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harm to any ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS II9 one. His is a life that calls for much commendation andhttle reproof. A careful study of the life of Mr. Stephens will be inmany ways profitable. We will come to know a reallygreat and good man who won success in spite of manyobstacles and be stimulated… … Leland Stanford 120 LELAND STANFORD 1824-1893 Leland Stanford is an excellent example of what canbe accomplished by persistent effort. With no opportunitiesin early life beyond what most boys may have, he made him-self one of the leaders in the development of our countryand its resources. The…
