Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... Cold . Accustom yourself to the use of sponging with cold water every morning on first getting out of bed . deal of rubbing with a wet towel . It should be followed with a good It has considerable effect in giving tone to the skin , and ...
... Cold . Accustom yourself to the use of sponging with cold water every morning on first getting out of bed . deal of rubbing with a wet towel . It should be followed with a good It has considerable effect in giving tone to the skin , and ...
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... cold . BALL - ROOM AND CHURCH - GOING . How many walk from the ball - room and delay in the cold stone hall , and then walk to and from a carriage ; or perhaps , if in the country , run a few hundred paces home . The system has been ...
... cold . BALL - ROOM AND CHURCH - GOING . How many walk from the ball - room and delay in the cold stone hall , and then walk to and from a carriage ; or perhaps , if in the country , run a few hundred paces home . The system has been ...
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... cold - drawn linseed - oil . Late at breakfast - hurried for dinner - cross at tea . Between husband and wife little attentions beget much love . Eat slowly , and you will not over- eat . Dirty windows speak to the passer- by of the ...
... cold - drawn linseed - oil . Late at breakfast - hurried for dinner - cross at tea . Between husband and wife little attentions beget much love . Eat slowly , and you will not over- eat . Dirty windows speak to the passer- by of the ...
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... cold and damp after his bed is ingale , whose efforts are gradually bearing fruit in made , and warm damp before , both saturated with hospitals and infirmaries all over the kingdom . Her organic matter , and this from the time the mat ...
... cold and damp after his bed is ingale , whose efforts are gradually bearing fruit in made , and warm damp before , both saturated with hospitals and infirmaries all over the kingdom . Her organic matter , and this from the time the mat ...
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... cold and repulsive , the dark and morose . A thunder - cloud looks dark and terrific at a distance , but when it approaches near , it assumes a lighter appearance and passes off , leaving the heavens calm and delight- ful . Thus it is ...
... cold and repulsive , the dark and morose . A thunder - cloud looks dark and terrific at a distance , but when it approaches near , it assumes a lighter appearance and passes off , leaving the heavens calm and delight- ful . Thus it is ...
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Page 23 - If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies ; And they are fools who roam : The world has nothing to bestow ; From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home.
Page 13 - In short, the way to wealth, if you desire it, is as plain as the way to market. It depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both.
Page 13 - The treasures of the deep are not so precious As are the conceal'd comforts of a man Lock'd up in woman's love. I scent the air Of blessings, when I come but near the house. What a delicious breath marriage sends forth . . . The violet bed's not sweeter.
Page 13 - She, who ne'er answers till a husband cools, Or, if she rules him, never shows she rules; Charms by accepting, by submitting sways, Yet has her humour most, when she obeys...
Page 10 - BE ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another; love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous ; not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing ; but contrariwise, blessing ; knowing that ye are thereunto called, thatye should inherit a blessing.
Page 13 - ... organic growth in nature. It was peculiar to him, that in great things, as in small, all the difficulties and objections occurred to him first; he would anxiously consider them, pause, and warn against rash resolutions ; but having convinced himself, after a long and careful investigation, that a step was not only right to be taken, but of the practical mode also of safely taking it, it became...