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Who Was Who: 5000 BC - 1914 Biographical Dictionary of the Famous and Those Who Wanted to Be by Unknown
page 79 of 108 (73%)
Secured his reputation through brains, a voice, and a
well-oiled political machine. Started the golden age of Greece
with a loud blast of the horn of plenty.

PETER, no relation to the following. He introduced the art of
chocolate making into Switzerland, and the art of eating it
into America. Ambition: More children and people with sweet
teeth.

PETER, Saint, a fine old bearded saint who is an excellent
bookkeeper, and a detester of roosters. A church in Rome has
taken his name. Ambition: A new key. Recreation: Oiling
hinges. Address: Golden gates.

PHARAOH, of Egypt. Benefactor of Moses and Joseph. Was also
the father of Pharaoh's daughter. Built a few pyramids,
cigarette factories, and made a handsome mummy.

PHILIP II, a king of Spain who, with an armada to press his
suit, endeavored to marry a queen of England. Both the suit
and the armada were left in the bay of Biscay, and the queen an
old maid. Ambition: To the Inquisition with all Englishmen.
Motto: Faint heart never won fair lady. Address: Spain.

PINAUD, Edward, discoverer of the only thing which would have
saved your hair.

PINKHAM, Lydia, of vegetable compound fame. Made a fortune out
of advertisements, little boxes of pills, and women who
believed what they read.
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