Dantzick Taxes Foreign Merchants to Support Fort Refit
The Regency of this City orders all foreign merchants resident here to contribute five units and estimates of their property will be taxed at one half percent until funds for the fortification are raised. Ratisbon reports ministerial efforts to settle disputes between Vienna and Bavaria. Spanish naval aid and troop movements affect Italy and Tuscany, with evacuations ordered for several cities. Apple-Brandy Wholesale advertises Randy and Geneva at discounted London-made prices on Keen's Wharf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufsia
Augustus
Ratisbon
Munich
Bavaria
Vienna
Paris
Spanish Men of War Lately Arriv’d At Port Specie
Genoa
Italy
Leghorn
St. Peter d
Arena
Barcelona
Mirandola
Parma
Placentia
Duke of Montemar
Tuscany
Keen’s Wharf
Essex
Strand
Geneva
Holland
London
Cure for Scorbutic Pains by Mr Moore in 1735
Rachel Fisher of Salisbury Street near the Strand testifies to relief from stomach pains and shortness of breath after medicines by John Moore at Pestle and Mortar Laurence Pountney Lane. The document praises Acti-Scobarick pills and spirits, outlines scurvy symptoms, and extols restorative effects on the blood, nerves, gums, teeth, and general health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Fisnek
Mr. Fisher
White Hore
Salisbury-street
Strand
John Moore
Laurence Pountney
Moore
Rachel Fisher
Joan Moone
Neiles
Outward Ointment Claims Gout Cure by Miraffon
An 18th century advertisement promotes Gout Rheumatic pain relief from an ointment called Rheumatim and Pally. It boasts rapid cures with minimal fear of side effects and urges trusted gentlemen to share experiences. Sold by Mr All, near St James Gate, and by the author at the Flower Pot Great Trinity Lane Bow Lane price half a guinea for two bottles with directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Miraffon
All
Dainke Dahon
St. James’s Gate
Promotions and deaths across Europe and London society
King of Proffin elevates generals to Knights and officers, while Countess of Stahrenberg dies after heartbreak. Dispatches from Dantzick and Paris detail fort politics and a noble visit. Executions in Buckinghamshire hinge on Pontifex murder. in London, coroner verdicts and appointments mark a busy week with church, theatre, and naval notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proffin
Glafenap
Berlin
Schwerin
de Galtze
Knights of the Black Eagle
Roeder
Pillau
Frantz
Memel
Vienna
Countess of
Stahrenberg
Gundaere Stahrenberg
Montbeillard
Principality of Montbeillard
Wirtemberg
d’Aubeuf
Thomas Marsh
Richard Marshal
Pontifex
High Wickham
Buckinghamshire
Morris
Woodstock-street
Hyde Park
Henry Perkins
Boothby Grafton
Diocese of
Lincoln
Sutton
Erith
William
Saunders
Mocha
Herefordshire
Jacob Tonton
Kit-Cat Club
Jacob Tonson
Ely
Strand
Church of England
Bankrupt notice and historic stock prices fragment
Bankrupt Carteret Danfer of Macclesfield Chester appears in a fragmentary London market report dated forenoon Saturday. The item lists South Sea and other securities with prices and premiums such as New Bank Circulation, Three Per Cent Annuities, African stock, and Emperor's Loan, among various entries, in a snapshot of a bustling financial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carteret Danfer
Macclesfield
County of Chester
Chapman
South Sea
New Buch Sea
Bankry
Prem
Endia
Royal Exchange Assurance
London Assurance
York Buildings
Ene
Welch
Mine Adventure
Emperor’s Loan
The Second Part of Henry the Fourth at Drury Lane
The Theatre Royal Drury Lane presents the Second Part of Henry the Fourth with Staples Folio Foln Falfaff and Shakpear's writing. Sir Joh Fallstaff is played by Quin in his second time in the role. A farce The Virgin Unmask'd follows with Lucy by Mrs. Clive and entertainments between acts including dances and pantomime The Double Jealousy. Tickets at Mr Bauvais Castle Street and Widow Cook's Playhouse Passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mademoisele Roranon
Theatre Royal
Drury-Lane
Henry the Fourth
Foln Falfaff
Fustice Shallom
Ancient Pistol
Shakespear
Joh Fallstaff
Quin
King
Mr. Mills
Mills
Duke of Lancaster
Mr. Salway
Mr. Boman
York
Milward
Cibber
Justice Shallow
Johnson
Justice Silence
Mr. Miller
Feeble
Mr. Griffin
Bardolph
Mr. Shepard
Mr. Oures
Falfcast
Miss Cole
Hottels
Mrs. Cross
Monf. Poitier
Mademoiselle Roland
Mong. Villeneuve
Mrs. Walter
Miller
Mont Poitier
Coquet
Walter
Wil
Jeneuve
Pelling
Duke
Davenport
Miss Man
Miss Brett
Bauvais
Castlestreet
Cranbourn Alley
Leicester Fields
Golden Cane Lost After Hackney Coach Incident
A notice from London recounts a hackney coach incident on Thursday night the 18th, leaving four gentlemen at Mirre Tavern Fleecstreet and two later seen in New Bond Street. A gold headed cane of Indian workmanship, with a split toward the middle, is missing. The coach number 189 and the coachman are known. A Guinea reward is offered if recovered and return to Mr. Hawkins at the Half Moon between the Temple Gates. If pawned or offered for sale, stop it and inform the giver above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirre
Fleecstreet
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France
Dantzick
Drury Lane
Lovers Opera
Covent Garden
Flora
New Theatre
Goodman’ S Fields
Venice
London Bridge
UNION
Nathaniel Cutler
Edward Watts
John Skeet
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