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Newspaper
Leeds Intelligencer
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 08, 1785
Page
4
A mournful verse unfolds the memory of Alcander a type of gentle virtue and humanity. It laments his death and praises his courteous manners probity and benevolence while urging readers to honor his legacy and feel compassionate for those bereaved. The poem dates to February 2 1735 and reflects on grief and human kindness.
A 1785 letter argues for American independence as a model for liberty and trade freedom. It urges Britain to avoid war, forego conquest, and adopt annual elections with more equal representation to preserve liberty and repair losses. The author asserts Europe could learn from American political liberty and economic openness.
A London tea and chocolate dealer advertises Good fine and superfine plain Chocolate at 4s 6d per lb, with other chocolates and vanilla varieties at similar rates. The notice notes payment terms, acceptance of good bills, delivery options, and wholesale or retail orders to town or country, with the vendor's name to be printed.
A historic advertisement promotes Tasteless Ague and Fever Drops by the King's Patent as a safe cure for ague and intermittent fever. It claims thousands cured where bark failed and warns the public against a dangerous competing tincture. Sellers listed include Thomas Wright Leeds and others across Wakefield Doncaster Pontefract Huddersfield Halifax and Pontefract.
An advertisement promotes Harrison's British Classicks with embellishments and a Descriptive Plate from Dr Johnson's Rambler. It claims superior quality and low cost versus common editions and notes weekly issues priced at one guinea with tickets available at Thomas Wright's in Leeds.
By order of the assignees of Mr. Thomas Watson a bankrupt, a sale by auction will start at four o clock on the day of sale. Four lots include a 13 acre farm at Hoyland Swain, a 8 acre farm with smiths shop, a 32 acre farm at Swinden Walls, and half of a spring wood at Newland Wood. Each property is described as well watered, fenced, with coal, and rights of common. entries begin February 13 for lands and May 12 for houses. Interested parties may contact Rev. Horsfall or Rimington and Carter in Doncaster.
A lengthy account from 1785 details Mrs Birch’s long knee ailment and paralysis-like symptoms, treated with Dr James's Fever Powder and a Nutmeg-Water draught. After fourteen weeks of illness and extensive hospital care, the patient improves dramatically in nine weeks, regains mobility, and remains healthy, attributed to the powder's alterative effects. The letter warns against counterfeit preparations and directs readers to Mr Newbery at No 45 St Paul’s Church Yard and Dr James’s Burton Street house for authentic powders.
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