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Picture of a Man Who Had Been Tarred and Feathered as Punishment


John Meintz, punished during World War I (Circa 1917 - 1918). Meintz was tarred and feathered for not supporting war bond drives. Front and rear views, showing feathers stuck on his body.

 

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