Life — September 15, 1910 — page 22: what you’re looking at

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THE FIRST THING ANOUT HER THAT STRUCK HEM Was eR REAUTIFUL MLONDE HAIR —From any novel, OPULAR BIATHOAYS HERES HOW WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT Born September 15, 1857 There are some men of whom any sort of explanation, at certain psychological moments, isa supertluous proceedin; President Taft is one. It would be ob- viously unnecessary to give a sketch of his life ot to indicate what he has done. We all of us know what he has done, and that his future intentions are of the most exalted character. It is our present business to say that on this great occasion we are delighted more than we can say to have this opportu- nity to wish him godspeed. We know him to be the very best of fellows, We esteem him as a worthy American, And we gladly 2 do him honor. Mr. President, permit us, sir, to salute you as a man of men, We wish you many happy returns of an eventful day Capris 20m by Bes SARAH KNOWLES BOLTON Born September 15, 1841 ‘or Mrs, Bolton we have a most affectionate regard. For years she has been the devoted friend of the dog, as evidenced in her writings; and, in addition to this, she has contributed much to inspire young people by. presenting them with examples of success in all ages In short, she has by her pen worked con- tinuously for the good of others, Madam, it gives us great pleasure to felicitate ‘you upon the attainment of an- other birthday and to express the wish that you may continue among us for many years RICHARD OLNEY Born September 15, 1835 We have long been of the opinion that Mr. Olncy is one of our greatest Americans. His distinguished services to his couniry are still fresh in our memory. He was born in Oxford, Mass., graduated from Brown University and Harvard Law School, practiced law in’ Boston and was a member of the Massachusetts Legislature until he became Attorney-General. under President Cleveland Afterward he was Sceretary’ of State. He is, perhaps, our best Democrat. In decd, we know of no other, with the pos- sible’ exception of Col. Henry Watterson, who holds a candle to him We take pleasure, therefore, in making this acknowled ment of his high attainments and hope that we may yet hav the opportunity of voting for him. We wish him the best of health and many happy returns of the day. CHARLES BATTELL LOOMIS. Born September 16, 1861 Mr. Loomis is an American humorist. He travels about in various countries, including his own, and, gathering in- formation, rehabilitates it on a_new and in- dividual basis and distributes it with great skill. He is a splendid reciter and much funnier than he needs to be. If he were, say, three-fifths as funny on the stage actually is he would still be able to vulse more than half the audiences. summer he was in Scotland. When an American humorist can go to Scotland for a vacation he is reasonably sure of himself. Mr. Loomis was born in Brooklyn, gath- cred_as much information as he necded from the Polytechnic Institute and having been a sufficient period in business to insure his success as a humorist began his great work of amusing the American people. He is the au- thor of many books. We congratulate you, sit, upon your birthday. May you continue to live long and humorously. HAMLIN GARLAND Born September 16, 1860 Mr. Garland is a novelist and_a dramatist, and, unless we are quite wrong, a spiritist. He reccived "a public-school education, taught school, worked on 1 farm and’ after traveling extensiv to write stories. His not-so-lon vestigation into spiritual matters attracted considerable attention. We hope, sir, that you will spirits alone, even though you continue to disclaim a belief in their activities. We have known splendid men to go wrong while on the trail of spirits, and we desitc that you shall continue to exercise your God-given talent along well-beaten paths. y you continue to contribute to our pleasure by writing more books. Here’s power \p your pen! JAMES J. HILL Born September 16, 1838 We are about to do homage to one of our great captains of industry—to a master mind, to a genuine magnate; and we are pleased to say that the task is not a task at all but an agreeable typographical function Mr. Hill is of Scotch-Irish descent. ought to be enough to insure any m: premacy; when we add that he wa on a farm in Minnesota, and that he in hcrited a superb constitution the whole secret of his success seems to be revealed. Certainly. as president of our Great Northern System, as a creator of untold wealth and as an observer of the signs of the times he is entitled to a large place among our dynamic human energies You are a big man, Mr. Hill, We salute you as one You have that proper and healthy disregard for moncy by itself that gocs with great talent in finance. We trust that you will continue to live long and continue to be the agent of prosperity comicbooks.com