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... present only slightly examined this volume ; but some points obviously affront criticism . For example : your method seems to demand that applicants should give all their previous addresses , and all the names of their relations , em ...
... present only slightly examined this volume ; but some points obviously affront criticism . For example : your method seems to demand that applicants should give all their previous addresses , and all the names of their relations , em ...
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... present in endeavouring to obtain adequate relief ; and it is only when you try to remove the causes of distress that you feel the need of knowing its history . But other Societies must and do inquire . Here , for example , is a case ...
... present in endeavouring to obtain adequate relief ; and it is only when you try to remove the causes of distress that you feel the need of knowing its history . But other Societies must and do inquire . Here , for example , is a case ...
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... present themselves as in extreme want to each , and obtain relief from many different sources . A single family will sometimes receive out - door parish relief , assistance from the clergyman , from the Dissenting Minister , from two or ...
... present themselves as in extreme want to each , and obtain relief from many different sources . A single family will sometimes receive out - door parish relief , assistance from the clergyman , from the Dissenting Minister , from two or ...
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... present object is to note that careless giving causes the waste of charity from different sources on one object , and encourages deceit and worse vice . The Waste of Charity .-- Very few persons have any ' idea of the extent to which ...
... present object is to note that careless giving causes the waste of charity from different sources on one object , and encourages deceit and worse vice . The Waste of Charity .-- Very few persons have any ' idea of the extent to which ...
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... present it suffices to say that most of the recommendations contained in this volume will be found applicable on either system . What is essential is that the charitable people in each district should understand each other , and act ...
... present it suffices to say that most of the recommendations contained in this volume will be found applicable on either system . What is essential is that the charitable people in each district should understand each other , and act ...
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