Mother’s witty note to school over snow absence
A mother replies to a teacher’s written excuse request with a humorous affidavit. She claims Eddie’s legs were 14 inches long and the snow was 18 inches deep, signing as Mrs. Franklin Sylvester Johnson. The vignette captures a playful, defiant pushback to school paperwork.
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Etiquette Guide Promises Polished Manners For Men And Women
A 32 page booklet outlines proper conduct in social settings including dancing dining driving theaters weekends introductions travel tipping and etiquette for petting and good night kisses. It urges correct replies and poised behavior to avoid awkward impressions.
Etiquette For Young Moderns Sample Request
Reader offer from New York at 635 Sixth Avenue advertises ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG MODERNS with 10 cents enclosed for a copy and requests name and address for mailing.
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Thinking and Feeling in the Human Mind and Life
A reflective piece discusses how thinking deepens with age and warns that those who never learn to think become a burden to themselves and others. It argues thinking and feeling shape character, life choices, and social impact across the journey from youth to old age.
The Art of Using Modern Abilities Wins Esteem
A compact aphorism notes that skillful use of current abilities earns more esteem than raw merit. It attributes the idea to Rochefoucauld, emphasizing prudent self presentation.
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