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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 05, 1773
Page
2
A fragmentary report mixes a royal speech condemning misgovernance with a tale of 18th century electrostatic experiments. It describes political crisis rhetoric and ends with a Royal Society read account of hair electricity observed during a severe frost, including an instance of electric fire from combed hair and a charged conductor producing shocks.
An 18th century cautionary note warns that ladies wearing wire caps pins and silk stockings may conduct and attract lightning as thunderclouds pass. It discusses observed cases of “electric” nervous symptoms and suggests protective measures like a ground chain to divert electrical fire away from the head.
An English traveler notes how visiting English gentlemen in Paris fall into social errors. They seek court introductions, hire women, and are ridiculed at the Café de Coq. the piece warns against adopting French fashion and habits without discipline. It urges prudence in religion reputation and discernment in choosing companions.
A fragmented text discusses a humorous companion whose stock of stories and mimicry amuse yet tire over time. It notes conversation strengthens with improved wit and that entertainment raises value, enriching social occasions with agreeable, stimulating topics.
The text advertises a proposed two volume edition of acting plays by Shakespeare with engravings and notes. It notes subscriptions through booksellers in the kingdom, with specimens of plates available at J Bell and others in London. It also contains mixed items on medical remedies and ink stains, lemon salts, and perfumers selling household goods.
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