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Douglas brothers built Maytag empire in Ottawa Kansas
Noel Douglas rose from Oklahoma oil fields to top Standard Brands salesman before teaming with his brother Sandy to establish a Maytag franchise in Ottawa Kansas. They bought in bulk, sold washers to farms, and built a strong service department with Bob Hooten as master mechanic.
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Noel Douglas
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Barnum and Bailey Circus
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