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  2. Short Story

    "What! I'm to be left moping at home by myself again for another fortnight or more! Oh, george!" And pretty little Mrs. Carrington ...

    Article : 1,692 words
  3. MISCELLANEOUS.

    Windsor Castle built by Edward III., 1386. Wine sold by the apothecaries as a cordial, 1298. ...

    Article : 287 words
  4. ROYALTY AT THE LONDON DOCKS.

    One of the most interesting exhibits which the King and Queen saw at the London Docks on their recent visit was a large bowl of quicksilver, on ...

    Article : 220 words
  5. SCIENCE NOTES.

    It sometimes happens that the auto-mobolist is caught on the road after dark without matches with which to light his lamps. An easy way out of ...

    Article : 167 words
  6. THT KAISER'S FORTUNE.

    The Kaiser, and not Frau Krupp, of ammunition fame, is Germany's richest person, according to Mr. Rudolf Martin, author of the "Almanac of ...

    Article : 210 words
  7. NITRATE OF LIME.

    The extending development throughout the world of the employment of nitrogenous fertilising substances and the consequent enhancement of their ...

    Article : 215 words
  8. 60,000-TON LINER.

    At an early date work will be begun at Belfast on a steamship which is to surpass in size not only the Britannic (50,000 tons), which was ...

    Article : 80 words
  9. CORROSION OF SHIPS' HULLS.

    That the corrosion of the exterior of ships' hulls is very largely due to electrolytic action is pretty extensively recognised. The jointed plates immersed ...

    Article : 207 words
  10. Odds and Ends.

    "Is there any way of crossing the social chasm?" "Certainly! Bridge!" "I want to wash my head. What would you suggest?" "Why not try a ...

    Article : 246 words
  11. SUBMARINE WITH WHEELS.

    A submarine boat with wheels to enable it to travel on the bed of the ocean or of river and harbour channels is one of the recent striking ...

    Article : 129 words
  12. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

    "Something must be done with the impudent varlet," said the King, "we cannot have him insulting our subjects like this!" ...

    Article : 1,555 words
  13. VALUE OF BEES IN AGRICULTURE.

    To give an idea of the value of bees in agriculture, it is stated by a German writer than an ordinary colony during summer contains an average of 20,000 ...

    Article : 154 words
  14. IN BORROWED PLUMES.

    The Amir of Afghanistan, smitten with Westernizing notions, insists upon the personages of his Court appearing in European clothes. There are ...

    Article : 133 words
  15. IS THE EARTH DRYING UP?

    In a recent paper before tho Royal Geographical Society, Professor Gregory discusses this question. It is believed by many that there is a ...

    Article : 156 words
  16. THE KING'S SUITS.

    The King, when he wants anew suit of clothes, is not put to the trouble that ordinary mortals suffer. Each of the Royal tailors possesses a dummy ...

    Article : 118 words
  17. CORN FODDER AND SILAGE.

    Corn provides an abundance of feed, and both ears and stalk should be husbanded. For the silo cut the corn while in the glazing stage of growth. ...

    Article : 216 words
  18. Bashful, but Ready.

    A big, raw-boned youth in the mountains went to see a young woman of his acquaintance. In his bashfulness, he sat in silence; but, as if it were his ...

    Article : 86 words
  19. WIRELESS TIME-SIGNALS.

    The value of the new French "ondophone" detector, for receiving wireless signals, lies in its very small size and compact make-up, so that the ...

    Article : 348 words
  20. The Same, but Different.

    He had decided at last to make the great avowal, convinced that a word would suffice to assure his good fortune. He only lacked a beginning, a ...

    Article : 85 words
  21. SHIPYARD SECRETS.

    Every shipyard that builds for the Navy must take great precautions that none of the secrets entrusted to its care shall leak out. Detectives watch ...

    Article : 257 words
  22. FARM AND FIELD.

    The old stock question, "Can butterfat be fed into a cow, or it is a matter of breeding?" has recently been subjected to scientific investigation, and ...

    Article : 517 words
  23. CONSTITUTION IN COWS.

    A strong constitution is indicated by large nostrils, a broad, strung muzzle, and deep chest, and a roomy middle. The wide muzzle and roomy middle are ...

    Article : 398 words
  24. Not Used to Luxuries.

    Jones and his friend had enjoyed the Bank Holiday up to mid-day, when they suggested that a good dinner would not be out of the way, so they ...

    Article : 44 words
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