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Manners (?)

2015-10-242023-07-23 Robin

The 1901 Skidmore, Missouri Standard weighs in on proper manners for young boys.

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How to Keep Cool

2015-08-012023-07-23 Robin

Advice from the Skidmore Standard at a time when they really did need all the cooling help they could get – August 2, 1901: How To Keep Cool. It is among the reasonable probabilities that the dwelling house of the… Read moreHow to Keep Cool

Skidmore  1901, advice, weather  Leave a comment

For Discouraged Men (and Women)

2013-01-06 Robin

For those needing a pep talk at the beginning of this new year, we offer the following wisdom from the January 4, 1906 Skidmore New Era: For Discouraged Men Cheer up.  The world is taking your photograph.  Look pleasant.  Of… Read moreFor Discouraged Men (and Women)

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Follow Your Calling

2012-08-09 Robin

For those planning their college careers, and for those guiding them, we offer career advice from the April 17, 1903 Skidmore Standard: Happy is the man who learns early in life what he is best fitted for and who bends… Read moreFollow Your Calling

Skidmore  1903, advice, philosophy, school, Skidmore_Standard  Leave a comment

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