Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... given to the selection of Drugs and Chymicals of the purest quality , and all new preparations continually adding to the list of Medicines , pro- cured , either Foreign or British , from the first Manufacturing Chymists . THE ONLY ...
... given to the selection of Drugs and Chymicals of the purest quality , and all new preparations continually adding to the list of Medicines , pro- cured , either Foreign or British , from the first Manufacturing Chymists . THE ONLY ...
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... given habitually , are what win and pre- serve the heart , and secure comfort . A ton of perfect pain can be more easily found than an ounce of per- fect happiness ; he knows little of himself or of the world who does not think it ...
... given habitually , are what win and pre- serve the heart , and secure comfort . A ton of perfect pain can be more easily found than an ounce of per- fect happiness ; he knows little of himself or of the world who does not think it ...
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... given to eight persons , appointed by the Presi- dent of the Royal Society , who should write each an essay on the power , wisdom , and goodness of God as manifested in the Crea- tion . The essays ( by Sir Charles Bell , Drs . T ...
... given to eight persons , appointed by the Presi- dent of the Royal Society , who should write each an essay on the power , wisdom , and goodness of God as manifested in the Crea- tion . The essays ( by Sir Charles Bell , Drs . T ...
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... given them to him , and if he has any manliness in him he never will let them go , but hold her fast for ever and ever . hours , but stuck to the old wag- gon track . He lost half his pas- sengers , but still he kept on drag- ging ...
... given them to him , and if he has any manliness in him he never will let them go , but hold her fast for ever and ever . hours , but stuck to the old wag- gon track . He lost half his pas- sengers , but still he kept on drag- ging ...
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... given in the words of the adjuration , " Valine in pace , alma beta e bella . ' asked if nothing then had been 10. - On this evening , 1727 , a number of persons assembled to see a puppet - show , at Burwell , near Newmarket . The enter ...
... given in the words of the adjuration , " Valine in pace , alma beta e bella . ' asked if nothing then had been 10. - On this evening , 1727 , a number of persons assembled to see a puppet - show , at Burwell , near Newmarket . The enter ...
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Page 19 - 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 15 - 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...