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J C Penney’s Humble Rise From Missouri Farm to Empire
The article profiles James Cash Penney at 95, noting his simple Manners and strict chivalry toward women. It traces his rise from a Missouri farm to founding J C Penney Co. and highlights his motto Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It also sketches his daily routine, honors, Long Island summer home, and family life with wife Mrs Penney and nine grandchildren.
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New York
Jimmy
Jim
J.C
Mr. Penney
James Cash Penney
Missouri
J.C. Penney Co
Penney
J. C. Penney
Merchant Princes of America
Kemmerer
Wyo
Midtown Manhattan
Ing
Connecticut
Penney’s
J.C. Penney
Long Island Sound
Mrs. Penney
Paris
Metropolitan Opera