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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
8
The guide details how the US flag should be displayed in various situations. It covers marching positions on flags, orientation when displayed vertically or horizontally, placement in speaker settings, and proper arrangement with other flags on staffs. It emphasizes blue field orientation toward observers and relative positions among multiple flags.
Photo courtesy Ferry-Moran Seed Co. The article explains hoeing and stirring surface soil between rows as soon as seedlings appear, to kill weeds, prevent germination, and maintain a mulched surface. It recommends wheel hoes, hand weeders, and careful cultivation throughout the season to protect roots and improve air and moisture access.
Private William Clancy, a Texan who enlisted in Canada, carried the American flag into the April 9 1917 Vimy Ridge assault. He tied the flag to his bayonet and, with a dying comrade murmuring praise, shared the moment: Old Glory and New Glory Too.
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