Perfume and Medicines Advertised in 19th Century Trade Catalog
An old advertisement fragment promotes a perfume by T. W. Wright & Co. at 100 Liberty Street New York claiming it both beautifies hair and freshens handkerchiefs with a rich scent. It also markets Schenck remedies for consumption including Mandrake Pills, Pulmonic Syrup and Sea Weed Tonic, promising improved digestion, appetite, and blood health with directions for use and lifestyle tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pata
Ory
Peru
T. W. Wright & CO
Liberty Street
New York
Schmaek
Schenck
Musket Tales of Reform and War Aid in Wisconsin Church
In Camden Wisconsin villagers stage a church entertainment to raise funds for Soldier Aid Societies. A nurse of youth performs hymns and tableaux vivant, while Richard Cecil contemplates enlisting as he departs amid moral threats and a warning of looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan
Memphis
Camden
Wisconsin
Aid Society of Camden
Wlth
America
Columbia
Youny
A Traitor's Rendezvous in the Inner Temple Initiation
Richard Cecil rides through a mining town to a secluded mansion where the Sons of Liberty hold a secret initiation. The meeting is led by his father, a Colonel in the order, and includes oaths and mystic ceremonies designed to fortify secessionist resolve against the draft. The candidate is guided through a bewildering ritual, ending with congratulations as he becomes a new Son of Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Cecil
Miss Walton
Titchard
Inner Temple
Homin
Richard
River Towns
Cecil
Order of the Sons of Liberty
Knights of the Golden Circle
American Knights
United States
Virginia
East
Tennessee
Grant
Vicksburg
Temple
Guardian of the North
Son of Liberty
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Brown
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Hlopiennen Street
Chicago
Ilo
Oliver Crook & CO
Burnhams & van Schanck
John D. Park
Ke Squire &Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Burnhams & van Belauck
Gineinnart
OSK Gun
Elrose
Milwauker
R.R. Steamship Line
Grand Haven
Milwauket
Ixress Trius
Tekets
J. A. Cotpon
Agen
MRR
Helmboli
Nembold
Onice. Distr
Claud Vincent Herbert
Republic
Persia
Turkey
Henry
Van
Scott
Fitz James
Rhoderic Dhu
Blanche of
Devon
Murdoch
Scotland
Lincoln
Blanche
Luana Prescott
Highlands
Cumberland
Red Murdoch
Snowdown
Alpine
Liberty
Great Republic
Mr. Cecil
Luana
Sophie Walton
Wart Luana
Prescott
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