Hodson Vegetable Syrup claims broad cure all blood impurities
Advertises Dr Hodson’s improved Vegetable Syrup from Mr de Velnes for scurvy venereal diseases and many ailments including rheumatism asthma vertigo cancers piles ulcers convulsions dropsy and female obstructions. Details cures in Native's Affiant pamphlet and lists purchase locations in London Edinburgh and Limerick with a guinea price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Velnes
Hodson
Hattoh-garden
Randal
Royal Exchange
Matthews
Strand
Smyth
Tavitrock-street
Bacon
Oxford-street
Bryan
Upper Marybone- Greet
Warfon and Co
Edinburgh
Mennons
Glasgow
Watsons
Limerick
Bee
Stockport Cotton Manufactory to be sold by auction
Auction to be held at Miss Margaret Brightmore's Red Lion Inn Stockport on Wednesday in October 1791. Lots cover a cotton factory complex at Watson’s Carrs including water streams reservoirs wheels and buildings with three dwellings a warehouse and surrounding land. chief rents and leases total substantial annual clear incomes. Private sale may occur if not sold at auction with details available from Mr Philip Brienly and Mr Agliand Warfon.
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Stockport
Margaret Brightmore
Red Lion Inn
County of Chester
Watson’s Carrs
Sfock Port
Philip Brinley
Samuel Oldknow
Watson’s Sousake
Stockporty
John Stead
Gud Fames Marley
Hillsate
Mortgate
Philip Brierly
Agliand Warfon
A Call for Women-Only Shops as Reform Measure
A Victorian writer urges Queen Victoria to block men from employment in women’s departments, proposing female‑staffed shops as a path to curb vice and incontinence. The plan argues that merchandisers, milliners, and dressmakers should employ only women, predicting social reform within a year while acknowledging male unemployment as a consequence.
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Heberdasher
Plan for Locariums to Hire Servants Proposed in City
A proposal under royal patronage suggests public hiring houses for servants managed by governesses to vet applicants and disclose employer reputation. It aims to curb abusive Register Offices seen as nests for prostitutes and crime, funded by a small inspection fee, and would fund marriage allowances for well-behaved servants.
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England
Register Office
Women OF Fashion
Andaman Harbour Encounter Onboard the Crown
An extract from a letter aboard the Crown recounts Commodore Cornwats near Port Cornwallis and a harbour on the Andaman Islands. Marines landed after arrows struck a boat. shots followed as locals fled into a bush. The party later explored a bath area, unable to catch any insurgents.
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Theother
Port Cornwallis
Andamans
Calcutta
The
Crown
Commodore Cornwats
Mentrose
Andaman Lands
N. BE
Andaman
Trial at York sparks debate over meaning of a Gentleman
A York turf trial sparked heated discussion as to whether the winning rider qualified as a Gentleman. Testimony explored his conduct, markets attendance, and social dining. evidence suggested he is viewed by some as a gentleman while others deny the label.
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York
Gendemse
Yorkshire
Formal address among gentlemen rare without familiarity
The exchange notes that in the country it is uncommon to call men by Christian names unless there is a high level of familiarity between the parties.
Questioning the Marks of a Gentleman in a Historic Trial
The trial centered on defining a Gentleman by traits such as good education manners moral conduct and independence of station. Mr Law delivered an ingenious closing speech arguing the subject met these standards and the court was crowded beyond precedent with the judge struggling to maintain order.
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Law
Turi
Russian prince dies and war news from Galacz
The Court of Petersburg reports the death of Prince Frederick Henry de Warrempure Shercard, brother to the Grand Duchess of Russia, at Galacz on August 23 after fever. The epidemic illness fears threaten generals and princes. Russian fleet movements include the Revel division and dismantling Cronstadt fleet. Potential distant expedition discussed and Swedish armament destination remains secret.
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Petersaurg
Printe ‘Cuaruys
Frederick Henry de Warrempure Shercard
Russia
Frederick Eugene
Galacz
Pore Mxry
Porte
Black’ Sea
Cronstadt
Kymene
Fredericksham
Revel
Line
Machin Puschkin
Chet
Black Sea
Suspense Builds Over Distant Expedition and European Talks
A dated Sept 13 letter from StockuorM notes preparations for a distant expedition and a train of artillery moved from Finland. Couriers from Madrid, Petersburg, and Vienna signal important negotiations linked to France. Rumors claim Count Newy carries a commission, while court silence suggests plans are not yet ripe and may accelerate or delay depending on events.
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Stockuorm
Finland
Madrid
Aix la Chapelle
Petersburg
Vienna
France
Count Newy
Parisian Dress Details for October First Outfit
Describes Lapies gowns with two outfits featuring cap styles, lawn fabrics, and blue and violet ribbons. Notes include a round cap with quilling, large white lawn handkerchiefs, white muflin jackets, rose and violet trim, blue silk shoes, and a second dress with hooded cap and violet accents.
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Stringer’s Carrs
Peter Bailey
William Nuttal
Watson's Carrs
Letser LY
Burr
Petersberg
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