Item 119 is a promotional piece circa 1914 for Goliad, Texas: "Remember Goliad." Where It Was First Unfurled. Actually, the Republic of Texas flag was not first unfurled over Goliad. Rebellious Texians around Goliad had their own flag in the days when Mexico ruled. Neither is "Remember Goliad" much of a motto in Texas. Texans are called on to remember the Alamo, though the massacre at Goliad was even worse. Mexican soldiers, under orders from General Santa Anna, took over 300 Texian prisoners, expecting to be released in the coming week, from their imprisonment and summarily executed them. Santa Anna would get his comeuppance a few weeks later in San Jacinto, a bit too late for the prisoners at Goliad. However, this pamphlet from The Young Men's Business Club of Goliad focuses more on the positives of modern Goliad, including excellent climate and soil, its great location, beautiful houses, and progressive community (most Texas communities these days don't describe themselves as being "progressive"). $150.

 

This certificate must have been most welcome to the Milford family. Dated March 17, 1896, it was issued by the Board of Health of Vinita, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). It certifies that "Mrs. M. E. Milford, daughter and sister" have not been exposed to the "Contagion of Smallpox" and have been vaccinated against it. It is signed by the three physicians on the Board of Health. $10.

 

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