Young George Washington’s Early Struggles and Work Ethic
A fragmentary reminiscence traces George Washington’s youth in Fredericksburg and Mount Vernon, highlighting his mother Mary Ball Washington’s guidance, the influence of Augustine and Lawrence, and his early schooling in surveying and business tactics. It notes his drive to earn, the family’s financial limits, and how mentors like Lord Fairfax and his half-brother aided his path toward self-reliance and preparation for public service.
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Mary Roll Washington
George
Augustine
Fredericksburg
Mgre
Lawrence I
Mount’ Vernon
Lord Fairfax
Washington boy to man in early surveying and war years
The piece recalls a young George Washington buckling down to earn his way through surveying, gaining attention from Virginia Governor Dinwiddie and entering military service. It contrasts his early drive with reflections on the Collins Land Company, its large Iowa land holdings, impact on farmers, and concerns over economic and community effects.
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Helas
Culpeppar
George
Dinwiddie
Virginia
George Washington
Estherville Enterprise
Sunday Register
Collins Land Company
Farmae
Iowa
Collins Mortgage Company
Farmers Have the Last Word in Wallaces’ Farmer Theme
Henry Wallace writes that farmers increasingly hold the final say as social knowledge gaps and postwar economic strain drive rising mortgage indebtedness, foreclosures, and tenancy. The rural class suffers deeply while feeling unable to mount adequate protests amid postwar changes.
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Henry ‘Wallace
Memorial Day Congestion Highlights Need for Wider Roads
The article notes record highway congestion from New York to San Francisco on Memorial Day, with jammed roads, slow speeds, and detours causing many accidents. It argues for broader, better connected secondary roads to alleviate urban bottlenecks and showcase new areas while using local materials for cost efficient, weatherproof surfaces.
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New York
San Francisco
Accident Prevention Rest With Individuals
The piece notes 1980 U S accidental deaths at 9 000 with motor vehicle deaths at 33 000 and highway 40 000, urging safety education in schools as a life long message. It contrasts rising overall deaths with a drop among under 15 year olds and urges individuals to act to prevent accidents. It also profiles railroad industry, claiming railroads are essential to handling traffic, supporting the economy and employing millions, highlighting investment and public service.
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National Safety Council
America
Whemer
United States
G Railroad
Agiganda
Milking the Motorist Tax Revenues Rise Sharp
A historical analysis notes motor vehicle taxes totaling over 2 million dollars last year with rising expectations for this year. It highlights gasoline, registration, personal property, and license fees swelling motorists’ costs while highway expenditures climb modestly. Ten legislatures boosted gas taxes in 1991, one state added a seven-cent tax, and overall motor vehicle tax income nears unprecedented levels.
Freedom of press maintained amid gag law ruling
Chief Justice Hughes underscores freedom of the press as paramount after the Supreme Court overturns Minnesota's gag law. The law sought to curb indecent sheets but in its wording endangered honest comment and criticism. A Melvin Farmers Elevator was burned last week.
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Reedom
Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
Hughes
America
Melvin
Marion Hatfield Returns Home From Minnesota Work
Marion Hatfield came back last week after working in Minnesota during the school vacation. He had been away since the break began and returned to his home.
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Marion Hatfield
Minnesota
Lutheran Church Notes with Services and Parochial School Start
Church notes list Lutheran services at various times, confirmands and joint parochial school programs. A Danish service is noted at Graettinger with a Sunday picnic at High Lake, and South Walnut Church lists Danish services with Pastor Rev Axel M Ankersen.
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Lutheran Church
Firat Lutheran Ch
John Bondhus
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Graettinger
Woldens
High Lake
Petersen Will Speat
South Walnut Church
Axel M. Aniersen
Zion Lutarran Crurch Missouri Synod Mission Festival Notice
There will be no service next Sunday as all members are invited to attend the mission festival at Tertil on that day. The next service will be in German on July 2 at 9:00 A.M. Rev. Otls Lang, pastor.
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Zion Lutarran
Crurch
Missouri Synod
Tertil
Otls Lang
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Mite
Istensen’s
Fraettinger
Lowa
Raettinger
HY To Bey
Virginia Land
Lawrence
Ashington
Collins
Farth
Atill
Hawkeye Theatre
The
Werner Ebabe
C. A. Jensen General Merchandise
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