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Curious Elixir Claims to Cure Leprosy and Ruptures
A sale notice roams from an elixir promising to cure inveterate skin diseases including leprosy in days, with testimonials of safety and speed. It advertises treatments for ruptures with new night trusses and spring devices, offered by multiple traders in London. The ad includes property for sale and a reward for abducted personnel, plus voters’ details and publisher notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Bartlet
Trace
Nanny
Somersetshire
Royal Train of Artillery
Woolwch
James Richards
Majzby’s
Ordnan
Wm. Edgett
Tower of London
Royal Art Usry
Woolwich
England
Lecter
John Blike
Office of Ordnance
Tower of Londus