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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 17, 1769
Page
2
The fragment presents Abelard’s lament for Daphne in a pastoral scene. It evokes a shepherd, a broken heart, and a beloved named Daphne, with the waters, willows, and hills witnessing his grief as he sings of loss and longing. The verse reflects doomed love and farewell to his lambkins and plains.
Fragmentary OCR describes a London medicine sold by William Jamesville at Royal Exchange, claiming to ease fevers headaches stomach acidity indigestion and hysteria in young women. It markets a dose of thirty six pills per vial at two shillings with allowances for repeat purchases.
A London advertisement touts true and original Jesuits Drops with decades of Venereal Disease success. It warns a rival patent claimant and asserts the remedy stays potent in any climate. The author offers a chemical itch liquor and a facial liniment, sold via Whitcomb in Fleet Street and George Wife in Tunbridge.
A Westminster petition was read and unanimously agreed at the Globe Tavern in the Strand. Reports say electors chose St John the Baptist day for Westminster Hall assembly and motion to petition the King. Details include discussions of the Lower House, pensions, and various political maneuvers.
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