McCONKEY.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. I
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE
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UNING
VALUABLE PRESCRIPTIONS AND FORMULA
Thai HAVE BBBM SUCCESSFULLY U < BY HIK
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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1892, by
Prof. E. McC'onkey,
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
Fergus Printing Company. Chicago.
THESE Prescriptions have been secured at great
expense from noted physicians and specialists,
who are using them successfully in their practice,
and have all beeo thoroughly tested
Having traveled throughout the United States
far twenty-five years in the medicine business, and
a close observerj I have found that thousands
Whooping-Cough, Buperior to any in the market, l'I
Piles, cured hundreds and never known to fail, - L'l
Rheumatism, sun- cure; also Chronic Kln-uiiiatisin, J.;
Headache Cure, Headache, Pain in the Bonos, etc., 20
La Grippe, recommonded by leading physicians, 20
Sore Eyes, l>;,
Mouth Wash, for Ulcerated Gums, Breath, etc, 27
Worms, Vermifuge for Wortu in Children, 29
Great German Salve, hat do equal on earth, - 29
Dyspepsia, ;'«>. 1
General Family Remedy,
T!i'- best mediciiie
known
today.
Alcohol, -
_
-
3
ounces.
< >il < Origanum, -
-
1
• Irani.
< iil Sassafi
-
-
1
.Iran..
oil Hemlock, -
-
1
dram,
(t;i Cloves, -
-
-
]
drama
Sulph. Ether,
-
6
drama
Apia Ammonia,
-
-
•)
• Ira ii is.
( iimi < iamphor, -
-
l
'Irani.
D — !•' r an adult "ii i teaspoonfu] in a \\ i ii. -
watei When gn en to children, reduce the
ding t.» tip- age of the child.
I Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lame Back, [nnamma-
: • tin- Kidneys, take internally three times a -l.-i\
nally with tin- clear medicine.
Toothache, bathe each side "I' tin' gums; Head
ache, bathe freely; Cramp Colic, take a dose in hot
\ ery half-hour.
I r Bites or Stings <>f [nsects, Reptiles, or Dogs,
appl) 'I"' clear medicine,
For Sore Throat mix a teaspoonfu] in a wine glass
of water and gargle the throat and bat! d the out-
side leveral times a 'lay.
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Cholera Mixture.
I BOLERA MORBUS OB SIMMER COMPLAINT.
positive cure and may truthfully be said that
in twenty years it has never been known to fail in
a single a
K Spts Lavender, Comp. - 2 ounces.
Tinct, Rhubarb, - - -2 ounces.
Tinct, ( > [ . i u 1 1 1 . 2 ounces.
Tinct < Samphor, - - 2 oun<
Tinct * Satechu, - - 1 ounce.
Synip Simple, . - - I ounce.
Dosi : — For ;m adult, one teas] nful; for a child
nnder 12 years one-half teaspoonful; for a child under
•_' yean ten drops To be given in a little sweetened
Scrofula,
This remedy lias been used with perfed success
after si i era] physicians had foiled
K Byrup of Stillingia, - - 2 onnoec
iparilla ('» ounces
Iodide Potassium, - - .'< drams
Dirs i ions Take one teaspoonfbJ before meals
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Alcoholism.
BUB >B DEPSOMANl \ I >B DBUNEENNESS.
This i^ a positive cure, if properly put up, a> thou-
- can testify today.
R T;ik>- one pound of Red Cinchona Bark; use
the quill; crush it in a mortar; it does not want to
zed fine, simply crushe I into small pieces.
Put it into «-i percolator and pour about a half-pint
<»f diluted Alcohol "iito it, and let it stand two <>r
tin- layB t.. become thoroughly snaked. Thru grad-
ually i >■ mi- on more diluted AJcohol until you have
one pint of the tincture run through the percolator.
Then take this one pinl of tincture and evaporate
>w fire until re luced t" one half-pint.
Doei One teaspoonful thr r four times a day.
any time it should produce a ringing sound in
the head, reduce the size of the dose.
Constipation.
LAXATIVE IND ~i RE I JRE FOB CON8TTPATION.
