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In 1927, Vincent Gaman, a restless Czechoslovakian fanner, set out for America, promising to send soon for his wife, Marija, and their three daughters.

From Time Magazine Archive

In Massachusetts last week, many a fanner and townsman listened to word of the newest miracle, eager to believe.

From Time Magazine Archive

Old Mao was a fanner, prosperous enough to hire a laborer.

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Stanley Reed, Kentucky-born, onetime Solicitor General, once a practical dirt fanner, writer of pedestrian opinions, rated as an able lawyer.

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When Mr. Breland had his turn to ask Willie questions, he looked like a bull about to rip into a poor old fanner, and Willie looked scared.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe