Louisiana Anthology Podcast

595. Derby Gisclair on Hadacol

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595. Our old friend Derby Gisclair returns to
talk about his research into Louisiana politician and snake oil salesman
(to the degree they're different!) Dudley J. LeBlanc. "Coozan Dud" was a
moderately successful Louisiana politician and a wildly successful
salesman of Hadacol, the patent medicine. He hosted a traveling variety
show to sell the elixir he created in his bathtub with vitamins, other
ingredients, hydrochloric acid, and 12% alcohol. Join us to learn more
about this drink that's good for what ails you.
  1. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy.
The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it
as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in
print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!

  • This week in Louisiana history. October 13, 1931. Lt. Gov.
    • Cyr takes oath of office "since Huey Long is now a senator"
  • This week in New Orleans history. October 12, 1934. James
    • "Sugar Boy" Crawford is Born. New Orleans musician James
    "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr., born on October 12, 1934, was the
    author of "Jock-A-Mo" (1954), a hit that was later recreated
    as "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups and recorded by many artists
    including Dr. John, Belle Stars, The Grateful Dead, Cyndi
    Lauper, and as "Geto Boys" by Glass Candy. Starting out on
    trombone, Crawford formed a band which local DJ Doctor Daddy-O
    named "The Chapaka Shawee" (Creole for "We Aren't Raccoons").
    Although his song "Jock-A-Mo" became a standard at the New
    Orleans Mardi Gras, Crawford himself disappeared from public
    view, and in a 2002 interview for Offbeat Magazine,
    told how his career came to an abrupt halt in 1963, after a
    severe beating at the hands of state troopers incapacitated
    him for two years, forcing him to leave the music industry. In
    1969, he decided to limit his singing to in church only. In
    2012 Crawford made a guest appearance singing gospel on an
    episode of the HBO series Treme. He died one month before the
    episode aired. He died on September 15, 2012. after a brief
    illness in a hospice at age 77. (Wiki)
  • This week in Louisiana.
    • 2024 Nola Reggae Fest
    Fri. Oct. 25 2024 — Sun. Oct. 27 2024
    Congo Square (Armstrong Park)
    701 North Rampart Street
    New Orleans, LA
    Reggae & Good vibes in the Big Easy
    Welcome to the 2024 Nola Reggae Fest! We are excited to be
    back home in the historic Congo Square for Music, Food, Arts
    & Crafts, and Vibes. Our festival this year will welcome
    international artists, bands, and DJs on 2 stages on 3
    different days and variety of local vendors selling everything
    from food to art. This year we have 3 days for you to enjoy
    all the irie vibes! Each day comes with a different set of
    legendary international artists and DJs. Plan ahead and make
    sure you are ready to experience a great weekend of fun!
    Friday: 2pm to 8pm
    Saturday: 12pm to 8pm
    Sunday 12pm to 8pm
    Loads of fun for all to enjoy! Get your tickets can come join
    us at the 2023 Nola Reggae Fest. Basic admission is free.
    Tickets
    here.
    Website.
  • Postcards from Louisiana. Roxy Doll sings at the French
    • Quarter Fest.
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