K II i:-.i Belladonna, - | dram
PI l ra Sagrada, - 1 ounce
ip Rhubarb, - - :i ounces
I » ■ . I poonful every three hours unl il aci ion
then t.ik'- as Deeded.
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Fever-and-Ague Cure.
FOB A'il'K, CHILLS; AN1> FEVER.
R Salicylate Soda, - - \\ drama
Sulphate Quinine, - - 1! drama
Syrup of Rhubarb, - i> ounces.
D06E:— Teaspoonful three times a day. Keep the
patient in t»-'l the 'lavs they «x | ><-.-t a chill and ^\\i\
doable doses every two hours until you u r iv>' fhree
commencing five hours before time for the hill.
Kidneys.
For the Kidneys when there is any deposit or sedi-
• iit in the urine.
i; Nitrate of Potassium, - .'> drama
I'ulv. < Hibebs, - - -2 drama
I; stifled Spirits, - - 1 dram.
Water sufficienl to make - 3 ounces
i 1 T | nt'ul three times a 'lay. in water.
Chronic Dysentery Pills.
1: P ptonic Pills, - - - No. txx
Dosi < >ne after each meal as needed.
(. V< LOPEDLi OP MEDICINE, 1 5
>«>. it
Blood Purifier.
No better Blood Purifier known. Recommended by
physicians, and superior t<> any medicine advertised.
It V\ K\t Cascara Sagradaj 4 drama
FL K.\t. Sarsaparilla, - - 4 dram-.
PL Ext Stillingia, - - 4 drain-.
[odide Potash, - - - 4 drams.
Simple Syrup, to make 8 ounces.
DoBE: — Teaspoonfu] three tunee a day.
Cramp-Colic.
COm CRAMPS, IND GRIPING PAINS in Tin: BOWELS.
8
Tiint. < iapsicum,
-
4
drama
Tinci < iamphor, -
• 4
drains.
Sulphuric Ether,
-
4
drams.
Spirits Peppermint,
■ 4
drams.
Qlycerine,
-
1
ounce.
Do i One-half to one teaspoonfu] in a little water
hour till relieved. Relief will follow immedi-
ately by using Qua remedy.
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ETo. 11
Female Tonic.
R Elixir Beef, Wine and Iron, 6 ouncea
Oaxbonate of Iron, - -4 'hams.
Elixir Calisya Bark, - + ouncea
Simple Syrup, - - -2 ounoea
Dose: Teaspoonful to tablespoonful three times
■ day.
Catarrh Salve.
R Bi-carb Soda, 1 dram.
< Sosmoline, - 1 ounce.
Mix thoroughly.
Place a little of the Balve on the end
of the Hit!.- finger and grease the inner nostril*
• the Qose and between t hi
[ring for the night
Coughs.
\\ \ comonia < Shloride, - 4 drama
r Acid, diluted, 16 dropa
1 1 mbane, - - ^ drama
1 ii i J *.. - - <; .hams.
ip Licorice, - - .". ouncea
1 1 I mI'iiI ever} three hoars for adults.
CY< LOPEDLA OF MEDICINE. 19
NO. II
Cough Mixture.
POB COUGHS COLDS AM. PULMONARY COMPLAINTS.
Thia is the most wonderful cough remedy known,
ami has euifl s.\ ij al eases wlinv they were supposed
to have consumption
K Hope, ... - 1 ounce.
Wild-Cherry Bark, - 1 ounce.
Spiknard, 1 ounce.
Elecampane, - - - 4 drama
Put the herbe into three pints of water and simmer
down one-third; do nol boiL Strain through a cloth;
add one poun 1 of Loaf Bugar, then take quarter of a
•iit'ul of tar "ii a >t iik and atir mixture. To
• add quai ter of ;i pint of alcohol.
blespoonful three timee a day.
To Break up a Cold.
K I tovera Po^ der, - - 20 grains,
Nitrate Potash, - - 20 -rains.
< Samphor, - - - 10 graina
I'ulv ( nbebe, - - -20 graina
Drai 1 pions lib and divide into ten capsules
me ever) bu houra
or
CY< LOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 21
N<». Ml
Whooping-Cough.
iperior to ull remedies in the market.
