The Care of the Nails and Wise Woman Speech
A period piece urges proper nail care after washing to avoid dust and dark streaks. It advises using a file, not a sharp tool, to shape nails and warns against harsh cuticle manipulation. The piece promotes listening, discourages sarcasm, and extols the virtues of temperate, kind conversation over self-centered chatter among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Persim
Tor
Ian
Aoma
Lyme
Mary
Kate
How to Talk to Men and Express Affection
A 1920s style guide urges women to express affection openly, arguing many lack expressive warmth due to upbringing. It counsels graceful talk, listening, and gentleness as keys to charm, noting poised posture and confident stride enhance presence and social influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parente
Witte
Ayer
Young Wives Reminders on Simplicity and Aging Grace
A dated moral on frugal living for young wives urges choosing essentials, saving for emergencies, and practical knowledge of tableware. It contrasts simple comforts with lavish dinners, notes the dignity of aging, and argues against concealing time through cosmetics.
Peculiarities of People and Their Worrying Habits
A reflective piece explores how many individuals overthink tasks, especially travel, causing unnecessary stress. It contrasts the anxious traveler who delays and frets with the fact that journeys and timetables are usually straightforward, revealing how worry disrupts dignity and calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Maally
Vaniti
Hen Hu Wein
Health rules for better living and digestion tips
Practical guidance on health and daily routines emphasizing regular sleep, early rising, balanced meals, and mental composure. Encourages avoiding late nights, managing worry, and adopting simple, steady habits to improve digestion, sleep, and overall well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Tlervand
What to Read and Why It Guides the Mind
A compact study praising reading across genres. It extols history poetry romance science and Bible study as paths to virtue knowledge and future strength. The passage links moral progress to exposure to varied exemplary texts and ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promien
A Comeorition On The Mistle And Odd Remarks
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a lively discussion about art and memory. The speaker references a poet named Dr Thomgwon, a lecture, and a debate on design, race, and value. The piece blends dialogue with reflective critique and notes a later musing on the owner’s possible identity as an investor or pawnbroker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomgwon
Hing Ae Ui
Rosy
Thomson
Gravion
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Will Conseiesien
Mitch Om
Avid
Hit
Angie Adyung Ke
Oman
Widh
Tomas
Sieo
Sobrak
Adelatie
Fremantle
Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Bhedial
Bhoond Saloos
Europe
Maranilles
London
Sienlara
Ottica
Colline
Martel
Albion
McGregor and Co., Limited
Hetnls
Pha World
Bole Agenta
Percy Jennings &Co
Collins St
Melbourne
Oborge Seymour
Rwaugh
Waugh
James Service & Co
Agiants
Pyorvnari
J.D. Collins
Brxacs
J. W. WL
Besta
Bert Arno
HIRI
Burd Arnott
Hearne
Puis Wala
Uyeray
Voury Waly
M. Gugiin
Queensland
Hr Meade
Ion Innuieaik
Urias
New York
Wwe
Oneensland
Mearne
Tli
Pope
Tevinebank
New Zealand
Hearpe
Meare
Peat
Balsa
Owas
Elle
Tie Semaining Hall Iim
Rdiey
Tims
Nomrie
Snieb
Charleville
Boman
Tate
Owen
Sydney
Arcey
Sadie
W. G. Hearne
Geelong
Victoria
Toby
Congress of Food Experts
Wallace
Uncle Toby
Clifford Love & Co
A. Mille & CO
J. C. Collins
Mrs. Cunningham
W. Gabbott
Vararen
Berla
Ray
Aan Bunyip Ae Bateer
Good Cpaing
Geed Chain
Palemis
Kel Pings
Bast Makers
J. TF. Good
City Road
South Melbourne
Pasha
Parsons Bros. & Go. Prop. Ltd
Victoria Brewery Depot
Victoria Bitter Ales
Kurtzmann
Benalla
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