The Gentleman’s Guide to Self-Mastery From an 1890s Manual on Cultivating Self-Control, Character
The Kingship of Self-Control MAN has two creators,—his God and himself. His first creator furnishes him the raw material of his life and the laws in conformity with which he can make ...
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8 Rules of Business Etiquette for the Gentleman From a Manners Manual of the 1880s
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A Gentleman’s Rules for Cultivating Moral Values in the Home—From an 1880s Manual on Manners
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Saint Patrick’s Day: The Profound Heritage of Irish Americans
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Teen Cowboy Artist Named ‘Grand Champion’ at Rodeo Art Show, Will Take Home $30,000 After Auction
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Soren Kierkegaard: Seeking Wisdom Through Parables
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Vintage Advice for Gentleman: Etiquette for the Date, Hanging With the Boys, or Just Chillin’ Alone
Here is an excerpt from "The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. ETIQUETTE FOR PLACES OF ...
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Ranchers Since 1878: Family With Over 100,000 Acres Say They’ll Pass It on Intact to One of the Kids
When this Idaho-based rancher family’s six children reach the age of nine, they become bonafide cowboys and girls. It was their third great-grandfather, Frank Carl Herman Bedke, who ...
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The following excerpt from "The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875, concludes the chapter, "Hints ...
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‘Excuse Me, Sir, Do You Sell God?’: Little Boy and His Bottle of ‘God’s Kiss’
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50 Tips for Cultivating Gentlemanly Manners and Conduct From an 1800s Handbook on Etiquette
The following is an excerpt from "The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. [FIFTY] HINTS ...
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How to Make a Party Pleasant: Party Etiquette for the Gentleman From an 1800s Handbook on Manners
The following is an excerpt from "The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. PARTIES. Now, ...
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Rules for Church From a Vintage Gentleman’s Guidebook on Manners From the 1800s
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‘The 3 Tiers of Doctors Forum’: The Lower Tier Treats the Sick, the Middle Tier Treats People, the Higher Tier Treats the Country
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‘Manly Exercise’ Etiquette: A Vintage Gentleman’s Manual Instructs on Boxing, Sports, Physical Fitness
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Master the Dancefloor: A Gentleman’s Guide to Ballroom Etiquette—From a Classic Manual on Manners
The following is an excerpt from "The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. OF all ...
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