FO-Poor Richard Improved, 1754

89 reprints from 1754-01-01 to 1898-10-15

FO-Poor Richard Improved, 1754

by Franklin, Benjamin

From unknown source

1754-01-01

In our Almanack for 1750, we gave the Number of Inhabitants in New-Jersey, as taken 1737–8, and 1745, by which it appear’d that the Total of all Ages, Sexes and Colours, amounted

in 1737–8, to
47369

in 1745, to
61403

Which makes an Increase in seven Years of
14034

being almost one Third, tho’ that is a Province into which there are but few direct Importations of Strangers.
In 1699 an Account was taken of the Freeholders in West-Jersey, by which it appear’d that there were, viz.

In Burlington County, and Maidenhead,
302

In Gloucester, and Egg-Harbour,
134

In Salem County,
326

In Cape-May County,
70

In all, Freeholders,
832

If we suppose six Souls to each Freeholder,
6

There might then be in West-Jersey, Souls,
4992

In 1745 there were in the same Counties, viz.
Souls.

Burlington, Hunterdon and Morris, which werein 1699 all Burlington County,
20180

Gloucester, which includes Egg Harbour,
3506

Salem,
6847

Cape-May,
1188

In all, Souls,
31821

By which it appears that West-Jersey has increased in Forty-six Years, more than six for one; tho’ some of its Counties are from their Situation reckoned not very healthy.
A Receipt for curing Gammons, in the bes

FO-Poor Richard Improved, 1754

by Franklin, Benjamin

From unknown source

1754-01-01

wise; the second to profess it; the third to despise Counsel.
Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.

February. II Month.
The Bell calls others to Church, but itself never minds the Sermon.
Cut the Wings of your Hens and Hopes, lest they lead you a weary Dance after them.
March. III Month.
In Rivers and bad Governments, the lightest Things swim at top.
The Cat in Gloves catches no Mice.
April. IV Month.
If you’d know the Value of Money, go and borrow some.
The Horse thinks one thing, and he that saddles him another.
Love your Neighbour; yet don’t pull down your Hedge.
May. V Month.
When Prosperity was well mounted, she let go the Bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the Saddle.
Some make Conscience of wearing a Hat in the Church, who make none of robbing the Altar.
June. VI Month.
In the Affairs of this World Men are saved, not by Faith, but by the Want of it.
Friendship cannot live with Ceremony, nor without Civility.
Praise little, dispraise less.
July. VII Month.
The learned Fool writes his Nonsense in better Language than the unlearned; but still ’tis Nonsense.
A child thinks 20 Shillings and 20 years can scarce ever be spent.
August. VIII Month.
Don’t think so much of your own Cunning, as to forget other Mens: A cunning Man is overmatch’d by a cunning Man and a Half.

Willows are weak, but they bind the Faggot.
You may give a Man an Office, but you cannot give him Discretion.
September. IX Month.
He that doth what he should not, shall feel what he would not.
To be intimate with a foolish Friend, is like going to bed to a Razor.
Little Rogues easily become great Ones.
October. X Month.
You may sometimes be much in the wrong, in owning your being in the right.
Friends are the true Sceptres of Princes.
Where Sense is wanting, every thing is wanting.
November. XI Month.
Many Princes sin with David, but few repent with him.
He that hath no ill Fortune will be troubled with good.

For Age and Want save while you may;
No Morning Sun lasts a whole Day.

December. XII Month.
Learning to the Studious; Riches to the Careful; Power to the Bold; Heaven to the Virtuous.

Now glad the

From The Gentleman's Magazine 1731-1907

1754-06-01 · London, England

N our Mag. for Dec 1740, we gave the num-
] ber of inhabitants in Need Ferfey, as take-
en ih 3737-8, and 1745, by which it appear’d
that the total of all ages, fexes and colours
amounted (in 1737-8 to

in 1745 to 61403
which makes an increase in 7 years of . 14034
being almoft one third, tho’ that is a province
into which there are but few dire& importa-
fions of ftrangers.

In 3699 an account was taken of-the free-
holiers in We? Fer/ey, by which it appeared
that there were, viz.

