Fierce Yazoo fraud saga stuns Georgia lawmakers and duels follow
A fragment from a historical narrative recalls the Yazoo land speculation and a mob uproar that toppled officials. Governor James Jackson, famed duelist and pole of the era, challenged rivals in a deadly river duel after the infamous sale. The piece contrasts public fury with warnings against clinging to fixed opinions.
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Ifi
Yazoo
Georgia
Yazoo Company
Virginia
James Jackson
United States
Savanah River
Jackson
Proposed Sixteenth Amendment Text by Senator Edmunds
The proposed amendment limits state laws on religion and public funding. It forbids established churches and religious tests for office, bans funding to religious or anti religious schools, and allows Bible reading but preserves existing property rights. Congress may enact legislation to enforce the article.
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Edmunds
Vermont
United States
Congress
Peruvian Syrup Praised by Colgate in Child’s Recovery
Charles H. Colgate of Celeste & Co Boston writes that his five year old daughter recovered fully from emaciation and weakness after using Peruvian Syrup, crediting it for restored health and appetite. The letter ends with general claims about tonics and medicines including Bitters and Johnson's Anodyne Liniment for various ailments.
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Sumarville, Maes
Messrs
Sera W. Fowe
Cuas
H. CoLeaTe
Venetian Horse Liniment and Other Household Remedies
An advertisement listing Dooley's Yeast Powder praised for purity and economy, Brown & Bro. promoting mining fortunes, and Tobias Venetian Siniment claimed to cure diarrhea dysentery colic and rheumatic pains. It touts Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment priced at 40 cents and one dollar, with a no pay guarantee, available at Park Place New York and druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Tobias
Draggista
Park Place
New York
VEGETINE Endorsement From Akron Druggist Letter
Dr H R Stevens of Boston receives a testimonial from Thomas H Goodwin an Akron resident praising VEGETINE for kidney complaint and general debility. Druggist M Armstrong signs the letter noting Goodwin as a respected citizen. The dated notice from Akron Ohio is dated January 28 1877.
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Bpriagfield
Ohio
EL RB. Stevens
J. J. Brown
Akron
H.R. Stevens
Boston
Mass
Thomas H. Goodwin
West Market Street
Thos H. Goodwin
Eeq
4. M. Armstrong
Cincinnati
Meg. H. R. Stevens
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Chas. H. Colgate. Esq
Celeste & Co
Blackstone St
Hostetter
Johnson
Pronger Tobacco Company
Chicago
Dooley
Brown & Bro
Calais
Maine
Australia
Government of
New South Wales
A. H. Harriman
East River
BRO
R. W. Cameron & CO
Daxter F. Beatty
Washington
Iy N. J
New
Engl
John B. Smith
Fast Hartford
Conn
National Publishing CO
Philadelphia
Pate
Anaes
W. T. Archer
Weat Sixth Street
Omomi Batt
H. Br, Stevens
O. H. Smith
K. B. Ashfield
Eighth and Central Avenues
H R Stevens
Boston, Mass
Kerp
Enoh
Alan
American Publishing’ CO
Hartford
Gems R New
Dunham. & Sons
East 44Th
Babbitt
Whelesgie
MS Ae
Cat
Tom LY
Bronson
Dota
Ingraham & Onges
Cory
Gratis
Becker
ALL Druggietr. Depot
BO E
Sim
HM Anthony
ST Bere
Moundas Dick
NYNTD
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