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Namebook The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing
Author Joseph Trienens
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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. (Summary by Rachelellen)

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Introduction and Index of AdvertisersEtiquette: Courtship and MarriageCustoms of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus' Death Sentence. A Lady's Chance of Marrying.Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.The Single Tax. Hypnotism. Care of a Piano. Salt-Rising Bread.Doing Business with a Bank.Facts about States and Cities.Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.Dreams.Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry.Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones.Grammar.Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals.Names of God. Sponges. Don't be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine.Steps to American LibertyThe U.S. Constitution, Articles I and IIThe U.S. Constitution, Articles III - VII and AmendmentsWorkingmen. Presidents.The Art of Not Forgetting.Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog.Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management.Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities.Law and Legal Holidays.Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names.American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy.Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare's Counsel. Money.Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature's Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds.Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part 1.Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued.Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law.Friendly Advice on Many Subjects.Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts.Advertisements, Part 1.Advertisements, Part 2.Advertisements, Part 3.Advertisements, Part 4.Advertisements, Part 5.Advertisements, Part 6.Advertisements, Part 7.Advertisements, Part 8.Advertisements, Part 9.

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