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- ↑ A Progressive Drug Concern, Wall Street Journal, September 1, 1931, pg. 8.
- ↑ Zonite Quarter Net Tops Needs, Wall Street Journal, April 3, 1931, pg. 4.
- ↑ Zonite Products, Wall Street Journal, March 3, 1932, pg. 3.
- ↑ Zonite To Change Name; Sets Up Four Divisions, Wall Street Journal, November 4, 1955, pg. 24.
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