Curious Early 18th Century Bird Exhibition Notice
A London shop advertises three parrots from the East Indies at George Tavern Charing Cross, claiming two showy species called Caffowaris and a regal King of the Vawows. Birds are fed on raw onions carrots and pebbles, with daily viewing from morning to night, and notes their unprecedented arrival in England.
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Pallampank
East-Indies
Alt Errote
England
George Tavern
Charing-Cross
Confused War News and Court Dispatches From Cadiz and Rome
Reports from Cadiz describe delays and hopes for revived commerce, with cannon and powder shipments to Barcelona for the Australia expedition. Rome notes Cardinal Cufani's death, Marquess de Castelhar dispatches, and court moves, while illness affects notable figures and palace happenings.
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Feire
Barha
Batclona
Bay of Biscay
Caracca Islands
Sevill
Gourier
Marcquess de Castelhar
Hfme
Marquess de la Paz
Paris
Rome
Cardinal Cufani
Milan
Luneville
Marly
Prince Charles of Lorrain
Ja Moue
Versailles
Duke of Bouffliers
No. 157 A Country Woman Seeks Relief From Stomach Pains
A damaged 19th century notice describes a countrywoman of about four to five decades troubled by stomach and bowel pains and limb discomfort. She suspects worms and reports taking received “fake Melon Seeds” to drop from her stool, seeking medical relief.
Royal Birth Day Celebrations and Parliament Sessions
Reports from Westminster describe a noble day with a royal birthday parade for the Prince of Wales and a gracious speech expected in the House. The note records Stock prices, court appointments, and incidents abroad, including a Boston schooner attacked by slaves and a printer’s arrest.
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Prince of Wales
Cours
Earl of
Westminster
Geary
St. Margaret's
Charles Dalton
Kat
Usha
House of Parliament
Eales
Anamaboo
William Cant Jump
Boston
New England
Duke of Ancaiffer Cathe
Lincoln’s Inn Fields
Lincolnshire
Bank
India
Royal Pychange Assurance
London Assurance
York Buildings
Welch Ditto
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Peeines
Wachein
Fribox Te Wblaker
Ee Seaer
Retin
Ibd Gilesses
N. B
Pen Ori
Speyer
Cary
Ate Blige
Torrie
Giff
Wilmot
Royx
Barden
Narcissa
Ores
Kina’s
White’s
Se James's Street
Pas Ee
R. Francklin
Ruffel-foreer
Covent-Garden
London
Corymon-Council
Newgate and Oyer and Terminer
Guildhall
St. Paul'’S School
Gornhil
Mr. Young
St. Paul's Church-yard
Bond
Ferrer-Lane
Pexton
Stent
Barto
Dame Seo Do Wa
Oratory
Lincoln’s-Inn-Fields
Clare-market
Spain
Admiral Hofier
Don Carlos
Norn
France
John Moore
Abelie
Laurence Pountney
Moore
Amelia
Caroline
His Majesty's Company
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
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