K Onions and Garlic, braised, each 4 ounces.
• ( >il, - - - 4 ounces.
Stew and strain.
Then add Bon< y. - - -4 ounces.
gone, 4 drams.
Spirits < lamphor, - - - 4 drams.
Dose: Teas] nt'iil three or four times a day.
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Piles.
BUR] CUR1 FOB I'll.i'.s.
Have known t K i- t" cure hundreds, and oever knew
it t-. fad.
K Acetate of Lead, - - l dram.
it i: Uadonna, - - I dram
Tanic A'-id. - - - l dram.
( tpium, I'ii I \ - - .'. dram.
mm-. 1 ounce.
Dirk i ions: Applj night and moi oing.
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No. 1^
Rheumatism.
BUBI CUBE FOB RHEUMATISM.
K Tr. I ' ilchicum Seed, - 1 ounce.
- la Salicylate, - - I ounce,
l-'l. Ext Black Cohosh, - 1 ounce.
Fl. Ext Poke Root, - - 1 ounce.
Syrup Rhubarb, 6 ounces.
1>ikk< noN8: Teaspoonfu] in water every 4 hours.
Apply No. 1 externally .three or four times a day.
Chronic Rheumatism.
K Bi-carb. Potassa, - - 1 ounce.
Salicylate Soda, - - 1 ounce.
Potaasi [odidi, - - 2 drama
Water sufficient to make <» ounces.
Filter solution.
Directions Teaspoonfu] in ;i little water three
times daily before meala I m going to bed, take a
quarter-grain gelatine-coated Podophyllin Pill
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Headache Cure.
POB HEADACHE, I'AIN IN THE BONES, BREAEBONE
l \\ I l: OB DENGUE FEVER.
R Phenacetine. Have powders made containing
seven grains each. Take a powder every five or six
until relieved; Bhould be taken in a little wine,
ii be taken dry and washed down with water.
La Grippe.
unended bj the leading physicians of the South.
R Phenacetine and Quinine,
Directions: Have capsules made <"iit;ii!iiiiL r _'.
grains of Quinine and •'>'. grains of Phenacetine.
Take two capsules every five hours until relieved.
Sore Eyes.
R Sulphate Zinc, - - _ grains.
Acid Boradc, - - -6 grains,
Iforphine, \ grain.
I; \\ atei - - 1 ounce.
Diri ■ i ions I toop a fe* drops in the eye, and
bathe frech once a day.
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Mouth Wash.
Ulcerated and Inflame 1 Hums, Soiv Mouth,
Offensive Breath, and Preservation of Teeth.
K .\. ; ..l ( 'ark Scherin^s, - -2 drama
Oomp. Spirits Lavender, - LJ- ounces.
Tinct Myrrh, - - - 1 ! ounces
( »il Wintergreen, - - 4"> drops
Oil l'.i.jM'rmint, - - 30 drops
Oil Clov - - - 2() drops
l'ulv. Orris Florentine, - - drains
Bi-carbonate, '1 drams
White Sugar, - 1 ounce,
hoi, 4 ounces
A pia, - - - - 11 ounces
Macerate - !■ hours and filter.
Dirb pionb For Toilel LTses^pul ■ few drops on
brush night and morning, thereby imparting a delight-
ful and refreshing taste to the mouth.
I ■ Sore Qui etc., put half a teas] nt'ul in two
tablespoonfuls of water, and rinse the mouth every
ii three hours
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 29
Worms.
Vermifuge for Worms in t'liildren.
II Pulverized Santonin, - 1 dram
PL K\t < lascara Sagrada, - 1 ounce.
Syrup Rhubarb, - - _ ounces,
ace Peppermint, - - 1 dram.
Dirkctions: — Teaspoonfu] night and morning till
worms are expelled.
Great German Salve.
II - oo equal on earth; acknowledged to be the besi
Balve in use t.. lay by thousands
\{ White Wax, -
( iiim < !amphor, -
I. • - 1 oil,
Precipitate Powder,
A'M a piece "i' fresh Butter
in. -It all i cep< III'' p
.-.I put in the poM der, an
cm. I enough to prevent tin- powder from Bettling.
