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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 07, 1780
Page
1
An 18th or 19th century priced edition promotes a Practical Gauger volume by an unnamed author. It claims easy methods for gauging various curvilinear vessels and tools, with notes on vessels and instruments related to acts and needed essentials, marketed near a major city.
An 18th century sale notice for a large Newcastle upon Tyne estate and associated fishery and coal rights. It details a new general English dictionary and grammar project, with a list of notable names and publishers, followed by a sale at the Turk's Head in Newcastle on a January Wednesday. The property includes 492 acres, a salmon fishery on the Tyne, coal rights, and related lodges and lands belonging to Robert Shaftoe Esq.
An advertisement describes Raude Fleur Water as a transparent, safe complexion aid. It touts eye benefits, strength against heat and inflammation, and claims it improves wrinkles and deformities. Sold by Bayley in Cockspur Street and several perfumers in London at various prices.
Advertisements recount Dr Steers Opodeldoc curing a severely bruised leg after a coach accident and easing rheumatism within days. Testimonials from Ames Buchan of Drakes-Freets and William Watson of Shadwell praise rapid swelling reduction, pain relief, and full recovery. Sold by H Steers and Newbery, with various shop locations and bottle prices listed.
At Lady Day next a two year lease is offered for a large convenient house in Wokingham with extensive garden and stabling. The property includes two coach-houses four stall table offices and all necessary outbuildings. Present occupier recently departed furniture may be taken with the house at a fair valuation. Apply to Mr Biel in Wokingham for details and premises.
Friday’s London letter notes reduced damages from D Estaing’s voyage after tempest losses. Reports describe Hood’s fleet, prizes, and privateers near Cadiz, Lisbon, and the West Indies. Exchanges include elections for Beeralston, ship captures, storm wrecks, and court actions in Dublin and London.
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