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Elusive patent remedies for palsy and consumption advertised
An eighteenth century advertisement extols Neompirable Drops and a famed Elixir as universal cures for distemper, palsy, and numerous lung and nerve illnesses. Sold at Toyshop and Radford's shop, with dramatic claims of restoring strength, appetite, digestion, and curing consumptions swiftly. Includes details on location, pricing, and a call to bring in a spaniel for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ameer
Mr. Radford
Rose
St. Clement's Church
Strand
Arundelstreet Bed
Darby
Jonathan Reading
Derby
Bloomsbury
Little KeArl Street
Hereford
Cloyster
James Morgan
Villany
Oushby
Leicestershire
John Watson
Thomas Murphy
Savoy