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Extraordinary Elixirs for Humans and Horses Advertised
A fragmentary historical advertisement extols multiple tonics and elixirs for humans and animals including an universal elixir for all ages, a cordials for nerves, a royal beautifier, and a horse remedy. It touts cures for respiratory and digestive ailments, fevers, and general ill health, with claims of swift relief and broad efficacy, pricing, and locations in London shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortan
Wright
Bradbury
Toythop
King Street
Tower Hill
Lawrence
West Indies
Wacelius
Vanielmont
Phere
Haydonyard
Osborn
Urge
Dunstan
Eleie Arcet
Radford
Geo. Strahan
Boo Feller
Golden Ball
Cornhill
Pepy’s
TS Entgeek
Leeuwenhoek
Regiz
Q Societatis Gallega
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