In Burlington county and Maidenbead 302

In Gfoucefier and Egg Harbour 134
In Salem county 326
In Cape Afay county 7°

In ail, freeholders, 832
If we fuppofe fix foulstoeach freeholder 6

There might then be in We? “ferfey 4992

In 174.5 there were in the fame counties,wz.
Burlington, Hunterdon, and Morris, which
were’ in 1699 all Burlington county’ 20280

Gloucefer, which includes Egg Harbour 3506

Salen — 6847

Cape Mary 1188

‘ In all, fools 31821

By, which it appears that We? Ferfey has

encreafed in 46 years, more than fix far one;

tho’ fome of ics counties are from their fitua-
tion reckoned not very bealthy.

— ae

a a ne

An Account of a Fourney into the North

From The New York Review (1837-1842)

1838-01-01 · New York

Would you know what money is, go borrow some.
The horse thinks one thing, and he that saddles him another

Important If True

From Daily national intelligencer.

1844-10-15 · Washington City [D.C.]

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From Democratic standard.

1844-11-12 · Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio

"lit the affairs of 'this world, men are
saved not by faith but by tke want of it.

From The Green Mountain Gem; a Monthly Journal of Literature, Science, and the Arts (1843-1849)

1849-01-01 · Bradford

When prosperity was well mounted, she

a

‘let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling

out of the saddle.

Selections

From Milwaukee sentinel and gazette.

1849-01-30 · Milwaukee, [Wis.]

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From Hillsdale Whig standard.

1849-02-27 · Hillsdale, Mich.

ies than a
gallon of vinegar.
Drive your business, or it will drive
you.
Beware of small expenses--a small
leak will sink a great ship.
An ounce of wit that is brought,
Is worth a pound that is bought.
A ploughman on his legs is higher than
a gentleman on his knees.
Mad kings and mad bulls are not to be
held by traties and packthread.
What maintains one vice would bring
up two children.
A mob's a monster--heads enough,
but no brains.
Nothing humbler than ambition when
it is about to climb.
When prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle and soon come tum
bling out of the saddles.
The master's eye will do more wor

Gems of "Poor Richard"

From Mississippi free trader and Natchez gazette.

1849-02-28 · Natchez, Miss.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

Miscellany

From New Hampshire statesman.

1849-03-02 · Concord [N.H.]

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The Columbia Democrat.

1849-03-03 · Bloomsburg, Pa.

o easy chair.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let go
the bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the sad.
dle.
The master's eye will do more work than both
his hands
A change of future hurts a wise man no more
than a change in the moon.

From Sunbury American.

1849-03-10 · Sunbury, Pa.

chair.
When prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle

From Lynchburg Virginian.

1849-03-12 · Lynchburg [Va.]

o easy chair.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let go the
bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the saddle.
The master's eyes will do more work than both hi

From Alexandria gazette.

1849-03-16 · Alexandria, D.C.

o easy chair.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle, and soon came tumbling out of
The saddle.
The master's eyes will do more work than
both his hands.

From The daily national Whig.

1849-03-31 · Washington, D.C.

ladv walked into the office of a judge of
probate, In Ma.'^achusetis, once upon a time, and
said, 'Are you the judge of reprolwiicsT 'I am the
MgR <>f probate/ wss the reply. 'Well, that'* it, 1
expect,'quoth the old lady. 'You **c, my father was
detested, and he left several little Infidels, and I want
lo bo their executioner.'
A bill has been introduecd into the Legislature of
Michigan, making the selling, giving, or in any way
fumkhing liquor lo Indiana, an offence punishable
by imprisonment.
1 ? ?i ?
True courape is thst which la net sfrsid of being
thought afraid: the rest is counterfeit.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let go the
bridle and soon came tumbling out of the saddle.

Miscellany

From Vermont chronicle.

1849-04-11 · Bellows Falls, Vt.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From Indiana State sentinel.

1849-04-18 · Indianapolis [Ind.]

ies than a gallon of vinegar.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a
great ship.
A mob's a monster; heads enough, but no brains.
Nothing humbler than ambition when about to
climb.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let go the
bridle, and tumbled out of the saddle.

