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Woman of the Century — Sophia Braeunlich (1893)

She is described by one of the "Journal's" starr as "a modest, warm-hearted, accomplished and irreproachable woman, of strong character, with an instinctive clearness of vision that seems to be confined to women, and with the sound judgment of a man," and it is added that "she possesses the absolute esteem and goodwill of all the gentlemen in the office, and is always a courteous lady, though a strict disciplinarian.
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Woman of the Century — Sophia Braeunlich (1893)

Mrs. Braeunfich displayed such intelligence and energy that ere long Mr. Rothwell availed himself of her services as ix>th secretary and assistant exchange editor. She mastered the technical details pertaining to the paper, attended the meetings of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and frequently went down into mines on such occasions, thus gaining practical knowledge of various details that increased her usefulness in the office. When the secretary and treasurer of the publishing company resigned his position, Mrs. Braeunlich was elected to fill the vacancy.
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