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JIM: Clips from 1917, when we flew the flag - even more grandly  Today is FLAG DAY, June 14, 2016. At left, a more recent photo of flag near the historic courthouse. Agents are still searching for a fitting one from 1917. By JIM In early April 1917, President Wilson asked Congress for declaration of war against Imperial Germany, The following clips, taken from various editions of the News from 99 years ago this spring, seem appropriate for today, June 14th. April 4 Old Glory is waving near the basket on the court-house, a hundred feet high. To every true American citizen, and we have no other kind in Adair, the stars and stripes brings to every patriotic bosoms thrilling sensations. There were men in Adair who favored Germany against the British and French, but when our own beloved country is going to take a hand, all hats are lifted to the flag of this country. April 11 The schools in Columbia and in the county ought to be flying the flag. State Supt. of Schools, Gilbert, is asking by letter, that all county superintendents have flags placed on rural schools. Attorney General Logan has ruled that flags may be legally purchased and raised out of the county school fund. April 25 A large flag has been ordered from Louisville and when it arrives it will be erected on the court-house cupola, and will wave above the basket. April 4 A United States flag now floats from the end of a pole seventy-five feet high, on the Post-office corner. The flag was purchased by subscription, and Dr. Jas. Triplett secured the pole and directed, with assistance, the raising of same. This story was posted on 2016-06-14 07:04:02
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