100 Years Ago

Herald of Aug.29,1919

As this issue of the Herald goes to the mail the Farmers Victory Picnic and Celebration is an event of the past. The day set apart for the occasion, August 28, is here and now almost gone, and yet it will be passed only in so far as actual participation is concerned, for in the minds of many it will long remain.

Yes, it is a great day! Even now hundreds are yet enjoying themselves. One hesitates to make record of the day’s activities least unintentionally to much stress be laid on any one particular feature.

Bright and early the town took on a holiday appearance, and...