The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing by Joseph Trienens
by Loyal Books
January 2, 2024 11:00 am
Written in 1910, this “cyclopedia” is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical — although some advice never goes out of style.
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01 – Introduction and Index of Advertisers
11 months ago02 – Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage
11 months ago03 – Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.
11 months ago04 – Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.
11 months ago05 – The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus’ Death Sentence. A Lady’s Chance of Marrying.
11 months ago06 – Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.
11 months ago07 – The Single Tax, Hypnotism, Care of a Piano, Salt-Rising Bread
11 months ago08 – Doing Business with a Bank
11 months ago09 – Facts about States and Cities.
11 months ago10 – Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.
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