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Uncle Tom worked with his father in his store in Illinois for many years and later worked as a milkman. He also sold his pancake mix on his milk route. He was always big into politics and entered his name as a write-in candidate for Mayor of Forest Park, Illinois. He did win and served one term from 1939-1943.
