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able except at an - rendering it eprfectly visible in the dark. . LIANT IT SHIN Make Your Watches, Visible by Night exorbitant price, we have at last succeeded in producing this remarkable LUMINOUS PAINT, which, applied to the surface of any article, wae vara of white tie! te F ¢ THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE MORE BRIL- HINES. Quite simple to use. Anyone—you can do it. Alittle applied to the dial of your watch or clock will enable vou to tell the time by night. You can coat the push but- Clocks, Etc., The very latest discovery in the scientific world. Hitherto, practically unobtain- tons or ewitch plates of your electric lights. match boxes, and imnumerable other articles; e your own Luminous Crucifixes, Luminous Rosaries, etc. Small bottle, price 25c. Larger sizes, SQc and $1 postpaid, Serpent’s Eggs Bor contains 12 eggs. When = lit with a match, each one Fi gradually hatches itself into a gees snake = several = feet long, which curls and twists about in a most life-like manner, Price per box, 10c postpaid. 3 for 25c. Potmend Mends _ Ironware’ 5 Agate-ware, ket” F gp tlea, ’ fron pipes, cracks in stoves, broken china, bric-a-brac, bisque, crockery, Comes -in powdered form. Just mix with water and apply. HARDENS LIKE IRON. Mends a big hole or 2 amall crack. PRICE Se, 3 for 40c, postpaid. Midget Bible GREAT CURIOSITY Smallest Bible in the World. Size of a post- orcelzin, woodenware, marble, etc. Said to bring good luck to the owner, A genuine work 46 of art. Must & be ceen to be mpprociateds eciling them to friends, church acquaintances, etc. PRICE tSc¢ each, 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.35, 100 for $7.50. Withabunch of these bills, it is easy for each person of limited means to appear prosperous y flashing 2 roll of these bills at th6 z meee proper *time and peeling off a genuine Dill or two from the outside of the roll, the effect created will be found to be all that can be desired. Prices, ostpaid: 15 Bilis 10c,50 Bills 25c, 25 for 50c, or $3.50 thousand, Wonderful X-Ray Tube A wonderfullittle Make good money illusions both surprising and startling. Withit you cain see what is apparently the bones of your fingers, the lend in a lead pencil, the in- terior opening in a pipe stem, and niany other similar illusions, A mystery that no one haa Price 10c, hnson Smith & Cc. been able to satisfactorily explain. 3 for 25Sc, 1 dozen 75c. Jo Quaint and Novel Design A VERY an king and uncommon ring. Silver finish, akull and crossbone design, with two brilliant, flashing gems sparkling out of the eyes. Said by many to Srey Good Luck to the wearer, hence its name, ood Luck Ring. Very unique ring that you will take a pride in wearing. ONLY 25 CENTS. The Dying Pig. The most laughable novelty yet produced. Made of rubber, and you have only to blow it up and stand the pi on his feet, when he begins to aqueal as he elow! collapses and finally lies down and dies in the moet natural manner. You ean blow him up as often as desired, and each time he will go through the same performance to the great amusement and delight of your friends. Price. 15 cents; 3 for 40 cente: one dozen $1.35, mailed. Popular Watch Charms [5e¢ ONLY for 40c; $1.35 doz. Very. pretty little curiosities and decidedly novel. Fitted with Magnifying Lenses that enlarge the pictures toa very surprising degree; in fact, it seems almost incredible that « elear picture could be possible in such a small com- pans, and how sharp and distinct they show up when you look through. Come in assorted yiews—Actresses, views of Panama Canal, Lord’s Prayor in type, ote. Mystic Skeleton A jointed figure of a skeleton 14 10c in. in height, will dance to music and perform va- rious gyrations and movements while the oper- ator may besome