One Nation, Under God

Memories for April 12, 2017

1 years ago

April 5, 1917

The warclouds are drawing close. Several hundred people gathered at the Odd Fellows Hall on call of Mayor Harry Cosner to display their patriotism and approve sending a telegram of support to President Woodrow Wilson.

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The situation had its grim side too, as a German farmer from the north country was escorted to the band stand on Front Street and requested to take off his hat and salute the U.S. flag in the presence of a large crowd of citizens. The man had previously been fined $100 for making rough remarks about this country, its people and their attitude tow...

 

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