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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
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MORSE, Samuel G., an inventor who might have used his talents
in other lines had Marconi lived before his time.

MOSES, whose whereabouts in the dark has puzzled all
generations. Born in the bullrushes of Egypt. Entered politics
as the son of Pharaoh's daughter and the leader of the Ghetto.
When M. waxed astute, after the manner of his people, he
discovered there were not sufficient shekels for himself and
countrymen in the land of Egypt. He pleaded and plagued the
king for permission to close the pawn shops and clothing
stores. Now in those days the children of Egypt were wont to
patronize the bazaars of the children of the Chosen, and
Pharaoh was wroth within himself and refused the passports. The
brave rabbi closed the kosher meat stores and took ship's
leave. Adopting an original compass, he made forced marches to
the Red Sea. Here the synagogue was overtaken by Pharaoh and
his army. M. spilled the sea on them and marched on. From this
time the journey to the Promised Land was slow. Whether this
was due to good business or sore feet history does not relate.
M. later climbed a mountain and received the ten commandments.
After breaking them he returned to camp. He died before the
journey was complete. Publications: Histories. Ambition: A
railroad from Cairo to Jerusalem. Recreation: Tennis and
camel racing. Also enjoyed tent life. Address: Care of Jewish
Legation.

MOSES, Holy, no relation of the above. He was the fellow who
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