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Show Great Was Washington. The birthday cf George Washington Wash-ington reminds us of the excellence of his public service and his notable nota-ble contribution to this nation. It Is eminently fitting that thf United States celebrate his birthday, setting it aside to commemorate his life, a reading of which never fails to emphasize his greatness. Washington was not a saint although, al-though, we believe, a good man. He was an advanced thinker in his day, a capable business man and an able executive. His death, Incidentally, In-cidentally, was probably hastened by repeated and large bleedings when he was attacked by laryngitis In 1799. At the outbreak of the revolutionary revolu-tionary war Washington was one of the wealthiest men in the colonies. His interests were extensive and the risks he took in becoming a "rebel" tremendous. His heart was with his people and, like so many favored men, he embarked upon a cour.-e in life that evidenced a real love for the human beings whose fate was always his real concern. |