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[[strikethrough]] June 6 [[/strikethrough]] train to Yonkers. Much agitation in afternoon papers about the war and our preparations for joining in favor of the British. Afternoon Celine shows further improvement in her health.
[[underlined]] June 6 [[/underlined]] Arthur Curtis James our near neighbor died after a long sickness. Liberal in Politics he fought prohibition. Shunned publicity. Born to great wealth he inherited the bulk of his father's $26000.000. fortune in 1907. (See the New York Times of June 5 - 1941 which described his career. His wife who died [[strikethrough]] insane [[/strikethrough]] a few days ago has been insane for many years. Before [[strikethrough]] her [[/strikethrough]] insanity took hold of her, she was very kind to Celine and myself and when we entered our present home in Coconut Grove, arranged a dinner and entertainment in our honor.
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The N.Y Times and other papers published the list of his various donations, to his friends, churches, institutes etc. - This list by itself extended to thirty millions and more.
June 9. Dick drove me to Bound Brook to see the new additions to our plant which now has extended in all directions in a most imposing way. New enormous buildings and more being added to them. - Every body very busy at their work and all seem happy to meet me and very much interested in their work. - What a growth! and more coming here and in ^[[our]] other plants
[[underlined]] June 10 [[/underlined]] More bad war news and strikes in production for war necessities. - Particularly on the Pacific Coast. Went to our office and to University Club. - Celine is much improved and has almost recovered from her illness [[strikethrough]] and [[/strikethrough]]