Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 March 1917 — Schools of County Asked to Display U. S. Flag. [ARTICLE]

Schools of County Asked to Display U. S. Flag.

County Superintendent Ernest L. Lam son has sent out a circular letter to the teachers of the schools in which the following suggestions were made: . &E T _ ___ “These are trying days in American history. They are days that call for the best there is in.jevery .citizen. As teachers we should take a firm stand for all that can lives, but we should let the remainder of the world know exactly where we stand. Those in whose hands the destiny of the country rests should know that they have our firm support. Above every school house, be it large or-small, Old Glory should wave. If a flag is not provided for your school, get one in some way, and let it be so placed as to be before the children and the patrons of your district. If possible have the flag ransed each morning and lowered in the evening. Such is giving it due respect, and it is considered an act of disrespect to the flag to let it fly over night. Making some child responsible for this work only helps to increase his patriotsim. If your children or the district provides a flag pole, it only makes them more loyal. Teach something of the history of the flag and its true significance. Give flag drills, salutes, patriotic songs, etc., so that each and every child may become thoroughly filled with the true American spirit. Truly patriotic deeds may be done here at home just every child, man or woman should do their part, however small it may be.’