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The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912 - Page 6
by Joseph Gaston - 1912
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History of the Republican Party in Ohio, Volume 2

Joseph Patterson Smith - 1898 - 906 pages
...through his efforts. In matter of public improvement he exercises a calm, sound judgment that looks beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. One of the /ea Ions advocates of the Republican party, he was a member of the state executive committee...
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The New Jersey Coast in Three Centuries: History of the New Jersey ..., Volume 3

William Nelson - New Jersey - 1902 - 762 pages
...and yat progressive, carefully considering every question which came up for settlement and looking beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. He never sought office, but his fellow townsmen, recogtrzing his ab:lity and his loyalty to the best...
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A Biographical Record of Fairfield County, Ohio, Illustrated

Fairfield County (Ohio) - 1902 - 500 pages
...for the benefit of the institution, whereby the condition of the inmates was much improved. He looked beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future and labored to instill into the minds of the inmates principles that would help them to become active...
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A Centennial Biographical History of Seneca County, Ohio

Lewis Publishing Company - Seneca County (Ohio) - 1902 - 862 pages
...progressive,. public-spirited and influential citizen. He was a man of keen sagacity, capable of looking beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. He labored not alone for himself or for his own generation but also for posterity, for through many...
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History of Long Island: From Its Earliest Settlement to the ..., Volume 3

Peter Ross - Long Island (N.Y.) - 1903 - 728 pages
...was the pioneer in that business in the west. He was a man of keen sagacity and foresight, who could look beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future, and realizing that gas was to play an important part in the world's commercial and industrial history...
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A History of the Puget Sound Country: Its Resources, Its Commerce and Its ...

William Farrand Prosser - Puget Sound (Wash.) - 1903 - 750 pages
...business interests of the city and its development along commercial and industrial lines. He looks beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future, and with firm faith in Everett and its continued growth, he has allied his interests with hers, and...
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A History of the State of Nevada: Its Resources and People

Thomas Wren - Nevada - 1904 - 988 pages
...question. In the discharge of his official duties he is both progressive and economical, and looks beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. He has been a business man of high integrity, and he and his family have the respect of a wide circle...
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A Twentieth Century History of Allegan County, Michigan

Henry Franklin Thomas - Allegan County (Mich.) - 1907 - 814 pages
...as one whose labors have been of direct benefit to the state at large and at the same time he looks beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. His home is in Wayland and in addition to his residence there he owns a good farm property in Hopkins...
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A History of Quebec: Its Resources and People : Illustrated, Volume 2

Benjamin Sulte, C. E. Fryer, Laurent-Olivier David - Québec (Province) - 1908 - 638 pages
...intellectual force and close study has been enabled to master situations seemingly most intricate, to look beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future. He never swerves from any stand he believes to be the correct one. Mr. Devlin is diplomatic, yet he...
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Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People 1808-1908, Volume 3

Carrie Westlake Whitney - Kansas City (Mo.) - 1908 - 712 pages
...individual welfare also promotes general prosperity. He readily comprehends business problems, looks beyond the exigencies of the moment to the possibilities of the future and by the. coordination of interests and the capable direction of affairs wins success and has frequently...
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