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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1776
Page
4
A fragmented reminiscence refers to Hough former Bishop of Worcester and a remark about his tweetiness and wit. The unclear text hints at a young gentleman and a description of quaint or quixotic behavior, but lacks a coherent event or date.
The readable text hints at a political dispute involving Catholic Majesty and official command, with scattered references to a count, court, governor, and military or naval terms. Details are unclear due to corrupted OCR, but the fragment points to governance and maritime provisions.
An 18th century letter from Paris notes rumors of American need for force in colonies, a possible treaty, and naval armament proposals. Plymouth reports a London theatre tragedy for wounded Marines, plus crime notes including thefts, assaults, and a fourteen year old girl’s transportation for shoplifting.
Fragmented report describes two fatal accidents. One man was killed at a footway, another died of injuries after falling from a hayrick in the yard of Mr Slade. A second worker sustained serious but non fatal injuries.
Richaxpson and Gogolves announce the present State Lottery tickets are sold and registered at Nos 101 and 104 Bank Buildings Cornhill and No 8 facing the King's Mews Charing Cross where all lottery business is conducted. Adventurers who view small prizes as minimal may buy chances instead of shares and still be entitled to prizes above twenty pounds. Two blanks win a prize. Draw begins Wednesday the 13th of ember.
Warren offers True Original Milk of Roses as a skin cleanser for infants from six hours old and adults for sunburns freckles pimples redness and other skin issues. Sold by Richard Warren perfumer at Golden-Fleece Marybone Street and Wood street Chedphole with shop annex. Prices listed per bottle.
A testimonial from Ruth Willas of Cabus near Garstang credits Bateman's Pectoral Drops with curing her rheumatic paralysis after six weeks bedridden. Similar accounts from Lancaster area women note relief from violent flux. Advertises where to buy through Dicey & Co and Mr Parkin in Lancaster and Keridal.
Prices of stocks are listed with a mix of rates and terms, including Bank notes and various securities. The text shows percentage changes and quotes for multiple items, with entries like 8% and 1 per cent, indicating market movements and yield figures.
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