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Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.

James Cash Penney

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James Cash Penney
Age: 95 †
Born: 1875
Born: September 16
Died: 1971
Died: February 12
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Hamilton
Missouri
Leadership
Proves
Worth
Cooperation
Satisfaction
Trust
Brings
Economy
Service
Quality
Confidence
Honor
Bespeaks
Prove
Begets

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