Notice that while many ads are similar to the 1861 ads, there is a distinct change in content of the advertising. Only two of the twenty-eight ads in 1861 edition have any connection to the crisis of Union, while nineteen of fifty-five of the ads in the 1864 edition can be connected to the Civil War. The significant jump in number of ads is also of interest. My comment are in italics.
FISK & HATCH,
Bankers and Dealers in Government Securities.
No. 38 Wall Street, New York.
There a two other ads similar to this. Most of the war was paid for by through government borrowing, creating a vast market for government securities. However, borrowing was not enough and the 1862 Revenue Act created our first income tax and the Office of Internal Revenue.
PRESIDENTIAL
Campaign Medals.
Of every description now read in Pin and Medal. Trade orders solicited and promptly filled at Factory prices. Wholesale Depot Campaign Medal Co., 436 Broadway, N.Y.
Several similar ads including one for Fremont medals: Free Speech, Free Press, Fremont. 1864 was a presidential election year. Fremont was a radical Republican who considered as a challenger for the Republican nomination in 1864. Sherman's capture of Atlanta will play a key role in Lincoln's re-election against his former general, the Democratic George B. McClellan. This edition of Harper's Weekly contains a short piece on the assault on Kennesaw Mountain, one of many battles in the long Atlanta campaign.
Good News for the Army.
Hereafter we will send, post-paid, any of our PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS ordered by soldiers for themselves or friends, giving an Album of the full money of the money sent.
Our Albums have the reputation of being superior to all others in beauty and durability, and range in price from 50 cts. to $50.
Our catalogue of CARD PHOTOGRAPHS now embraces about 5000 officers, army and navy, statesmen, actors, copies of works of art, &c. Catalogue sent on receipt of stamps.
Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views.
Our assortment of these is very extensive, including a great variety of views of the present war.
Catalogue sent on receipt of stamp.
E.&H. T. ANTONY & Co,
501 Broadway, New York.
Manufacturers of Photographic Materials.
Photography was a booming business during the Civil War, and the war was our first to be photographed. Soldiers would frequently pose for a formal photograph before reporting for duty. Cards of leaders were also quite popular. Stereoscopic images created a three-dimensional effect when used with a viewer. I have a few reproductions that I show my students.
Metallic Artificial Legs.
Weight only Four Pounds.
A fit guaranteed. It makes no noise. It does not get out of order. The measure can be sent, and the leg returned by express. If you are not satisfied after six months' trial, I will return the money less twenty-five dollars.
Price $75 to $100. Send for a circular.
Office and Salesroom 491 Broadway, New York.
J.W. WESTON
E. WESTON, 21 West 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Sadly, ads like these became increasingly common during the war. The high number of battlefield amputations led to a booming business the manufacture and sale of prosthetics.
AGENTS WANTED.--$50 per month guaranteed. For terms and specimens, address, with stamp, L.L. TODD & CO., New York.
GUN-POWDER
SMITH & RAND, Manufactures of ORANGE RIFLE and ORANGE LIGHTNING Powder, of superior strength and cleanness.
Office, 170 Broadway, New York.
Soldiers, especially officers, often times purchased their own battlefield supplies. Many times the products ended up being worthless and were cast aside during long marches.
DIARRHOEA.
DYSENTARY, CHOLERA, CHOLERA
MORBUS, &c.--Certain and immediate cure. HEGEMAN & CO.'s celebrated Diarrhoea Remedy has been used with unfailing success since the Cholera season of 1832. A single dose will usually check the diarrhoea in a few hours. Prepared only by HEGEMAN & CO., Chemists and Druggists, New York. Sold by all the principal Druggists in the United States.
Disease killed more soldiers during the Civil War than did battle inflicted wounds. This was standard for wars before the 20th century. The drug claims to heal three of the most common of deadly camp diseases.
Remington's
ARMY AND NAVY
REVOLVER.
Approved by the Government.
Warranted superior to any other Pistol of the kind. Also Pocket and Belt Revolvers. Sold by the Trade generally.
E. REMINGTON & SONS,
Ilion, N.Y.
Officers were expected to purchase their own sidearms and swords.
U.S. Gov. Artificial Leg Depots,
658 Broadway, N.Y., Rochester, N.Y. Chicago, Ill., Cincinnati, O., and St. Louis, Mo., where the Government furnishes the U.S. Army and Navy Leg to Soldiers gratis, or its value applied on the Anatomical Ball and Socket-Jointed Leg, which has lateral motion at the ankle like the natural one.
DOUGLAS BLY, M.D., U.S. Commissioner. For instructions address DR. Bly, at nearest Depot.
The demand must be quite high for the government to create five depots.
DO YOU WANT LUXURIANT
WHISKERS OR MUSTACHES?--My Onguent will force them to grow heavily in six weeks (upon the smoothest face) without stain or injury the skin. Price $1--sent by mail, post free, to any address, on receipt of an order.
R.G. GRAHAM, No. 109 Nassau Street, N.Y.
There are at least three more along the same lines.
SOMETHING NEW
IN PLAYING CARDS.
LOVE SCENES.
DESIGNS from FRENCH ARTISTS.
The above new Card has fifty-two beautiful pictures, of elegant design, and they can also be used the same as ordinary playing cards, thus combining pleasure with amusement. Enclose 50 cents and two red stamps, and send for sample pack. $5 per dozen. Liberal discount by gross to dealers. H.A. CASWELL, 60 Nassau St., New York.
One of my favorite ads. It speaks for itself.
I could teach much of the Civil War through these ads.
I saw a lot more wildlife at Kennesaw Mountain than I expected. I took all of the following from the trail.
These butterflies were everywhere, but they wouldn't sit still for a good shot.
I saw at least five deer. All of them seem quite used to humans.
While trying to take a picture of one of the butterflies, I heard something in the leaves behind me. Wondering what it was, I watched for over a minute as something seemed to be trying to push itself up from the leaves. This little guy popped up and quickly retreated.
I used to be fast enough to catch these lizards with my bare hands.
One of the joys of Disney World is finding the Secret Mickeys. I found this one on top of Little Kennesaw Mountain. These cactii are numerous across the crest of Big and Little Kennesaw Mountain.
Peace
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