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John Willys Story Of His Rise From Ellmira To Overland Triumph
John N Willys rose from an Elmira auto selling agent to rescue the Overland company in December 1907. Facing bank crises and a looming receivership, he raised cash by gathering every coin from a hotel and local business, then won creditor support to reorganize. Within eight years he commanded a $50,000,000 value for his work and steered Overland through a near collapse.
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