The Battersea Baron and the West End Marital Tales
A lurid exposé chronicles a high society scandal in London detailing the Battersea Baron and his wife Lady B- amid repeated infidelities. The piece follows a chain of affairs with captains and mistresses, including Miss V- and Miss V-t, and ends with a cautionary tale about dangers facing young women in high society and the consequences of seductive schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vittories
Cesar
Hampton-court
Leger de Main
Venus
R—a
Cleopatra
Anthony
V T
V. Nt
Diana
Lord B
English Remedy for The Scurvey Water Dock
Esfence of WATER DOCK extols a single herb as the cure for the English disease, claiming it cleanses the stomach and strengthens the constitution while rejecting dangerous medicines. It is sold in 3s bottles by multiple London booksellers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hill
Mr. Baldwin
Paternoster-Row
Ridley
St. James’s-street
Shropshire
Bend-street
Bayley
Cockspur-street
Newbery
Ludgate
Mugger
Extraordinary Cure by Velno Vegetable Syrup
John Astle of Walham Green Fulham recounts a virulent venereal case treated by Velno Vegetable Syrup after mercurial therapy failed. Within weeks ulcers and eruptions faded, nocturnal pains abated, and he recovered fully in about two months, returning to work. Bottles priced 10s 6d sold at Dr Burrows Haymarket and agents in Ludgate Street Capel Court and Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Astle
Salthill
Walham Green
Fulham
Burrows
John Astle
Henry Saltkill
Dr. Burrows
Haymarket
J. Fiercher
Hopson
British Pills for Stomach and Bowel Disorders
Advertises British Pills as a strong stomach and bowel remedy, claimed to detoxify and improve digestion, with noted benefits for bilious and irritable conditions. Credits Dr. Newbery and the inventor physician, offering boxes at 5s or 3s and options for remote consultation and attendance if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hele Pitts
Great Britain
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
London
Fletcher and Hudson
Cambridge
BALSAMIC TINCTURE FOR THE SCURVY CASE REPORTED
A brief notice presents Nye Bing's extraordinary case as a selected example of the efficacy of balsamic tincture for scurvy, among a variety of others, highlighting its medical usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye Bing
Restoration by BALSAMIC TINCTURE Endorsed by Witnesses
An 1772 testimonial from Richard Restarick praising a Balsamic Tincture for curing severe boils, swelling, and weakness after hospital failure. The letter notes initial ineffectiveness at St George's Hospital, recovery after using the tincture, and includes attestation by Mr. Grantham. Availability advertised by F. Newgery and at the doctor’s Soho address at 3s. 6d. per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Restarick
N.B
Grantham
William Grantham
Pantheon
Oxford Road
F. Newgery
St. Paul's Church-Yard
Chapel Street
Wardour Street
Soho
Radical Stone Cure By Medicine Stuns Readers
An account endorses Adams's Solvent as a radical cure for the stone and gravel after failing other remedies. The testimonial from William Jones and witnesses claims relief from years of pain, with certificates from St Thomas's Hospital and doctors Mackenzie and Smith. Pills sold at multiple London outlets including Cornhill and Whitechapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordyce
Bristol
St. Thomas's Hospital
Wil. Jones
St. Thomas’s Hospital
Mackenzie and Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stewairs
Barrersta
Vo—r
Battersea
Opera House
England
Elysian
Newmarket
Twickenham
Turnham Green
Mrs. R
V. T
Dr. Rysseeg
Ann Cameron
John Nelson
Bainbing Street
Bloomsbury
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