Oldest American Flag in Mexico City Museum
The oldest known flag in North America is Cortez’s banner carried in his return to God after the capture of Mexico City in 1519. It is preserved under glass in the National Museum, Mexico City.
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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
2
The oldest known flag in North America is Cortez’s banner carried in his return to God after the capture of Mexico City in 1519. It is preserved under glass in the National Museum, Mexico City.
The piece explains the expression to make one the goat from scapegoat lore where a goat bears sins. It then reports Deputy Sheriff Daniel OConnor paying $60 for attaching the wrong cow in a Jegsk suit, with the owner seeking $250 damages but the court awarding $60 for inconvenience.
War Department Fairfield Air Depot advertises civil service positions for general mechanics with a $1500 annual salary and potential extension. It notes applications are forwarded for students meeting requirements and invites immediate visit to Frye Aircraft Company of Utah in Salt Lake City for consideration.
Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard service stores show Camel as the favorite brand in sales records. Local dealers advertise Camel cartons as gifts for men in the armed forces, reflecting a longtime saluting tradition and preference in the military.
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