From June 4, 1970 archive of the Algona Upper Des Moines newspaper.

Fifty flags were dedicated at the Kossuth County “Avenue Of Flags”as the highlight of the Memorial Day program held in front of the Kossuth County court house Saturday, May 30.

There were 28 flags placed in honor of World War I veterans; 17 for those who served in World War II; 1 for a Korean veteran; one for a Spanish-American War veteran; and three for Vietnam casualties.