Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1917 — Lace Flag for U. S. Troops. [ARTICLE]

Lace Flag for U. S. Troops.

Paris—The woman lace workers of Velay have united in making a lace flag with the colors of the United States, and intend to present it to the first American regiment that comes to fight upon French soil. General Lafayette came from the region of Velay and the old chateau In which he lived: still is standing.