If we want to have our dose of lifehacks or pictures, we would use Google. Things were different in 1885, though. I mean, back then smoking was considered cool and harmless!
Tobacco manufacturers would put cards inside the cigarette packs to stiffen them. Those cards had pictures of Native American chiefs, baseball players, and, yes, sometimes even some lifehacks.
These cards show some tricks you might find useful. If you like these cards, and would like to see some more, you can visit NYPL Digital Collection .
How to Extract a Splinter
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Pull Out Long Nails
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Make a Fire Extinguisher
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Treat Sprains
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How to Tell the Points of the Compass with a Watch
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
A Hint When Boiling Potatoes
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Carry a Heavy Jug
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How to Light a Match in the Wind
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Kill a Tree Stump
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Make Corks Fit
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Measure With Coins
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Detect Escaping Gas
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Cool Wine with Ice
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
When Boiling Cracked Eggs
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Clean an Oil Painting
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Make a Simple Gate Latch
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Remove Sea Stains from Brown Shoes
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Preserve Valuable Vases
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Clean an Oil Painting
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Pick Up Broken Glass
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Adjust a Door
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Revive Cut Flowers
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
How To Test Butter
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library
George Arents Collection, The New York Public Library