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Story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.
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"This episode of Nesbitt's THE PASSING PARADE tells of a canny Louisianan merchant who jilts his love because she has no dowry. He rises to riches and honors, but comes to realize his mistake. Instead, he leaves in his will money for a dowry of young brides with no fortune. I wouldn't have believed this tale if it had been presented in a story. Yes, here's an excerpt from his obituary in 1824: "By his will he left for a college at Pointe Coupee, 20,000 dollars. For marriage portions to poor girls of said parish, 30,000 dollars. To each of his god-sons and goddaughters, 5,0..."
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The $1,100 check dated 1941 would equate to about $22,700 in 2023. As of 2013, dowry payments were still being made in West Baton Rouge Parrish, albeit in a greatly decreased amount of about $126.
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Story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.