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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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NERO, Mrs., Nero's wife, who had considerable trouble with her
husband.

NEWTON, Isaac, a man who was knighted for propounding the
theory that it is easier to wait under a tree for an apple to
fall than to climb after it.

NIC, Old, a friend of everybody, no matter who turns them down.
Will stick to you clear to the end. One of those good souls
who never fails to give encouragement and grasp you by the hand
when you want to do something you know you should not do. Was
driven from home when a young man. Set up competition and
succeeded wonderfully. Organized the largest community in
existence. This is steadily growing despite considerable
opposition. N. numbers among his friends most of the great
people who ever lived. He is counting on others. Caused much
worry to mothers and wives, but seldom troubled the men.
Publications: French literature; some fine books and pictures.
Occupation: Looking for idle hands. Ambition: You.
Recreation: Theatres, cabarets, music halls, cafe's,
champagne, Mone Carlo, etc. Fond of chorus girls. Address:
Paris. N. also travels extensively. Epitaph: Ad Infinitum.

NIMROD, the first grouse, pheasant, and deer hunter who
succeeded without the advantages of a gun, a game preserve, or
a license.

NOAH, ship-builder, animal tamer. A fine old ancestor who had
considerable to do in preserving the race for we posterity.
When a young man he shunned the ways of young men, and never
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