Disputed Handwriting Part 18

[Ill.u.s.tration: Admiral George Dewey. Extreme straightforwardness is indicated in this signature; the letters are all one height and the line of writing is straight. It denotes precision, discipline and loyalty.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: An enlarged signature of one of the most successful merchants in the country. This signature shows intuitive perception of character and the heavy characters denote precision, organization, and care for details.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: The signature of H.N. Higinbotham, a former partner of Marshall Field, and an immensely busy man. It shows that an active business man can write a legible hand if he will.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: This signature is that of one of America's greatest merchants and financiers. He is as careful in writing as in business and gives the greatest care to all details. Philanthrophy is also shown in his hand.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: This is the inventor of the telephone, and one of the most famous characters of the country. This is a most p.r.o.nounced signature indicating inventive genius and charity, with strong literary proclivities.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Joseph Zeisler, one of the best known physicians in the country. This writing, while difficult to read, indicates a nervous body and active brain.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Thomas A. Edison, the famous inventor.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: One of the richest men in America and a well-known philanthropist.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: This signature evidences calm and clear judgment; the open "o's," fluency of speech; and the simply formed capitals, the modest, unpretentious nature.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: The writing of one of the most famous characters in American politics. His writing indicates firmness, love of notoriety and also a semblance of weakness.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: The signature of Emil G. Hirsch, Rabbi of Sinai Congregation, Chicago, one of America's best-known and most-respected Jewish citizens.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: "Oom Paul" Kruger, formerly president of the Transvaal Republic. This is the signature of a man that believed the world was flat. He was "sot" in his ways--stubborn, obstinate, unmovable. His rugged character was never brought within the restraints of conventionality, and neither, apparently, was his handwriting.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: One of America's best-known educators.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Arthur N. McGeoch, Milwaukee, Wis., a well-known attorney.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Geo. E. Allen, Educational Director, American Inst.i.tute of Banking.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Characteristic writing of business men in the early days of our country. These autographs appear on the original agreement which formed the first stock exchange in New York City, in 1792.

Whirls, flourishes, and other peculiarities are remarkably plenty in the above, which is an indication of correct writing in those days.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: One of the few legible signatures to the Declaration of Independence.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: P.M. Hanney, a leading Chicago business man, and a director in the great firm of Siegel Cooper & Company.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: General counsel for the American Bankers' a.s.sociation, and authority on American banking law.]

[Ill.u.s.tration: Retired Major General of the United States Army.]

AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES

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