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Graduation Address by Congressman Smith and Civic Themes
The 1915 West Side high school graduation featured Congressman Addison Smith delivering the keynote, on initiative and self reliance. He warned graduates about laziness and vice, praised public education and federal land grants, and urged effort, character, and service for future success.
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