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US grain industrialist
1870 - William H. Danforth was born this year.
1892 - Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis.
1894 - He went into the business of mixing formula feeds for farm animals.
- Married to Miss Adda Bush.
1896-1932 - Became the 1st president of Ralston Purina Co.
1924 - Danforth and a group of friends organized the American Youth Foundation.
1927 - He established the Danforth Foundation as a national educational philanthropy.
1932-1956 - Served as chairman of Ralston Purina Co.
1955 - He died on Christmas Eve at the age of 85.
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I Dare You! by William H. Danforth (Paperback - Apr 1, 2008) I DARE YOU is for the daring few who are headed somewhere. Those afraid to Dare might as well pass it up. It will weary the lazy because it calls for immediate action. It will bore the sophisticated,...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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I Dare You by William H. Danforth (Hardcover - Jul 25, 1972) |
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I Dare You by William H. Danforth (Hardcover - Jul 25, 1972) |
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Russia under the hammer and sickle;: Impressions written to the Purina family by William H Danforth (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
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The old district school;: A farce in two acts with music. New version by William E Danforth (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
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