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The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

by Joseph Trienens

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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Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

2011

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01 - Introduction and Index of Advertisers
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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 1.
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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.
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35 - Advertisements, Part 1
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36 - Advertisements, part 2
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37 - Advertisements, Part 3
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38 - Advertisements, Part 4.
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39 - Advertisements, Part 5
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40 - Advertisements, Part 6.
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41 - Advertisements, Part 7
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42 - Advertisements, Part 8
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43 - Advertisements, Part 9
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