Keep in air-tighl
I »ir I ■ clean thi ire with < 'a bile
it' th< re i • .us proud Be h sprinkled on pul-
I burn! alum. Apply on rofl cloth twice a day.
>\ ho
have used it.
1
ounce.
-
1
ounce.
1
ounce.
-
I
ounce.
the
i\\ 1 li
size "i' ;ni egg;
>r. When all is
1 ke
ep
Btirring until
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE.
Dyspepsia.
R I Sarbonate Magnesia,
Bi-carbonate Soda,
Sul.mtr.it.- Bismuth,
Sugar of Peppermint,
D - ! Teas] nful
or after eating.
in water bh
4 drama
1 ounce.
4 drams.
1 ounce.
.•.• times a d;p
Nervousness.
Fluid Extract < Selery Seed,
Fluid Iv.tiart Chamomile,
Fluid Bxtrad Byoscyamus,
Fluid Bxtrad Licorice,
m]
i!i- Elixir,
Filter rig.
1 ounce.
1 ounce.
4 drams.
4 drams.
13 ounces.
hi Take a t.-.-i~| nful three tim.-s a day: at
o'clock in tli.- morning, .'> o'clock in the afternoon,
and !• o'clock at night
CYCLOPEDIA OF MLbKINL. 33
Summer Complaint.
FOB SUMMEB COMPLAINT AND ALL BOWEL TROUBLE
Willi ■ IHLDREN.
11 Rhubarb Etoot, - - 4 drama
Anise Seed, - - -.4 drama
Licorice II""t. 4 drama
Manna. - - - - 4 dianis.
Powdered Sugar, 1 pound.
Paregoric, 1 <>m
( Sarbonate of Pota , - 80 grains.
Directions: -Simmer the Rhubarb, Anise, and
. with 16 ounces of water till reduced t<» 12
ounces; then add .Manna an I train Make a Byrup
and add Carbonate of Potash and 3 ounces of French
Brandy.
I ' ■ T tonful tin- •«• or four I imes a daj for
an infant; for children from four \<> ten years old,
aspoonfuls; for adults, from one t" two table-
I nfula
Stomach, Liver, and Kidneys.
K Fluid Extrad Qolden-seal, 3 drams.
ire ( lubebs, - - I ounce.
- 4 drams.
Wat. r to make - - •; ounces
h \ I 1 1 it'ul in a tablespoonfu] of water
a daj : !• am , .'> p. in. aii'l !» p. in.
CYCL<»rEi>IA OF MEDICINE. 35
><>. 30
Liver, Kidneys, and Blood.
A great system renovator. Regulates the Liver and
Kidneys, purifies the Blood, and La a splendid tonic.
R < arbonate of Iron, - - 4 drains.
Pulverized ( 'ubebs, - 2 drams.
Tincture Aloes, - - - 2 ounces.
Alooholj '6 drains.
Boft water to make - - 6 ounces.
I I fiE: — A teaspoonful two or three times a day.
No. :ji
For the Liver.
To 1"- used in all cases instead of CalomeL
U Irisin, 24 grains.
Divide into three powders,
Dibb none Take one powder a1 oighl on L r "inu r
t-. bed In the morning take Senna Tea or Seidlitz
r i ler.
Try it and VOU Prill use no more OalomeL
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Tape-Worm Remedy.
will. NEVER IAII is EXPELLING TAPE -WORM.
K Take one pin! of Pumpkin Seed, Boak them in
twenty minutes, then pour* off the water. Then
add "n-- quart of water to the seed and simmer very
slowly down to one pint; put all into a cloth and
wring dry; set the tea one aide and hull some of the
— I you have been using; keep the hulled seed and
intil morning.
Direi ii"\s: The day the tea is made eat a very
light breakfast, and do not eat any more during the
■ l;i\ A- Boon as you gel up in tic morning take
1 drink <>f tin- t»-a and cat as much seed as
you can, thus satisfying your hunger for breakfast.
