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the body of the flag. star is half the width of the
stripe of the flag containing it.
Muslin stars cut out by machinery at the
rate OF 1900 an hour Embroidered stars are cut out
In block form by the Of dies, sewing machines be-
ing utilized for the embroiderng process. These
stars are hvepointed. each point being precisely like
its fellow. No hand become skilled as to
make one point the counterpart of another, so the
dies, which never err are used.
The muslin from which the stars are cut out is
folded in forty-hve thicknesses and placed beneath
die attached to a press operated by foot power
sharp pressure of the treade brings the die down
upon the cloth with such force that the sharp steel
cuts cleanly a surgeons knife.
After the basting threads and stray pieces OF silk
ton. Two unions required for each flag one on
who head t-that IS sew strong canvas bands across
placed grommets or eyelets. Such flags are not at
they are not grommeted
In addition TO the flags made in the fashion de-
scrbed millions of printed flags are manufactured
every year. If the material used is cotton or silk
the flags printed from copper rollers in the same
fashion that print goods are created. Muslin flags
and those of paper are printed on ordinary cyln-
der press, from iron blocks and heavy electrotypes
1t is plain that flag making holds place among
the industries OF the United States and that il
is certain TO extend in exact proportion with the
growth OF the national patriotic spirit II really
stands however in class by Itself for It is the only
industry whose growth, prosperity and position find
patriotism their sole basiH.-Pearson.
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of the nation which existed in
those days, chiefly, perhaps, by
the more general distribution Of
wealth and consequent growth
OF luxury and extravaganza.
though some men delegated
with power have forgot right
that many have pursued their
own interested Views to the det-
riment Of their country and cor
ruption has prevailed, our faith
ers left TO us with this birth
right Of liberty corrective
which no other people possesses,
In the force of public opinion,
in the freedom OF the press and
In the power OF the ballot.
These are blessings never suffi-
ciently to be esteemed-the day
is happy for calling them to re-
membrance. Let each American
today renew within his heart the
pledge given by the men OF
177G, to the principles which
they established; cement his
faith to the constitution whish
they and their compatriots
erected and cOnsecrated. Then
shall our land take its proper
place among the nations of the
earth; then shall gather around
Its altar emanclpated millions;
then shall its institutions rest on
political truth, idvimg puairc
morals and private worth for Its
base. and from now 10 the re-
motest end Of time it shall pro-
claim 10 the world the soul-ln-
spring theme that all men are
created free and equal and en-.
dowed by their Creator with Ger.
tain natural and inalienable
rights. among which are life.
liberty and the pursuit Of hap
piness.
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AIhlOIlSM mas become Jh0 DaB1B or a great
American industry. Because OF the amazing
increase of patriotic sentiment in this coun-
try during the last decade the manufacture
OF American flags has quadrupled. More than 8OOO,-
600 star-spangled banners annually made OF silk
and bunting but these form only a small portion Of
the total number OF United States flags that bOrn
that live and die between January and January.
In remote farming districts, where ten years ago
the national colors rarely seen. every suitable
occasion witnesses a flag display. The flag has been
added to the household goods from Maine to Cali
line. So far individual popularity is concerned it
ranks with the irecracker Independence day, and
Outranks ally else on that day of national patriotic
observance, May so.
While the hagmakers are busy all the year. Oc-
tobeY November, December and January are the
strenuous months Sales are greatest in the late
winter and in the spring, while the largest deliveries
are in April, May and June. June being known as
the smallest month Of the three The greatest de-
mand is from the New England. central and western
states, the latter being by far the largest
Pennsylvania leads all other states in the number and
cost of flags purchased
one of the interesting facts in connection
with the making and sale of the American dag is
growing in popularity 1t is the strength of the Me-
mortal day spirit in Pennsylvania, for instance, that
places that state the head OF the flag purchasing
column. The tiny flags that annually make Arling
ton cemetery at Washington. where so many thou
sand soldiers sleep almost gorgeous. is most in ev
dence The 6x1O feet banner is markedly in favor at
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New Jersey delegation, stepped
forward and filed his place as
firmly and as consistently as
did more scholarly and inhuen-
tial men. Abraham Clark, born
at Elizabeth, N. j., In 1925. Too
feeble 10 labor, he turned his at
tention to surveying and the
study Of law, but his fellow pro-
vincials early selecting him as
an object of their confidence in
public life.
Robert Morris, the f1nancier
OF the revolution, was born at
Lancashire, England. in 1893.
He had the advantage Of a lib
eral education, and entering into
mercantile life he became the
boldest and most prominent op-
orator In the country in goods,
stocks and lands. 1t was 10 his
financial skill and expedients as
financial agent and the linking
OF his own wealth, credit and
destiny 10 that OF his country,
that the success of the war of
the revolution was largely due.
Benjamin Rush was born at Ber-
berry, Pa, in 1745, graduated at
Princeton and after studying
medicine in Philadelphia took his
degree of doctor of medicine at
Edinburg. He was one of the
most widely known physicians OF
his day.
15=:;ts,5; min rankin, born at
Boston. Mass, I'm 1706. an er-
rand boy, printer, editor OF a
newspaper. OF almanacs and
hooks, author. compiler. iuven-
tor. philosopher, economist and
ambassador. he stands easily
ahead. in the opinion Of tfrN
world generally, as the foremost
and most widely known Ameri.
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Men Who Made Possible the Immortal Declaration that We Celebrate

