_Mr. BOWEN_
RESPECTFULLY acquaints the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem and
its vicinity, that he has removed his Exhibition from Boston,
where it met with universal applause.
To-Morrow Evening at 7 o'clock the door will be opened, and
commence one of the most pleasing & innocent amusements,
At the Assembly Room, _Salem_.
The numerous attractions of this admired Collection having
lately been increased by adding several excellent new Figures,
it is recommended to be worthy of the patronage and attention
of a liberal public. Mr. BOWEN, wishing immediately to gratify
the inhabitants of this town and vicinity, begs leave to
inform them that his residence here will be but a few days.
It would be unnecessary to give a particular description of
all the Figures in this large Exhibition; but among the most
admired, we may enumerate, an excellent likeness of the
PRESIDENT of the United States and his amiable Lady, with a
representation of the President supporting the Union of
Liberty, Justice, Peace, and Plenty. His Excellency Gov.
HANCOCK, who was one of the first of the patriotic members
that signed the Declaration of American Independence--a
sincere Friend to his Country. The celebrated _Hamilton_,
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. Three
beautiful female Figures, representing a _Boston, Rhodeisland,
and Philadelphia_ Beauty. The unfortunate _Baron_ TRENCK in
real chains. Doctor FRANKLIN, dressed in a suit of his own
clothes, with about _Twenty_ other Figures in full stature.
The Exhibition will be open every day (except Saturday
evenings and Sundays) from 10 o'clock in the morning until 9
in the evening.
--> Tickets of admission, at _one shilling and six pence_ for
Ladies and Gentlemen, and _nine-pence_ for Children under 10
years of age, may be had at the door.
_No reduction of the price will take place._
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Wine advertised in a Baltimore paper in 1788.
"--> _In good Wine there is truth._"
"THE ROSY GOD, ever attentive to the wants and wishes of his
votaries here below, has for their use deposited in the hands
of the subscriber (one of his _oldest Tapsters_) some of his
CHOICEST GIFTS, the best Produce of various Vintages. Such
exhilarating Beverage as, of old, cheered the Hearts of GODS
and Men.--A strict Observance of the _Seventh Commandment_ is
enjoined in the Distribution. The Fiat shall be obeyed, by the
Publick's most obliged and devoted Servant,
"THOMAS HEPBURN.
_"Baltimore, April 11, 1788."_
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In the "Boston Columbian Centinel" Josiah Flagg, jun., advertises for
"live teeth."
[Illustration]
_JOSIAH FLAGG_, jun.
SURGEON DENTIST:
AT THE STONE-HOUSE, BEACON-STREET,
_BOSTON--_
CONTINUES his practise with useful improvements.
Assistance to the poor gratis.
--> CASH given for live Teeth, and
Gold Cobbs, or Dust. May 26, 1792.
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It is curious to see how in "old times" things "got mixed up." The
incongruity of putting together whalebone, Bibles, and chip hats is only
exceeded by a later advertisement we have seen of Scott's Bible sold at a
lottery-office. This is from the "Salem Mercury" of 1788:--
_NEXT FRIDAY,_
AT
W.P. Bartlett's Office,
Will be Sold at Publick Auction,
A variety of Shop Goods and
other articles:
_Among which are,_
A Few pieces best India BANDANNOES----BROADCLOTHS in
patterns--twill'd & plain CORDUROY--few doz. purple & white
SHAWLS--Hair Ribbons--coloured Threads--N^o 4 Pins--Irish
LINENS--yellow SERGE--black LASTINGS--WHALEBONE--large and
small BIBLES--Chip Hats--Watch Chains--Bottled
Mustard--Playing Cards--Green Chairs--few pounds of
NUTMEGS--Men's Worsted STOCKINGS, &c.--_Sale to begin at 11
o'clock_, A.M.
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The following notice of the Bradford Academy from the "Salem Gazette"
reminds us of the days of small prices,--"Tuition $3," or "$3.50 to those
who paint and embroider"!
_Bradford Academy._
THE Female Apartment in Bradford Academy, half a mile from
Haverhill Bridge, will be opened the first Wednesday in May,
under the direction of approved instructors. The Male
Apartment will be continued as usual. Young Masters and Misses
will be instructed by such as are assigned to their respective
Apartments, in all the branches hitherto taught in that or in
any other Academy. The preceptor will spend less time than
usual in the female apartment, and the preceptress will have
an assistant. The price of tuition, except those who paint and
embroider, will be three dollars a quarter. To those who paint
and embroider, three dollars and fifty cents. Very particular
attention will be paid to inculcate virtuous sentiments and
preserve the moral character of the scholars.
Bradford, April 9, 1805.
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Husbands often advertise wives, but it is seldom that a wife publicly
refuses to pay her husband's debts, as according to the following
announcement from the "Salem Gazette," Mistress Sarah Brooks did. This
was before the days of "women's rights," too.
THE Subscriber being apprehensive that her Husband, JOHN
BROOKS, will contract debts on her account--this is to forbid
any person trusting him on her account, as she will not
satisfy any debt so contracted after this date--altho my
compassion for him is such, that he shall not want for any
thing I can help him to--knowing him to be a poor, forlorn
young man. I cannot but pity his condition, and sincerely hope
he will alter his way of life for the better--tear jealousy
from his heart--bury in oblivion his unhappy temper--and take
up a firm resolution, that he will turn from the error of his
ways, to a better course of life, become a good citizen, a
friend to his wife and children, and not hearken any more to
his supposed friends (tho greatest enemies)--this is the
sincere wish of the Subscriber.