Show FLAG F L A G DA DAY D A Y J f oThe The approaching observance of Flag Fag Day Dar wide nation-wide in scope wide scope and world wide in sentiment tends to bring us into a closer realization of the significance attached to our Na- Na National Na National ti nal Colors The stripes of red s symbolic of the baptism in the noble blood of Ameri Ameri- Americ American American c can can n manhood alternating with pure pure white stripes pes that should never Mar bear the stains of national dishonor dishonor together with cut clear-cut stars st amid the field of blue all forming the com com- component component parts of the banner representing representing representing these United States of Amer Amer- America America America ica is a beautiful and impressive sight ight to behold as it floats in an azure sky with the thc bright sunlight playing upon its glorious and an protecting folds Our Flag Fag should have the leval eval sup support support support port of all true Americans Govern Govern- Government Government Government ment officials the men in whose hands the welfare of this country rests should ever remember and remember the practice the sacred trust reposed in them No un-American un practice or malfe malfeasance sance of public office can be tolerated supported 01 or condoned by our people land 1 l and state legislations should forget momentarily at nt least leaston I on this day of all party differences and unite in rendering due homage For our Flag Ito to to continue to wave over the republic as the symbol of Liberty in its truest sense and ane an 1 ra- ra rational rational patriotism in its noblest form thus justifying that proud boast of unsullied reputation so well known to every school student is our prayer However our country should be free from irom sectarianism free from corrupt political influences and practices eternally grateful to the brave men who have by sacrificing their lives insured Democracy and solicitous of the comfort and welfare of its mamed veterans In this way Old Glory will continue to merit t its praise justify its glori glori- glorious glorious tori- tori I ous traditions prove symbolic of ot un- un unadulterated unadulterated un unadulterated adulterated patriotism and unselfish devotion and indeed measure up to the beloved Lincoln's tese words that these dead shall not have died in hl vain vain |