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“ The nose was long, too,—long and sharp, and always poking, poking itself everywhere. There never was such an inquisitive nose. Now it was lifting the lid of a pot on the kitchen fire (for Nasna was tame, and a great pet of her master's) , and scalding itself with the steam; now it was sniffing at a bottle of strong ammonia, without seeming to be troubled in the least by the smell; now it was in her master's pocket, trying to find out what it was that went "Tick! tick!"
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But what do you think the nose did one day? ”

“ It is remarkable how quickly the Waterbury Watch has stepped into popular favor. No doubt, the secret of its instant success has been the fact of its excellence. No amount of advertising could push into favor a poor article. The Waterbury Watch is good and cheap. ”

“ Little Tom had followed Katy in, and now stood beside her. Just then Katy heard grandma coming, and ran out on the porch.
She heard grandma say, "You naughty boy, to break grandma's pretty vase!"
Then Katy thought grandma will never know it was I who did it; for Tom cannot talk, and he is always breaking things. I won't tell her I did it. So she ran away, and did not come in till grandma called her. Then grandma told her that Tom had gone into the parlor, and had broken the vase by pulling the scarf off the table. ”

“ The Waterbury Watch Company has a national reputation for making the
Best Cheap Watch in the World.
THE WATERBURY WATCH is a stem-winder, and will run 28 hours. The case is Nickel-Silver, and will always remain as bright as a new silver dollar. The Watch has a heavy beveled edge and crystal face. The works of the Watch are made with the finest automatic machinery. Every Watch is tested in varying positions and is perfect before leaving the factory. Every Watch is put up in a handsome new improved satin-lined case for safe transportation through the mails. ”

“ Nothing adds so much to personal appearance as a Bright, Clear Complexion and a Soft Skin. With these the plainest features become attractive. Without them the handsomest are but coldly impressive.
Many a complexion is marred by impure alkaline and Colored Toilet Soap. ”

“ In our love find sunny room
For thy dreams, songs, sallies mild,
Blessed morning-glory child!
DAY NOBLE.
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WHAT KATY DID.
"Katy-did-it! Katy-did-it!" sang the katy-dids in the trees. Who was Katy, and what did she do, that all night long the insects sang about her?
Who was Katy? Why, a pretty little girl, six years old. Such a merry little girl that every one loved her. Katy had come out to stay with Grandma Lee. Mamma's sister was very sick, and mamma had gone to nurse her. Papa sent Katy and little Tom, with their nurse, to grandma's. ”

“ Trottie made no answer, but, after a prolonged stare at the stove-pipe hat, asked, "Are you Mr. Yankee Doodle?" Mamma came down just then. Laughing, she invited the visitor in.
Not long afterwards Trottie thought he would like to churn. When his mother's back was turned he put his two dear little kittens, "Starry Eyes" and "Bluebell," into the churn, and poured a cup of water over them. He was just lifting the dasher when his mother heard the kittens mewing and took them out.
He loves the kittens dearly, and would not hurt them for anything. ”

“ If your grocer does not keep Sapolio he can order it for you from any wholesale grocer in the United States.
What is Sapolio?
It is a solid, handsome cake of scouring soap, which has no equal for all cleaning purposes, except the laundry.
What will Sapolio do? Why, it will clean paint, make oil cloths bright. You can scour the knives and forks with it, and make the tin things shine brightly.
The wash basin, the bath tub, even the greasy kitchen sink, will be as clean as a new pin if you use SAPOLIO.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
GRANŪLA
An Incomparable Food. Ready for immediate use. ”

“ One day their mamma bought some clams. She was going to have a chowder for supper. For safe, cool keeping she put her basket of clams on the grass, under a great tree.
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Johnnie and Willie stood by, and heard all that their mamma said about it to auntie. They just looked and heard it all. Their baby faces—for they were only a little over three years old—were as solemn as good old Deacon Pitts', who said he "didn't see why people laughed when there was no occasion." ”

“ So perfect is the machinery used in making this Watch, and so exact are all its parts, that if it needs repairs, if sent direct to the factory, the charge for actual repairs (including parts used) never exceeds 50 cents. This will explain why they are so cheap and so easily repaired.
A FEW TESTIMONIALS—THOUSANDS MORE COULD BE GIVEN.
[From Thomas A. Edison, Electrician, New York, February 10, 1885.]
"I have used the Waterbury Watch for some time and find that it is the only one which will keep reasonably perfect time when used around powerful dynamo machines." ”

“ Is specially prepared for the delicate skin of ladies and children and others sensitive to the weather, winter or summer. In England it is pre-eminently the complexion Soap, and is recommended by all the best authorities, as, on account of its emollient, non-irritant character, Redness, Roughness and Chapping are prevented, and a clear and bright appearance and a soft, velvety condition imparted and maintained, and a good, healthful and attractive complexion ensured. ”

