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Brooklyn Life, New York, July 3, 1909
Peter: strong and constant
Elizabeth: dreamy
Martha: goodhearted
Louisa: weak but nice character
Helen: pretty, but fickle
George: a fine man
Other good names: Henry and Paul, bad name: Algernon
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Brooklyn Life, New York, July 3, 1909

Peter: strong and constant
Elizabeth: dreamy
Martha: goodhearted
Louisa: weak but nice character
Helen: pretty, but fickle
George: a fine man

Other good names: Henry and Paul, bad name: Algernon

Should neither of these plans bring happiness or wealth to your offspring there is a phrenological bureau in New York where for five dollars they will feel hes “bumps” and advice him on whether he should be a car conductor or a chemist, a nun or a dancer. 

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    Seriously though don’t name your child Algernon that is sound advice.
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