The Famous Deringer and the Bowie Knife
Washington May 25 two of the deadliest weapons ever invented are the Deringer and the Bowie knife. From 1840 to 1865 the Deringer was part of Southern gentlemen’s gear often paired as bone breakers. It was favored for close quarters and could smash limbs at twenty paces.
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Deringer
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Maryland
James Bowie
Louisiana
James. Bowie
Bowie
Natchez Island
Mississippi
The Deringer and Bowie Short Weapons in History
A historical overview recounts Deringer pistols and Bowies knives shaping American conflicts. It notes Lincoln's assassination link to the Deringer and Magruder Beuregard pistols, plus Bowie's nine inch blade used in numerous duels and at the Alamo. It blends anecdotes of makers, owners, battles, and legendary prowess.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offering Reward
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney & Co Toledo. Endorsements by Walding Kinnan & Marvin Wholesale Drug Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Sore Nipples Cure Proposed For Nursing Mothers
A remedy is Chamberlain's Salve to apply as soon as nursing ends, then wipe before the next nursing. Many trained nurses report best results. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.
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