distance from it. NEW BOOK ON ROPE SPLICING Useful Knots, Hitches, Splices, etc. A most practical handbook giving complete and simple directions for res all the moat useful knote, hitehes, rigging, splices, ete. Over 100 illustrations. All about wire rope attachments, lash- ing, blocks, tackles, ete. 37 Hernldic Knots illus trated. Of great value to mechanics, riggers, campers, ‘boatmen. Price 20c ppd. MAGIC FLUTE Wonderfully Sweet Toned and Musical The Magic Flute, or Human- atone. is s unique and novel / musical instrument that ‘is / played with nose and mout’s combined. There is just a little. knack in playing it which, when once ac- Sm uired after a little prac- Mice will enable you to pd. that somewhat resembles a flute. There is no Gngering, and once you have mas it you can play all kinds of music with faeility and ease, When plaved as an accompaniment to 3 piano or any other musical instrument, the effect is as charming as it is surprising. Address orders for all goods on this page to JOHNSON SMITH & CO. Dept. S RACINE, WIS. Our large catalog (356 Pages) of all the newest and best novelties, unobtainable elsewhere, free with every order. BLANK CARTRIDG Protection against Burglars, Tramps & cry m 7 a Prices ‘50c Well made and effective: modelled on latest type of Revolver; appearance alone is enough to scare & burglar. When loaded it may be as effective as a revolver without dang standard .22 Cal. Blank Cartridges obtainable every- where. Price 50c, superior quality, $1.00 paid. Blank Cartridges, by express. ic per Johnson Smith & Co., DANCING BEAUTIES 7. ®®8 nn Get a Kinemetograph and see the / 1 ap, picture move. France's latest ; : "te, sensation,, A greatsurprise. Is! ‘ ~ worth twice what they cost. Are ' <a 2 made of solid brass, highly nice ¢ : r kled and very durable. Satisfac- + s tory or your money back. 5a0¢ ‘ oe Don’t show yourgirl. Price a Johnson Smith&Co., Dept. 8, Racine, Wis. BOYS! Boys! THROW YOUR VOIC Into a trunk, under « the bed or any- where, Lots of fun fooling the teach- s+ er, policeman or friends. THE VENTRILO a little instrument, fits in the mouth out of sight, used with above for Bird Calls, etc. Any- Wover Pails. A oa tage bool ever Ss. age hook on Verxne triloguism, the Ven »ALL FOR 10CENTS 1000. alk Remnants ‘or pate Cra: ete, Large pieces, all Head Rests, Pin P colorsandshades. Sure todeligh you. stamps, wesend ¢ For Cents: large package ¢ and Book of quilt designs. 8 packages, mest pound makes a lovely large t.~- Price 7c postpaid. Oursilk is the best, , JOHNSON SMITH &CO., Dept. 8, Wonderful Ime strument. Great- es? thing yet. Nine separate articles a im, in one. or Everybo- . dy delighted _with it. Odd, curious and interesting. Lots $1 x of pleasure as wellas very use- ul. ftisadouble Microscope for examining the wonders of nature. It is also an Opera Glass, @ a Burning Lens, a Reading Glass, a Telescope, @ Compass, a Pocket Mirror, and a Laryngascope—for examin- ing eye, ear, nose and throat. {tis worth all the cost to locate evenone painful cinder inthe eye. Folds flat and fits the pocke et. Something great—you need one. Don't miss it. Sent b mail. with 356 page Novelty Catalog. Only SOcor 3 for$i One of the most won- ===. derful plants known. SSS? Possesses the strange SA power of turning in ma few minutes from an apparently fe less, dry herb to a SEAUTIFUL LIVING FERNLIKE PLANT of a dark green color. Simply place the plant in saucer ‘ of water, it will open_up and start to grow in 20 minutes. When taken out it @ will dry up and go to sleep until placed in water again. Fine house plant — summer or winter. 10 WAN TED S ? " Gost vaid, AGENT Pew AeONT TIM SOHNSON SMITH & CO., Dept. 8, RACINE, WIS, . In anewering this advertisement it is desirable that you mention this magazine. T_T! Racine, Wis. E PISTOL Dogs x Eomichoo <S) (E©) a wi \