The boys of Sherman T. Meek (brother to grandmother, Emily Meek) decided to show their patriotism.
According to The Tribune newspaper, Hicksville, Ohio, of June 7, 1917:
"Kenneth, Horace, and John Meek, lads of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Meek, of Newville township, near Grange Corners, determined to not be behind on patriotism and have put up a pole and keep Old Glory bravely flying from its peak. They are small lads, yet they brought a pole from the woods and erected it. It is 41 feet from the ground to the top."
Impressive!
