Truth About Brownsville Texas Camp Life and Letters
A long Aug 17 letter from Captain Carleton Sas,o of the Iowa Infantry describes Camp Gitte near Brownsville. He details camp layout, river conditions, local flora and fauna, water and sanitation measures, soil, irrigation, and daily life for soldiers. He notes Brownsville’s transformation with the influx of troops, local housing, and attitudes of residents toward the khaki soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Sas
Wiretluwa Infantry
Waterloo Savings Bank
Lenyi & Johnson Truet Co
BrownsyiNa
Lowa Aodiera
Waterloo
Brownsville
Anuric Promised Relief for Uric Acid Rheumatism
An advertisement from Dr. Pierce touts Anuric as a native remedy to drive uric acid from the system, claiming it eases rheumatism backache and inflammation by removing uric acid. It urges sufferers to obtain Anuric at drug stores and even offers a trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Pierce
Paris Bera
Close to Battlefields and Border Life as U S Troops Patrol
The account describes patrol life near the Rio Grande with Mexican and U S troops, border crossings, and local scenes. It notes soldiers blocking crossings, a border bridge center, immigration checks, and Mexican currency quirks. Observers describe towns, housing, odors, and the presence of Mexican and American forces at various posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Waterloo
Taree
Ville
Cathotte Gelvaots
Palma
Rio Granda
Bounley
Juego
oMcer
Carranza
Mexico
Banke
Messeo
Villa
WTA
Maney Nisheen
Company
Byeetlant
Zere
Reediar Army
Sergeanat
Ahd
Wwe
Brownsville
Es Infantry
EL Ts
United States
Nome
Palo Alto
Turbulent Coastal Weather Echoes Damage in Port Town
Fragmented OCR text reports a hurricane impact near Brownsville and Mate, with mentions of river, tin pits, and damaged infrastructure. Observers note preparatory repairs and ongoing assessments as crews address fallout from the storm. Named places include Carleton, Wer, and Wopattood, with references to dates and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesaea de la Balm
Brownsville
Mate
Cold Remedies Claim Kidney Relief Advert
An advertisement touts Dean’s Kidney Pills as effective for kidney weakness and back pain caused by colds. Waterlow residents and Waterloo buyers are urged to request this remedy from local dealers, citing Mr. Conger’s experience as testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnau
Waterloo
Stephen Comme
Frantetin Street
Sayal
Wanglar Bros. Crup Co
Afl
Dean
Myr. Conger
Mithwen Co
Butalo
S. C
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Tey
Carleton Sls
Sean
Aire
Towa
Virginia
Henae
Trinots Cavairly
Gulf
Chicago
Jim
Browneville
Trovada
Stan Wau
Thane
Princ
Lamar Hldg
Afianta
Ofc
Rock Island
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Atlantic Seacoast
Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Yellowstone Park
California
Pacific
Orata
Superior
Rock Island Lines
Rk. H. Johnston
Fhone
Wm. Holland
Iowa
Fash Rubber Company
Thei
Fisk
Af Nly
Chicopee Falls
Maes
Fifth Street
LaFayeda
Chiles
Isk
America
Europe
Japan
Australia
Xs Cise
Public
New York
Boston
Worcester
Providence
Philadephia
Wilkesbarre
Washington
Baltimore
Buffato
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Detfoit
Grand Rapids
Aventa
Birmingham
New Orleana
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Omah Ianeapolis
St. Paul
Sts Louis
Kansas
Seattle
Portland
Spokane
San Princince
Los Angeles
Toronto
Brantford
Veland
Clecianer, Denver
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