Rise of a Small Manufacturer to a 300-Worker Firm
A man begins by selling furniture through direct mail then uses company stock to finance aluminum purchases and more lathes. The firm grows to 300 employees and ships 105000 aluminum chairs and lounges. The message urges more merchants service industries and manufacturers to aid national growth and personal success.
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