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"The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do"

Make one connection to the socket from the positive
wire of a 110 volt circuit and the other to a ground. When the
current is turned on small stars will be seen in the globe, which
show up fine at night.
--Contributed by Lindsay McMillan, Santa Maria, Oal.

** Removing Ink Stains [131]
Two or three applications of milk which are wiped up with a dry
cloth will remove india ink spots on carpets.

** Feat of Balancing on Chairs [131]
[Illustration: For Boys Balanacing]
Among the numerous physical exercises is the feat of balancing on
the two rear legs of a chair while one foot rests on the front
part of the seat and the other on the back of the chair. This may
appear to be a hard thing to do, yet with a little practice it may
be accomplished. This exercise is one of many practiced by the
boys of a boys' home for an annual display given by them. A dozen
of the boys will mount chairs at the same time and keep them in
balance at the word of a commanding officer.

** How to Make a Merry-Go-Round Swing [131]
A 6 by 6-in. piece of wood 12 ft. long is used for the center
pole.


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