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Poem entitled, “Stand Beside the Banner,” by Annie M. Beach, which urges men to support the flag and oppose oppression. In the end, thousands stand to be freed from bondage, which is virtuous.
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: December 4th, 1863
Page/Column: 1B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
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