You can’t please everybody in success and envy follows
A compact reflection on how fortune attracts jealousy and defamation from petty rivals. It argues that only bold, positive action earns distinction, while criticism comes from ignorant or resentful mouths. The piece cautions about vanity, hypocrisy, and the peril of serendipitous praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kaufman
Adam
Aly
Emnnah
Elizabeth Curry
Elizabeth
Millionaires and Others Rise With Brains Not Spoons
A 1790 benchmark shows less than a billion in property in the thirteen states, but since 1850 assets have grown thirtyfold. The piece argues the rise of plutocrats across generations, noting inherited wealth dampens initiative, while brave risk taking fuels breakthroughs in railroading oil electric development media and transport. It highlights future fortunes may dwarf Rockefeller Carnegie and Ford.
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Lestch
Europe
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Ford
Knickerbockers
Believe Me Bo Rough Neck Speaks on Recruiting
A first person column argues for active recruitment as enthusiasm runs high after a New York parade. The author warns that parade shows about as useful as showing uniforms and emphasizes practical need for National Guard units and immediate recruiting, citing lived impressions from Springfield and a veteran speaker’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Neck
New York
Sam
Springfield
Faye
National Guard
Missouri