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Flag lovers show stripes --stars too: Though Old Glory's popularity waxes and wanes, July 4 brings a sales spike, say merchants who deal largely in the red, white and blue. And their patriotic patrons have great freedom of choice.

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| July 04, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Chicago Tribune. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Jeff Long and Kayce Ataiyero

Jul. 4--When Dan Gaydosh strolled into The Flag Store in Crystal Lake on Tuesday, he knew just what he needed to help celebrate the 4th of July.

With dozens of flags to choose from, it didn't take him long to pick out a 10-by-15-inch American flag he said will look great hanging from the stoop of his home.

"I just want to show the spirit of the holiday," said Gaydosh of Crystal Lake. "I'm not making a political statement in support of the war or anything."

But sometimes that spirit can be hard to measure. After decades in the flag business, Randolph Smith, president of Chicago-based Advertising Flag Co., said he has seen interest in the flag fluctuate according to the…

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