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“There are plenty of good five-cent cigars in the country. The trouble is they cost a quarter. What this country needs is a good five-cent nickel.”

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Franklin P. Adams

Franklin P. Adams was a prominent American columnist whose career spanned much of the 20th century. Known for his profound social insights and incisive commentary, his work had a significant impact on American society at the time. more

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