The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

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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.By: Joseph Trienens (b. 1863)

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Friday Dec 23, 2016

01 – Introduction and Index of Advertisers

Friday Dec 23, 2016

Thursday Dec 22, 2016

02 – Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage

Thursday Dec 22, 2016

Wednesday Dec 21, 2016

03 – Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.

Wednesday Dec 21, 2016

Tuesday Dec 20, 2016

04 – Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.

Tuesday Dec 20, 2016

Monday Dec 19, 2016

05 – The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus’ Death Sentence. A Lady’s Chance of Marrying.

Monday Dec 19, 2016

Sunday Dec 18, 2016

06 – Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.

Sunday Dec 18, 2016

Saturday Dec 17, 2016

07 – The Single Tax, Hypnotism, Care of a Piano, Salt-Rising Bread

Saturday Dec 17, 2016

Friday Dec 16, 2016

08 – Doing Business with a Bank

Friday Dec 16, 2016

Thursday Dec 15, 2016

09 – Facts about States and Cities.

Thursday Dec 15, 2016

Wednesday Dec 14, 2016

10 – Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.

Wednesday Dec 14, 2016