Franklin's Poor Richard

From Greenville mountaineer.

1849-05-25 · Greenville, S.C.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

Gems of Poor Richard

From The Scioto gazette.

1849-05-30 · Chillicothe, Ohio

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The mountain sentinel.

1849-05-31 · Ebensburg, Pa.

ies than a gal
lon of vinegar.
Beware of little expenses; a small leak
will sink a great ship.
A mob 's a monster; heads enough, but
no brains.
Nothing humbler than ambition when
it is about to climb.
When prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle and soon came tumb
ling out of the saddle.

Gems of "Poor Richard"

From Fayetteville observer.

1849-06-05 · Fayetteville, N.C.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The Cecil Whig.

1849-06-16 · Elkton, Md.

| ‘When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle and soon came tumbling out of the
r saddle

Gems of "Poor Richard

From Bangor daily Whig & courier.

1849-07-20 · Bangor, Me.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The New England Farmer; a Monthly Journal (1848-1871)

1849-07-21 · Boston

When Prosperity was well mounted, she let go
the bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the
saddle.

From Michigan Farmer (1843-1908)

1849-08-15 · Lansing

When Prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle.

From Lower Sandusky freeman.

1849-09-22 · Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]

"t3r When Prosperity was well mounted she let
i . go the brille, and soon came tumbling out of the saddle

From Southern sentinel.

1850-03-20 · Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]

HT When prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling out
of the saddle.
STA year of pleasure passes like a floatin

From Portage sentinel.

1850-03-25 · Ravenna, Ohio

fl"When Prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle, and soon came tumb
ling out the saddle.

From The Camden journal.

1850-06-14 · Camden, S.C.

When prosperity wns well mounted, she let
go the bridle and soon came tumbling out of
the saddle.

MISCELLANEA.

From Trewman's Exeter Flying Post

1851-02-27 · Exeter, England

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From Washington telegraph.

1851-03-26 · Washington, Ark.

ere but in
effectually. It lacks the strength and
■ consistency which superior age gives' it
' in Cuba.
Panorama of the Mississippi Burned.
At Berlin, Prussia, on the Ist ult., a fire
broke out in a large place of amusement
called “Kroll’s,” totally destroying it. A
great panorama of the Mississippi, exhib
ited in the centre stfloon, fell a prey to
the flames. It was the property of a Mr.
Cassidy, a competitor of Risley.
Why is a clock the most humble thing
in existence? Because it always holds
its hands before its face, and however
good its work iffay be, it is always run
ning itself down.
When' Prosperity was well mounted
she let go the bridle, and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle

DIAMOND DUST. BY ELIZA COOK.

From Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (Hobart, Tas. : 1847 - 1854)

1851-06-21 · Hobart, Tasmania

reform. When prosperity was well
mounted, she let go the bridle, and soon
camo tumbling out of the saddle. It is
wonderful how light a little merriment
soon makes everything appear ; nnd this
is tho reason why, in moments o

From The Davenport gazette.

1852-01-29 · Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa

they may drive on to the Mississippi with
accelerated velocity. It would be a singu.
lar state of things to see passengers for the
east, leave here in a boat for Rock Island
and be whirled to Chicago by river an
rail--quicker and cheaper than via Pree
port, by stage coach and cars. The river
trip would he a fine one, and there woul
be strong teiptations to make it."

When prosperity was well mounted, sh
go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle.

From The daily dispatch.

1852-04-28 · Richmond [Va.]

much more trouble, nor suffer much more com
fort."

When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle, and soon came tumbling out of
the saddle.

From Lynchburg Virginian.

