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Page 17
To say nothing of what an incentive this would be to effort , what a spur to youthful
ambition , how better could the young man be taught prudence and thrift , while at
the same time he was gaining golden knowledge of his art ? And thus from ...
To say nothing of what an incentive this would be to effort , what a spur to youthful
ambition , how better could the young man be taught prudence and thrift , while at
the same time he was gaining golden knowledge of his art ? And thus from ...
Page 18
The sooner the young man learns this invaluable lesson , the better will be his
chances of success . The Dutch have a proverb , “ No one is ever ruined who
keeps good accounts . ” They will not only enable a man to understand his whole
...
The sooner the young man learns this invaluable lesson , the better will be his
chances of success . The Dutch have a proverb , “ No one is ever ruined who
keeps good accounts . ” They will not only enable a man to understand his whole
...
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The land selected was better adapted to test the skill of the ploughman and the
training of the team , than to show really handsome work . On some of the lots ,
sharp gravel and pebble stones rendered it impossible either to keep the plough
to ...
The land selected was better adapted to test the skill of the ploughman and the
training of the team , than to show really handsome work . On some of the lots ,
sharp gravel and pebble stones rendered it impossible either to keep the plough
to ...
Page 47
Is it not better economy to keep domestic fowls for this purpose , which will not
only destroy the insects , but convert them into wholesome food ? Of the
comparative merits of the bronze turkey with the other breeds , we have no
practical ...
Is it not better economy to keep domestic fowls for this purpose , which will not
only destroy the insects , but convert them into wholesome food ? Of the
comparative merits of the bronze turkey with the other breeds , we have no
practical ...
Page 48
We do not know that any one thinks that they are any better than the old domestic
goose . Byron Goodell , of South Danvers , sent one pair of wild geese . There
were two lots of ducks shown . We have the impression that ducks are such great
...
We do not know that any one thinks that they are any better than the old domestic
goose . Byron Goodell , of South Danvers , sent one pair of wild geese . There
were two lots of ducks shown . We have the impression that ducks are such great
...
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Page 26 - Tis of the wave and not the rock; 'Tis but the flapping of the sail, And not a rent made by the gale ! In spite of rock and tempest's roar, In spite of false lights on the shore. Sail on, nor fear to breast the sea! Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee.
Page 26 - Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it : thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly : thou settlest the furrows thereof : thou makest it soft with showers : thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness : and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures...
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Page 26 - Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: them preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it.
Page 24 - See the wretch that long has tost On the thorny bed of pain, At length repair his vigour lost, And breathe and walk again ; The meanest floweret of the vale, The simplest note that swells the gale, The common sun, the air, the skies, To him are opening paradise.
Page 60 - And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
Page 18 - Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves is as true of personal habits as of money.
Page 145 - it is stated, that " a cautious observer, having found a nest of five young jays, remarked, that each of these birds, while yet very young, consumed at least fifteen of these full-sized grubs in one day, and of course would require many more of a smaller size.
Page 25 - For Freedom's battle once begun, Bequeathed by bleeding Sire to Son, Though baffled oft is ever won.