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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
2
The poem praises George Washington as a soldier and statesman whose duties, humility, and steadfast leadership earn silent honor rather than popular applause. It extols his barefoot soldiers, unseating lights, and unwavering will, portraying him as the sole figure embodying universal virtue and national aspiration.
Henry Leffmann notes Washingtons overlooked role in developing internal commerce and uniting the states. He cites Washingtons plans for a Potomac slack water system and the Mohawk route as early steps toward broader national integration, predating Erie Canal and New Yorks rise as a trade hub.
In his early days a little-known woodcut depicts George Washington as a land surveyor, reflecting thoughts far from army command and the first presidency.
George Washington was elected president of the convention that drafted the Constitution because he was the people's idol. He enjoyed nationwide confidence and held a respected dignity and strength, though he doubted his scholarly prowess and political skill. He believed his duty required him to participate.
A crystal medallion holding George Washington's hair was bequeathed conditionally to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the will of Boudinot Keith a New York reformer and founder of the City Club. The item transfers if the association presents Keith's daughter with a Washington portrait willed by his aunt. Keith's great uncle Elias Boudnot served on Washington's staff.
The senate backs repeal of the inheritance tax and eliminates car and truck taxes, aiming to cut government revenue by hundreds of millions. Debate over the automobile levy highlights partisan strains as leadership weighs conference prospects and potential final passage.
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