~ ACH recurring anniversary Of the nations birth
seems to bring onto higher, brighter relief the
~ character, ability and wisdom of the men who
signed the immortal Declaration of Independ
ence. The congress Of 1776, which assembled in nde
pendence hall, Philadelphia, contained remarkable
proportion Of able and distinguished The euogy
of those men can never be exhausted The more thor
oughy study their characters and lives the
deeply craven every American heart will be their
genius, virtues and sacrifices If not this day
wanting in duty to our country" exclaimed Rich
ard Henry Lee "the Of the American legislators of
176 will be placed by poserity the side of those of
Theseus, OF Lycurgus, of Romuus. of Numa, of the
three Williams of Nassau and of all those whose
DRY has been and forever will be dear to virtuous
and good citizens"
Popular knowledge of the birthplace, education
pursuits and conditions of life of those who stood spon
Lbertys cradle there pledged each other
their lives their fortunes and their sacred honor
not but be interesting and instructive. With the
ception of eight who had in youth early man
hood they were native Americans John Hancock
whose bold signature president of the continental
congress stood alone with that Of Charles Thompson its
secretary the foot of the first publication born
In Massachusetts in 1881. He began life a clerk in
the counting house his uncle. age of 27 he in
herited fortune which placed him in afiuence
Joshua Bartlett born in Massachusetts in 1929 and
a successful medical practitioner before he entered
public life. William Whrpe was born at Kittery now
Maine in 1870. In his youth he followed the and
later became a merchants at Portsmouth, ~ II. Mat
thew Thornton born in Ireland in 1T14 He
prominent physician. John Adams. the champion Of
freedom was born in Massachusetts in 1875. He
distinguished lawyer. Samuel Adams was born in Bos
in 1922 Intended for the bar by his father he be-
gan life however ds merchants clerk. Robert Treat
Paine born in Massachusetts in 1881 began life a
minister of TIE gospel but left it for the legal
fession.
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origin. He educated In France and pursued the
study of law Bruges London and Paris. Thomas
Stone born in Maryland in 1743. He read law and
Maryland in 1870. Graduated Philadelphia college:
lawyer. Richard Henry Lee born in Nr.
gina in 1882, received his education Wakefield in
Yorkshire George Wythc, born in Virginia in 1926.
Fully prepared by previous education he entered the
practice of law and the first showed much ability
Thomas Jefferson born in Virginia, in 1743 1t is
only necessary say that this the central figure of the
day celebrate, to his rest at the of 81,
the anniversary of the crownug of his greatness
July 1926 leaving his biography patriot states
man, philosopher author and dplomast written in the
memory the people. Thomas Nelson, jr, born in Vr
gina in 73S Visited England At 10 and graduated at
Trinity college, Cambridge.
Benjamin Harrison born in Virginia. His ances-
Virginia early 164O the year of the
breaking of the English revolution which cost
Charles his crown He educated at the College
of william and Mary. Carter Braxton, born at New
ngton Va. 1856; educated also at the College of
William and Mary. Francis Lightfoot Lee, born in Vir
ginia in 1874. He carefully educated under Rev.
DR.. Craig a Scottish clergyman and like his brother,
Richard Henry, early and consistent patriot.
William Hooper born in Boston in 1892 graduated at
Harvard and read law. He settled in North Carolina
soon stood the head of the bar. Joseph Hewes,
born Kingston, ~ j.. in 1870, of a Quaker family.
After studying Princeton and pursuing commercial
business in Philadelphia at the age Of 30 he settled at
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Men OF Varied Occupations

