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A Pleasant Electuary Cures Piles Fast at Jacob’s Coffee House
An 18th century notice touts a pleasant electuary that quickly relieves piles with no confinement or trouble. It claims permanent relief by cooling blood and juices, preventing fistula and future attacks, with thousands allegedly cured. Sold at Jacob's Coffee-house and nearby taverns at a shilling a pot.
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Lowe’s
Old Fifth
Beaune
N. B
France
London
Cne
Kine
Charter-house
Old Fish Street
Jacob’*s
Che Angel and Crown Tavern
Broad-street
Royal Exchange