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The Worlds Most Ingenious Salesman

Strange As It Seems · September 21, 1939 · 24 min · 4,152 words

The transcript of “The Worlds Most Ingenious Salesman”, an episode of Strange As It Seems first broadcast September 21, 1939. Press a time to play from that line (a 60-second preview; Potato Plus plays it all). Strange As It Seems plays Strange As It Seems free, live around the clock. Search inside this transcript.

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Keep your dials tuned to this station for strange as it seems which follows immediately WJ SV Washington palm olive lather cream and palm olive brushless both made with soothing olive oil for greater shaving comfort present Strange as it seems This is a law is a real bringing you fascinating stories which John Hicks, the famous cartoonist, has collected from every corner of the

globe. Did you know that there are only 44 states in the United States? I'll give you the answer to that one before the end of the program. But first, you will hear the amazing stories of the man whose touch was gold, the most beautiful life in America, the scientist who was traded for a racehorse, and the duel that was fought

with the powder keg. And believe me, these stories are really strange. But But there's nothing strange about the fact that more men use palm olive shave cream than any other kind. Why palm olive is the only nationally sold shave cream made with olive oil.

Nature's finest skin conditioner. You get smooth, quick, clean shades with comfort beyond your fondest dreams. Remember, both palm olive lather cream and palm olive brushless are made with olive oil. Whichever type you buy, be sure it's palm olive shave cream.

Who is the world's most ingenious salesman? Where did he live? Well, his name was Timothy Dexter. His story begins shortly after the American Revolution, when the paper money issued by the Continental Congress had little value.

Citizens of the United States wanted silver and gold, and Timothy Dexter had silver and gold. In his office in Charleston, Massachusetts, one morning... Mr. Dexter, I understand you are buying up continental currency. Why don't you know that, Paysport stuff is absolutely worthless.

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