The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

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

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ENGLISH STYLE COTTAGE OF EIGHT ROOMS.
ENGLISH STYLE COTTAGE OF EIGHT ROOMS.

٦٧٥٠ 88. A good listener is more esteemed by all than a good talker. 89. Avoid all vulgar ostentation; do nothing for show. 90. Be upright in all dealings. 91. Never be outdone in courtesy or politeness 92. Live temperately, but be not ascetic. 93. Avoid hypocrisy; never seem to be what you are not. 94. Avoid fanaticism and be not dictatorial nor too positive. 95. Never oppress nor deride those weaker, poorer or more ignorant than yourself. 96. Avoid all games of chance, especially with those who make a proposition of cards or dice. 97. Never attempt to make good an assertion with a wager. 98. Live not only honestly, but honorably; be chaste, moral and correct in all things. 99. Obey your parents in all things. 100. Revile not religion; when you speak of God, his works or attributes, do so reverently, and in church let your conduct be serious and solemn.

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