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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 11, 1771
Page
2
A letter to the printer urges an end to defamation between Messrs Wilkes and Horne, arguing calm evidence earns respect. It laments political folly, notes rising bread prices, and calls on a virtuous Briton to aid measures lowering prices and aiding the distressed metropolis. The writer signs from London with concern for Mackarel prices.
A broad plea to London authorities and the Printer of the GENERAL Evening Post argues for reducing bread prices and punishing hoarders. It questions motives of leaders, praises true patriots, and urges taxation or public funding to aid the poor and curb forestalling. The piece also discusses state lotteries and reviews Cellini’s life as a literary subject.
An account of a famous book The Life of Benvenuto Cellini noting its long manuscript origin and its bold handling of papal successors artists princes cardinals and courtesans. The piece reflects Italian scholarly delight and cautions about introducing the work to the world after so long a period.
An 18th century advertisement touts concentrated anti scorbatic vegetable juices as a safe, perfect cure for scurvy. It claims one teaspoon equals a pint of original juices and condemns mercury-based remedies. Sold for 3s 6d a bottle through multiple London sellers and retailers nationwide.
A brief historical notice promotes Baume de Vibe or Viga as a remarkable remedy, claiming extraordinary cures and widespread use. The text presents a promotional narrative typical of vintage medical ads, noting availability and price of six pence.
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