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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 18, 1788
Page
4
The letter praises the plan and potential leadership of a new periodical and the Royal College for their Pharmacopoeia. It cites the value to apothecaries and physicians, argues the work improves practice, and condemns critic reviews as unfounded jibes while urging endorsement and careful scrutiny.
The article notes Appian first observed the comet in 1923 and Halley’s data aligns with Maskelyne’s. Dr. Mathe lyne cites 76th volume elements. the comet will rise in December and be visible near the sun. Projections place Earth distance at about twenty six million miles at perihelion with subsequent return possible.
An 18th century anecdote recalls how Peter the Great feared running water as a child. His governor Boris Gallizin coaxed him to bathe by exposing him to brook crossings, then by staging pruebas with horsemen and barefoot riders, gradually eroding the fear. The tale ends noting Peter’s courage transformed into lifelong resolve and prowess in overcoming obstacles.
An 18th century note describes gathering Anagalles Florepunices or moreron in June, drying it, and grinding the herb for use. A dose from half a drachm to a full drachm or more is given to the wounded in a life water distilled from the plant, or in tea or broth if needed. The guidance continues with cautions and preparation details.
A fragment describes an officer in military dress in a coffee room showing gentle poverty and hunger. The coffee-house mistress arranges charity, the officer pays later, and years later returns to repay with a hundred pound ring as interest, revealing a tale of quiet generosity and long friendship.
An 18th century advertisement touts Dr James's Analeptic Pills for stomach disorders, bilious complaints, headaches, and rheumatic or gouty symptoms. It claims gentle action, no dietary change, and quick relief in recent pains. Sold by Francis Newbery and multiple vendors with a warning stamp spelling Fewery on each seal.
The advertisement promotes a new Royal Licence geography work by Thomas Bankes and collaborators. It promises a complete, illustrated system of universal geography with maps charts and engravings, printed in weekly numbers and later bound. It covers empires kingdoms oceans continents and all natural and human varied features with voyages of Cook and other navigators. It notes editions and pricing with subscription details and availability in England Scotland and Ireland.
An intended lavish weekly edition promoted by Edmund Fry and Co. claiming royal authority. It markets 150 weekly numbers in folio size with copper plates, frontispieces, and engravings, purporting a complete universal dictionary of arts and sciences from ancient to modern times with explanations and authorities.
The appeal outlinesHoward's New Royal Cyclopedia as superior to older cyclopedias. It boasts free frontispieces with each number, larger pages, lower price, and updated coverage from ancient to modern discoveries. It warns against rival penny publications and urges public comparison to prove Howard's merit.
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