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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
The article notes Betsy Ross’s Philadelphia workshop where the first flag was made and describes flag sizes for the garrison regiments and parade colors. Congress has moved to restore national dignity amid these reminders of early American symbols.
The article celebrates Flag Day on June 14 1917 marking the 140th anniversary of Old Glory. It notes the flag flying over Europe’s battlefields alongside France and Britain as democracy battles autocracy, and praises the flag as a symbol of opportunity and unity. It recalls Philadelphia in 1776 when colonies chose a standard for troops and citizens alike.
The piece traces flag design decisions from the 1775 to 1818 period, noting Congress actions, Jones command of the Ranger, and the first foreign salute. It highlights the shift from thirteen stripes to thirteen stripes with states added as the union expanded, and cites early banners from Prospect Hill and Bostons pine tree flag. It mentions the 1777 law, the Madison era, and the role of designers including Mrs. Reetey Foss in proposing star shapes.
Italian forces drive toward Trieste threatening the Austrian naval base while Austrian troops retreat to Duino. The panoramic image highlights Miramare and the shore railroad linking Venice and Vienna with Servola’s naval yards in the background.
Secretary Lane announced plans to purchase the Tanana Valley Railroad from Fairbanks to Chatanika with a branch to Chena. The line will join the Government railroad system and open access to the coal field 100 miles south of Fairbanks for mining.
A group of British soldiers wear captured German helmets in a staged pose near Northern France as British advances cut German lines. The photographer joked about taking the helmets off as the men display trophies from the Kaiser's forces.
Capt. Andre Tardieu, Deputy High Commissioner in the United States, is conducting a study for Premier Ribot on replacing territorials behind the front who are heads of large families with American workers as part of France’s economic revival efforts.
An ad-like anecdote promotes freezone ether compound for corns saying a quarter ounce costs little and instantly relieves soreness. A Cincinnati man claims the product dries and shrivels the corn root and can be lifted out with fingers.
L C Eddy an attorney at law located at 410 Pennsylvania Avenue West offers general law services with prompt collections and business matters handled efficiently.
A notice urging continuous weekly newspaper advertising in Warren Mail Ads for 1917. It offers ad contracts of one month or one year and provides a phone number for an Ad Taker to call on advertisers.
An advertisement from Mail Printing Co at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue Warren Pennsylvania invites customers to call and sample their job printing. It emphasizes refined old fashioned craftsmanship and asks readers to vet prices and view samples.
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