1915
To keep its men out of mischief a big coal company inaugurated the garden habit among its miners. Result!
Pay day sees far fewer fights, much less money spent for liquor and a larger sum carried home to the wife and children. I learn from the manager that besides these immediate effects many of the miners are now able to raise a considerable part of the vegetables their families eat.
Some of the large iron and steel companies divert their men with music. C. M. Schwab is patron saint of a great band at Bethlehem.
There are four bands or drum corps at the Cornwall Ore banks, and the Frick company goes the limit in mixing music with coke, having 14 bands at its various works.
Give men something pleasant to do, and they will spend less money and time for things that are unpleasant. — Philadelphia Ledger.
Asbestos
The first use of asbestos was in the manufacture of crematory robes for the ancient Romans.
Trade Secret
"Now the first thing to learn about the shoe trade is this. As soon as a customer comes in take off his shoes and hide 'em."
"What's that for?"
"Then you can wait on 'em at your convenience, my boy. They can't walk out!" — Louisville Courier-Journal.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Keeping Men Out of Mischief
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Ways of the Popular Girl
1915
She Is Always Optimistic; Loyal to Her Friends and Finds World Good Place to Live In
She smiles when things go wrong, and does not consider every little disappointment a calamity.
She shares her pleasures with others and keeps her troubles to herself.
She never makes the faults of her friends a subject of conversation; is slow to criticize, and can always find something kind to say about everyone.
She accepts favors gracefully and returns them gladly.
She does not shift her responsibilities on to others, but cheerfully lends a hand to lighten her neighbor's load; strives to keep on the sunny side, but is ever ready with helpful sympathy for those who walk in the shade.
She is loyal to her friends, tender and devoted to those she loves, and generous to all; and she finds the world a good place to live in.
The Second Stage
"Young Gadson and Miss Doppel have reached the second stage of their courtship."
"What is that?"
"They have stopped playing the Victrola and have started to reading poetry together."