Elbridge Gerry, born at Marblehead, Mass, 1714,
educated Harvard where he graduated with credit.
Entering into mercantile business, he acquired both
reputation and property. stephen Hopkins, born at
Sctlate, r. l., 1907 his early years passed in
agricultural pursuits Later he engaged in mercantile
business Providence and almost Immediately entered
into political life William Eery born at Newport III
1T27 graduated Harvard and practced law with dis
tnction. Roger Sherman born at Newton Mass,
1721 He began life shoemakers apprentice and,
finding himself at death charged with the
support a large family he nobly performed his task
by following his humble trade Struggling against
difficulties and the Of early educaton be mas
tered all placed himself high among the trainers of
the constitution perfect type of American noble
example of country's best production, elfmade
man. Samuel Huntington born at Haddam, Conn.
1892 and pra cticed law Norwich when first known in
public life William Williams, born at Lebanon, Conn.,
study divinity with his father He subsequently en-
braced a mercantile career in which he must sue
cessful. Oliver Wolcott born at Windsor Conn, in
1926 graduated at Yale began life captain In the
French and Indian At the peace he studied med
cine but after entered public life. William Floyd
born at setauket, L. L, was prosperous farmer.
Philip Livingston born at Albany, n. Y, 1716, gradu
ated at Yale and in a1uent circumstances Immediately
took an active part in politics Lewis Norris born in
1716 at Manor Of Morrisania, which he inherited
on the of his father. He graduated at Yale
and became active in politics. Although enjoying
competency, he practical farmer Francis Lewis
born at Llandaf Wales, in 1713. He educated at
Westminster apprentced a London merchant, and
when of age emigrated to this country and entered
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Noted Professional Men

John Penn, born in Virginia in 1741. Although his
opportunities for education limited, he made such
good of his time to be admitted to the bar when
21 years of age. Edward Ruedge of Irish parentage
a soldier and lawyer, born in Charleston 1749. Thomas
Haywood, jr born in South Carolina in TAG, lib
orally educated and. like John Laurens Thomas Lynch
jr, and others of the of wealthy planters COM
pleted his studies in England. Thomas Lynch, jr,
born in South Carolina in 1149; was educated at
Bton Cambridge. In 1872 he returned to South
Carolina practice law being described "a finished
gentleman, thing very in this country at that
period since" Arthur Middleton, born in South
Carolina, in 1743 Educated in England at Hackney
and Westminster schools and graduated at Cambridge
His earliest appearance in public sgner of the
colonial paper money. Lyman Hail. born in Connecticut
731 entered Yale college at 49, and after taking his
degree studied medicine. On the completion Of his
studies he removed to South Carolina, but the same
year located in Georgia and eneredeupon successful
practice. Button Gwinett, born in England in 1882
He emigraed from Bristol in ITO to South Carolina
and two years after settled in Georgia. Through the
influence of DR.. Hail. 1t is said, he became an advocate
of tho colonies. George Walton, born in Frederick
county virginia in 174o. From a carpenters appren
tce seeking knowledge in hours stolen from sleep by
the light of pine knot he acquired an eminent posi-
ton in the Georgia bar and on the bench.
To sum up 1t will be that nearly one-half OF
the sgners members of the legal profession thr
teen of planters farmers, nine mer-
chants five physicians, two mechanics clergyman
one a mariner and a surveyor. Many Of them
were engaged mingled pursuits and nearly all Of
them were less interested in agriculture.
considerable majority appear to have been professional
men, The youngest member of the signers was 27 the
eldest 70 years of age The Of the signers
in the most vigorous of Hfe-forty-two out of
ffty-six being between the ages Of 30 and 90 years
The average age July. 1776, 43 years To this
combination of the ardor of youth, has it been said
with vigor of matured manhood and the caution OF
experienced age may be ascrbed the enterprise energy
and wisdom of those councils which elected the eulo
gium of Chatham, secured for feeble people the con-
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Patriotic Partnership

