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Rumor of a healing remedy praised by London witnesses
A broad ad style notice from 1717 details testimonials for a “Tincture of Gold with Antimony” and related Elixir, promising cures for hysteric fits, nervous weakness, and urinary complaints. It includes claims of a gentleman’s recovery in St Mary Axe and a public sale of wines, books, and various goods, with multiple shop locations cited.
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Flowte
Waihi House
Albror
Otis
John Barton
Meorbeldt Lopdon
Wane
Leaden Hall Street
London
John
Barton
England
Covent Garden
Esale
St Swithing
Churély
Cannonstreet
Benetarios Barcélona
Coniac
Tos
Hisi
John Moore
Abchurch Lane
Cooper
Moore
Lockton
Bucklersbury