1852-05-13 · Lynchburg [Va.]

to be deplored, because he was
dependent on labor, for the means of liveli
hood.
The MLETHODIST CONferENcE.
Boston, May 7,-the Methodist Conference
voted to-day by 110 to 37, to confirm the do
ings of the Troy Conference in expelling the
Rev. Ezra Spragne, on varions charges, inclu
ding one that he supported and practised mes
merism,
Senator from South Carolina.
We have telegraphic information from Co
lumbia, South Carolina, that the Govenor of
that State has appointed the Hon. J. P. Rich
ardson as a Senator of the United States to fill
the place of R. Barnwell Rhett, resigned.
Republic.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go her bridle, and soon came tumbling out of
the saddle.
The Aldermen of Boston have unanimously
concurred in the resolution of the Council, in

Article 3 -- No Title

From Forrester's Boys' and Girls' Magazine, and Fireside Companion (1851-1857)

1854-10-01 · Boston

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From Ohio Cultivator (1845-1866)

1855-04-01 · Columbus

When prosperity was well mounted, she let go the
bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the saddle.

Multiple News Items

From Lowell daily citizen and news.

1857-04-02 · Lowell, Mass.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The weekly ledger.

1857-05-09 · Jackson, Amador County, Cal.

town.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle, aud soon came tumbling out of
the saddle.
Hurry and Cunning are two apprentices of
Despatch and bkili, but neither of them ever
learned their master’s trade.
The improving man may start in life with

From The weekly ledger.

1857-08-29 · Jackson, Amador County, Cal.

of the hand is more eloquent than all the
high flown language of Romeo and Juliet.
The happiest man in the world is the man
with just wealth enough to keep him in spir
its, and just children enough to make him in
dustrious.
When prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle.

From San Andreas independent.

1857-09-05 · San Andreas, Calif.

ton(we paid a visit to this well, and saw the
water gushing up from the tube, now sunk 893
feet, into the garden lots” below. The work
c-aa'u Pr°gress'Dg- Another appropriation
of sooo has been made by the authorites of
oc ton, and we trust the work will continue
o a final triumph. We believe that abundance
water will be found in the nexthundred feet.
—California Farmer, August 21.
prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling out
of the saddle.

From The Highland weekly news.

1860-03-08 · Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio

ies than
a gallon of vinegar.
Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep
thee. .
Drivo thy business, or it will drive
Beware of little expenses; a small leak
will sink a great ship.
An oiiiiro i'f it tlmt i" tn.nirtir,

wnrlli a I-. ninl tlmt J- luunlit.
A ploughman on his legs is higher
than a gentleman on his knees.
Mad kings nnd mad bulls arc not
be held by treaties and pack-thread.
What maintains one vice would bring
up two children.
A mob's a monster, head enough
uo brains.
Nothing is humbler than ambition
when it's about to climb.
When prosperity was well mounted,
fcho let go tho bridle, and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle.

From Saturday Evening Post (1839-1885)

1860-06-09 · Philadelphia

the let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling

out of the saddle | to see this most painful as well as most dis- |
om A after oon. |
versing awhile with a lady on the interestin

Franklin's Proverbs

From Newark advocate.

1860-06-22 · Newark [Ohio]

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The Evansville daily journal.

1860-07-27 · Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]

ed man finds no easy chair.
When prosperity was well mounted she
let go the bridle, and came tumbling out
of the saddle.
The master's eyes will do more than both
his hands.

From Democrat and sentinel.

1860-09-26 · Ebensburg, Pa.

said she, "I'll give you back the dime and
take another kiss
When prosperity wa3 well mounted she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling out
of the stable.
The master's eyes wiil do more than both
his hands.
A change of fortune hurts a wise man no
more thau the change of the moon.
A false friend and a shadow attccd only
while the sua shines.
He is a fool who makes the doctor his hei

From Cincinnati daily press.

1862-01-24 · Cincinnati [Ohio]

k thread.
Nothing is humbler than ambition when
it is about to climb.
When prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle and tumbled off the saddle.

From The New England Farmer; a Monthly Journal (1848-1871)

1862-02-01 · Boston

n.

When prosperity was well mounted, she let go
the bridle and tumbled off the saddle.

From Ohio Cultivator (1845-1866)

1862-03-01 · Columbus

“ When prosperity was well mounted, she

let go the bridle and tumbled off the sad-
dle.

From Colman's rural world and valley farmer.

1862-06-01 · St. Louis, Mo.

When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle and tumbled off the saddle.

From West-Jersey pioneer.

