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Thomas J. Dixon

Thomas J. Dixon is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Thomas J. Dixon rather than just read about it. In short: Thomas John Dixon (September 9, 1869–March 4, 1939) was an American politician and businessman. An executive of the Arthur Dixon Transfer Company, he also served as a member of the Chicago City Council.

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Reference excerpt

Thomas John Dixon (September 9, 1869–March 4, 1939) was an American politician and businessman. An executive of the Arthur Dixon Transfer Company, he also served as a member of the Chicago City Council.

Early life, family, career Dixon was born September 9, 1869, a son of Arthur Dixon and Annie Dixon (née Carson). His parents were considered early pioneers of Chicago. He was the younger brother of George William Dixon. He was of paternal Ulster Scot ancestry, making him a Scotch-Irish American. Dixon followed his father into the transfer industry, serving as vice president and director of the Arthur Dixon Transfer Company.

Chicago City Council Dixon served as a Republican member of the Chicago City Council from 1900 through 1910. He was elected to the council in 1900, initially representing the 3rd ward. In 1901, Dixon was redistricted to the 2nd ward. The 1901 redistricting resulted in two "holdover" council members (Dixon and William Hale Thompson) being drawn into the ward. Thus, from 1901 through 1902, the ward was temporary represented by three aldermen (Dixon, Thompson, and the 1901-elected Charles Alling). Dixon represented the ward until 1910. He was considered to be very well-liked by voters of the ward. Dixon was an Illinois delegate to the 1904 Republican National Convention.

Personal life Dixon was a member of the Union League Club of Chicago. He was a thirty-sixth degree freemason, a shriner and a knight templar. He was also member of the Chicago Traffic Association, Chicago Athletic Association, and Chicago Rotary Club. Dixon was a wealthy individual. Dixon and his wife, Dora, had five adult children: daughters Alice and Dora, and sons Thomas Jr., Arthur, and Wesley. By 1922, he and his wife had moved from their former residence on Calumet Avenue in Chicago to a residence in the suburb of Oak Park. Dixon died of heart disease at the age of 69 on March 4, 1909, passing at his personal residence on Linden Avenue in Oak Park. His funeral was held at the First Methodist in Oak Park.

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Example 1 — a first encounter with Thomas J. Dixon

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Thomas J. Dixon claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Thomas J. Dixon before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Thomas J. Dixon ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Thomas J. Dixon

In research: Thomas J. Dixon appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Thomas J. Dixon in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Thomas J. Dixon is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1869 births, 1939 deaths, 19th-century American businesspeople, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Thomas J. Dixon outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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