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July 8, 1922
The Semi Weekly Leader
Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
William Huskey, 100, of Smelterville, Mo., celebrates birthday and shares longevity rules: moderate habits, hard work, mind own business. Married to 84yo wife, 18 children; illiterate but informed.
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Rules for Longevity.
Poplar Bluff, Mo.-There are three rules for longevity, according to William Huskey, one hundred years old, of Smelterville. These reasons are: First, moderate habits; second, work hard; third, attend to your own business.
A few days ago Huskey celebrated his one hundredth birthday, sitting in his "old favorite" rocking chair by his fireplace in the little farm home.
Huskey is married and his wife is eighty-four years of age. He is the father of 18 children. He can neither read nor write, but is quite conversant with the questions of the day.
Poplar Bluff, Mo.-There are three rules for longevity, according to William Huskey, one hundred years old, of Smelterville. These reasons are: First, moderate habits; second, work hard; third, attend to your own business.
A few days ago Huskey celebrated his one hundredth birthday, sitting in his "old favorite" rocking chair by his fireplace in the little farm home.
Huskey is married and his wife is eighty-four years of age. He is the father of 18 children. He can neither read nor write, but is quite conversant with the questions of the day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Longevity
Centenarian
Rules For Life
Moderate Habits
Hard Work
Family
What entities or persons were involved?
William Huskey
Where did it happen?
Smelterville, Near Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Story Details
Key Persons
William Huskey
Location
Smelterville, Near Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Event Date
A Few Days Ago (100th Birthday)
Story Details
William Huskey, aged 100, shares three rules for longevity: moderate habits, hard work, and attending to one's own business. He celebrated his birthday in his rocking chair by the fireplace in his farm home. He is married to an 84-year-old wife and father to 18 children, illiterate but knowledgeable about current events.