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Newspaper
Daily Courant
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 27, 1735
Page
2
A letter disputes Wwe Dayan and Ward family remedies, mocks a brass alphabet satire, and warns of a printing craftsman’s fate. An officer’s blunt advice prompts the writer to seek a proper reply for an upcoming meeting with his captain.
A dense poetic piece mocks Ward and his elixir, blending medicine and politics. It portrays a satirical duel between Ward’s drop and a quill, lambasts credulous patients, church and court pomp, and warns of fame through fake cures. The poem critiques English society, ministers, and public gullibility with biting verse.
London reports the January 22 1734 court proceedings listing new sheriffs for Cheshire Dorsetshire Hertfordshire Leicestershire and more. Also notes sermons at Kow Church St James's Chapel Royal royal progress at St. James's and obituaries including Dr Lambert and Lady Camptel. Mercantile prices and stock quotes for South Sea Old Ann News Bonds Per Cent Exchequer and other items accompany the notices.
An old Ruffia Lea leather Letter-Case found on Thursday contains several Notes and Receipts of no use to the finder. The owner is sought. deliver to Mesieurs Horne and Temple, Goldsmiths, opposite the New Exchange in the Strand, to claim a Guinea reward.
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