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Newspaper
Middlesex Middlesex Journal
Location
Middlesex, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 16, 1772
Page
2
A reflective excerpt discusses modern Greek versus ancient Greek, noting language borrowed from Romans and Italians, and Turkish influences. It compares Greek poets, proverbs, and eloquence, highlighting how love speech, philosophy, and cultural traits shaped expression across eras.
The letter contrasts civilized Western restraint with ancient Greek customs and vanity. It traces Greek royal terms from kings and queens to archons, archondes, and arkhoudas, noting modern archons lack ancient virtue and authority, and discusses notions of power, rank, and patronage.
The Standard Winchester bushel price for corn is listed for the period from June 15 to June 6 1771. Measurements are in 8 gallon Winchester bushels, reflecting regional pricing conventions of the era.
Jacob Hemet recommends Essence of Pearl and PEARL Deyrirrice for teeth and gum care. Claims include whitening, enamel safety, stabilization of loose teeth, decay halt, and foul breath relief. Sold wholesale and retail by Bayse y perfumer at Cockspur Street and by Price, Leadenhall Street, with further sales in Bath and Paris.
This Day. was publish'd, Price is. , DISSERTATION on the NATURE and EFFECTS of a New Vegetable Remedy known as Velno's Vegetable Syrup. Acknowledged as specific in scorbutic and real cases with improvements, issued under royal letters patent Burrows M D. An appendix cites cures in extraordinary cases across the Kingdoms attested by persons of character. Sold at G. Kearnly Ludgate Street and Dr Burrows Hay Market Capel Court Spa Row Clerkenwell and Royal Exchange area.
This excerpt promotes lemon salt as a versatile product from William Bayley and others in London. It claims uses in flavoring punch and cooking, plus powerful stain removal for fabrics and whitening. It lists multiple merchants and the price as one shilling per box in various London shops.
An advertisement touts British Pills as a private practice remedy for bilious, stomach, and bowel disorders. It claims to strengthen the stomach, deterge the bowels, aid digestion, cleanse impurities, and restore vitality without irritation. Sold in London and Cambridge, with options to arrange distant patient advice and possible inventor attendance.
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