Liquid Soap Promises Premier Cleaning at Old Soap Shop
At the Old SOAP SHOP near Ludgate Hill Joan Carr successor to late Mr. Cowpland advertises improved Liquid Soap, selling a pint as far as a quart of rival. The ad touts cleansing power for marble, mirrors, and hair needs, plus Crown Soap, green soap, and hard soap with prices and a disclaimer against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily
Ludgate-Hill
William Cowpland
Deceas
Joan Carr
Cowpland
Che
Fen Carr
N. B. Io
Joan Cane
Plan of Philipsburg Fortifications and Siege Accounts
An old advertisement item lists plans of Philipsburg with French attacks and a day by day siege account, plus prints of the Dantzick plan and Ruffian attacks. It touts accompanying volumes on Homer, Newton, and education, with pricing and multiple booksellers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsbourg
James Roberts
Warwick-Lane
John Senox
St. Dunstan’s Church
Fleet-street
Samuel Harding
St. Martin’s-Lane
Dantzick
Eet.n.b
Homer
Madam Dacier
Paris
Coypel
J. Osborn
Golden Ball
Paternosterow
Historia Literaria
Europe
Price Stich
Sir Isaac Newton
Andrewette
John Machin
Gresham College
Royal Society
The
Plain Dealer
London and Westminstr
N. Baily
Newman’s Antivenereal Pills Promote Rapid Cures
An 18th century advertisement for Dr Newman’s Famous Antivenereal Pills claims cures for venereal disease and associated symptoms. It markets a wide range of ailments including pains, urinary heat, sores, and blood disorders, with alleged success rates and home delivery across England. The note promises discreet shipping, a pea-sized pill, and daily attendance at the Blue Ball in Hand-Gourt, Holbourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washich
England
Agnes
Holbourn
Ratis
Sovereign Elixir Promises Cure for Nervous Diseases
An 18th century advertisement touts a “Sovereign Elixir” curing palsy, nervous decays, and related disorders. It claims rapid relief, restored vigor, and general health benefits, sold only at Mrs Holt’s in Cornhill for 35 6d a bottle with printed directions.
Chafing Preventive Powder for Riding Honored by Nobility
The Cu Mica Powder praised for infallibly preventing chafing and soreness from horseback riding. Vendors claim it heals existing irritation quickly and allows long rides, without staining fabrics. Sold by Mr. Radford at the Rose and Crown Strand, 2s 6d per box with full directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Radford
St. Clement’s Churchyard
Strand
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John Stirling
St. Andrews School
T.alley
St. Pauls
Cato
Litty
Phadrus
N. A
Christopher Robinson
M.A. Recor
Welby
Lincolnshire
John Pemberton
Fleetstreet
Martin Bryson
Newcastle
Horan Redfon
Sore Woolton
Dr. Newman
Pitt
Philosophical Transaction
Lowthorp
Mr. Jones
Mr. Morte
Joan Rames
F.R.S
Joan Martyn
F.R
University of Cambridge
J. Brotherton
J. Hazard
W. Meadows
W. Hinchliffe
W. Bickerton
T. Astley
S. Austen
L. Gilliver
R. Willock
N. B
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