Edward William Bok, who, since 1888, has been the editor of the Ladies’
Home Journal, was born in Helder, Holland, October 9, 1863. He came to
this country with his parents when six years of age and was educated
in the public schools of Brooklyn. He then learned stenography and
entered the employ of the Western Union Telegraph Company. Finding that
his position had no future for him, he, in 1884, became connected with
the firm of Henry Holt & Co., publishers, and later with the Scribner
firm, with which he remained. His industry and integrity gained for
him the respect of his employers, and when finally he became desirous
of securing the control of the publication of which he is now owner,
he had no difficulty in obtaining the needed capital with which to
accomplish his desires. Mr. Bok is married and is the author of “A
Young Man In Business,” “Successward,” etc.