Letter from 1847 Mexican War captain Briges published
The Briggs family of Carlisle Pennsylvania shares a long letter from Captain Joseph W Briges once commandant of a Californian unit describing the Battle of Buena Vista near Agua Nueva in 1847 The letter recounts ground details of Saltillo Buena Vista and surrounding terrain the Mexican forces and the which regiments engaged the hardships of the march and the author s experiences amid cannon and rifle fire during the fighting near Buena Vista.
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Joseph W. Briges
Anna Faris
Joseph W
Briggs
Mexico
P Buena Vista
Charles PL
Yes
Atfauirs
Carole
Sslvania
Bailey McConnell
Jom Lisman
South Court Street
Public Square
M. E. Church
J. F. Fioke
North Court Street
Utp Taylor
Agua Nueva
Charley
Susan
Betty
Tomas
Khanema Vista
Saltillo
Buena Vista
St. Louis
Taylor
Santa Anta
Santa Anna
Illinois
Kentucky
Palo Aito
Monterey
Davis
Camargo
United States
Walker
Evansville
Jie
Rio Grande
Frank
Sue
Isbel
Joseph W. Briggs
COUNTY CHAIRMEN AND CANDIDATES TO CONFER
Indianapolis plans for Republican campaigns include conferences at Hotel Severin July 13 14 15 and 16 92 county chairs 13 district chairs and 13 congressional candidates will attend with 125 total officials and editors. Brisk organization work planned across four district days and twelve field organizer crews to sweep the state.
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Indianapolis
Hotel Severin
Will H. Hays
L. W. Hlenley
State Committee
Congress
LIS
republican = state editorial association
Khirst
Editorial Association
Severin
Hays
Reed Returns Home After Florida Visit
Joe S. Reed comes back to his home after months spent in Florida for a brief stopover visit.
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Joe S. Reed
Florida
Newspaper Offer Bundled Subscriptions Announced
The Terre Haute Star and The Union offer a one year combined subscription for 82.50, presenting a bundled deal for readers.
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Terre Haute Star
THE
UNION
Terre Haute
District meetings to cover county in a week plan
A plan proposes moving through counties to hold similar meetings in the afternoon. A crew would cover a district each day, allowing rapid progress. The approach aims to finish a week long circuit efficiently.
Bull Mooseers Accused of Crooked Actions in Indiana
Reports from Marion County Indiana allege indictment of six Progressive election board members for election crookedness tied to recent primaries. The piece claims a Democratic Bull Moose alliance seeks to influence minority appointments and control boards to derail the Republican ticket.
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Indianapolis
Beveridge Party
Christianan Soldiers
Marion County
Indiana
Progressive Party
Donn Roberts
Roberts
Terre Haute
Citrolax for Children and Adults Sold by Smock & Son
An old advertisement touts Citrolax as the finest laxative for children and grownups. It promises mild taste like lemonade, gentle yet thorough cleansing, and broad suitability, marketed by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Joe K. Smock & Son
Hays Secures Top Speakers for Indiana Campaign
Indianapolis July 14 Will Hays Republican state chairman returns from New York and Washington with pledges from famed orators to participate in Indiana fall campaign. Named are Senator Borah Idaho Senators Townsend and Smith Michigan Congressman Humphrey and others expected in Indiana. Late February Lincoln League address by Humphrey noted. plan aims to rally support for a Republican Congress and victory in November.
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Indianapolis
Will H. Hays
Republican State Committee
New York
Washington
Indiana
Hays
I. O. PL
W. E. Borah
Idaho
Ilays
National Congress
East
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Lets Kids Fight Worms
A vintage advertisement urges parents to treat children’s worm infections with Kickapoo Worm Killer. It claims a coated tongue, stomach pains and pale skin signal worms and promotes a candy-form laxative that expels them. Available for 25 cents from Joe K. Smock & Son.
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Joe K. Smock & Son
Will Mitchell Visits Hunt Family in Galion
Will Mitchell of Galion Ohio is the guest of Mr and Mrs Charles D Hunt and family. He is a roommate at West Point Military Academy with Beeson Hunt son of the Hunts.
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Will Mitchell
Galion
Ohio
Charles D. Hunt
West Point Military Academy
Beeson Hunt
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised for asthma and hay fever relief
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in a yellow package sold by Joe K. Smock & Son. The product claims to ease torment from asthma and hay fever by coating irritated membranes to ease breathing and throat irritation.
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Foley
Ty Joe K. Smock & Son
Emerson Krug Visiting Birmingham Parents
Emerson Krug of Birmingham Alabama is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Otto Krug.
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Emerson Krug
Birmingham, Ala
His
Mrs
Otto Krug
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Sullivan
Billy Evans
Kansas City
Papera Gels
Batele
Bernavis FA
Borah
Townsend
Smith
Humphrey
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