Life — July 7, 1910 — page 20: what you’re looking at

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_— FINLEY PETER DUNNE Born July 10, 1867 Mr. Dunne has long been one of our lead- ing humorists. He began bis career as a Chicago reporter, and established his repu- tation as the author of the celebrated Mr. Dooley, his first book, Mr. Dooley in Peace and War, appearing in 1898. His observa- tions on our government and certain aspects of our national character and society have never been equalled We have long loved you, Peter Finley Dunne. We salute you as a friend, a com- patriot and a superior. JOHN WILLIAM GRIGGS Born July 10, 1649 This gentleman bas in turn been a State Senator, Governor of New Jersey, Attorney- General under President, McKinley and a member of the Hague Tribunal. He is, therefore, justly entitled to be called a prominent man As a prominent man we extend to him our congratulations on the attainment of another birthday. ADOLPHUS BUSCH Born July 10, 1842 July 10, 1842, was indeed a memorable day for this re- public, for, on this day, at Mayence-on-the-Khine, was born our leading brewer. Mr. Busch, after re- ceiving an education in Germany, came to this country in 2857, and in 1861 married Miss Anheuser. He served in the Civil War. Since then he has gradually become president of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company and so many other things that it would be impossible to mention them in our limited space The great fact is, however, sufficient Beer is thicker than water. We make our feeble acknowledgments to you, sir, in every possible way that we can think of. Among the bencfactors of the human race we account you not the least. Here's to you, in a stein of purest amber! May you live to run for President on the Prohibition ticket! JOHN WANAMAKER Born July 11, 1838 Sir, for a long time we have seen so many favorable ac counts of you and your methods in the advertising columns of the daily papers that we are at a total loss how to add anything to these encomiums We can only assure you that what we do say is said free, without any obligation on your part to repay us. We believe that you do not advertise yourself on Sun but Lire, being a perennial sheet, is re on Sunday as well as the rest of the week It occurs to us, therefore, that instead of congratulating you upon your birthday we should ask to be forgiven for mention your name at all. Yet this feeling in its turn is tempered by the reflection that after all we are really making no effort to extend your business, but rather that in a sort of aside we are offering you our felicitations. We mean no harm at any rate. Our intentions are honor- able. We understand that God has prospered you. May it not be considered out of place, therefore, for us to wish you well, JOHN O'HARA COSGRAVE Bom July 11, Mr. Cosgrave is the editor of Everybody's Magazine and considered par excellence one of the most “advanced ”’ editors in the country. His judgment is sound, his vision wide and his taste meri- torious. He was first born in Australia and afterward became a reporter on a San Francisco paper; then he came to New York and established John W. Lawson in the hearts and debit balances of the Ameri- can people. Friend and comrade, we acknowledge your ability and your qualities of heart and mind. We give you good health, and trust that you will long continue to furnish us with a leading example of what an editor should be. JOHN JACOB ASTOR Born July 13, 1864 Colonel Astor is the chief representative of the great family of Astor in this country, his brother, William Waldorf, having long since affiliated with the British crown. Colonel Astor is an author, an inventor and a soldier. He has written a book en- titled A Journey in Other Worlds, which is highly creditable. He has served in our war with Spain, which is highly patriotic. Incidentally, he is one of the richest men in the country. He has also, we believe, been married Colonel Astor, we esteem you highly Your philanthropy, so far as we are aware, has never been ‘ostentatious. You have never posed. We believe that you have a great future ahead of you In the meantime, we hope that all will be well with you OWEN WISTER Born July 14, 1860 Mr. Wister is a Harvard man, has been admitted to the bar, and has written some books. The Virginian was one of them. Lady Baltimore was another. The en Ages of Washington was another He ives Sa Philadelphia, and_it is possible that this environment keeps him from writ- ing so hastily as some of his contemporaries At any rate, he is an artist of no small merits: a stickler for good English, and altogether a desirable citizen. He is not only educated but intelligent, and a credit- able addition to our small circle of first- rate writers. Mr. Wister, we esteem you highly, and we thank you for the favor you did us in being born on this continent, in order that we might congratulate you upon your, birthday and express the hope that you will continue to give® us pleasure and instruction WILLIAM VAUGHN MOODY Born July 6, 1869 Mr. Moody 1s one of the most prominent of those Harvard playwrights who are coming, in these latter days, to be so numerous. We predict, indeed, that in the fullness of time there will be nothing left of American literature but Harvard play- wrights; it will be necessary to take the Harvard course before becoming any kind of a playwright: and the trical Syndi- ate will own Harvard Colleg: Be this as it may,"" friend once remarked, Mr. Moody is one of the pioneers in this new birth, and his pl. “The Great Divide,’’ has given him fame. Almost any American playwright is en- titled to be congratulated upon having lived through another year. We therefore congratulate Mr. Moody and trust that ¢ will continue to write plays. comicbooks.com