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Brunson interview debunks Camp Thomas water fears
A. A. Brunson of Algona reports from Camp Thomas after a thorough tour focusing on water, hospital service, and food. He says water was not pumped from Chicamauga Creek, confirms clean hospital care and excellent army rations, but cites severe sickness due to long camp duration and lack of proper sewage, urging corrective action and defense of officers.
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Des Moines Register
A. A. Brunson
Camp Thomas
Algona
Morse
4Th Regiment
LN. G
Chicamituga Creek
Chicamauga Creek
Tate
Tom
Chattanooga
Agsaa
Iowa