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June 26, 1916
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
What is this article about?
In Tacoma, a flag shortage hits as preparations for a massive July 4 preparedness parade deplete supplies; the event will involve 10,000 participants in 15 divisions, led by H. G. Winsor, highlighting rising patriotic fervor.
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A FLAG FAMINE RAGING
By Edgar C. Wheeler
Recruits wanted in Tacoma.
Not recruits of flesh and blood alone, but recruits of red, white and blue bunting to deck out the big preparedness army which will go marching through Tacoma streets July 4.
Preparedness wins.
The spirit of patriotism is running high.
Troops are on the march.
Flags are waving everywhere.
Out of Stock.
And because of all this, the hardest thing to buy on the Pacific coast today is not sugar, but Old Glory. Preparedness parades have exhausted the supply.
Today you couldn't muster in an army of American flags for any price.
The Tacoma preparedness parade committee has been able to gather in only 1,500 of the Stars and Stripes although it has telegraphed to every city on the Pacific coast which usually carries big supplies of them.
Decorating Streets.
Each of the 10,000 persons who will march in the cause of preparedness July 4 will want to carry a flag.
Tacoma probably will have to send out a rush order to some manufacturing plant to muster all its red, white and blue forces together.
Tacoma must have more flags, even if she has to get her Betsy Rosses together in one grand sewing bee.
The streets today are being gayly decorated for the preparedness parade which promises to be the biggest thing of its kind ever seen here.
The Line-Up.
The parade will line up at the city hall with H. G. Winsor as grand marshal.
It will be composed of 15 divisions and at least half a dozen bands. Here's their order: Federal, state and city employes; war veterans' organizations and patriotic societies; mercantile men, transportation men, fraternal organizations and professional men; out-of-town visitors; manufacturers, traders, millers, lumbermen, bankers, insurance men, real estate men; unattached clubs and schools; the women; military organizations; autos carrying Tacoma's old soldiers.
The marshals of the various divisions met at noon today at the Commercial club to complete the plans for the parade.
By Edgar C. Wheeler
Recruits wanted in Tacoma.
Not recruits of flesh and blood alone, but recruits of red, white and blue bunting to deck out the big preparedness army which will go marching through Tacoma streets July 4.
Preparedness wins.
The spirit of patriotism is running high.
Troops are on the march.
Flags are waving everywhere.
Out of Stock.
And because of all this, the hardest thing to buy on the Pacific coast today is not sugar, but Old Glory. Preparedness parades have exhausted the supply.
Today you couldn't muster in an army of American flags for any price.
The Tacoma preparedness parade committee has been able to gather in only 1,500 of the Stars and Stripes although it has telegraphed to every city on the Pacific coast which usually carries big supplies of them.
Decorating Streets.
Each of the 10,000 persons who will march in the cause of preparedness July 4 will want to carry a flag.
Tacoma probably will have to send out a rush order to some manufacturing plant to muster all its red, white and blue forces together.
Tacoma must have more flags, even if she has to get her Betsy Rosses together in one grand sewing bee.
The streets today are being gayly decorated for the preparedness parade which promises to be the biggest thing of its kind ever seen here.
The Line-Up.
The parade will line up at the city hall with H. G. Winsor as grand marshal.
It will be composed of 15 divisions and at least half a dozen bands. Here's their order: Federal, state and city employes; war veterans' organizations and patriotic societies; mercantile men, transportation men, fraternal organizations and professional men; out-of-town visitors; manufacturers, traders, millers, lumbermen, bankers, insurance men, real estate men; unattached clubs and schools; the women; military organizations; autos carrying Tacoma's old soldiers.
The marshals of the various divisions met at noon today at the Commercial club to complete the plans for the parade.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Flag Shortage
Preparedness Parade
Tacoma
July 4
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
H. G. Winsor
Where did it happen?
Tacoma
Story Details
Key Persons
H. G. Winsor
Location
Tacoma
Event Date
July 4
Story Details
A shortage of American flags in Tacoma due to high demand for the July 4 preparedness parade exhausts local supplies, prompting the committee to seek more; the parade will feature 10,000 marchers in 15 divisions led by Grand Marshal H. G. Winsor.