How an Iron Rod Becomes a Magnet
In a science note UNCLE RAY describes magnetizing iron rods and a bolt by striking them and testing their effect on a compass needle. The downward end attracted the north end while pushing the south end away. He promises to explain the magnetization process tomorrow.
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Seat of Intelligence Puzzle Clues Grid
A word puzzle page lists across and down clues with definitions and letter counts. The grid features numbered hints like “Thinking apparatus” and “God of sky” alongside many cross references for a standard brain teaser layout.
Making Your Own Magnet From Lodestones and Rods
The article explains natural lodestones as early magnets and outlines simple ways to create magnets. It shares a historical tale of a shepherd using a staff and notes a method from J Leonard Loos to magnetize an iron rod by striking it while aligned to north with a compass.
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How Can I Make Cleaners and Remedies
A reader asks Anne Ashley for home solutions. Instructions cover wallpaper cleaner using vinegar kerosene salt and lye boiled then dough formed. Another answer explains rendering fat by chopping melting and straining. A hiccup remedy suggests sugar and vinegar with a note to retry if no relief.
Lessons in English by W. L. Cordon
A compact sample of English lessons features misused words mispronunciation and spelling notes. It highlights kinfolk usage pronunciation entrees and advises vocabulary growth through daily word study with pretend pretense and a Emerson quote on lacking pretense.
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Cranium Crackers Word Choice Quiz
A practice item asks which word best completes each sentence. 1 Jones is a particularly unique person. 2 She is the woman whom I mentioned. 3 This is the most perfect case we have. 4 I would rather go with you than him. 6 The water is diminishing from its former level.
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Prominent U S City With Three Navigable Rivers
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania is the city with three rivers within its limits. Calvin Coolidge was sworn in by his father. Fourteen agate lines fit an inch. Bi monthly means every two months while semi monthly means twice a month. Iron is the most fundamental useful metal.
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Pittsburgh
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Modern Etiquette Q&A on gifts engagements and meals
Roberta Lea advises that a groom may not give a home based gift but should present personal adornment to the bride. He should provide a truthful reason if breaking an engagement. The proper way to eat a club sandwich is with a fork and knife for cutting portions.
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