Harper's Weekly Magazine 1864

I came across some old magazines.
These are from a 1864 Harper's Weekly magazine.
These were about the only drawings that
were not sad.

1864 was the last full year of the American Civil War.
The news and drawings in this magazine reflect the impact of the war.
Granted, it is from a Northern point of view.
Most of the other drawings were of battle sites,
generals, soldiers, weeping widows,
fires, and sinking ships.

It is full of stories of conquest, sorrow, heroism,
slaves, and starving prisoners of war.

The advertisements hock everything
from gold pens, patent medicines, hair curlers,
and steel collars.

I'd like to know what this is made of:
Fragrant Sozodont
Hardens and invigorates the Gums.
Purifies and Sweetens the breath. Cleanses, Beautifies,
and Preserves the Teeth.
Sold by all Druggists and
Fancy Goods Dealers.
Price 75 cents per bottle.
Hall & Ruckel, Proprietors,
218 Greenwich St.,
New York

Sounds like toothpaste or chewing gum.
What do you think?

Love,
M