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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 04, 1771
Page
2
A writer argues that most people live in a dreamlike state, whether awake or asleep, claiming imagination and routine blur the line between consciousness and slumber. He suggests true wakefulness appears when thought and action align with reason in daily acts and public discourse.
The revue The Maid of Bath by R Foote draws sharp satire on Brentford's vicar and Dr Shaw, with critiques of the plot and stagecraft. Observers note a crowded gallery and the audience reacting to perceived moral lessons and the performers.
A noisy discussion centers on dramatic critique and sequence structure as critics mock a modern play. Residents including Dr. Sanders and Rev. Elocutionarian clash over originality, with jokes about printers and public readings.
A historical survey listing common perversions of scientific belief. It catalogs ten claimed errors such as the scorpion not sting by fire, the tarantula not poisonous, the lizard not awakening man, the remora not retarding ships, the cramp fish bite not from a muscle, the galamander not living in fire, and the jackal not connected to the lion, drawing on various authors and travels.
The excerpt catalogs errors in natural history and belief, recounting anthropomorphic claims about foxes, eagles, and the Tyger. It discusses authorities like Sir Thomas Brown and Owen, notes limits of observation, and hints at a future plan to organize a larger study across animals, plants, minerals, and elements.
ARTHAWRAY widow of WILLIAM WRAY and MARY SOPP nieces and successors announce they carry on the original TURLINGTONS BALSAM of LIFE at the King's Arms in Kirchin lane near the Royal Exchange. Bottles priced 3s 6d and 1s 9d with directions signed by Wray and Mary Sopp. They warn against counterfeit balsam and note Mr Furlington never disposed of the receipt.
An 18th century advertisement urges the public to buy Dr James’s Powder only from Francis Newbery Junior at No 65 New Street near St Paul’s Churchyard. It warns of counterfeit preparations and notes the father’s business continuity with the added “Junior” to distinguish the line.
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