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Sam Zemurray Banana Empire Builder From Immigrant Roots
The article traces Sam Zemurray from a Bessarabian immigrant banana peddler to head of United Fruit, noting his early rail journeys with ripe fruit, expansion into ships and railroads, and his quarrel with United Fruit's board. It highlights his philanthropy in Honduras agriculture education, his role in diversifying crops, and his philosophy that friendship and goodwill surpass monetary gains as he plans retirement in New Orleans and Tangipahoa.
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