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The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing

Joseph Triemens (1863 - )

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)

Genre(s): Reference

Language: English

Section	Chapter	Reader	Time
Play 01	Introduction and Index of Advertisers	rachelellen	00:09:04
Play 02	Etiquette: Courtship and Marriage	Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)	00:17:39
Play 03	Customs of Mourning, Visiting Cards, and Dress. Anniversaries.	swroot	00:26:01
Play 04	Colors. Care of Teeth. The Perfect Figure.	rachelellen	00:13:47
Play 05	The Brain. Misnamed Things. Jesus' Death Sentence. A Lady's Chance of Marrying.	Mike Roop	00:15:42
Play 06	Shaving. Facts to Settle Arguments.	Andrew Lebrun	00:29:21
Play 07	The Single Tax. Hypnotism. Care of a Piano. Salt-Rising Bread.	durnburr	00:13:23
Play 08	Doing Business with a Bank.	durnburr	00:15:34
Play 09	Facts about States and Cities.	Mike Roop	00:13:18
Play 10	Theosophy. Evolution. Sparrows. Feminine Height and Build. When a Man Comes of Age.	Caitlin Kelly	00:10:36
Play 11	Dreams.	Lisa Chau	00:56:09
Play 12	Flowers. Writing. Eyes. Palmistry.	Caitlin Kelly	00:31:40
Play 13	Riddles. Last Words. Toasts. Precious Stones.	SueAnn Dozier	00:29:07
Play 14	Grammar.	rachelellen	00:25:10
Play 15	Accent and Pronunciation. Spelling. Punctuation. Use of Capitals.	Robin Cotter	00:20:34
Play 16	Names of God. Sponges. Don't be Buried Alive. How to Serve Wine.	Cori Samuel	00:09:41
Play 17	Steps to American Liberty	rachelellen	00:17:54
Play 18	The U.S. Constitution, Articles I and II	rachelellen	00:24:58
Play 19	The U.S. Constitution, Articles III - VII and Amendments	rachelellen	00:19:50
Play 20	Workingmen. Presidents.	Julian Jamison	00:13:30
Play 21	The Art of Not Forgetting.	roolynninms	00:26:41
Play 22	Memory Rhymes. Happiness Defined. The Depths of Space. Eulogy on the Dog.	Lisa Chau	00:10:37
Play 23	Health and Beauty. Infant Feeding and Management.	Caitlin Kelly	00:15:21
Play 24	Names of Months and Days. Tips for Housekeepers. Character in Faces. Modern Fables. Mileage Between Cities.	rachelellen	00:17:03
Play 25	Law and Legal Holidays.	roolynninms	00:20:35
Play 26	Chamois Skins. Meaning of Names.	Rosalind Wills	00:23:13
Play 27	American Cities. State Flowers. Height of Structures. Age of Trees. Dictionary of Aeronautics. College Colors. Osteopathy.	Larysa Jaworski	00:29:33
Play 28	Trademarks and Patents. Shakespeare's Counsel. Money.	Caitlin Kelly	00:16:34
Play 29	Facts of General Interest. Some of Nature's Wonders. Rules of the Road. Canary Birds.	Lisa Chau	00:18:28
Play 30	Recipes and Trade Secrets, Part 1.	SueAnn Dozier	00:19:20
Play 31	Recipes and Trade Secrets, Continued.	SueAnn Dozier	00:18:17
Play 32	Opportunity. Weights and Measures. Phrenology. Parliamentary Law.	ML Cohen	00:35:53
Play 33	Friendly Advice on Many Subjects.	Claire Goget	00:24:40
Play 34	Accidents and Emergencies. Poisons. Philosophical Facts.	rachelellen	00:23:57
Play 35	Advertisements, Part 1.	Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)	00:14:23
Play 36	Advertisements, Part 2.	Caitlin Kelly	00:19:32
Play 37	Advertisements, Part 3.	Jason Oakley	00:12:16
Play 38	Advertisements, Part 4.	roolynninms	00:14:24
Play 39	Advertisements, Part 5.	roolynninms	00:13:32
Play 40	Advertisements, Part 6.	Cori Samuel	00:22:07
Play 41	Advertisements, Part 7.	Robin Cotter	00:20:36
Play 42	Advertisements, Part 8.	Robin Cotter	00:19:13
Play 43	Advertisements, Part 9.	rachelellen	00:16:22

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