Business: Personnel: Dec. 10, 1934

Last week the following were news: ¶ "My Dear Grandson:

"I am very much pleased in the manner in which you have chosen to learn the Harvester business by starting at the bottom. By doing this, you glean the knowledge first hand that will greatly help you in later years. I extend my most hearty approval of your efforts.

"Your Grandfather,

"John D. Rockefeller."

The year was 1925, the grandson, 26-year-old Fowler McCormick, heir to International Harvester Co. millions. Fowler McCormick went to work at $35 a week for...

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