Dakota Datebook: Flag Controversy

November 13, 2018—

On this date in 1913, a controversy erupted in Sykeston over whether an American flag had been used improperly. A news story stated, “When the M.E. Kremer & Co. auction sale was started, a government flag was hoisted over the building. During the night some one took down the flag and left a note protesting against the use of the old glory for commercial purposes and calling the...