his Clyme Philadelphia 739
chant soldier and statesman John Morton Ridley
1924 of Swedish descent
Smith, $780, emgrated
with his this country
Taylor emgran
at 20 he apprentice in iron works at Durham
quenty large
Scotland in 1912 emgrated this country Began
teacher and lawyer George Newcastle
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Literally educated himself practice
M Rodney born Dover DEL 1870 of English
Maryland 1734
wealth and poson lawyer
Pennsylvania in 1884, soldier
distinguished
during the whole period of
1741
o practice years of
Charles Carrolton, 1897 family
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Stockton Princeton N
judge and from the position of
family the which
colleagues subjected Francis Hopknson born in
Philadelphia, influential and wealthy family He
admiralty reputation and of letters John
Scotland 1922 descendant of John
He Edinburg. dis
John Hart thrifty farmer Of
Hopewe j. educated others Of the
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founded whose presence occu
hemisphere and influence felt
and respected throughout the world.
be collect public life examples in
buatons of lives ustous and
happy that sacred band died with stain his
political body the lives
exhibit much of the zeal of the
dgnhed Though made
zeal the welfare
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The Stars and Stripes---Or Emblem of Patriotism

ATRIoTIsM has become the basis OF a great
American industry. Because OF the amazing
increase of patriotic sentiment in this coun-
try during the last decade the manufacture
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~ ACH recurring anniversary of the nations birth
seems TO bring onto higher, brighter relief the
A character, ability and wisdom of the who
sirned tho Immortal Da,Ia IN t;op of Indanend.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
In the Alarm Clock Belt.

"Oh!" exclaimed the possible board
er, in disappointment, $50 this is an
alarm clock neighborhood! What a
pity. The room is pretty I'd like
it, but 1 could never stand all those
clocks"
ooh, but there isn't an alarm clock
in the house." the landlady protested.
Cali our people are late risers. They
don't need to be called"
But those people in the flats that
back up against this house do" said
the boarder. 81 know the conditions
as well as if 1 had lived here. I've
been in many other places just like it.
like your room, but an alarm clock
block is too hard on my nerves"
The landlady sighed as the prospec-
tive boarder picked his way down the
dark stairs.
What crank" she said. 81 didn't
dare tell him the last boarder left on
account of those clocks"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
A Funny Little "EiddIer.n

One of the most interesting men,
bers of the crab family is the queer
and grotesque fiddler" which lives in
burrows in the banks of creeks and
estuaries back of the beach. Into these
burrows the crab retires in autumn
and composes itself for long winter
sleep. The eye-stalks are then folded
down into sockets beneath the shell,
and the large claw rests closed and
inert against the body, while the legs
are folded up until the entire animal
is snugly closed upon itself, and it re-
mains in this dormant condition until
the spring. Early in April the fiddlers
awaken and Immediately attend to
cleaning out their burrows. The large
claw is useless for eating, only the
small one being available for this pur-
pose. 1t is amusing to see the delicacy
with which this little claw feels about
and picks up the particles of vege-
table matter and places them in the
mouth, while the eyes are all the time
raised aloft on their stalks and appar-
emily looking off into the distance.
The female crabs have both claws
small and of equal size, so they are
both used in feeding, and she can sat
isfy her hunger just twice as easily
and quickly as the male. These fiddler
crabs also gather food and store it in
their burrows for future use.-St.
Nicholas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
LAWYER WAS LOOKING AHEAD.
Saw Possibilities in the Growth Of His
Client.

Saw Possibilities in the Growth of His
Client
Attorney General Moody relates the
following story: Happening by the
police court in Washington, he went
In to see the workings of Judge KIM
balls court. Two colored boys of
about 10 years were being arraigned
for having been disobedient and way
ward. Officers gave testimony that
the boys ran away from home and
slept in boxes and under doorsteps;
and one Of the boys, Willie Jones,
was charged with stealing bicycle
belonging to little white boy.
A colored attorney named Smith
arose and addressed the court in eff
feet as follows: eff it please your
honor. l appear for that boy there,
Willie Jones-step out, Willie Jones.
Now, he is the son of Mr.. Jones, that
gentleman there in white overalls.
Mr.. Jones says he thinks this great
city is not the right place to bring up
a boy, and if your honor sees fit to let
Willie off he will send him down to
Virginia to his old uncle's farm, where
he can be looked after there Mr.. Smith
was carried away with his argument)
and where he won't see any bicycles,
or tricycles, or automobiles. Or"
The judge stopped him here and
said, Nov, Mr.. Smith, you do not
think Willie Jones would steal an au-
tomobile, do you?"
Smith was puzzled for a moment
and then replied: well, your honor
they do claim this boy stole a bicycle
and the Lord knows he is bound to
grow."-Boston Herald.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
komura at Harvard.

