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Tag Archives: Advice
Australian Adages, 1903
Snippets 170. It has been fascinating reading How to Make and Save Money, a book of useful household advice published in Australia in 1903. We have quoted some of the useful (and bizarre) advice in previous snippets, and last week … Continue reading
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Tagged Adages, Advice, Australia, Law
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Australian Etiquette, 1903
Snippets 169. In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money. There is a lot of interesting information in there (and a lot that is frankly alarming) and we have looked … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, History, People, Snippets
Tagged Advice, Australia, Dentistry, Etiquette, Traditions
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Home Dentistry with Acid and String
Snippets 168. In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money. These kinds of books are always interesting to look at to see how things have changed, and often the advice … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, Food, History, Humor, Humour, Snippets
Tagged Advice, Alcoholism, Australia, Dentistry
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Bald head? Use some beef.
Snippets 149. In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money. Some of the advice might not have stood the test of time, so it is probably best to read the … Continue reading
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Tagged Advice, Advice for Women, Australia
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Rubbing Furniture with Eels
Snippets 94. For the last couple of snippets we have been looking at The New British Jewel, or Complete Housewife’s Best Companion, published in 1788, a collection of recipes and other practical information. We will return to this book in … Continue reading
Gardening Advice, 1788
Snippets 93. Last time we looked at some medical advice from The New British Jewel, or Complete Housewife’s Best Companion, published in 1788, a collection of recipes and other practical information. Reflecting a time where people had to be rather … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Books, Gardening, History, Nature, Snippets
Tagged Advice, Advice for Women
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Friendship, Love and Alcohol
Snippets 85. In the previous two posts we looked at quotes from The British Apollo, which illustrated the “agony aunt” question and answer format of the short-lived publication (more information below). Before we take a look at a different publication … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Britain, History, Magazines, People, Snippets, Travel
Tagged Aaron Hill, Advice, British Apollo
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A Moral Dilemma
Snippets 84. In the previous post we looked at a quote from The British Apollo, which illustrated the “agony aunt” question and answer format of the short-lived publication (more information below). The following quote concerns a moral dilemma which could … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Britain, Crime, History, Law, Magazines, People, Snippets
Tagged Aaron Hill, Advice, British Apollo, Morality
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How to Choose a Husband
Snippets 83. Some of the most interesting magazines over the years have been frustratingly short-lived. One such example is The British Apollo, which ran for little more than 3 years, from February 1708 to May 1711. The magazines were later … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Books, Britain, History, Magazines, People, Snippets
Tagged Aaron Hill, Advice, Advice for Women, British Apollo
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How to Win Customers (in 1853!)
Snippets 58. Robert Kemp Philp (1819-1882) wrote a wide variety of handbooks giving advice on different aspects of life. His work is very valuable from a social history perspective, as it offers insights into 19th Century attitudes, and hardships faced … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century, Books, Britain, England, History, Inspiration, Language, Snippets
Tagged Advice, Robert Kemp Philp, Shops
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Windows into History 