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Newspaper
Public Ledger
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 07, 1761
Page
4
A historical notice granting William Fades a printing licence and offering a complete index of advertisements and various items from the Public Ledger. Includes prices for gold silver and balm of Guzdo like items, with references to offices and locations in London.
An 18th century pamphlet touts a honey balsam as a definitive remedy for coughs chest tightness asthma and consumption. It claims a tea spoonful equals two ounces of honey with balsams and promises lung healing and strength, with sale locations and trader discounts noted.
An old advertisement from the Star in the Old Bailey markets a “Doctor of Crédie and Reputation” with a universal remedy claimed to cure ulcers, the King’s Evil, scorbutic humours, and even stone and gravel via an agrégable drink. It touts Drops and Pills of Health from Mr. Astruck and Mr. Aftmeck as fast cures for stomach pains, urinary obstructions, and gout, boasting 2500 bottles sold to captains for colonies within six months.
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