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Daughters Remember Strong Mother Figures From Early Century
Esther Parks recalls Goldie Henry Parks and other mothers who raised large families on Osage County farms in the early 20th century. Emileu Ware honors her mother Helen Ware for balancing work and care with daily lunches in the fields. Maxine Mott and Goldie Obenland’s legacies reflect social roles, family duty, and resilience amid hardship on rural farms.
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Emileu Ware
Ware
Osage County
Maxine Mott
Goldie Musselman Obenland
Mott
Clay Center
Obenland
Matt
Esther Parks
Goldie Henry Parks
Parks
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photos
Maxine
Helen Blanchard Vincent Ware