Written in 1910, this “cyclopedia” is full of information that was quite useful at the time. A hundred years later, its text is more humorous than practical — although some advice never goes out of style.
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01 – Introduction and Index of Advertisers
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02 – Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage
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03 – Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.
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04 – Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.
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05 – The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus’ Death Sentence. A Lady’s Chance of Marrying.
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06 – Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.
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07 – The Single Tax, Hypnotism, Care of a Piano, Salt-Rising Bread
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08 – Doing Business with a Bank
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09 – Facts about States and Cities.
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10 – Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.
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11 – Dreams
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12 – Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry.
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13 – Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones.
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14 – Grammar.
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15 – Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals.
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16 – Names of God. Sponges. Don’t be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine.
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17 – Steps to American Liberty. The Declaration of Independence.
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18 – The U.S. Constitution, Articles I and II
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19 – The U.S. Constitution, Articles III-VII and Amendments.
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20 – Workingmen. Presidents.
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21 – The Art of Not Forgetting.
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22 – Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog.
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23 – Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management.
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24 – Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities.
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25 – Law and Legal Holidays.
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26 – Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names.
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27 – American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy.
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28 – Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare’s Counsel. Money.
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29 – Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature’s Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds.
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30 – Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part
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31 – Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued.
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32 – Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law.
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33 – Friendly Advice on Many Subjects
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34 – Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts.
