Hodsons Vegetable Syrup advertised for venereal and scrofulous cures
An 18th or early 19th century ad proclaims Hodson s Vegetable Syrup as a cure all for scrofula blood impurities and venereal diseases. It claims success where mercurial drugs failed, lists conditions like rheumatism asthma vertigo cancers ulcers and dropsy as aided by the syrup and notes advice letters cost half a guinea with in person consultations at a guinea. It lists shop locations in London Edinburgh Glasgow Limerick and other places for purchase.
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Hodson
Huatton-garden
Randal
Royal Exchange
Matthews
Strand
Smyth
Tavistock-street
Bacon
Oxford-street
Bryan
Upper Maryhonefeet
Watton and Co
Edinburgh
Mennons
Glasgow
Watsons
Limerick
Stockport Cotton Manufactory Auction At Brearley House
Auction to be held at Miss Margaret Brightmore’s house in Stockport on Oktober 1gth 791 between 3 and 7 PM. Sale includes multiple lots with cotton factory buildings, water power, reservoirs, dwellings, gardens, and chief rents. terms include inheritance and fee simple parts and long-lease remainders. Private contracts possible. Mr Philip Brirely and Mr Holland Watson handle viewings and sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Margaret’ Brightmore
Ed Lion
County of
Chester
Aimvelling House
Philip Briney
Watson’s Carrs
Samuel Oldknow
Maine
Watson’s Square
John Stead
Janes Maffey
Fillsate
Millgate
Philip Brierly
Holland Watson
Mount Vesuvius Eruption and The First Herculaneum Discoveries
English accounts describe a fresh eruption of Mount Vesuvius and trace the 1713 discovery of Herculaneum. A Portici garden well yielded antique rubble used for stucco, leading to excavations that uncovered statues of Hercules and Cleopatra and a circular temple with alabaster columns, sent to Vienna for Prince Eugene.
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Italy
Mount
Vesuvius
Herculaneum
d’Elbeuf
Emanuel of Lorrain
Salva
Naples
Portici
Prince Elbeuf
Hercules
Cleopatra
Vienna
Eugene
Portici Era Excavations Unveiling Herculaneum Theatre
An 18th century account describes Don Carlos ordering excavations at Portici in 1736 and later discoveries in Herculaneum including the theatre, forum, and temple complex. The royal palace and unpurchased houses shielded other buildings while the theatre’s marble seats, frescoed walls, and bronze statues are noted. The eruption of 79 AD is linked to most inhabitants' presence in the theatre. The orchestra is reached via many steps and filled with damp blue-lit air.
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Don Carlos
Naples
Porthci
d’Elbeuf
Jupiter
Portici
Refica
Herculaneum
Forum
Court of Justice
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeia
Birmingham seditious handbill inquiry seeks printer clues
A Birmingham letter to the Evening Mail calls for details on the seditious handbill case. The writer condemns the unknown printer and author, asks how the jailed journeyman was suspected, the grounds of his examination, and why magistrates questioned suspects in private, urging disclosure of further particulars and the reward factors.
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Evenine Mai
Birmingham
London
Botany Bay Leaf Causes Sudden Flame and Fragrant Air
A rare imported curiosity describes a dried leaf that, when touched by a flame, explodes like gunpowder without being crushed and releases a pleasant perfume. Experiments are underway to measure its propulsion compared with other explosive materials.
The Land We Live In Sr on Money Talk and Pride
A satirical letter by P. B. laments cold indifference to large and small sums after 1788 failures. He recalls family concern over fortunes, banknotes, and bankruptcies, noting sons and wives adopting a boastful money tone. The piece mocks the social shift from pounds to imagined mil lions and the honor in debt.
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Gazette
Jeremy Nincomroop
King-street
Haberdasher
Dealer
Chapman, &c
Doffline
Mr. Spinks
Miss Crop
Ephor
P. B
Ceuta Under Moors Threatens Open War Invasion
Reports reach Gibraltar August 20 that Ceuta is again invested by Moors and the peace treaty with the Catholic Majesties is broken. Ceuta may welcome the Emperor if he approaches, while Spaniards strictly guard lines and neutral ground. A Smyrna-bound vessel notes rebellion across Syria and fears spread to Ottoman possessions.
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Ceuta
Smyrna
Luriftan
Syria
Pilnitz Conference Details Across European Powers
Reports from Frankfort describe the Pilnitz conference of eight High Contracting Parties to restore Louis XVI. and plan a coordinated land and sea attack on France. Provisions noted include Austrian Prussian alliance, exchange deals, secularization of bishoprics, and limits on Saxony Poland dynastic marriages.
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Pilnitz
Louis XVI
Leopold
Prussia
Russia
Sweden
England
Sardinia
Spain
Naples
Prince of Nassau
Bouille
Marsha Lafcy
France
Worms
Petersburgh
Palnita
Austria
Prutha
General League
Anspach
Bareith
Pays Bas
Austrian Netherlands
Bavaria
Germany
Prusa
Saxony
Poland
Barley Shortfall and Fair Goods Highlight Norfolk County News
The barley crop in the county of Norfolk is projected to fall 10 000 to 20 000 bushels short of last year with average quality, many grains being black due to poor harvest and wet weather. Poole fair showcased the finest sheep display in years with strong sales, while cattle and fat cows fetched high prices. A riot threat surfaced at Shrewsbury with crowds at Abbey Foregate moving toward Pitchford, leading to arrests and magistrates handling eleven hours in sessions.
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Norfolk
Poole
Shrewsbury
Abbey
Pitchford
Shirehall
Vortex Headed to Tie The Knot at Etonensis
A fragmentary verse notes a wedding knot at Etonensis with a golden ring binding two hearts. The playful boast praises the couple and mocks public doubt about such a union despite the stage history and noble lineage implied by the crowned title.
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Stringer
Botany Bay
Gibraltar
Frankfort
Countri News
Norwics
Andover
Hamlet
Encath
Arthur Stine
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