Chapter 3

The lamp is small and compact; it is but four inches high, and yields a beautiful bright light which will not blow out. When it is desired to put the light out, the button "R" is pressed down, thus shutting off the supply of water; this stops the generation of the gas, and the lamp soon goes out.

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"C. H.," Germantown, Pa., asks if the bicycles used in the Klondike have rubber tires. We have seen no authentic account of the use of bicycles there. It is extremely improbable that any kind of a bicycle can be used to advantage in the Arctic regions, although a bicycle may be ridden with care safely on smooth snow or ice.

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A most exciting and entertaining United States political game. Easily comprehended by a child, yet allowing scope for unlimited skill. Contains much political information.

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Old favorite stories rewritten for the little ones.

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Transcriber's notes:

Obvious punctuation errors repaired.

Advertisement: Four True Life Stories: "epressions" changed to "expressions". (expressions used by children)

Page 160, "reigons" changed to "regions". (in the Arctic regions)