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  2. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 587 words
  3. THE HANDY MAN ABOUT THE HOUSE

    Secure some small wire and a very large can. Cut the wire into several pieces and bend them as shown at A, cut the can and bend the side down as shown and punch cores to receive ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  4. SOAP TRAY FOR A BUCKET.

    Any tinsmith who can cut the pattern for a lip on a gallon measure can also cut a tray that can be used in connections with both wood and galvanised iron ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 118 words
  5. A USE FOR DISCARDED WAFER RAZOR BLADES.

    A paper trimmer and mat cutter can be made from a wafer safety razor blade. As a paper timmer, place the blade C over the part A of the razor, as shown, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 173 words
  6. AN ADJUSTABLE PUNCHING-BAG PLATFORM.

    A punching-bag platform, suitable for the tall athlete as well as the small boy, is shown in the accompanying sketch. The platform is securely fastened to two strong wooden arms or ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  7. A NOVEL PIG-FEEDER.

    Those pictures explain a novel type of pig-feeder It advantages will be obvious to those who have had to pour wash into the ordinary form of trough with a dozen or so hungry ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 130 words
  8. A GLUE-SPREADER HOLDER.

    The spreader that is supplied with bottles of liquid g[?] not be placed on any surface, as it will soon stick to it. A holder that ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  9. HOW TO MAKE A RABBET PLANE.

    A rabbet plane is very little used by most mechanics, but when it s wanted for a piece of work. It is wanted badly. While doing an unusual piece of work I needed a rabbet plane, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 163 words
  10. HOLDING A LADDER ON PREPARED ROOFING.

    An ordinary ladder may be easily held on a prepared-piper or felt roof without damage to the material by using a ladder made of a long board as shown. Ordinarily a board 12ft. long ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 71 words
  11. STOP ON A CHAIR ROCKER FOR A BABY.

    For a baby, too small to rock without tipping the chair over a small willow or other suitable rocking chair may be made safe in the following manner:— ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 89 words
  12. A DAIRY PAIL HANGER.

    The accompanying illustration shows a method of bending a wire so that when it is hung on a nail a pall may be suspended from the hook keeping it clear from the wall. The bending ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 92 words
  13. A STRING CUTTER.

    The accompanying sketch shows a handy little string cutter for fastening to the edge of the counter. It is made of a thin piece of steel, ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 70 words
  14. A NECK-YOKE SAFETY HOOK.

    The purpose of the hook is to prevent the neck-yoke from accidentally slipping off the tongue. It is made of a piece of round iron bent into the shape shown in Fig. 1. The hook ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 87 words
  15. A HANDY MILKING STOOL.

    This handy milking stool can be made out of any old packing-cases, provided the wood is stout enough. Convenient dimensions are as follows: Side-pieces, 3 inches wide by 20 inches ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 75 words
  16. DETACHABLE SPOUT FOR A BARREL.

    It is very difficult to draw oil and distillates from metal drums or barrel by removing the screw cap without spilling a quantity of the. liquids as the stream spreads over the ...

    Article : 86 words
  17. A DOOR HOLDER.

    A door that is closed with a spring can be held open at any point with a stop as shown in the illustration. The stop can be ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 91 words
  18. WATERPROOFING SHOE SOLES.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 236 words
  19. HOW TO CLEAN JEWELLERY.

    To cleanse articles of silver, gold, bronze, and brass use a saturated solution of cyanide of potassium. To clean small articles, dip each one into the solution and rinse immediately in ...

    Article : 81 words
  20. GIGANTIC GUNS.

    America has chosen a new 14in gun, which weighs fifty tons, apart from the carriage.— for coast defence. The 12in. weapon is good for only seventy shots, whereas the new gun will ...

    Article : 223 words
  21. LADS AND LASSES

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 38 words
  22. POTATO FORTUNES.

    Nature's prodigality to American farmers last year, especially in the Western States, is glowingly described in the reports of agents sent by the United States Department of ...

    Article : 193 words
  23. BLESSING A MOTOR BOAT AT SIAM.

    Native boats in Slam are nearly always blessed by a Buddhist, priest before launching, and, if made of teak, food is placed before it as an offering to the fairy that lived in the tree ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 145 words
  24. LETTERS RECEIVED.

    The Conductor wishes to thank the following for letters received during the week :—Violette Bemi (Q.), Rupert Colbran (N.Z.), Thos. Miller (W.A.), Dorothy Francis (Q.), Gwennoth Browne ...

    Article : 55 words
  25. BRIGHTIE-EDITH KILHORN

    Beatrice Villa, Christimas-street, Upper Northcole, Vic. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 11 words
  26. MARY'S LITTLE LAMB.

    Mary's little lamb was not a myth. Mrs. L. W. Owens, of Pueblo, Colorado (U.S.A.), has written a book to prove that there really was a Mary who had a little lamp who went ...

    Article : 128 words
  27. FOR BRIGHTIES ONLY.

    Two prizes of half-a-crown each will be given every month for the best letters received during the time on any subject whatever. Letters other than the winners' may be ...

    Article : 70 words
  28. A MUSLIN MILK-JUG COVER.

    A thing which a child of six or seven can make entirely by herself is a little muslin cover, weighted with beads at the edge, to go over the nursery milk-jug to keep the dust ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 217 words
  29. PRIZE LETTERS.

    Three Mile Scrub Road, Ashgrove, Brisbane.—Dear "Conductor,"—I am writing to you, describing a very enjoyable time I spent the other day. As it was fine. I thought I might as well ...

    Article : 395 words
  30. MISSING FRIENDS.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 298 words
  31. OYSTER SHELL RACE.

    {No abstract available}

    Detailed lists, results, guides : 287 words
  32. HOW TO MAKE A WALNUT SHELL BOAT.

    The only materials required for the walnut shell boat are a walnut shell, a small piece of cardboard, a toothpick, a piece of white paper, and some sealing wax. Of course you ...

    Article : 160 words
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