Eightieth Birthday of John D Rockefeller
Biography of John D. Rockefeller notes his birth in Tioga County New York on July 8 1839 and his rise from a farm family to founder of Standard Oil. It covers his early work pioneered petroleum refining and business success his tax bill wealth and frugal lifestyle his Baptist ties and enduring philanthropy.
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John D. Rockefeller
Tioga County
N. Y
Susquehanna
Owego
John D
Cleveland
William Rockefeller & Co
William Rockefeller
Samuel Andrews
Rockefeller, Andrews and Flagler
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Standard Oil Trust
Rockefeller
Europe
Baptist Church
Restless Mouth and Rockefellers Quiet Resolve Imagined
The fragment depicts an aged Mr Rockefeller at sixty described as aged yet physically renewed at eighty through care and discipline. It hints at repression and tenacity in the lines of his face while suggesting a broader meditation on aging and vigor.
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Mr. Rockefeller
Army Transport Drives Return of U.S. Troops From Europe
The War Department reports rapid demobilization with two thirds of the army already discharged. By September 1 most soldiers are expected home as 50,000 new recruits join regular units abroad and guard forces are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Europe
France
United States
High Seas
War and Navy Departments
National Guard
National Army
Washington Post
Morgenthau to Lead Polish Pogrom Commission
Henry Morgenthau, named to head a commission the American Peace Delegation will send to Poland to investigate reported pogroms. A native German who grew up in New York, he built a fortune in real estate and finance, led Democratic party finances in 1912, served as ambassador to Turkey, and later aided relief for Palestine Syria and European Jewish refugees.
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Henry Morgenthau
Poland
Germany
Morgenthau
New York
Columbia University
Democratic Party
Wilson
Turkey
Palestine
Syria
Europe
Hay Shortage Threatens Wyoming Stockmen
Pin e dale Wyoming July 1 The hay shortage threatens nearly all Wyoming localities due to the rainless season but upper Green River valley stockmen report plentiful supply from last year. Lower valley ranges face forage scarcity and winter feeding challenges, while stockmen in the region pursue cautious planning.
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Pinedale
Wyo
Wyoming
Green Hiver
Wheal Omwarn Market Notice For Hvat Growers
Wed weekly gathering invites Hvat growers to meet at Wheal Omwarn. weather concerns and rain may affect attendance. Participants urged to confirm date and bring necessary gear for dips and farm tasks.
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Hvat
Experiences Fighting Huns Told by Colored League Members
The Colored Civic League met at the A M E church last Thursday with Jeffercom presiding. Corporal J W Mans e and Private J W Levels of the 630th engineers talked about their France service and discharge at Port Russell, inspiring other colored men to help make the world safe. The next meeting is planned for Thursday evening.
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Colored Civic League
A” Mo
Jeffercom
Gorporal
J. W. Manse
J. W. Levels
630Th Engineers
Port Russell
France
Cout ‘Hureday
32 Years' Service Mrs Waldman Praises Foley's Honey and Tar
A Fresno widow, 66, recalls using Foley's Honey and Tar for a lingering cough for 32 years since a fever as a child. She endorses its effectiveness for bronchial and winter coughs and notes it contains no opiates. Sold everywhere. Ady.
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A. Waldman
Glenn Ave
Fresno
Cal
Foley
Ady
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Cheyenne State Leader
The
Leader Publishing Company
Randolph Leigh
Albert Hearst
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne
Associated Press
Hervne
Ays
Corn Products Refining Company
P.O. Box
New York City
A. W. Strand
W. Il
Pleres
Fort Steele
North Platte River
Clyde Pronk Brady
Melrosa
New Mexico
Brady
Iran
Saint Paul
Vos Cotabeque
Achdecen
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