Instinct as the deepest guide in nature and life
Richard Lloyd Jones argues instinct precedes reason, as the first to respond and a protective inheritance. He cites animal instinct, notably wild ducks in Boston’s River Basin, able to navigate safety amid human activity, marveling at nature’s unvoiced intellect and its kindness.
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Boston
Les River
Richard Lloyd Jones
Lismarck
Joseph Jefferson
Weber and
Fielda
Bowery
Criste
Jean du Beauvais
Louis XV
Carlyle
Emerson
Etiquette Q and A Column From Aleda Advice
A reader asks etiquette questions for a column by Aleda. The piece shows how to walk with two ladies on the street and requests guidance on crafting a letter of introduction for a city visit. It includes examples of letters and a dated signature from Charles Aker in July 192%.
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Aleda
Ricnard
Wwn
Henrys Halester
Henry
Charles “Aker
Helpful Heal Hints From A Savvy Householder
A compact 19th century style guide outlines practical medical tips for bleeding control and home remedies. It explains how to distinguish artery from vein bleeding and where to apply a bandage, plus simple kitchen tips for fruit juice extraction, broiling meat, and preparing string beans for quicker cooking.
Household Tips From A Sewing Basket And Linen Care
A jumble of practical advice on stain removal using luke warm water ether or benzine to lift ice cream grease and protein. Tips cover lemonade flavoring from whole lemons through a food chopper and ways to remove pin feathers with tweezers and steam to prevent strap slippage on camisoles. Linen care, borax washing in cold water and long life for fabrics plus snap fasteners on curtains to cut laundry costs.
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Achilles
Bankrup Holt
Collag
Alepa
D. GL. R
Alebaa
B. Mucris
Fuel jHimes
Pines
North America
Merchants of
Pecos
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