Washington Republican - Friday, July 9, 1847 ["Honor to the Brave." Free Barbecue]
- Salem, Indiana: Washington Republican / Calvin Frary, 1847
Salem, Indiana: Washington Republican / Calvin Frary, 1847. Very Good -. Salem, IN: Washington Republican, 1847. Folio (55cm); removed; 4pp. Stain to upper corner; general wear, staining and smudging; Good to Very Good.
Uncommon Indiana newspaper here celebrating the return of veterans of the Mexican War including the Washington Rifles, Posey Guards, Hoosier Boys, Lawrence Greys, Lanesville Legion, Spencer Grays, and the Charlestown Guards. The public "without regard to age, sex, or condition" are invited to a "Free Barbecue" to celebrate their return. Includes regular ads and news with particular attention paid to the War. Advertisement for "Mrs. D. Curry's Tavern" to final page. OCLC shows five holdings of various issues and mentions the newspaper began in 1845 and shuttered in late 1847. .
Uncommon Indiana newspaper here celebrating the return of veterans of the Mexican War including the Washington Rifles, Posey Guards, Hoosier Boys, Lawrence Greys, Lanesville Legion, Spencer Grays, and the Charlestown Guards. The public "without regard to age, sex, or condition" are invited to a "Free Barbecue" to celebrate their return. Includes regular ads and news with particular attention paid to the War. Advertisement for "Mrs. D. Curry's Tavern" to final page. OCLC shows five holdings of various issues and mentions the newspaper began in 1845 and shuttered in late 1847. .