Back in the 1900s, cigarette manufactures used to insert stiffening cards into their paper cigarette packs to add strength and help them last longer. Along the way, someone had the bright idea of printing trivia, artwork and even famous people and athletes (Honus Wagner anyone?) onto the stiffening cards.

In the early 20th Century, Gallaher’s Cigarettes printed a special series of 100 “How to do it” cards that included some truly useful and helpful tips for everyday situations and problems. The entire 100 card collection is part of the New York Public Library’s George Arents Collection and was recently digitized.

Below you will find 40 of the Sifter’s personal favorites. Visit the NYPL Digital Collections to see them all.

1. How to Extract a Splinter

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

2. How to Light a Match in the Wind

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

3. How to Tell the Points of the Compass with a Watch

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

4. How To Treat Sprains

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

5. How To Make a Fire Extinguisher

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

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6. How To Carry a Heavy Jug

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

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7. A Hint When Boiling Potatoes

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

8. How To Kill a Tree Stump

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

9. How To Make Corks Fit

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

10. How To Pull Out Long Nails

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

11. How To Measure With Coins

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

12. How To Detect Escaping Gas

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

13. How To Cool Wine with Ice

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

14. When Boiling Cracked Eggs

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

15. How To Preserve Valuable Vases

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

16. How To Remove Sea Stains from Brown Shoes

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

17. How To Make a Simple Gate Latch

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

18. How To Clean an Oil Painting

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

19. How To Test Butter

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

20. How To Draw a Circle Without a Compass

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

21. How To Clean Real Lace

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

22. How To Revive Cut Flowers

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

23. How To Judge the Freshness of a Lobster

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

24. How To Make a Water Fountain for Chicks

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

25. How To Treat Squeaky Boots

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

26. How To Adjust a Door

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

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27. How To Cut New Bread Into Thin Slices

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

28. How To Remove a Stuck Glass Stopper

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

29. How To Detect Dampness in Beds

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

30. How To Draw an Ellipse with String

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

31. How To Pick Up Broken Glass

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

32. How To Stop a Runaway Horse

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

33. How To Clean New Boots

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

34. How To Remove a Tight Ring from the Finger

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

35. How To Keep a Paint Brush Handle Clean

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

36. How To Take Ink Stains Out a Handkerchief

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

37. How To Fit a Large Candle

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

38. How To Clean Bottles

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

39. Three Useful Knots

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

40. How To Separate Glass Tumblers

George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library

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SOURCE : https://www.prepperfortress.com/40-vintage-life-hacks-100-years-ago/