Abraham Lincoln and the railroad age in America
The piece honors Abraham Lincoln's legacy and argues his leadership plus the railroad boom of 1869 transformed the nation. It notes his rise from poverty, wartime leadership, and role in freeing enslaved people, while praising the continental railroad as a unifying, progress driven achievement linking distant lands and peoples. The imagery ties rails to liberty and national growth.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Great Continental Railway
Cnoaciar
Mexico
Latin
South America
St. Petersburg
Vladivustock
Siberia
Jerusalem
Wellington Webb
Crace Alexander
Springville
Zella Kean
Martha Sanborn
Martha
Miss Kenn
Barbara Yoder
Sho
Lovett
Waite Greenlee
Grant Smith
Miriam
Hall
Diligence as Path to Success and Self-Improvement
The piece argues diligence as the key to social distinction and personal achievement. It asserts that prosperity comes from effort and timely work, urging individuals to improve talents, pursue education, and avoid laziness to gain respect and self respect. It closes with the proverb that diligence brings good luck and that one should work today to avoid tomorrow's hindrance.
The Influence of the American Railroad on Progress
A historical reflection extols the railroad as the defining force of the progressive era, likening its push to civilization’s spear and its reach to remote regions. It argues rail lines shape national will, advance expansion, and sustain governance across vast distances.
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Pacific States
Farewell Address of the Class of 1903
The senior class bids farewell in a playful, ceremonial speech praising teachers and friends, mocking juniors, and distributing humorous gifts and memories. It recounts confessions, class pranks, and jokes about hairstyles, clocks, hats, and notable classmates, ending with fond wishes for reunions and the future of the 1903 group.
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Ray
Ajnetriona
Gracion
Amy Laubach
Waldo
Will
Emma
Charlotte Baughman
Nell Bechler
Charlotte
Opbia
Smith
Estella Welty
Estella
Cecile Griffo
Mary Sundey
Martha Sanborn
Estella Reed
Donald Fisher
Will Holmes
James Yocum
David Warner
David
James
Grant Smith
Haupert
Wooster High School
Achoo
Ure
Locke
Nellie Stuller
John McQuigg
Ife
Sarita
John
Stella Reed
Flora Sellers
Flora Shabors
John Charlton
Mary Eddy Coates
Jobo
Nell Gecler
Norman
Zeno Metcalf
Lin Virgin Soul
Annie Kope
Ophelia Vera Filgers
Jay
Norman Plumer
Clarence Schultz
Mayme
Jenn Ellaperman
Charles Correll
Especal v
Mae Yuarnell
Old State University
Alan
Bernard
Jean
Mary Clem
Ratella Welty
Jan Stauffer
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Wayne County Herald
William Milmnes
Harry
Kipfer
MeQuire
Minette Schlafly
Premind
Toniatt
Elans
Joseph Roesing
Jean Milsperman
Grant Reed
Miriam Hard
May Yarnell
Clark
Nell Stuller
Emma Meeks
Anna Rope
Metcalf
Sarita Smith
Mora Sellers
Townshend
Acta
Anna Wiles
Faith Graham
Vera Filger
Grace Alexander
Katie Bucher
Grant
Fatella Welty
Clarence Warren
Y . Welty
Barbara
Louis Cramer
Mary Eddy
Paul Stauffer
Bernard Clark
Joe Harvey
Walter Shives
Florence Tawney
Harry Kipfer
Sylvia Penick
Miles Snyder
Dallas Stauffer
Wooster
Walter Nice
Elva Dentler
Jennie VanOver
Florence Kipfer
Rome
Florice Adelia Tawsey
Ayersmith
Magnus
Minette
Katie
Willie Holmes
Willie
Iie
Annie Wiles
Elva Pender
Jenni van
Annie
Elva
Jennie
Louis Kramer
Riley
Lizabeth Ann
Lizzie Ann
Clauss
Mr Eaton
Ylvin Penick
Miss Webster
Jon Reesley
Mary Dear
Oberlin
Haysaville
Anhland
William Atchinley
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