Cure for Fits by Howell Powders Publicized in Bristol
A Bristol testimonial dated Sept 15 1791 details Mrs Elizabeth Edkins cure of her daughter from a lifelong epilepsy using Dr Howell’s Powders. Signed statements from family and tradesmen vouch for recovery and a claim of widespread cures, with address No 78 High Holborn and price 10s 6d per packet. The piece also notes other Poland diet and public defense decrees and contains a lengthy Friends meeting excerpt.
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Bristol
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City of London
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Antiscorptic Drops Cured Scar Bustic Humour in Tradesman
An extract from the Newark Heraxp Nottinghamshire May 23 1792 notes the efficacy of Mr Srrissury of Soho Square London Antiscorptic Drops in curing a respectable tradesman in the town after other medicines failed. A few bottles produced a perfect cure and D Hott, the paper's printer, can refer enquirers to the cured person for details.
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Soho Square
London
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Auction Anecdote Of A Melange Dessert Service
A country gentleman at an auction buys a melodramatic melange dessert service for sixteen guineas. Back home the couple discovers twenty two pieces, all different, prompting shock and a threat to sue. The auctioneer defends the varied patterns as enhancing value.
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