1862-08-02 · Bridgeton, N.J.

shall have to have an underground and
above ground railroad too, to send them
to some country by themselves for ■the
North will be so overrun with them that
a poor white laboring man won’! iiave
any better chance there than he has
at the South; for our men are a little
close, and there are numbers that would
and will ndw hire a nigger for fifty cents
a day before they would give a white
man seventy-five cents. But I must stop.
Watchman.
When prosperity was well moun
ted, she let go the bridle and tumbled ofl
the saddle. _
' m

i }sgJf Fof the West Jersey Pioueer

From The Potter journal.

1862-10-01 · Coudersport, Pa.

taught.
A ploughman on his legs is higher
than a gentleman on his knees.
Mad kings aud mad bulls are not to be
held by treaties and pack thread.
What maintains one vice will bring up
two children.
A mob's a monster, head enough but
uo brains.
Nothing is humbler than ambition
when it is about to climb.
When Prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle, and soou tumbled
out of the saddle.
A change of fortune hurts a wise man
no more thuu a change of the moon.
He that has a trade has uo office of
profit and honor

VARIETIES. AN AMERICANISM.

From The Darling Downs Gazette and General Advertiser (Toowoomba, Qld. : 1858 - 1880)

1862-11-20 · Toowoomba, Queensland

leu (mm vi«.'W. When Prosperity was well
mounted she let go the bridle, ami s.Qun
came tumbling out of the saddle

From Harper's new monthly magazine

1862-12-20 · New York

When prosperity was well mounted she let go the bridle,
and soon came tumbling out of the saddle.

From Harper's weekly journal of civilization.

1862-12-20 · New York, N.Y.

When prosperity was well mounted she let go the bridle,

and soon came tumbling out of the saddle. ,
Sipe

From The Manchester journal.

1862-12-23 · Manchester, Vt.

hen prosperity was well mounted
she let go the bridle, and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle.

From East Saginaw courier.

1865-12-27 · East Saginaw, Mich.

k threads.
What maintains one vico will bring
up two children.
A mob's a monster, hoad enough
but no brains.
Nothing's humbler than ambition
when it i3 about to climb.
When prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle, and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle.
A change of fortune hurts a W'snr
man no more than a change, of the'
moon.
Ho that has a trade lias an office of
profit and honor.
A falso friend and a shadow attend
only when the sun 6hincs.
If you would not bo forgotten as
soon as you are dead and rotten, oither
write something worth reading or d

From Saturday Evening Post (1839-1885)

1869-09-04 · Philadelphia

ENIGMA—“ Learning to the studious
riches to the careful, power to the bold and
Heaven to the virtuous.” RIDDLE—“ The

From The Valley Virginian.

1870-03-31 · Staunton, Va.

o easy chair
When prosperity was well mounted, she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle.
The master’s eyes will do more work than
both his bands.
A change of fortune hurts a wise mau no
more than a change of the moon.
A lalsehood and a shadow attend only when
the sun shines.
Plough deep while sluggards sleep

From Zion's Herald (1868-1910)

1874-01-29 · Boston

‘* When Prosperity was well mounted,
she let go the bridle, and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle.”

Some young men haye an idea tha

From The Albion, A Journal of News, Politics and Literature (1822-1876)

1874-03-28 · New York

Prosrerity.—When prosperity was «ell-mounted she let go
the bridle, and soon came tumbling out of the saddle.

Pleasantries

From Inter ocean.

1874-04-25 · Chicago, Ill.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The new North-west.

1874-05-16 · Deer Lodge, Mont.

-When prosperity was well mounted she it
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling T
out of the saddle

From Perrysburg journal.

1874-05-22 · Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]

dagger in the handle.
When prosperity was well mounted
she let go the bridle and soon came
tumbling out of the saddle.
It would only be a slight mispronun
ciation to call cremation the " bourn

From Mower County transcript.

1874-06-04 · Lansing, Minn.

them.

Wm prosperity was well mounted
she let go the bridle,, and eqon came
tumbling out of the saddle.

IT ia one of the curiosities of natural
history that a horse enjoys his food
most when he hasn't a bit in his mouth.

