A Letter to Rev Parker on Parish Misconduct in Westminster
A correspondent assails Rev Parker of St James's Westminster with accusations of despotism and neglect. The letter accuses him of exploiting pew sales, neglecting catechesis, overbearing parish officers, and pressuring parishioners for stipends. It warns of potential parliamentary action and vows further exposition.
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Gamtridge
St. James’s
Welfminster
Westminster
Dr. Parker
London
Ferson
Secker
Canterbury
Whitefield
Anyrher
Parker
ReGord St
C. James
Yorkshire
George
Count Koningsmark
Hanover
Suspicion and Infidelity Motifs in 18th Century Drama
The text recounts a playwright’s plot driven by jealousy and suspected infidelity. A husband confronts his wife after discovering a man’s hat and sleeping woman, confining her to a place where she dies. Dr Hoadly later crafts The Suspicious Husband, echoing the jealous theme. The king rewarded the author with 1000 guineas. Garrick attended performances.
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Oliver
Count Koningsmark
Hoadly
Hustland
Stridtland
Rangér
Swithi
Average Corn Prices From June Eighth to June Third 1772
Market notice records average corn prices in June 1772. Data lists daily figures from June 3 to June 8, attributed to a standard window of 8 gallons, reflecting regional pricing and trading practices of that period.
Teeth and Gums Health Remedy Advertised in London
An 18th century advertisement touts Essexckt or Peary and Peary ice as superior for teeth and gums. It claims whitening effects, enamel preservation, tightening loose teeth, preventing decay, stopping toothache, curing scurvy in gums, and fresh breath. Sold by W Bayley in Cockspur Street and J Price in Leadenhall Street, with listings also in Bath and Paris.
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Jacob
Denti
Amelia
W. Bayley
Cockspur- Street
Hay-Market
Price
Leadenhall-street
London
Miss Purdie
Bath
J. le Brun Ree Efauphine
Paris
BALSAMIC TINCTURE Cures Inveterate Scurvy in Public Testimony
A 1772 notice proclaims BALSAMIC TINCTURE as a perfect cure for scurvy after a patient drank six or seven bottles. The testimonial invites inquiries at No 64 Coleman Street and doctor’s No 3 Little Chapel Street Soho. Price listed 3s 6d per bottle with free outline of genuine symptoms.
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Coleman-street
F. Newgery
St. Paul’s
Little Chapel-Street
Wardour Street
Soho
Velno
S. Ward
Burrows
Wickes
Bartholomew- Close
Feretcher
Hodson
British Pills for Bilious and Digestive Complaints
An advertisement extols British Pills as a remedy for stomach and bowel disorders from rich diet and climate. It promises to strengthen digestion, aid secretions, remove impurities, and settle the stomach after intemperance, with noted benefit for sedentary life and fevers. Sold by Newnery in London and Fletcher and Hadson in Cambridge. optional physician attendances may be arranged.
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Great Briain
Srike
Newnery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
London
Fletcher and Hadson
Cambridge
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