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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 11, 1772
Page
2
A Loyal Subject argues that continual debt and perpetual taxes since the monarchs’ reigns have driven up bread and beer costs. He condemns foreign policy and taxes on land, water, yeast, salt, malt, hops, coal, copper, barrels, and licenses, claiming prices rise due to excessive taxation rather than scarcity.
The writer chides the addressee for delaying a reply dated the 21st, accusing silence of either admitting the truth of claims or sheltering behind a hopeful but unfounded defense. He notes reports that the client gave a capital gift misvalued at two guineas and questions the defense about a written paper from the Court Martial and the recipient’s allegedly rightful acceptance of a dozen pictures as proof of the senior officer’s approbation.
A speaker questions the Senior Officer's charge against the Fallor about absence at St Cass, arguing the court acted to shield him from ruin. He cites court objection to overstepping powers and compares venison gifts to corrupt presents, then examines how court and prince views affect military advancement and favoritism. He warns bribery and flattery undermine merit and urges lawful conduct in promotions and discipline.
A garbled excerpt references meeting turnings and windings, promising fair conduct and justice. The text mentions Gall leading the van to deter offenders, with repeated misspellings and fragmented phrasing indicating corrupted OCR. No clear event or verifiable entities emerge.
An obsequious parody letter appeals to London officials claiming merit and urging the appointment of the writer to the late Clerk James Dobson’s office. It frames the Receivership of the Land-tax as a wound to the city and pledges lifelong service to self and successor, ending with a formal sign-off.
London Ontario advertisement for Wall's Japan and Vari Warehouse No 25 Long Acre sells wholesale and retail fine varnishes including black Japan lacquer copal varnish and gold lacquers. Also seeks a trained millinery mantua making young woman to work as maid with reference. Orders from the country welcomed.
An 18th century advert extols lemon salt as versatile for punch flavor and stain removal. It claims long shelf life and cheaper use than fresh fruit, listing wholesalers and retailers in London districts. Box price is one shilling.
An 18th century advertises COUGIES HOARSENESSES AND PECTORAL LOZENGES of TOLU prepared by T Greenough at the King's Arms and Pestle and Mortar Ludgate Street London. It claims to ease coughs sore throats and lung defluxions while boosting appetite and aiding consumptions. Counterfeit lozenges are noted with a court verdict of damages. Genuine boxes bear the lid inscription listing the preparation and address.
This Day was published price one dedicated to the Royal College of Physbland London. An ISQUISITION of the STONE and GRAVEL and other Diseases of the Bladder and Kidneys. The occult causes and principles of the stone are explained with how a nucleus forms and accumulates. Distinguishing diagnostics from urethral complaints and venereal taint effects, with the rational method of care demonstrated by several instances. By William Adams, Surgeon. Printed for Shatwell Adelphi Strand and Southern St James Street. sold by the Author, No 2 Princes Street Cornhill.
By the King's Patent. Cakes make a shining liquid blacking by water only. Gives finest gloss to leather without cracking, preserves softness and durability, and is odor free. Sold wholesale and retail by Bayley in Cockspur Street. by Rothwell in New Bond Street. Grosvenor in Holborn. Newbery near St Pauls. Price sixpence per cake renewing a pint of liquid blacking.
An 18th century advertisement promotes the Vermifuge Elixir as a safe speedy cure for worm-caused ailments including stomach pain low spirits bowel griping irregular fever body wasting and convulsions. It notes minimal taste and a drop dose sold by Robert Wincly chemist Haymarket and F Newbery bookseller St Paul’s Church Yard with a free tract to identify worm-related disorders.
A vintage testimonial to John Norton’s Marehant’s Drops claiming cure for long standing scurvy and other blood disorders. The letter from Any Joyce praises dramatic restoration after years of illness, listing physicians and hospitals failed prior to using the drops. It details purchase points across London and warns against counterfeits.
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