In the book Distinguished Jews of America that was published in 1917 there’s an interview/article on Zaidy Sam Travis in which the writer quotes about him:
” Mr. Travis belongs to those men who are doing things and not talking about their accomplishments”
For a pdf of the article click here Distinguished_Jews_of_America 466-468
For a pdf of the complete book and to see the other people written about click here Distinguished_Jews_of_America