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The most important people are the farmers, so it is said, for they feed the nation. Laborers, however, are just about as important because they do the real work. On the other hand, were it not for the doctors and for medical science, our life expectancy would be shorter, with less opportunity to enjoy all [...]
1Aug2006 | Victor Jacobson | 1 comment | ContinuedMost Important
Mr. Jacobson teaches English in senior high school at Anoka, Minnesota. The most important people are the farmers, so it is said, for they feed the nation. Laborers, however, are just about as important because they do the real work. On the other hand, were it not for the doctors and for medical science, our [...]
1Jul1956 | Victor Jacobson | 0 comments | Continued-
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