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Pioneer Merchant Breaks Mold in Clothing Trade
A highlighted entrepreneur recalls defying naysayers to open a flagship clothing store after moving from a small watch shop at 911 Franklin Street to Maip Street. The speaker notes early skepticism from sob sisters about success and credits bold decisions with transforming a watchmaker into a prominent merchant and expanding to two stores.
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