Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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the author, and the publisher.
JAMES, King, a Scotchman who was considered good enough to be elected king of England. JANOS, H., manufacturer of a popular beverage. JAPHETH, third officer of the Ark. JEFFERSON, Joe, a fine old memory. JEFFREYS, James J., formerly a prize fighter, who carried his gloves and bluff once too often to the ring. (See Johnson.) JEKYLL, Doctor, a physician who took a dose of his own medicine. JEW, Wandering, an ancient Hebrew who has been going over the face of the earth for centuries, only stopping at the call of such men as Eugene Sue and Lew Wallace. JILL, Jack's girl. She was assisting her fiance when the accident occurred. JOB, prehistoric millionaire who had his ups and downs. Like all rich men, he had a good young manhood, saved his money, and entered the market. Formed the camel trust and cornered the real estate market. The market tumbled and so did J. Family troubles also distressed him. His camels died of the colic or were stolen. J. went broke. Even in hard luck he patronized |
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