It is our glory, that in all that tends to human progress, in all that ministers to human distress, in whatever appeals to and develops what is best in man, or brings contentment and happiness to the home--in a word, in the grand march of civilization--McLean County moves in the van.
Stevenson celebrates McLean County's role in advancing human progress and welfare.
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