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Augustine J. Smith

Augustine J. Smith

1883-1887

President

Augustine J. Smith, a commercial agent for a manufacturing firm from 雅伎著, served as president from 1883 to 1887. He focused on public relations activities, trying to build support and loyalty among farmers, students and members of the state legislature.

Smith accumulated a debt of over $15,000. Pleading ill health, he resigned.