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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 12, 1771
Page
4
A satirical piece from the printer warns readers that ear tickling links to power pleasure and virtue. It compares Chinese ear tickling to British practices, outlining three types of ticklers private public and self. The essay urges guards on ears to protect liberty and honor across society.
This Day were published proposals for printing by subscription of a monumental work titled Ancient and Modern Ecclesiastical and Civil History of the County of Dorset. It claims wide archival sourcing from Domesday to Bodleian and British Museum, by John Hutckhins M A Restor of Wereham and Swyre. Subscriptions listed with many London and regional booksellers.
A fragment list catalogs diverse books and sermons including Blair on Sermons on the Mount with Waterland notes, Stratford reciter works, religious polemics against Popery, Cromwell biography, Decker’s naval trade tract, Camdenus Mutatus grammar, and the fairy tales collection La Retle Alsembles. Price hints and formats vary with volumes and bindings.
A route from the Swan with Two Necks Inn to Bedford is set to depart Wednesday Thursday and Saturday mornings at six, with return trips Monday Wednesday and Friday at the same time. The fare covers 14 pounds luggage weight. Conducted by Estwin and associates in Bedford Hitchin and London. Payment required for jewels and plate only when entered and paid for.
A London advert touts Hesb Cakes for making shining liquid blacking by water only suited for suors boots and leather. It promises a glossy finish that stays soft and flexible, resists cracking, and is free from mal. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley and others at multiple shops with cake priced sixpence per cake capable of producing a pint of liquid blacking.
London Postscript reports the paper’s printing change to S Beapon at 28 Paternoster Row. It notes a royal conference on naval affairs, orders to Buckle at Spithead, a timber supply committee, and bills passing in Parliament. It covers a Paris magistracy reform, a chapel of incidents, fires in Chatham and Leicester areas, a robbery, a drop basket child, theatre listings, and stock prices.
Jacob Hemet the dentist recommends his Essence of Pearl and Pearl Dentifrice as superior for dental care. The product promises enamel preservation, whitening, relief for loose teeth, decay prevention, gum health, fresh breath, and prevention of scurvy in gums. Sold wholesale and retail by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and J Price opposite the India House in Leadenhall Street. Price 2s 6d.
An 18th century testimonial from Chancery Lane Tamworth about Marchant's Drops by Norton of Golden Square London. It claims cure for scurvy ulcers and blood impurities with bottles priced six shillings. Authenticated by Norton's own signature, the advert urges verification through credited customers and warns only Norton is genuine.
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