HIS LIFE AND WORK 



an ideal wife for such a man as Cyrus H. McCor- 

 mick. As he grew older, he depended upon her 

 judgment more and more; and as Mrs. McCor- 

 mick is still in the possession of health and 

 strength, it may truly be said that for more than 

 half a century she has been a most influential 

 factor in the industrial and philanthropic devel- 

 opment of the United States. 



Four sons were born, and two daughters 

 Cyrus Hall, who is now President of the Inter- 

 national Harvester Company; Robert, who died 

 in infancy; Harold, Treasurer of the Inter- 

 national Harvester Company; Stanley, Comp- 

 troller of the Company; Virginia; and Anita, 

 now known as Mrs. Emmons Elaine. 



Mr. McCormick was a most affectionate hus- 

 band and father. He took the utmost delight 

 in his home and its hospitalities ; and invariably 

 brought his whole household with him whenever 

 the growth of his business obliged him to visit 

 foreign countries. In the last few years of his 

 life it gave him the most profound satisfaction 

 to know that his oldest son would pick up 

 the McCormick burden and carry it forward. 



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