From Mower County transcript.

1874-06-04 · Lansing, Minn.

prosperity was well mounted

she let go the bridle, and soon camo
tumbling out of the saddle.
IT
is one of the curiosities of natural
history that a horse enjoys his food
most when he hasn't a bit in his mouth.

From River Falls journal.

1874-06-09 · River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.

ontains in
itself as much chloride of sodium as
that of the carnivora; but it further
contains a larger proportion of potash.
Hence Bunge concludes that the pot
ash salts react on the chloride of sodium
in the blood, yielding compounds which
are eliminated. In such case the or
ganism lacks sodium, and the animal
must take in salt directly. This the
herbivora do instinctively; and this
man too must do, especially when
hignminous vegetables (which contain
a great deal of potash) f irm a large
proportion of his tood.

Wit, Humor ami W isdom,
Head Light—Bright eyes.
A poser—An artists model.
When prosperity was well mounted
she let go the bridle, aud soon came
tumbling out <>f the saddle.
It is one <>t the curiosities of natural
history that a horse enjoys his food
most when he hasn't a bit in his mouth.
I’he bread of life is love ; the salt of
life is work; the sweetness of life,
poetry ; the water of life, faith.

From The Monmouth inquirer.

1874-07-02 · Freehold, N.J.

edness is our own.
When prosperity was well-mounted she
let go the bridle, and soon came tumbling
out of the saddle.
Use what talent you possess. The woods
would be very silent if no birds sang there
but those who sing best.
Think before you speak, and think befor

From Mower County transcript.

1875-04-08 · Lansing, Minn.

You may give aman.an office, but you
cannot give him discretion.—Poor Ric

From The Russellville Democrat.

1879-06-26 · Russellville, Ark.

Into gold.
For age and want, save while you may,
No morning sun lasts a whole day.
l’lease publish, if you think wor
thy, this week. Truly yours,
The Other 1 or Us,
—Atiauta has 15,000 inhabitants.

FROM THE GOLDEN STATE

Young Folks' Corner

From Southwestern Christian advocate.

1883-03-01 · New Orleans, La.

[This text is not available under an open license.]

From The Gentleman's Magazine 1731-1907

1885-02-01 · London, England

r is lost.”
“The horse thinks one thing, and he that saddles him another.

From St. Nicholas; an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks (1873-1907)

1885-02-01 · New York

the kite : For age and want save while you may ;

No morning sun lasts a whole day

From The Manifesto 1871-1899

1888-02-01 · Watervliet Shaker Historic District, New York

For age and want save while you may.
No morning sun lasts a whole day.

Advertising

From The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW : 1863 - 1947)

1889-06-14 · Kiama, New South Wales

they become old, " For age and want save
while you may, No morning sun lasts a
whole day." * We are 9000 strong. Ou

From Smalley's Magazine 1883-1903

1890-09-01 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cut the wings of your hens and hopes, lest they lead
you a weary dance after them.

From Smalley's Magazine 1883-1903

1890-09-01 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

Take heed of the vinegar of sweet wine and the anger
of good nature.

From Smalley's Magazine 1883-1903

1890-09-01 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

in the affairs of this world men are saved not by faith
but by.the want of it.

From The Chautauquan; A Weekly Newsmagazine (1880-1914)

1891-07-01 · Meadville

When Prosperity was well mounted, she let go
the Bridle and soon came tumbling out of the
Saddle.

Friendship cannot live with Ceremony, nor
without Civility.

He that doth what he should not, shall feel
what he would not.

From The Advance.

1891-08-06 · Jamesburg, N.J.

ng in others.
Friendship cannot live with ceremony nor with
out civility.
When reason preaches, if you don’t hear she’ll
box your ears.
Content makes poor men rich; discontent
makes rich men poor.
The heathens when they died went to bed
without a candle.
A great talker may be no fool, but he is one
that relies on him.
Friendship increases by visiting friends, but
by visiting seldom.
He that doth what he should not shall feel
what he would not.

From The Advance.

