Washingtons ads and land schemes in a 1773 Maryland paper
A Houston Chronicle summary notes a Maryland Journal and Baltimore Advertiser issue of August 20, 1773 with George Washington signature ads offering Ohio land divided into tenements, terms and rent plans. It highlights editor foreward, ship arrivals, a Canterbury bishop letter on a duel, and several advertisements and notices.
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John Carter King
Angleton
Texas
Houston
Texas) Chronicle
Maryland Journal
Baltimore Advertiser
George Washington
Canterbury
Lord Bellamont
Lord Townshend
William Goddard
Market Street
Habitual Constipation Curea Promoted as Syrup
LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is promoted as a toric laxative syrup for habitual constipation. It relieves promptly and should be taken regularly for 14 to 28 days to induce regular action. It stimulates and regulates and is described as very pleasant to take. Price listed as 60 cents per bottle.
Exhilarating Herbine Bottle Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A home bottle of Herbine is described as like having a doctor in the house offering instant relief for digestion or sluggish bowels. One or two doses supposedly start movement and restore buoyancy of spirits, with a price of 60 cents and sold by J. L. Kirkpatrick, druggist.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims to stop coughing and headache and “works off the cold.” Each box bears the E W Groves signature and sells for 30 cents.
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E.W. Groves
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