J Ogden Armour and the Kingly World of Finance
A long profile of J Ogden Armour portrays him as the pinnacle of American finance, detailing his relentless daily rounds at Armour & Co, his control over vast assets, and the intensive surveillance by executives. The piece highlights his home life with daughter Lolita and his reputation as a man of few words who dominates in both boardroom and street, with anecdotes of audits, investments, and the social weight of his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ogden
Metropolia
la Street
Aelock
of Armour & Co
Hame
Hulls W. Field
Io Tribune
J. Ogden Armour
Busine
Armour & Co
Ogden Armour
Aremour & Co
Arnau
Euploy
Ana
Etralelit
Daperivons Wortiny
Armond Ts
Chicago
Father letter from home on college preparation
A candid 19th century missive from a father urging his son to study algebra, save money, and pursue education. He recalls a frugal, hardworking upbringing, warns about pride and slang, and stresses the value of a proper student lamp, evening clothes, and tempering ambition with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deus Sons
Weiter
Cevera
Cork
Weil
West
Hill Butler
Clave
Lee
Courke
Rome
Photography Adds Word To Language In 1840s
Henry Bradley notes the 1804 birthday of the term photography and its rapid adoption after John Herschel's 1839 paper. The word entered French as photographie and spread, illustrating how new discoveries expand vocabulary and usage in print and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kogland Dietioauey
Henry Bradley
Cutie
Han
John Herschel
Royal Society
France
Angeante Fly
Chamber of Depute
Conorriiine
M. Daguerra
Fragmented OCR headline on American university policy claim
An OCR reading suggests a discussion of a university statement about pay and inflation impact. It mentions percentages around 189 to 10 percent and a possible price or wage change, with unclear references to Beaveli and reputational viewing context. The text is severely garbled and lacks clear entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avnia Co
Armour
Che Liter Amertcus Universitien
Fragmentary note on a women's event and rationing text
The unreadable OCR fragment references a meeting and a proposed action involving women. It mentions a person named Katto and an aquill cayt awrd, with unclear context and dates. The legible portions suggest a plan or vote related to a public or organizational proceeding but lack coherent details.
Receiver's Sale and Related Proceedings in Martian County
A notice outlines a receiver sale in Martian County with actions by the court and references to city duty, estate handling, and liquidation of assets. It mentions property at a Shire site and a connection to a company and elevator property. The fragmentary text also notes monetary figures and involvement of various named parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oita
Coie
Oke
Vili
Nicetoen
Monette
Okt Levator
Anyapratiassl
Anton Canty
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America
Sanders
Arigour
Farhur
Liaelhees
Myr. Armour
Nurieling
Inoue
Armstrong
Nekees
Arion
Cadhier
Dredy Fonda
Buvineas
Ming
Neal Hepart
Alene
Hia
Chiota
Weather Bureau
Jones
Onden
Boston
Atlantic
Pacific
Hnes
Trun
Fadores Ae
Kanino
Java
Father
Uth
Castor
Bears
Evtianny
le Pavyer
Faruys
Halhanot
Martin
Elly
Bea
Meyer
Harper's Weekly
Erie
Jad. J. Nehereuil
Erle Agsaul
Asatte
Putin
Pennsylvania
Los Angeles
Aeennt National
Jamestown Exposition
Norfolk, Va
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
New York
Wilington
Baltimore
Philadephia
Jersey Coat
New Engl
Philadelphia
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Louisville
Mouter Plumberm
Gonven
Baratoga Springs
N. Y
K. T. Gonclave
Bpokane
B.Y.P.U
Beatile
Wash
C. B. Philadelphia
Whellington
Washington
Seaslore
Atlantic City
Cape May
Winowa Lake
Ind
G. M. Knausi
Cedar Point
Lake Side
Kelly's Inte
Putin Bay
Johnson
Chicago Port Wayne
Lima
Sandusky
Marion
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