : 1,098 words
  3. Wireless Works Best During Storms at Sea.

    Mysterious as the transmission of wireless messages seems to the average lay mind, there are phases connected with wireless telegraphy which ...

    Article : 737 words
  4. The Escalator, or Moving Stairway.

    Our illustration, taken from "Cassier's Magazine." shows in a simplified manner the construction of the moving stairways which, are ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 206 words
  5. How Alcohol Makes You Slow and Inaccurate.

    The common theory that a small quantity of alcohol at the right time and place and in moderation is really helpful and serves to ...

    Article : 626 words
  6. An Eternal Question.

    There is much talk at present by eminent scientists as to what form the spirit takes after death. Through all the ages men have sought the ...

    Article : 172 words
  7. Mottoes on Doors.

    From a collection of mottoes inscribed on the doors of the dwellings of famous men, published in the "New York Tribune." we take ...

    Article : 830 words
  8. On Ships' Bows.

    A puzzling signal that has aroused the curiosity of many people is to be found on the bows of vessels. Near the water-line you will notice ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 88 words
  9. Student of Nature.

    "Thanks," said the tragedian, setting down his glass and absentmindedly pocketing my change, which lay upon the bar between us. ...

    Article : 223 words
  10. Cheese v. New Milk.

    People sometimes wonder (says the London "Dairy") whether cheese making or new-milk selling pays best. At the present time it is a ...

    Article : 413 words
  11. A Ruben's Portrait Recovered After 264 Years.

    The accompanying illustration of a long-lost portrait of Charles the Bold, by Rubens, is of supreme interest from both an historic and an ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 72 words
  12. Channel Tunnel Cost.

    "Trains could be running through the Channel Tunnel by about Christmas, 1920," said Mr. Arthur Fell in a lecture at the Royal Society ...

    Article : 109 words
  13. A Spring for Bird-cages.

    Illustrated herewith is a cage spring for birdcages which many thoughtful owners of birds now fix on the cord suspending the cage. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 87 words
  14. Sound Advice.

    The Muddleton footballers were returning home after having defeated their opponents, and consequently several of them had a surfeit of ...

    Article : 281 words
  15. A Wrinkle for Cow Bails.

    Dairymen have often felt the need of an improvement in the flooring of their cow bails, and the following method is one which ...

    Article : 281 words
  16. Prayer that Didn't Pay.

    Sir Walter Scott was sitting in his library one day when a tall Borderer, who had been erecting an inn near by, entered hand said:— ...

    Article : 208 words
  17. For Pulleys.

    In the accompanying sketch, C represents a piece of line shafting which is used to carry pulleys driving various machines by leather ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 96 words
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    "Well, how did you get on at your first appearance?" asked a man of a friend who had just joined the theatrical profession. ...

    Article : 28 words
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