Prominent Jews of America; a collection of biographical sketches of Jews who have distinguished themselves in commercial, professional and religious endeavor . 28. MOSES BOFF We get out of life just what we put into it. The greatest geniuses of thewdrld have been the greatest toilers. Whether it be business, music or art,success has her crown for the brave spirit of perseverance which has been themost marked characteristic of all our great men. Moses Boff came to America with but two assets—a boundless courage,which brooked no discouragements, and a heritage of fine intellect from hisfather—a
Prominent Jews of America; a collection of biographical sketches of Jews who have distinguished themselves in commercial, professional and religious endeavor . 28. MOSES BOFF We get out of life just what we put into it. The greatest geniuses of thewdrld have been the greatest toilers. Whether it be business, music or art,success has her crown for the brave spirit of perseverance which has been themost marked characteristic of all our great men. Moses Boff came to America with but two assets—a boundless courage,which brooked no discouragements, and a heritage of fine intellect from hisfather—a soldier, arid in private life a man of scholarly attainments. Born in Suwalk, Geberne, Russia, July 2, 1865, he came to America inNovember, 1885, and went direct to Buffalo, N. Y., where an aunt was he obtained no salary, working for his board only. After this severe apprenticeship he worked for two years at $10 per monthand board, and out of this meager salary he saved enough to purchase a horseand wagon. This humble beginning launched a business career that has beenan unqualified success. He was married in Buffalo, February 2, 1891,to An
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