I Mink all the tea within an hour after getting up;
two hours after taking the last of the tea, take a
■ l i ill, i,, move the bowels
Lucorrhea.
Injection foi Lucorrhea or Falling of the Womb.
K Qolden Seal Powder, - l ounce.
Alum Powder, - - - 4 ounces.
Powder, - - 2 ounces
• noNE Take one teaspoonful and dissolve in
a pint of k"t watei and inject eight and morning
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 39
Gonorrhoea.
Internal Remedy.
Tincture of 1 tabeba,
] ounce.
. Copaiba,
1 ounce.
Spirit- of Nit iv,
1 ounce.
Byrup Tola,
- 3 ounces.
Dosi Teas] uful three tunes b day: at 9 a.m.
:; pjDLj and 'J p.m
Gonorrhoea Injection.
This is prescribed by the most eminent medical
l.ia.-titi.nni- iii Am. lira.
]'. Sulphate Zinc, - - L5 grains.
Flu. [den-Seal, - {■ drams.
Listerine, 4 drams.
Bulphate of Morphine, 5 grains
l: Water to make 8 oui
D hij.-.t three or four times a day. All
injections should be warm when used in anj
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE, 41
><». 86
Syphilis.
Interna] Remedy.
r ( lai bonate of [ronr, - - 4 drama
Fluid Ext Burdock, - - 4 drama
Fluid Ext Xellow-dock Root, 4 drama
Fluid Ext Poke R"<>t. - 4 drama
Fluid Ext Stillingia, - 4 drama
Fluid Ext Sarsaparilla, - 4 drama
Bimple Syrup t<« make - (i ounces.
Dose: -Teas] nful four times a day.
Thi- worst "t" .-ill diseases ''an be successfully cured
by this treatment
No. :t7
Syphilis.
bernal Application,
K Blueetone, 2 drams.
Sugar of Lead, - - - 4 drama
Saltpetre, ... 4 drama
1 1 olve in two pints of rain water.
Ini:i' noNfi A 1 'pi \ to chancree and sores three
A 1 » 1 ■ 1 > di \ Sut, Nitrate of Bismuth after
Dfling tip above a fen days.
CY< LOPKDIA OF MEDICINE.
43
Chronic Gleet.
Internal Remedy,
re care for this disgusting and noxious ..►. :n>
Chronic Gleet.
[njecti
• A.-i-l, -
< ilycerine, -
I. • tine,
Camphor Water,
l dram.
I ounce.
■1 ounces.
20 grains.
6 ounces,
1 three times a day, warm. Al
injections should be warm when used in any stage,
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Loss of Vigor.
I. • or Failing Vitality, Effects of Errors or
tea in old or young. The most successful treat-
ment known today.
K Tincture « lubebs, 4 ouncea
D08I A teas] lif'ul in a little water three times
a 'lay. May !>•• continued for three or four weeks.
Sores and Ulcers.
K Tincture of Iron. Take internally.
Ten drops in a little water three times a
\;.j.!\ l'".'. ' red Magnesia t<> the Bore, and
I •.•in- i
Children Chafing.
\{ Pon d( n i Starch, - - 1 k ouncea
11 ' Zinc, - - - 3 -Irani-.
1 drain
Mix.
D l t thoroughly wash the parts with
and then apply ;i ^ ; i powder.
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDKINK. 47
IVo. 48
Glycerine Balm.
For I happed Bands or Lips.
R Glycerine, 7| ouncea
Tincture Ifyrrh, - - 3 ouncea
Tincture Arnica, - - 1'. ouncea
oil Rose, ... 10 drops.
Rub Tincture of Myrrh with Carbonate Magnesia;
add Wat. r t<> make :• ounces; then add Ami. -a and
< Hycerine.
DlBEi riONS: — Use three or four times a day.
For the Complexion.
For I! .-iiit i t ' \ tag the ( Somplexion.
K Flake White, - - - 4 ounces.
( Hycerine, ... 4 ounces.
Bay Rum, - - - -2 ouncea
Rain Water, - . - ,s ouncea
Put in Carmine enough to color; dissolve Carmine
in water; add Rose Water, 1 ounce,
Ladies will find this superior to all other prepara-
It will not ml. oil - , and makes tin- tar,, and
hands feel lik-- velvet* and you know what you are
Nothing injurious.
