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The tail consists of very thin gases and fine particles of matter that are shot off from the comet's nucleus when it comes under the influence of the sun. So the comet's tail is a result of the action of the sun upon it. After a comet has been discov' ered, it is watched night after night to see what changes take place. The tail may grow long and splendid, reaching its greatest brilliancy when the comet is nearest the "sun. . Comet tails are very different in shape and size. Some are short and stubby and others are long and slender. They are usually at least 5,000,000 miles in length. Sometimes they are almost ! GURBERT by KARL CVlON, JIMMIE-I- TS BEDTIME JACKIE, GET l- Falls, Pa. THE STORY OF MARTHA .WAYNE U X V I M WOR:W ELAtKIS OF SO, '19ST WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Tell Mo Why no-trum- p. - no-tru- . The evening stars are Jupiter TODAYS QUESTIOH and You do bid two to clubs. three your partner goes What do you do now? Answer Tomorrow and Saturn. On this, day ta history t In 30 B.C. 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