When Baron Komura was a student
at the Harvard law school in the class
of III, his classmate and warm friend,
Baron Kaneko, urged him to go into
society, many hospitable Boston
doors being open to them. But Ko-
mura preferred, as he said, to devote
his leisure to the study of American
character in American books and to
observe American life outside of con-
ventional society. Emerson was his
favorite author, and from his writings
he adopted his motto. These and 9th
er things that are being said of this
quiet diplomat and silent man with
keen observing eyes" are interesting
to know 1t is evident that Komura is
going to wear well upon closer &C.
quaintance.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
Paul and Timothy,

When leaving a London club late
one night, Paul du Chaillu was &C.
costed by young journalist who was
the worse for liquor. Du Chaillu help
ed the man home. The latter was
clear enough to recognize an indebted
ness, and asked the name of his bene-
factor.
"Du Chaillu," said the traveller
"Shall 1? All right" responded the
journalist.
mo, no, Chaillu, Paul, the writer.
You know him."
Paul the writer? HIM! Coursh I
know I'M" replied the young man.
But I thought he's dead an buried
yearsh ago. shay, Saint Paul, coursh
know you. Gives me pleasure. An
itsh right n my line, you know. Now
if Tim'thy ever answered thosh two
letters of yours an you've got 'riginal
manuscript, I'll shee you're we'll paid
sor copy."-The Sunday Magazine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1905-08-24
ALL ARE FEMININE
RULES FOR NOUNS WHICH HAVE
UNPLEASANT MEANING.
Bachelor Professor Points Out Con-
spieuous Lack of Calamity Among
Grammarians-Point the Weaker
Sex Seems to Have Overlooked.

you know. said the bachelor pro-
fessor to a group of male friends.
there is rule by which to distin-
German, Latin and French word
which many a writer of text books
these languages must have observed.
The rule, in fact, applies to all Ian
guages. The rule is so obvious that
at first thought it seems curious that
it is not put into the grammars, but
at second glance one sees the reason.
The professors see the violent disturb
ance which the weaker sex would GER
never given it to my classes for the
same reason.
1.-THE rule, as have put it together,
goes something like this: All nouns
which have a meaning of horror,
fright, terror, awfulness, desperation,
in fact all nouns whose meaning indi-
Gates something undesirable, are with
but few exceptions placed in the
feminine gender. Here are just few
examples in German: Die Hole,
hell; die Schlacht, meaning battle;
die Langeweile, boredom; die Rache,
revenge; die Furcht, fear; die Armut,
poverty. Here are some Latin exam
pies: Incursio, meaning raid; con-
jurito, conspiracy; turba, mob;
caedes, murder; exsequiae, funeral.
In French the rule is borne out:
L'amertume, meaning bitterness; la
bataille, battle; colere, anger; de-
route, defeat; la desolation, despair.
And examples ad finitum prove the
rule.
'The rule is so true that the knowl-
edge of it is of vast aid to any who
are studying language. think it is
wrong that the professors are afraid
to place it in their grammars, for the
rule comes in so handily. 1t has help
ed me out many time, especially in
examinations, for 1 discovered it when
1 was boy taking up languages.
Now 1 do not want you to think I
was ever disappointed in love because
of the way l speak about this matter.
But, curiously enough, in the myths
of the ancientz they always speak of
the most frightful creatures and ami
mails as of the feminine gender Per-
haps it was because the men had the
naming of them. There are the hor-
rible monsters, the Gorgons and the
Graeae Medusa was so frightful that
whoever looked upon her was instantly
turned to stone. Hecate represented
the darkness and terror of night. Circe
turned people into swine. The Sirens
sang so beautifully that seamen madly
flung themselves into the sea to their
own destruction. All were females.
And there were many more.
"Of course, there are some very
good and beautiful women in these
myths. Yet whenever, the ancient
wanted a really horrible monster his
imagination made it up out of terri
BILE reptiles and fierce animals and
called it of the female gender"