Show Magazine Section Magazine Section HERALD-REPUBLICA- N - Sunday April 29 1917 Sfc ' '4 ' Bfl If - - c'5 Wmm wmtj v V i i V'' J' f s- tv-v - (i r d ‘ r y’lh 7” ? V - j s r " vf - '? -- a - fat1 V- T: 'W r j mpiljm mw$ 4 vifli' y tr an'v-"-- ' WMMml mmmu c- - 2& - r Vi ' tradition of the American flag that its stars THE bars image the sky has given to patriotism a picture big with inspiration There could be nothing little in a loyalty that chose a symbol so vast so inclusive in its form and significance The vastness of the United States the volume and complexity of its population have given a splendor to this sym-bo- l that has enlarged and glorified the elemental power of the flag as a national sign And so throughout of all theconflietsof sentiment and judgment which have marked the problems of America in its relations to a warring world there has been a degree of unani mity in honor to the flag that must cheer and stimulate every lover of his country Differences of definition there must always be in matters of patriotism History records it from the beginning Not only questions of war or peace but ways of war have wrenched the wills and the heartstrings of mankind since ’civilization began but the inspiring fact remains that wherever it may have to be carried whatever efforts it may be called upon to guide the flag in itself is a symbol not only of unity but of peace Unless at last it stood for the victories of peace it could not hold the highest homage of the highest valor vivV-w- wmm tk'rOk — H |