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Rockefeller dime tale mirrors campaign humor
John D Rockefeller told a dime story about interest on two dollars to ease crowds on the campaign trail. The anecdote highlights his frugal image and humor used in speeches and fundraisers across the nation and at San Francisco rallies.
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Charles Dumas
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New Yorker
William Rockefeller
West
Midwest
Fargo
N.D
Senate
North Dakota
San Francisco
Chinatown