Universal Antiscorbutic Drops offered free cure
An old advertisement touts Spilsbury's Universal Antiscorbutic Drops for scurvy gout rheum and many ailments. It promises free distribution to the poor with a certificate from two housekeepers, lists multiple retailers in Coventry Street Haymarket and other London streets, and cites testimonials and locations for orders and inquiries.
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Childen
Francis Spilbury
Brookes
Perfusner
Coventry-street
Haymarket
Craft
Pespelbury
Chymitt
Rewy
Westminstersbridge
Controversy over parish curate and church conduct sparks local outcry
A letter to the editor laments a controversial curate’s influence among parish families, urges removal, and criticizes lax toleration and church discipline. The piece argues against doctrinal excess and calls for accountability by church authorities amid rising unrest in the community.
Political muddle and banishment amid Leicester election talk
Fragmentary report recounts Henry Draummond, a banker from Chiaringcross, as elected unopposed for Wendover. It notes Leicester county election to begin January under High Sheriff. The text references political infighting, accusations of sedition, and dissension within factions over a controversial gentleman’s seat.
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Henry
Draummond
Chiaringcross
Wendover
Bucks
Leicester
Irregular Dental Cure Advertised by Mrs Fainttiton’s Apothecary
An 18th century style advert promises immediate dental relief using a topical tip applied externally to treat gum disease and toothache. It claims cures for scurvy of the gums, discharge from teeth, and swollen cheeks with a head ache remedy. The notice locates sales at Golden Head opposite Somerset House and at Minor’s in Boroughs, mentioning Mr Poynton’s perfumer and urging patrons to purchase by stated date. Mr Hamilton thanks peers for support in the sale of his TipGtbre and notes satisfaction from customers.
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Martineo
Bourdeaux
Plymouth
Cediz
Thames
Portsmouth
Deeby
Vickary
Relia
Vwiékave
Chit Coxa
Manly
Bat Ie
Ah Urihhman
New Mills
Duffield
Liverpool
Mrg. Vickers
Dublin
London
Whitechapel
Hemming
Haysmarket
Arhan
Atarnace
Barnet
Carson
Chelsea
Sadler’s Wells
Clerkenwell
Bridewell
Mitraton
Cornfarter
Cornfarter,. In Spitalr
Wilts
Batter
Bocitryief Antiquaries
Ehtepday
Catone
Cooper
aSpent
Southwark
Sarah “Jewlush
Hawkiertt
Kent
Taiker
Newcastle
Der
Honger
Keough
Stober
Scott
Stone
Yarhorn
Fafnttton
Golden Head
Somerset-houte
Ftr
Southern
Stadipee
Poyntons
Newcare
Hamilton
Valby
Balby
Walbeck-Street
Ming
Dar
St. Pat's
Chicch-yard
W. Bayley
Cocktour
Burchell
Long-acre
M. Bowen
Royal Eechange
Balpy'e
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Socieolege of Phydaigns
Edinburgh
Roatan
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Terence
Saliutt
Phcretius
J. Murray
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High Court of Juisttetar
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Merfas
Payne Borin
Daly
Poalery
Sjelaten
Joni ‘Skene
Ingto
Scadlind
Iorical Noyes
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Mrs. Church
Allen
Gray's
Innclane
Beibom
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Gray's Inn-Lane
John Cotas
Fox Court
Geneva Evexsie Post
Godyor Dewil
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