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From Stoves to Sales In Chicago A Tale Of Two Brothers
Will and Henry Raymond rise from farm hardship to urban success in Chicago. Will starts at bottom blacking stoves then becomes a top salesman for Case & Co, earning advancement while resisting a higher offer from a rival. Henry grows in studies and in business, returning to farming success and a peaceful family life.
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Will
Chicago
Henry
Pat
Lake Street
Business College
Case
Raymond
Northwest
Mr. Case
Mr. Ransom
Tom
Case & Co
Roxy
Mr. Raymond
Wilson
George
Isa
Hudson
Rocky Mountains