Galvanism touted as miracle cure for paralysis in Devon case
A London galvanic expert argues for widespread use of Galvanism after a Devonshire patient, long paralyzed and exhausted by doctors, rapidly recovers after Halse's galvanic treatment. A letter from the patient praises the method, noting quick gains in mobility, with other cases cited including sciatica and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Halse
Brunswick-square
London
Devonshire
Exeter Flying Post
Flying Post
Epston
Mr. Halse
Bignell
New London Inn
Dodbrooke
Kingsbridge
C. G. Owen
Devon
Valesa
W. 11. Halse
Halse
HALSES CELEBRATED MEDICINE PROMOTES SCORBUTIC DROPS
The advert promotes HALSES CELEBRATED MEDICINE and AISES SCORBUTIC DROPS as a blood purifier and cure for scurvy and bad legs. It notes the proprietor’s purchase of rights from the original maker and claims rapid health restoration, with bottles priced at 28s 9d and pint bottles at 2s 9d, including duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rolins
Halae
Chalse
Newman-street
Oxford-street
London
Halse
Charles Dickenson
Nottingham Review
Leas &c
Aise
Talse
Brent
Devon
Keating's Cough Lozenges Promote Easy Breathing
Advertising a patent cough lozenge by Thomas Keating at St Paul’s Churchyard London. Claims include relief for coughs in winter and for vocal strain aiding singing and public speaking. Prices listed for boxes and tins with government stamp branding to prevent counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keating
Thomas Keating
St. Paul’s Churchyard
London
N.B
Lozenges for hoarseness and asthma praised in early testimonials
A pair of 19th century letters praise Lozenges for hoarseness and asthma. Thomas Francis, Vicar Choral of St Pauls Cathedral, recommends them to clerics and orators. Thos Keating of Cainscross reports asthma relief after using the Lozenges and grants permission to publish the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Thomas Francis
Keating
Cainscross
Stroud
Gloucestershire
Tom
Thos. Keating
W. J. Trigg
Plea for a Milton Wife Journal Passages
A fragmentary notice describes a historic volume titled This hitten Booke containing a pleasaunt and profitable Yournall kept by the first wife of John Milton. It recounts her courtship, unhappy marriage, departure from the husband’s home, and eventual returning reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Brande’s Enamel Promises Pain Free Teeth Filling
An 1850 advertisement touts Brande’s Enamel for filling decayed teeth without nerve destruction. It claims rapid relief and lasting cure by restoring the tooth shell, with full instructions and testimonials. Manufactured by John Willis of Whitefriars London, with stamps for genuine article and packet labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brande
Farmfield
Nottinghamshire
London
Beautiful hair and whiskers promised by Parisian pomade
Advertisement quotes multiple testimonials praising a Parisian pomade said to thicken and darken hair, cure corns, and improve children's hair. It offers samples by post for twenty four stamps and lists addresses in Holborn London.
Just Published THE CISOICER OF A WIFE
A London pamphlet by Miss Graham priced at 18 pence. It is addressed to gentlemen and includes instructions for ladies. Postage free on receipt of fourteen stamps from 6 Ampton Street Gray's Inn Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gushrey
Gray’s Inn-Road
Aveness
Henry Guthres
Ampton- Street
London
John Clarke
Graham
Gray’s-inn-road
Misa H. P
Elen Graham
Tadies
Miss Graham
Ampton-street
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John Elliott
John Manning
Henry Goodman
William Pearse
Arthur Langworthy
Barclay and Sons
Farringen-street
C. King
Carter-street
Walworth
Edwards
J. Paul’s
Butler and Harding
Cheapside
Sutton and Co
Churchyard
Newbery
St. Paul’s
Johnston
Cornhill
Sanger
Prout
Strand
Hannay and Co
the Guardians OF
Matrpen
Mary Powett
Miron
Hau.u, Virtue and Co
Paternofter Row
Rosalie Coupelli
Holroyd
R.N
Hughes
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