Trivia and Humor — Uncle Eben's Philosophy

1911

Uncle Eben's Philosophy
"Some men hates work so bad," said Uncle Eben, "they would kick on de responsibility of keepin' an eight-day clock wound up."

Sun Injures Mirrors
A mirror should never be hung where the sun shines directly upon it. The mercury spread on the glass to form a looking-glass is soon ruined by exposure to rays of the sun.

Profit in Cattle Raising
Prices paid to Argentine cattle raisers have been rising steadily for the last twenty-five years.

Cause of Red Hair
Red hair is of that color, says a scientific journal, because it has in its composition a larger proportion Of sulphur than black hair.

His Path in Life
Blessed is he who has found his work. Let him ask no other blessedness. He has a work — a life purpose; he has found it, and will follow it. — Carlyle.

Every Deed Has Weight
Every man's actions form a center of influences upon others, and every deed, however trivial, has some weight in determining the future destiny of the world.