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Newspaper
New Ross Mail
Location
New Ross, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
3
A letter from Buena Vista Cuba dated March 7 extols the 161st Indiana Volunteer Infantry for health and morale. The camp near the ocean with palm shade and coral monuments reflects Colonel Durbin’s leadership and pride.
A Havana area camp report praises the regiment for its soldierly appearance, height and weight averages, and clean tents. It notes two hours of drill daily, a dress parade, and relative comfort versus Jacksonville or Savannah. The piece closes with a light verse about Hobson and a joking “kissing crew” craze.
An editor argues against canceling the spring horse show while praising its value to the town. The writer notes crowds, praise, and improved town reputation from past shows and urges keeping the event despite trends in other towns and pressures for a vegetable show instead. The piece highlights roadster ring competition and the annual ladies' driving contest as lively attractions.
Notice that payments on shares will commence the first Monday in April between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. during specified hours. W. H. Orear presides and G. W. Piersol serves as secretary in the Jamestown institution.
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