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This collection of articles contain step-by-step guides to a wide variety of practical household tasks. The guides range from dry cleaning to making sheds, and will be of considerable utility to modern readers looking to save money and learn practical skills. "Practical Enquire Within" would make for a fantastic addition to any collection and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Sash Window Faults and Remedies", "Fitting Mortise, Rim and Drawer Locks", "Some Novel Uses for a Wireless Set", "Time, Labour and Money-Saving Ideas", "How to Erect Wall Boards", "Making a Wooden Coal Bunker", and much much more. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
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Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stocking was hung by the chimney with care,
In the that St. Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap;
