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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 02, 1771
Page
2
A heated compare and critique of Junius and Pomposo, weighing liberty against despotism. Pomposo is faulted for noise and vanity while Junius earns praise for patriotic zeal and sharp reasoning. The piece argues for independence and accountability of ministers to law and people.
A concise comparison notes that STPOMBOLO was not always aligned with Prorogaties, and that most of his life was spent fiercely arguing for liberty and the rights. The fragment hints at a political or rhetorical figure debating authority and individual freedoms.
A polemical letter denounces the selection of Jack Wilkes as Shrievalty, attacking perceived tyranny and urging public resistance. It mocks clergy and authorities, implores public gatherings, and claims Wilkes faces ongoing opposition from the Bill of Rights Society over funds.
Fragmented OCR text raises questions about era and topic. The legible parts reference a viper and a haunting location Ava with a callous sentiment and resentment hinted in disjointed phrases.
The Guildhall racing week spanned seven days with multiple horses including Wilkes’s Liberty and Bull’s Trial competing. The event drew the greatest crowd yet with daily starts at nine and finishes at three, public meals near the course, and notable fouls and recoveries shaping the races.
A recent meeting of the Society of Goon Stass vows that no woman shall be deemed of pleasure unless she displays badges of profession such as a four inch head-dress, curled ears, a large pudding bonnet, or an umbrella like headkerchief. The notice targets ladies of virtuous manners against libertine gentry, and urges adherence to stringent dress marks.
A fragmentary 18th century notice touts a vegetable syrup as a cure and offers it at 6d a bottle. The text describes “proof” of efficacy via patient anecdotes and mentions delivery through sellers at various London locations including Prince of Orange's Coffeehouse and No. 1 Lddgate Yard.
A Victorian era advertisement extols Baume Deve as a universal medicine with claims of preventive and curative powers for many ailments. It warns against counterfeits, notes proprietors and partners, and lists outlets at St Pauls Churchyards Strand Piccadilly and other London addresses, concluding with a narrative of extraordinary cures attributed to the preparation.
An early notice touts DICEY and Co. London prepared Elixir claiming anti imposition seal on bottles and directions. It includes testimonials from Henry Mearn in Pilg and Bristol witnesses, asserting recovery from coughing and chest weakness, alleging genuine Bateman's and other patent medicines as safe options. The piece emphasizes authenticity and warns buyers against counterfeit mixtures.
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