Oregons Harry Lane was a real hero of World War I

Published: Aug. 15, 2024, 2 p.m.

As his countrymen and colleagues succumbed to the enthusiasm and propaganda for joining the conflict, only Senator Lane and a handful of other lawmakers kept their wits. But Lane paid dearly for his commitment to sanity. (Sellwood, Multnomah County; 1910s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1307b-harry-lane-war-hero.html)