A Husband Wanted

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I found the following ad in the Southern Marksman (Clinton, Mississippi), January 8, 1839:

A HUSBAND WANTED
He must be of good character and size, fair complected, neither too old nor too young, and a lively disposition, (the more property the better,) though the Gentleman, and not the property, is the object, as comfort, happiness, and a kind and affectionate husband is more desirable than riches. The author is a lady of middle age, full size, fair appearance, economical and industrious, and of a lively disposition, and believes in no happiness in the married life where it is not mutual.

Any gentleman answering the above description, who believes that he could add to his happiness by marrying a Lady of the above age and disposition, will please drop a line (post paid, if out of the town) in the Post Office, addressed to

AMELIA

N.B. - I take this method of obtaining a HUSBAND, believing all have equal rights and wish to be his choice as well as he mine.

I wonder if Amelia ever found a husband?
 
I found the following ad in the Southern Marksman (Clinton, Mississippi), January 8, 1839:

A HUSBAND WANTED
He must be of good character and size, fair complected, neither too old nor too young, and a lively disposition, (the more property the better,) though the Gentleman, and not the property, is the object, as comfort, happiness, and a kind and affectionate husband is more desirable than riches. The author is a lady of middle age, full size, fair appearance, economical and industrious, and of a lively disposition, and believes in no happiness in the married life where it is not mutual.

Any gentleman answering the above description, who believes that he could add to his happiness by marrying a Lady of the above age and disposition, will please drop a line (post paid, if out of the town) in the Post Office, addressed to

AMELIA

N.B. - I take this method of obtaining a HUSBAND, believing all have equal rights and wish to be his choice as well as he mine.

I wonder if Amelia ever found a husband?
Great want-ad. Hope she found her man.
 
I found the following ad in the Southern Marksman (Clinton, Mississippi), January 8, 1839:

A HUSBAND WANTED
He must be of good character and size, fair complected, neither too old nor too young, and a lively disposition, (the more property the better,) though the Gentleman, and not the property, is the object, as comfort, happiness, and a kind and affectionate husband is more desirable than riches. The author is a lady of middle age, full size, fair appearance, economical and industrious, and of a lively disposition, and believes in no happiness in the married life where it is not mutual.

Any gentleman answering the above description, who believes that he could add to his happiness by marrying a Lady of the above age and disposition, will please drop a line (post paid, if out of the town) in the Post Office, addressed to

AMELIA

N.B. - I take this method of obtaining a HUSBAND, believing all have equal rights and wish to be his choice as well as he mine.

I wonder if Amelia ever found a husband?
So who submitted their applications?
 
Found a couple of others while I was looking into the topic I thought I would share. Mind you these are British, but it seems money was always plus -

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And this website about Mail Order Brides was interesting and had this picture -

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http://historybuff.com/brief-history-mail-order-brides-OgNXD7VNA8lB

So, ladies which of gents sets your heart a flutter? :inlove: I'm picking the guy with cat, you figure he might like a cuddle :mstickle:
 
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Gee, I was on the verge of falling for this young lady until she told me I couldn't use "spirits". Dang!
Wow! That's some request. No drinking, smoking or gambling?! Come on lady everyone needs at least one vice to help keep their sanity!
Well, she was a devotee of the Water Cure -- a 19th century health reform movement also known as Hydropathy, that not only opposed alcohol, but 'normal' medical practices as well. It promoted vegetarianism, homeopathy, extreme health regimens (including wrapping one another in wet sheets, steam baths, hot and cold mineral baths), also phrenology, tended towards spiritualism, and a whole range of alternative health practices. Not much sympathy for vices there. It was quite popular around the time of the civil war.

The Water Cure Journal, published in New York from 1841-57, featured a regular series of matrimonial advertisements. They tend to be quite elaborately descriptive of themselves:
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Here's a link to the complete run of Water Cure Journal: http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/water-cure_journal/
 
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Well, she was a devotee of the Water Cure -- a 19th century health reform movement also known as Hydropathy, that not only opposed alcohol, but 'normal' medical practices as well. It promoted vegetarianism, homeopathy, extreme health regimens (including wrapping one another in wet sheets, steam baths, hot and cold mineral baths), also phrenology, tended towards spiritualism, and a whole range of alternative health practices. Not much sympathy for vices there. It was quite popular around the time of the civil war.

The Water Cure Journal, published in New York from 1841-57, featured a regular series of matrimonial advertisements. They tend to be quite elaborately descriptive of themselves:
Here's a link to the complete run of Water Cure Journal: http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/water-cure_journal/

Ah! Now this makes sense, guess anyone reading the Water Cure Journal would not indulge in such vices. Sort of like my former boss who was vegan and didn't drink or have caffeine, did yoga and converted to Buddhism. He retired and now lives on a commune :tongue:

Interesting group of people and odd beliefs to be sure! Especially the wrapping people with wet sheets. Improves circulation, right? :whistling:
 
Ah! Now this makes sense, guess anyone reading the Water Cure Journal would not indulge in such vices. Sort of like my former boss who was vegan and didn't drink or have caffeine, did yoga and converted to Buddhism. He retired and now lives on a commune :tongue:

Interesting group of people and odd beliefs to be sure! Especially the wrapping people with wet sheets. Improves circulation, right? :whistling:
Today, "Water Cure" is a form of torture.
 
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