1891-08-06 · Jamesburg, N.J.

ession.
When prosperity was well mounted, she let
go the bridle and soon came tumbling out of
the saddle. _

USELESS REMONSTRANCE.
Two of the best-known hunters of California
are the two Aris, Ari Hopper, father and son, o

From The bee.

1893-08-10 · Earlington, Ky.

wanted
In the affairs of this world men
are saved not by faith but by the
want of i

From Notes and Queries 1849-2014

1894-05-12 · London, England

. “ The cat in gloves catches no mice.”
. “ Three removes are as bad as a fire.”

“In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by
faith, but by the want of it.”

From School Journal 1872-1914

1894-05-19 · New York City, New York

Remember that time is money.
Remember that credit is money.
A penny saved is two pence clear,

A pin a day a goat a year.
32. He that by the plough would thrive
Himself must either hold, or dive.
33. For age and want save while you may,
No morning sun lasts a whole day.
34.

From The Chautauquan; A Weekly Newsmagazine (1880-1914)

1895-09-01 · Meadville

Poor Richard says, “When prosperity was
well mounted, she let go the bridle and soon
came tumbling out of the saddle.” Itis

From Farm Journal 1877-2015

1897-11-01 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“For age and want save while you may,

No morning sun lasts a whole day,

From The Advance.

1897-11-11 · Jamesburg, N.J.

with his oratory grand,
And the wild applause of multitudes have ever at com
mand ;
But my heart goes out toward the man, who fhll of saintly
grace,
Eats a picked-up dinner washing days, with smiles upon his
face.
At last November, like a conqueror comes
To storm the golden city of bis foe;
We hear his rude winds like the roll of drums,
Bringing their desolation and their woe.
How much the pleasant days
Outweigh the sorrowful.
In sunny fields lie heaps of golden corn,
And yellow pumpkins ripen in the sun.
Oh ! ’tis a joy to meet November’s morn,
Or gaze at twilight when day’s tasks are done.
For age and want save while you may,
No morning sun lasts a whole day

From The New York times.

1898-10-15 · New-York [N.Y.]

your hedge.

For age and want save while you may;

No morning sun lasts a whole day.

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1844-10-15 · Washington City [D.C.]

1844-11-12 · Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio

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1849-01-30 · Milwaukee, [Wis.]

From Hillsdale Whig standard.

1849-02-27 · Hillsdale, Mich.

Gems of "Poor Richard"

From Mississippi free trader and Natchez gazette.

1849-02-28 · Natchez, Miss.

Miscellany

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1849-03-02 · Concord [N.H.]

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1849-03-03 · Bloomsburg, Pa.

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1849-03-10 · Sunbury, Pa.

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1849-03-12 · Lynchburg [Va.]

1849-03-16 · Alexandria, D.C.

1849-03-31 · Washington, D.C.

Miscellany

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1849-04-11 · Bellows Falls, Vt.

From Indiana State sentinel.

1849-04-18 · Indianapolis [Ind.]

Franklin's Poor Richard

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1849-05-25 · Greenville, S.C.

Gems of Poor Richard

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1849-05-30 · Chillicothe, Ohio

1849-05-31 · Ebensburg, Pa.

Gems of "Poor Richard"

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1849-06-05 · Fayetteville, N.C.

1849-06-16 · Elkton, Md.

Gems of "Poor Richard

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1849-07-20 · Bangor, Me.

1849-07-21 · Boston

1849-08-15 · Lansing

1849-09-22 · Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]

1850-03-20 · Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]

1850-03-25 · Ravenna, Ohio

1850-06-14 · Camden, S.C.

MISCELLANEA.

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1851-02-27 · Exeter, England

1851-03-26 · Washington, Ark.

From Hobarton Guardian, or, True Friend of Tasmania (Hobart, Tas. : 1847 - 1854)

1851-06-21 · Hobart, Tasmania

From The Davenport gazette.

1852-01-29 · Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa

From The daily dispatch.

1852-04-28 · Richmond [Va.]

From Lynchburg Virginian.

1852-05-13 · Lynchburg [Va.]

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From Forrester's Boys' and Girls' Magazine, and Fireside Companion (1851-1857)

1854-10-01 · Boston