The Cordial Rule of Gilead Sold by J Matthews Strand
An 18th century health notice warns of scurvy scrophula rheumania and other disorders traced to impure blood. It promotes Cordial Rule of Gilead as a restorative, with price per bottle and a guide priced 3 percent, urging caution for youths and listing restoration measures. Printed for Dr Solomon and sold by J Matthews Strand.
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Aera Thote
Gilead
Bock
Dr. Solomon
J. Matthews
Strand
Tincture for Nervous Bilious and Gout Disorders
An 19th century advertisement promoting a cure all Tincture for nervous, bilious, and gastric disorders. Claims relief from asthma pains, chest and stomach issues, fevers, and general debility. Details dealer addresses at Oxford Street Holt Road and Shaw’s Inn with price and house availability.
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Wil
Tzrovic
Oxford-streets
Holt Rhovrofite
the Royal
Anc Shaw
Ros
Gs. cd
Hotrle
Cuiy
Whales of Greenland and Spermaceti Oil Details
The article describes Greenland whales making loud blasts from blow-holes and spouting water, their anatomy including jaw bones and whalebone, and the behavior of mating, calving, and care of young. It notes variations in size, dangers to ships from enraged whales, and mentions Spermaceti whales and related fisheries.
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Greenland
Mediterranean
Whale products and voyages described in 18th century voyage text
The passage details South Sea and Greenland whaling practices, oil yields, spermaceti, ambergris, and methods to process whale oil. It mentions Hub's ambergris trade, cheaper wax-like candies, and risks of a whale’s throat swallowing a boat, with notes on intakes and animals’ stomach contents.
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Hub
Fashions for August London Head Dresses and Walking Dresses
Describes six London head dresses with turbans and bonnets, and London walking dresses with mantled cloaks and hats. Notes use of yellow crepe, white crape, and brown, slate, yellow or lilac colors. Mentions general observations on jackets, robes, and color trends in London and Paris.
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London
Wartou Coloni
Trich Feather
Paris
Lions Welcome Felix as They Reunite at Paris Menagerie
Paris observers report Felix the keeper has regained control of a male and female lion pair after the male lion rejected strangers and drove away their keeper. Felix interacts with the pair, calling them to pose and display their claws and teeth for him while they lick his hand. The two five year old siblings, raised together, now respond to Felix’s calm commands.
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Paris
Citoyen
Felix
Fermaie
Pelix
Jreix
Matilda at the Theatre Frang A Betrayal and Rescue
An 赏drama depicts Sir Heirem and his secret past shaping Matilda's fate. Erne rescues her from a cruel guardianship after secrets and jealousy threaten her inheritance. Volmar and others contend with love, honor, and reconciliation in a tense, morally charged plot.
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Matilda
Frang
Czas Liskem
Masada
Aneoner
Asrem
Araef
Nes
Marilda
Erne
Volmar
Martilea
Imar
Heiren
Aurilda
Melmar
Matina
Tits Fereligerer
Atestide
Velmer
Abrem
Holrem
Heirem
Alatida
Allfiance
Vetenin
Velmar
Afar
Jesiouly
Mt-R
Molmar
Magiida
Curious 1796 Carnival tale of royal pantomime
Modern Authors discuss profits of predecessors Mitron and Sterve with mentions of guineas and a single volume. The Carnival of 1796 features beaux and belles of fiction, including the Parvogis Royal and Princess Louisa, in a pantomimic ballet about Moors driven from Spain. An exchange with Princess Henry’s Lady of Honour prompts a gentleman to sketch a portrait on a flip, praising the Queen’s beauty and grace.
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Mitron
Sterve
Addres
Quexs
Paussia
Parvogis Royal
Louisa
Visit and troop movements in Ireland amid late July
Dublin dispatch reports Lord Lieutenant touring Southern Counties with plans to visit Limerick Cork and Waterford before returning to Dublin. First division of Jus7ta Dragoons ordered for embarkation arrived in town. 2nd division arrived. third division expected. Regiments around 639 strong. Prince of Wales’s Cavalry and other units arrive from Clonmel to assume duties. Fords in local area rise while London prices climb to 95.
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Liz uTenant
Limerick
Cork
Watervdl
Dublin
Tuwn
Tuchiay
Waterford
Lismeres
Prince of Wales’s Cavary
Clonmel
Innes
Kilkenny
London
Slavery escape and river deaths mark Edinburgh notes
Edinburgh July 7g reports John Reid, freed after long captivity in Algiers, a native of Kilchintten parish, near Edinburgh, with efforts by Secretary Dun to secure him. Despite large ransoms, release failed and Reid and companions remained enslaved. Also: a boat tragedy near Gourock sinks two men. Geo Laurie drowns bathing. Dugald Guibert found dead in a Burn. Milncretft Printfield yields a five inch three quarters circumference strawberry.
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John Reid
Algiers
Chintten
Retary Dundas
Clyde
Gourock
Geo. Laurie
Glasgow
Vrandort
Dugald Guibert
Gargow Green
Milncretft
The Chymist Rewarded Tale From Old Ort
A fragmentary ancient tale speaks of a chymist rewarded by Pope Liorhe Tenth for promising to unlock the art of turning base metal into gold. The verse hints at hidden crafts and alchemical boasts once tied to a distant court and a mysterious mistress of texts.
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Pope
Cissche
Marriages listed across Indian stations in 19th century notices
A long list of marriage entries from various British Indian stations dated January through February, naming officers, their ranks, and brides. Notables include Lieut. Jason Pavior Warren to Miss A. Goonwyn. George Vic to Miss Fearr. Captain Edward Clarke to Miss Cara Beata de Marz. and many others in Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, and Point de Galle.
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Formey
Jason Pavior Warren
Bombay
Robert Stewart
M. Frederick
Fresrick
Calcutta
Alexander “Wright
Rungpore
Oessor
Hon. Company
Mits Jefsup
I-Mup
Huruipaul
Autvew Stepcao
Esg
Keerpoy
My Teushet
Ca’cutta
Pascnal de Silva
Sirs. C. Lourenns
Famour
Samuel Lace
Thomas Williaison
Court of Appeal
E. 5. Coavsy
Benga
Robert Graham
Register Court of Appeal
Benares
Gya
H. Worth
Ramanur
Hyurabad
George Leigh
Madras
James Logan
Hey
Calowett
Mirs
Mary Stepfiton
Purnean
James Aviand
Dreadras
Phowas
Beufe Co
Plang
de Poses and Co
Calicut
Rob. Lewt
Comeans
Spinsprey's Patient Anguiscoapurre Uaers Advertised
From the West Indies and America comes a claim of remedies for scurvy ulcers and other diseases. The dispenser boasts universal reach and long-lasting potency with travel freedoms, urging health seekers to buy at the Dispensary in Sof-square and through patent medicine sellers in town and country.
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MexchantTs
Wespres
Americs
Wit Indies
America
Spinsprey
Anguiscoapurre Uaers
Tre Hapgiers
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Natural History
Princh Theatre
Edinburgh
Chymist
India
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