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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
29
A reader asks R. F. V. whether to continue or drop piano lessons, noting irritation from the pupil and seeking guidance on maintaining motivation and progress. Prioritize consistency if progress appears steady, but reassess if genuine boredom persists.
A reader asks for printed table manners guidance for children, sharing her two sons and noting lack of early training as a cause of poor habits. The column examines examples from various figures, laments public toothpicks and messy eating, urges parental oversight, and offers rhymes as gentle reminders of proper conduct.
A reader asks whether mothers routinely pay children to stay home or obey on cold days. The writer disapproves of paying for obedience and seeks mothers' opinions on how common this practice is, noting anecdotes about relatives offering money for compliance.
A parent explains their distress over a little girl who enjoys listening to music but refuses to practice. The correspondent notes both parents are musical and describes trying to coax and lure the child into daily practice.
A reader asks if a three month old should be stopped from sucking the knuckles for comfort at sleep. The reply notes possible harm only if continued long and mentions tying a hand at night as a former solution, acknowledging others’ opinions.
The essay argues that confidence and courage form a tied pair that drives success. It urges keeping courage active to sustain confidence, rejects failure as a real threat, and cites Disraeli’s self belief as proof. It frames brave effort as the path to overcoming obstacles and creating lasting impact.
The text argues that courage and confidence drive monumental works from ancient temples to modern battles. It cites Alexander the Great and Napoleon as examples whose bold decisions and self belief led to vast conquests. It urges readers to try, gain confidence, and imitate successful role models to achieve their own goals.
A letter from G. G. urges mothers to cultivate truthfulness in children through patient methods. It notes children are inherently truthful, imitate adults, and lie when promises are broken or fear or gain influence them. The writer recommends firm but gentle training and cites The Great Mischief as a model.
A letter from a reader asks for a personal address to reply privately regarding a matter titled A Young Wife. The writer says information cannot be shared through the department and requests confidential contact details.
The piece urges strict time thrift across daily tasks for businesswomen and all readers. It warns that saving minutes adds hours for big efforts, while overwork harms rest. It defines time thrift as prudent economy, not stinginess, and emphasizes stopping wasteful minutiae to gain lasting benefits.
A method describes wrapping butter in a clean wrung cloth with a lump of charcoal in the outer folds. This helps keep butter sweet for longer, even in warm and murky weather, by drawing out moisture and odors.
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