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'''Nasal hair''' or '''Nose hair''' consists of small [[hair]]s that are in the [[nose]]. Biologically, the hairs act as a filter and keep dust and dirt out of the nasal passages, and strongly stimulate [[pain]] nerves if pulled out.

'''John Wanamaker''' ([[July 11]], [[1838]] - [[December 12]], [[1922]]) was a [[United States]] businesman, considered the father of the [[department store]]. Wanamaker was born in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]].

Loss of nasal hair due to [[alopecia areata]] (a form of hair loss that causes bald spots) has been linked to increased severity of [[asthma]], [[hay fever|seasonal allergy]] and atopic [[dermatitis]] (skin irritation caused by hereditary hyper-sensitivity).

In [[1875]] he purchased an abandoned [[railroad]] depot and converted it into a large store, ''[[Wanamaker's]]'', generally considered the first American department store. It was also a Philadelphia institution for decades. He opened a second store in [[New York City]] in [[1896]] and continued to expand his business.

A businessman who revered [[Jesus as Christ and Messiah|Jesus Christ]], Wanamaker was an innovator, creative in his work, and a merchandising genius, though modest and with an enduring reputation for honesty.

''See also:'' [[Nose-picking]]

In [[1889]] Wanamaker began the First Penny Savings Bank in order to encourage thrift.

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Wanamaker was appointed [[United States Postmaster General]] by [[President of the United States|President]] [[Benjamin Harrison]] in 1889. Wanamaker served until [[1893]], and was credited with introducing many efficiencies to the Postal Service.

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At his death in 1922, his estate was estimated to be $35 million (USD). He had two residences. One was his city townhouse at 2032 Walnut Street, which was modeled similar to an English manor house. His other house was the Lindenhurst mansion in Cheltenham on York Road, below Washington Lane. A station - Chelten Hills (below Jenkintown) - was constructed in addition to his vast mansion. A family trust owned the Wanamaker's store chain until [[1978]], run by his family's heirs.

==Quotes==

"Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half."<br>

"You mend your automobile on the spot when something breaks. Don't let your life be going on with something crippled in it."<br>

"A little more effort on the part of everybody to make the times better, and better times will surely come along."

==See also==

[[Wanamaker's]] Department Store

==External links/sources==

[http://www.maykuth.com/Archives/wana95.htm John Wanamaker: A retailing innovator]<br>

[http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/wanamaker_hi.html Who Made America? (John Wanamaker, Innovator)]<br><br><br>

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| width="30%" align="center"| '''Preceded by''':<br>[[Don M. Dickinson]]

| width="40%" align="center"| [[United States Postmaster General|Postmaster General]]

| width="30%" align="center"| '''Succeeded by''':<br>[[Wilson S. Bissell]]

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[[Category:U.S. Postmasters General|Wanamaker, John]]