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Newspaper
Daily Courant
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 15, 1735
Page
2
A dramatic scene shows a Doctor placing four pairs of horns on a man's head as punishment and forcing him to strut in bright light for the crowd's amusement, yielding much spectator diversion.
The London House of Lords and Commons met at Westminster to elect a Speaker, with Arthur Onslow chosen and sworn. multiple deaths are noted including Lady Vernon, John Eccles, and John Medlicot. Storm damage reported in Canterbury. notable obituaries from Edinburgh and Charlestown. Ship and trade notices, plus various financial bond quotes and local notices conclude the tidings.
An 18th century print advert lists numerous plays and titles including The 4 Wife to the Letts by Mrs. Eliza Haywood, with price and publisher details. It catalogs a long roster of plays such as Scipio, Africanus, The Devil in Wine, Perkin Warbeck, Oedipus, Henry V, The Humours of Purgatory, and many others, noting quarto and twelv es formats and a Frontispiece.
An advertisement for The London Punch House at Ludgate Hill claims it is the first dedicated venue for making and selling punch. It offers Batavia Arrack, Jamaica Rum, and French Brandy punch with prices: Arrack punch 6s per quart, rum or brandy punch 4s per quart, half quartern 3d. The sherbet is served separately and measures are shown.
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