Frugality and thrift as paths to wealth in old tale
The piece cites P T Barnum and Professor Way on living within means. It recalls Joseph Baxendale’s story of a Pickford's employee who, by steady frugality and discipline, stayed under spendings to gain independence. A Scotch couple warns against starting with the chicken first, urging thrift and self denial to build future gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
Jas
Joseph Baxendale
Pickford and Co
Jack
Sayings of a Chine Translated Into English
A collection of maxims on wealth success and humility urging restraint, measured progress, and cautious social ties. It cautions against excessive talking self reliance and urges adapting to change while pursuing modest advancement.
A Word to Parents on Communicating with Children
A guide urging parents to use engaging speech to spark curiosity in children. It contrasts lively friendly conversation with dull study, arguing that pleasant talk fuels mental growth and strengthens the home as a source of valuable knowledge.
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Lnviruet
Lipa
Nearne
Imonia
Suits to Measure and Miscellaneous Goods Sale
A list of assorted items offered for sale including suits to measure, paints, piping, wallpaper, window materials, tools, and household goods. The notice mentions parcels like windownanid window glow Ponte ant, olive oil, cookies, and various hardware, with references to standard gauges and supplies. The company claims to transport all classes of business goods and notes distinctive items and brands within the catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Horse Daley
Enamel Pan Salt Pork Roast and Apple Tart Dish
A recipe fragment describes browning pork on a hot enamel pan with mashed potato crust, then baking until edges brown. It outlines apple tarts with butter layered pastry and stewed apple filling, a caramel blancmange from gelatin and caramel syrup, and a apple and date salad with olive oil lemon dressing served with bread and butter.
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Incheon
Family quarrels split open at the table in a study
A discussion on airing grievances in front of children reveals how parents argue in front of kids during meals. The piece notes adults slip into blame, say harsh words, and the impact on youngsters as debates drift into family dynamics and discipline.
Earthquakes and Eruptions Through History
The article surveys various explanations for earthquakes and volcanoes from ancient belief in a fiery earth core to modern ideas. It notes that earlier theories tied internal fire to crust shaking and that later views shifted to subterranean pressures. It mentions radium heat as a newer hypothesis but retains water’s role as a factor.
Illusive habits and self deception in daily routines
A fragment discusses how repeating an action does not prove a habit and warns against complacency in believing a routine has formed. It notes people mistaken by small acts, like waking at a time, and cautions that genuine habit requires more than occasional practice or wishful thinking.
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Uy Howe
Fragmented Idle Night Recital Echoes Incomplete Tale
A garbled excerpt recalls a night of conviviality and a countdown of words or numbers by a speaker. The scene shifts with a memory of a precise tally, ending with the speaker declaring unfamiliar commitment to a task, amid confusion and drift.
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P.T. Barnum
Iso
Mr. Micawher
Australia
The
Standard Office
Nunn
Benalla
SELEC
Ives
Melbourne
Newmarket
Quibell
Kemp
Nobel
Glasgow
Chilworth
Nash Motor Car
Bourke Street
Laird
the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited
Foros
Victorian Producers’ Co-Operative Company Ltd
Mitchell Hairdresser & Tobacconist
Bridge Street
District
G. D. Day
Datiatos
Ryan Camp
Benalla West
Me Garcon & Fold
Reas Feolmr
Doma
Kaan
Resa
Samson Mixtare
Kandy
Koole Ponpla
Cholco
AML
Choibe Molbo
Avebralia
Ant Leepio
Standard Swing
Orion
New Zealand Lawn and Mercantile Agency Us
Paah
Nuvries
KD. L. Stewart Sirid
Bonatle Boge
Yorkshire Insurance Company Limited
Transuota
Buco
Innoration
Karn
Bultogsy MeKinney
W. Lewis & Co
uKea
Ould Sans Hne
Anu
Tom
Tommy
Koma
Varrone
I New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd
Air Grain
Lnto
Victoria
Riverina
Cooper's
Queensland
Paltesora
Collins and
King Streets
Eensland
Soderstrom
Lou
Hearne
Sess
Gealong, Victoria
Wrenner
Finst Digagreement
WelLancan
Leme-yiaker
Prumba
Poaron
Wigan
Bry
Azaly
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