Richmond Aftermath and Duels Stir Old South Society
The postwar era in Richmond sees ex-soldiers returning to ruined fortunes, turning to law and other trades while social life revives with clubs, balls, and gambling. Captain Page McCarthy clashes with Mary Triplett, a poem sparks scandal, and duels become more common as men seek honor in a changing Virginia capital.
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Mod
EL Lee
Old South
Richmond
New Orleans
Virginia
Richmonth
Page McCarthy
Wen
Fairfax County
Congress
South
Mary Triphat
Richwood
McCarthy
Marr
Osu
Mary Triplett
Captain McCarthy
Michmond
Duel Ends in Fatal Wounding of Mordecai and McCarthy
In a Richmond club Mordecai and Captain McCarthy clashed after McCarthy publicly claimed to have written biting verses. A billiard cue was used, a duel followed at Oakwood cemetery with pistols. Both missed the first shot. in the second, Mordecai was fatally wounded and died after six hours. McCarthy survived months of agony. Seconds and physicians attended. the incident stirred public sympathy for Mordecai and diminished dueling in the South.
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MacCarthy
McCarthy
Mordecai
Oakwood
William M. Royall
Richmond
William R. Trigg
Tiunter McGuire
Stonewall Jackson
Morceval
South
Miss Triplett
Chicago Tribune
Grain O replaces coffee for family says a child
In Buchanan Micg on May 22 1900 a letter from ten year old Fannie Williams praises Grain O as a coffee substitute. She notes her mother halted coffee after using the product and that the family buys a package weekly. The letter is signed respectfully by Fannie Williams.
Roush on the Dishops at the Atheneum club
A garbled report from the Atheneum of London describes a solemn gathering of eminent doctors and judges. The scene mentions rain, a lunch offer, and a remark by Lord Salisbury about trusting bishops after losses at the club event.
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Athenaeum of London
Atheneum
Lord Salishury
Lord Salisbury
Best for the Bowels with Cascarots Candy Cathartic
Headline style ad宣 promises cure from headache to cancer by regulating bowels. Claims Cascarets produce easy natural movements with no gripe. Price starts 10 cents. Warns against imitations and mentions metal boxes with a C stamped.
Offenbach and the Duke on the Rhine
A tale of Offenbach cruising the Rhine with the Duke of Nassau aboard. Crowds wave and cheer as a band plays. Offenbach bows in pomp but is confronted by the duke’s adjutant who orders him aside to let the prince appear.
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Offenbach
Rhine
Duke of Nassau
Offenhawh
Victoria
Lancaster
Duke of Lancaster
Duchy of Lancaster
Washington Times
Favorite Prescription Promises Joyful Motherhood
Exhales from children as fragrance from flowers. Childlessness brings sorrow to many women, but Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is praised for restoring vigor, removing obstructions, and easing maternity pains. A testimonial from Mrs Vastine cites health gains after taking several products, with note to keep bowels regular via Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
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Vastine
South Liberty
Galesburg
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Fierce
Cannibals and Port and a World of Miracles Adverts
Fragmented notes describe cannibalism myths in the New Hebrides, a royal title quirk regarding Queen Victoria, and sensational cure advertisements for stomach, kidney, and bladder ailments. It cites Hetrick Bros druggists in Indiana Pennsylvania and promotes various patent medicines and a local newspaper subscription.
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Jennie O. Reichard
Springtown
Seylpherts Bros
Indiana
Hetrick Bros., Druggiste
Viebol
Hetrick
Tlehil
Indian Herb Cure Promises Relief for Rheumatism
A Millwood woman praises Anderson’s Indian Herb Cure after three months of use, claiming permanent relief from years of rheumatic pain and improved ability to perform household duties. The letter from Frances Campbell notes prior trials failed to help.
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Millwood
Anderson
Mil Woon, Pa
James Anderson
Frances Campbell
For Sale Fresh Jersey Cow and Golf Ball Material
A mixed market notice offers a four year old Jersey cow for sale through Wm Risinger in Homer City Pennsylvania. The item commentary complains about gatta percha used in golf balls and mocks the golf craze as a driver of progress while contrasting it with the emerging need for undersea cable communication.
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Jersey
Wm. Risinger
Homer City
Eacine
Cleveland Plain Dealer
No-To-Bac Miracle Cure Ad and Soda Clerks
An old advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco that is guaranteed to work, with a free booklet and samples offered by Sterling Remedy Co. The Drug Store Man notes a St Louis druggist seeking an accurate registered thin male clerk with a mustache to better sell to women, avoiding corpulent clerks.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Wollen
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Wwe
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Third Avenue
Brocktys
New
Hebrides
Caupibal Island
Anil
Lestreds
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Monongahela
Western Pennsylvania
Allegheny City
Lucas
W. R. Hamilton
APPLE
Opitician
R.W. Wehrle
B. J. Wehrle
Watchmaker
Jeweler
Optigian
Philadelphia Street
John G. Gameren
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmers’ S Bank Building
Progress
Progress and
National Tribune
New York Weekly Tribune
New York Tribune
World
Philadelphia
Daily Times
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Ohio Farmer
Youth’s Companion
Presbyterian Banner
Saeypenn
National Stockman
United Presbyterian
the Progress
Pennsylvania
Lotto
Wilbur
Tinanyte
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