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“ He also gave a number of years to the board of trade of the city, and was largely rosponsible for Springfield's initiative in the “safe and sane Fourth of July” movement, which later swept over the whole country. Mr. Bowles' home was a quiet center of the city's intellectual life. To strangers he appeared cold and formal, but this was not his demeanor toward those with whom he associated intimately. In extending his friendship he did not consider the “social standing” of the individual, he considered only his character regardless of any other matters. ”

“ He feared to sacrifice the fine qualities of the small, compact carefully-edited newspaper of the days before the advent of the sensational “yellow” journal. Mr. Bowles' personal life was one of quiet concentration on the interests of the “Republican.” He refused many honors and opportunities in public life and took up few direct responsibilities in the life of his city, although his interest in social and educational problems could always be counted on. He was a director of the Springfield Library Association, succeeding his father in 1878 and resigning in 1902. ”

“ Samuel Bowles (4th) was one of ten children. He attended the public schools of Springfield, and then traveled abroad for two years. It was his father's intention that he should succeed him as editor of the “Republican,” and his education was planned with this end in view; his belief being that a newspaper editor should know the world directly, and not merely from books. The travel course was followed by special studies in Yale University (1871-72) and a term at the University of Berlin. Then, having completed his education, Mr. Bowles entered the business office of the “Republican.” ”