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From Leaflets to Cash: Chase Sells Riding Cultivators
Alhambra California salesman Al Chase West coast sales manager for National Acme recounts his first sale attempt in 1877 in Cheburne Texas selling riding cultivators. He doubted farmers could pay and passed many by until a dinner table revelation led a farmer to buy, prompting a successful follow up sale.
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Alhambra
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Acme Company
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Texas
Mr. Chase