“ For sale by all booksellers or sent post-paid on receipt of price by the publishers
ESTES & LAURIAT, 299-305 Washington St., Boston, Mass.
Advertise in "Our Little Ones and The Nursery,"
IF YOU WISH TO REACH CONSUMERS.
For anything that appeals to Fathers, Mothers, or Young People, there is no better advertising medium in the country, at the price than this welcome monthly visitor to 30,000 families. ”

“ His special aversion is a large Newfoundland dog, who is one of our pets. The bird will dart down upon the dog's back, and make war upon him with a peculiar noise, until he drives him away. He does this because he thinks the dog will hurt the young in the nest. When there are no little ones he takes no notice of the dog.
We think this is a great deal better than keeping the birds in a cage. They are tame, and stay with us all the time; but they will not allow themselves to be caught.
VAN BUREN.
TROTTIE'S DOINGS.
Trottie is a cunning little boy, not quite three years old. ”

“ Remittances are at risk of the Publishers only when sent by Postal Order, Check, or Registered Letter. Checks, Drafts and Money Orders should be made payable to the
RUSSELL PUBLISHING COMPANY, BOSTON, MASS.
SPENCERIAN
STEEL PENS
are made of the BEST STEEL by the BEST WORKMEN, and combine three qualities,
DURABILITY, UNIFORMITY, SUPERIORITY.
Samples for trial, 21 different numbers, post-paid on receipt of 25 cents. ”

“ If your grocer does not keep the Ivory Soap, send six two-cent stamps, to pay the postage,
to Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, and they will send you free a large cake of Ivory Soap.
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Pears' Soap
The Famous English
Complexion SOAP.
HIS OPINION OF PEARS' SOAP
If Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Soap must be considered as a Means of Grace and a Clergyman who recommends moral things should be willing to recommend Soap. ”

“ If not found, samples will be sent by mail, postpaid, to any part of the U.S. on receipt of price.
Warren Hose-Supporter Co., 287 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass.
THE ONLY PERFECT SUBSTITUTE
——FOR——
MOTHERS' MILK
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“ It applies the established principles of evolution, as held by biologists and physicists, to the solution of the highest problems in spiritual philosophy, namely, the development and probable destiny of the Soul. ”

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The Hartford Mattress is the most comfortable, healthful, luxurious, durable and economical bed in the world. More than 350,000 now in use in the United States. Can be sent in knock down shape, and is easily set up, or may be forwarded set up, at low rates. It is the cleanliest, easiest cared for, most durable mattress ever invented. It will last a lifetime. One-third of life is spent in sleep, Large discounts to the trade. ”

“ It has three times the strength of Cocoa mixed with Starch, Arrowroot or Sugar, and is therefore far more economical. It is delicious, nourishing, strengthening, easily digested, and admirably adapted for invalids as well as for persons in health. ”

“ At four o'clock daily we receive the time over our wire, and my watch is always prompt to the minute."—A. S. LETTS, Pennsylvania Railroad, Jersey City.
Sent by registered mail, postage paid, on receipt of $3.50.
The advertiser refers to the publishers of this magazine and to the North National Bank of Boston, as to his responsibility.
Address all orders to
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Writes 10,000 to 20,000 words with once filling. ”

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For washing the hair only the very best soap and pure water should be used. ”

“ The right is reserved to decline any advertisement that we may consider to be objectionable.
Correspondence solicited, advertisements prepared, estimates furnished, and all enquiries cheerfully answered by
GEORGE A. FOXCROFT, Advertising Manager, No. 36 Bromfield Street, Boston, Mass. ”

“ It is fastened at one end to his [275] mamma's sewing-machine, and at the other to a hook in the wall. When Trottie grows tired he does not trouble his mamma, but gets into the little hammock and rocks himself to sleep. ”

“ Then such a pelting as Mistress Piggy and her family had. But they were wild with the supper. They crunched and ate until all the clams were gone. A pile of shells lay by the trough where their food was usually put. "They had the chowder," Willie said.
Mamma and auntie had no chowder that night!
I do not know what mamma said to her small boys, but I do know that they went very early to bed.
FRANCES P. CHAPLIN.
PUSSY'S ADOPTED CHILDREN.
When I was a little girl I had a dear old pussy. ”

“ Never leaks or blots. A perfect pen and ink bottle combined. Will last for years. Price, $2.00 plain; $2.50 gold mounted. Sent by registered mail, on receipt of price. A six month's supply of ink forwarded on receipt of 25 cents.
THE CROSS PEN COMPANY, No. 3 Milk Street, Boston, Mass. ”

“ Will save any man or woman $1 in repairs. Ask your shoemaker for them or send 10 cts, for sample pair to SANFORD MANUFACTURING CO., 89 High Street, Boston, Mass.
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