Word: households
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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During 1890 The Century Magazine (whose recent successes have included the famous "War Papers.' the Lincoln History and George Kennan's series n "Siberia and the Exile System") will publish the long looked for Autobiography of Joseph Jefferson, whose "Rip Van Winkle" has made his name a household word. No more interesting record of a life upon the stage could be laid before the public. Mr. Jefferson is the fourth in a generation of actors, and, with his wife and grandchildren, there are six generations of actors among the Jeffersons. His story of the early days of the American stage...
...present, and thought sensuous enjoyment the only end of life. Their theory was a half contemptuous polytheism and their indifference is shown by the fact that the men had no objection to giving up their idols at the command of Mohammed. Only the women tried to keep the household gods...
...thought, especially designed for funeral purposes, but were articles in daily use. Their graceful shapes, combined with their lightness and durability, would excite our wonder even without the pictures with which they are decorated. The Greek artist was above all a craftsman, and delighted in showing his skill on household vessels. By means of the 20,000 or more specimens which we possess, we can trace the progress of art from the stiff archaic types up to the highest perfection. There are two color schemes: the earlier consisted of black figures on the red surface of the vase, and later...
...want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Simple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 per cent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all. Circulars fee. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company Marion, Ohio...
...want you to handle an article of domestic use that recommends itself to every one at sight. Simple as flour. Sells like hot cakes. Profits 300 per cent. Families wishing to practice economy should for their own benefit write for particulars. Used every day the year round in every household. Price within reach of all Circulars free. Agents receive sample free. Address, Domestic Manufacturing Company, Marion, Ohio...