Stone's [afterw.] Dew's household almanack and year book of useful knowledge1861 |
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... Remarkable fraud by Turner , a clerk in the 7 35s Sets PM Battle of Fontenoy , 1745. 416r 946 Sunday after Ascension . 7 38s 10 38 13 M Lord Strafford behead . , 1641. 4 13r 11 24 14 Tu Grattan ( celebrated Irish died , 1820. 7 41s 11 ...
... Remarkable fraud by Turner , a clerk in the 7 35s Sets PM Battle of Fontenoy , 1745. 416r 946 Sunday after Ascension . 7 38s 10 38 13 M Lord Strafford behead . , 1641. 4 13r 11 24 14 Tu Grattan ( celebrated Irish died , 1820. 7 41s 11 ...
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... remarkable man than his illustrious son . The following par- ticulars of his life are taken from Smiles ' Self - Help : - " When only business of cotton - printer , in con- 20 years of age he commenced the junction with his uncle , and ...
... remarkable man than his illustrious son . The following par- ticulars of his life are taken from Smiles ' Self - Help : - " When only business of cotton - printer , in con- 20 years of age he commenced the junction with his uncle , and ...
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... remarkable . Alluding to it , Dr. Doran says : - " A quiet sexton was tranquilly engaged in digging a grave , in the chan- cel of Newport Church , for the body of Septimus Henry West , the youngest brother of Lord De- laware . The old ...
... remarkable . Alluding to it , Dr. Doran says : - " A quiet sexton was tranquilly engaged in digging a grave , in the chan- cel of Newport Church , for the body of Septimus Henry West , the youngest brother of Lord De- laware . The old ...
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... remarkable forger , taken 4 3s by the police , 1808 . 21 Th Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Tonisa 7 31r 22 F born , 1840. Married to Prince William Frederick of Prussia , January 25 , 1858. 4 Os Parliament granted her a dowry of ...
... remarkable forger , taken 4 3s by the police , 1808 . 21 Th Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Tonisa 7 31r 22 F born , 1840. Married to Prince William Frederick of Prussia , January 25 , 1858. 4 Os Parliament granted her a dowry of ...
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... remarkable . During the excite- ment which existed in France in 1719 , when Law's bubble specu- lations had made the pursuit of wealth a perfect mania , assassin- ations and robberies were com- mon . One day during this period of ...
... remarkable . During the excite- ment which existed in France in 1719 , when Law's bubble specu- lations had made the pursuit of wealth a perfect mania , assassin- ations and robberies were com- mon . One day during this period of ...
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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...