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Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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Answer Refusing

Yrs., &c., Chas. Jones.

Chicago, Aug. 9th, 1883.

Your favor of the 8th rec'd, and I regret to say that it is out of my power to accommodate you with am't requested. I am myself temporarily short, or should take pleasure in complying.

Yours Truly, Chas. Jones.

IX. Directing Letters.

In directing envelopes be careful to write plainly, and especiany avoid any eccentricities, such as some silly persons indulge in. It is best in directing a letter for a small place, to put county as well as State; but both may be omitted from letters going to metropolitan cities, as Boston, St. Louis, New Orleans, etc. The following form is best:

— Mr. Wat Herndon,

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