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“I fear vastly more a futile, incompetent old age than I do any form of death.”

Quote by William Allen White

Book:Forty Years on Main Street

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Forty Years on Main Street

This book offers a rich tapestry of stories and anecdotes that depict the transformation of a Main Street over forty years, highlighting the lives and experiences of its residents and the cultural shifts that shape a community. more

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William Allen White

William Allen White was an American editor, born on February 10, 1868, and died on January 29, 1944. He is known for his work at The Kansas City Star, which under his leadership became a model for the American press. more

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