The Mayonnaise Idea That Made a Fortunate Fortune
In 1912 a New York delicatessen dealer Richard Hellman found a breakthrough with wide-necked bottles and rapid truck delivery. His idea transformed a modest operation into a million-dollar business, later sold to Best Foods. The tale urges seeking new ideas to outpace rivals and grow.
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Richard Hellman
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They Also Serve Who Wait at War's Long Toll
The piece honors service wives and mothers who await sons at war and recalls Mary Washington's 1759 letter as an example of steadfast endurance. It cites women tending homes, writing from APO addresses, and the shared hardship across eras, echoing Milton on waiting.
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Beaded Dresses Feature Bolero Style and Multicolor Embroidery
Beaded dresses described include a black necklace dress with flat draped hipline and an afternoon dress with pink beads and a bolero effect. Also noted are a black skirt with white top dress and a bodice embroidered in multicolor stones.
Chiefs Rule The Shans of Burma
The Shan States in the hilly eastern region of Burma have long been governed by their own chiefs and remain outside the Burma legislature’s direct control. The chiefs administer local affairs while Burma proper remains under central authority.
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