Bill for Poor Relief and District Workhouse Act Summary
Abfratt outlines a bill for better relief and employment of the poor. It proposes creating district committees to divide counties into zones, appoint a House of Industry, and regulate workhouses. It details ballots for committee members, overseer duties, and funding via parishes and taxes, with enforcement, penalties, and contracts.
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Abfratt
House of Commons
London
Westminster
Peace
Vier Fir
Distriét Committee
House of Industry
Distrit
É&C
Dutri& Committee
Distrié
Diltri
Elizabeth
DROPSIES AETHEREAL ANODYNE SPIRIT REMEDY
Prepared by W. Tickell and Kymist at BarH. Tais Medicine boasts great efficacy for stomach diseases and appetite, with pain relief and digestion aid. It claims to treat gout of the stomach, cramps, asthma, coughs, and especially dropsy and the breathless finale, with noted diuretic effects. Sold by Francis Newbery at No 45 St. Pauls East End London and by Bristol and country lenders.
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Francis Newbery
St. Paul’s
Cheapside
London
N. B
J. Rudhall
E. Shiercliff
W. Brown
W., Bulgin
J. Norton
J. Lloyd
Brown
E. Palmer
Wells
Arthur
J. Fitchen
W. Pine
T. Mills
S. Bonner
M. Thompson
Bristol
Mr. Newbery
Cure for Venereal Disease Promoted by Rogal Patent Pill
An advertisement touts PinuLa Saluraria a4 as a universal cure for venereal disease with one pill per dose and claims 40,000 patients cured in eight years. Sold by THO. TAYLOR in London and by agents in Bristol Bath Wells and towns nationwide. directions included.
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Efake
Tho. Taylor
Corporation of Sur- Econ
London
New Bridge Street
Dox
J. Rudhall
H. Brown
Quay
Cruttwell
Bath
Evill
Wells
England
Extraordinary Efficacy of Dalbys Carminative in Infants
An 1787 testimonial from William Fawkner of Bra n s claims Dalbys Carminative cures griping pains and bloody stools in a month old infant within minutes. The report describes relief from wind cholera convulsions purgings and cholicky bowels in children and adults. J Rudhall and H Brown advertise the medicine at Bristol warehouses urging parents and nurses to use it.
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Dalby
William Fawkner
Bra
Shoe-lane
Dr James's Powder promotes recovery in puerperal fevers
The medicine is lauded for treating fevers rheumatism smallpox erysipelas and inflammatory disorders. It claims to avert danger during child birth and pregnancy and to quickly remove fevers with doses of five to six grains every six hours. It notes recovery even in late stages and recommends keeping powder ready for emergencies.
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James
Cephalic Snuff Promised To Ease Headaches And Ills
An old remedy advertisement extols the cephalic snuff as a long trusted cure for head disorders. It claims relief from drowsiness giddiness and vapours improves vision helps deafness and aids memory. It is recommended for travelers watchful for health and for those who habitually eat nuts to counteract head and stomach harm.
Oriental Vegetable Cordial Promises Quick Relief in Distress
An 18th century testimonial ads a twenty year East tested cordial aiding stomach and bowel troubles. It cites instant relief from colicky pains from fruit and veg overuse, benefits in rheumatic and gout episodes, and references a London publication. Includes dated letters praising its efficacy and sales details for merchants in Newbury and London.
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East
Great Britain
London Gazette
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W. Tickell
Apothecary
Kymist
Barh
Prentyang
Small-street
Quay-street
Hayman
Wilness
Willis & Fuller
Newbury
Roker
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