Wall Street's Leading Citizen George F Baker Highlighted
George F Baker, longtime Wall Street banker and First National Bank leader, celebrated as one of New York's most interesting citizens. Details of his early life reveal a rise from Brooklyn and Williamsburg to pivotal roles in banking, finance, and philanthropy, with extensive giving to museums, universities, and the Red Cross. Wall Street marks his 85th birthday with honors as analysts note his long influence and public service.
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Nework
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Elbert H. Gary
Bert B. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
United States Treasury
Andrew J. Mellon
J. Pierpont Morgan
George B. Baker
New York City
Financial District
Baker
George Fisher Baker
First National Bank
George F. Baker
Bank
Trinity Church
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
First National
Manhattan
New York State Bankers’ Association
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Mr. Mitchell
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Boston
Dorchester
Mass
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Troy
Brooklyn
Horace Greeley
Williamsburg
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Thompson
First National Bank of New York
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Lincoln
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New York Clearing House
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Mr. Stillman
Federal Reserve System
Metropolitan Opera House Association
Metropolitan Museum
Red Cross
Cornell
Baker Field
Columbia
Graduate School of Business Administration of
Warvard
George F. Baker Foundation
Janus Temple in Rome and Origin of January
The temple of Janus in Rome, erected by Gaius Cecilius in the third century BC, opened in war and closed in peace. During Augustus era it was shut thrice, one before a certain date. Janus personified beginnings and ends with two faces, past and future. The January name derives from this god and month.
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Janus
Rome
C. Cecilius
Augustus
Globe Fish Swims Backward by Filling Its Belly with Air
A tropical water inhabitant, the globe fish has a unique habit of swimming on its back. Its underside skin is loose and can be filled with air at will, causing the fish to turn over and propel itself while lying on its back.
Whippoorwill Lays Eggs On Ground As Spring Arrives
An exchange notes the whippoorwill lays two eggs on bare ground with pebbles nearby. After incubation the young stay on the ground until flight feathers grow. Farmers begin planting when its song signals spring.
Value of Emeralds and Rubies Surpasses Diamonds When Flawless
The statement asserts that flawless emeralds and rubies are more valuable than diamonds, highlighting gemstone pricing dynamics and quality as the key driver of worth.
Value of Offspring in Dairy Costs and Record Keeping
The offspring's value affects milk production costs, with calves from high quality cows influenced by official records. Five main cost factors are identified: farm size, individual cows, milking time, care and feeding, and offspring value. Emphasizes cow-testing associations and the dairy commission’s role in reducing costs and boosting profits.
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State Dairy Commission
Colorado
H. H. Lascelles
The Poor Aim of Mr Zeno at the Snail Vermont Circus
In a small Vermont town the Mexican knife thrower Zeno faced an emergency when his wife fell ill. His mother-in-law volunteered as understudy and stood against a wooden backdrop as Zeno hurled his blade toward her, narrowly missing the ear and striking planks instead. A spectator quipped that he missed her.
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Zeno
Vermont
Hennessy
Caution Milk Handlers to Use Care in Winter
Winter milk requires continued vigilance by dairy workers says the USDA Bureau of Dairying. Cold weather does not justify lax sanitation nor overlook pasteurizer hold times and bottle wash efficiency. Emphasis rests on proper pasteurization temperature and on clean, functioning washing equipment and thermometers.
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Bureau of Dairying
United States Department of Agriculture
Willk
Milk Source Is Principally From Feed
Pennsylvania State College dairy experts say milk production in cows is normal and mainly from feed rather than tissue growth. A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin titled Relative Utilization of Energy in Milk Production and Body Increase of Dairy Cows reports the findings and may be requested free while supplies last.
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Pennsylvania State College
United States Department of Agriculture
College Dairy Department
Federal Department
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Pure Bred Sire Becomes Backbone Of Farm Stock
The article argues the pure bred sire is essential for herd improvement and higher income. It notes stock quality and selling value rise with such sires, while acknowledging pedigree adds interest but is not always necessary.
Milk Rationes Boost Calf Gains At Farm Trial
Home grown feed calves on skim milk ration under 14 pounds daily with clover hay and grain mix showed gains averaging 1 72 pounds per head daily. Other calves fed the same hay and grain but more than ten pounds skim milk daily gained 1 62 pounds per head daily, a strong showing versus full milk supply.
Fifty Fifty Proposition Mr Dooley Lesson In A Bar
In Chicago a saloonkeeper known for wit and philosophy helps a debtor journalist by giving a ten dollar bill. The man pockets a five and is reminded the loss balances on both sides. Uncle John explains the math that five lost by each makes the deal even.
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Peter Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Chicago
John
Uncle John
Madame Bernhardt Dazzles in Cleopatra in London
A traveler recalls Bernhardt’s fiery Cleopatra scene in Anthony and Cleopatra staged in London during Victoria’s reign. Bernhardt’s portrayal of Cleopatra’s fury after Actium drew thunderous applause and a sharp comparison from a British matron about home life of the queen.
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Victoria
Great Britain
London
Madame Bernhardt
Rainy Day Plan for Prince George Joins Mercers Guild
The youngest survivor of King George V prepares for a rainy day by joining the Merchants Company. The guild provides practically indefinite relief in old age or misfortune. Funds were set aside years ago by guild members.
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Prince George
George V
Mercers’ Company
Guild
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