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 49
Tooth-Powder.
Xbia Powder is on the market today, has a larj
Bale, and always gives satisfaction,
R I' .. i. i..l Orris Root, - 4 drains
Powdered Peruvian Bark, 4 drains.
Powdered Myrrh, 4 drama
Prepared I !halk, - -2 ouncea
Oil ■ : I - -15 dropa
Mix thoroughly.
PION8: — Use with brush as needei
Tooth-Powder.
ft Powdered Cattle Bone, - 1 ounce.
He Soap, White, - 4 drams.
1 I Florentine, 4 drams.
( )il Peppermint, - - -20 dropa
White Sugar, Powdered, - 1 ounce.
Pink, if desired, to oolor.
Dtju .•. itli brush as often as Deeded.
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Condition Powder.
1 ounce.
1 ounce.
3 ouncea
- 3 ouncea
1 ounce
R ( brude Antimony, -
Powdered Lobelia,
Powdi red ' ringer, -
Flour of Sulphur,
Powdered Bay Berry
•in Tartar. -
Powdered Saltpetre,
4 ounces.
4 ounces.
1 >ne teaspo >nful three times a day in feed.
Make your own powders, and uot buy old stock.
IVo. 48
Chicken Cholera.
I by the largest chicken breeders in the
l rnited Stat. >.
R Sulphate Soda,
Epsom Salt-.
Powdered Sulphur,
I'"U dered ' bpperas, -
Powdered Man- Irak. • Root,
B ; Pepper,
Mix.
8 ounces,
8 ounces.
8 ollllcca.
8 ounces.
4 ollliees.
4 ollliees.
Dirk h-.ns : Qi ve \ u feed ti,
ree time
a .lay.
CY< LOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 53
Liniment for Man or Beast.
This has \>vv\\ in use for over forty years.
K Spirits of Ammonia, - 1 ounce.
Tincture of C9tf oroform, - 1 ounce.
Tincture of Opium, - 1 ounce.
Tincture of Capsicum, - 1 ounce.
Bed Aconite, - - - 1 ounce.
SajM. Camphor Soap, - - 3 ounces.
Dirbi noNS: To be applied freely externally two
oi three tim< > a day.
Horse Liniment.
Whit.- Liniment for Stork or Swelled Legs of
I [ones, Scratches, <*tc.
K Turpentine, - - - 1 pint.
Cider Vinegar, - - - 1 pint.
<>il. - - - ' pint
Beat up tw<. E^ggB and mix.
Dirk M"n^. Wash lege clean, and apply it freely
oighf and morning.
Foj borsei and cattle their i^ no better liniment
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 55
pro. 51
Vermin Exterminator.
K Dinohre Alum in hot water, making a very
itioa
DIRECTIONS: — Apply to furniture or crevices in the
wall with a paint-brush.
This is a rare destruction to all noxious vermin,
■ad invaluable because easily obtained. It is, more-
over perfectly Bafe to use and leaves no trace behind.
When you rasped moths have lodged in the boards
and carpets, wet their edges with a strong solution;
wherever it reaches them it is certain death.
No. Bfl
Erasive Fluid.
For CI. -aning Clothing, Removing Grease Spots, etc.
H Spirits of Ammonia, - 1 ounce.
Alcohol, - - - - 1 ounce,
Sulph. Ether, - - - I ounce.
Spirits of Camphor, - - B drama
Transparent Snap, 8 drams.
Water sufficient for - - 1 pint.
Dirk i kwb: Lay ■ blotter or piece of cloth under-
neath {anneal to be cleaned ;n>'i »pply with a Bponge.
After removing ipots, use sponge with clear water,
CTCLQPEDIA OP MEDICINE. 57
Bed-Bugs.
Sure preventive against ln-d-Bugs.
K Take Quicksilver and mix with Laid
Directions:— Take a feather, and apply under-
neath tli-- -hits of the bed in tin- spring and fall,
and y«>u will aever Bee a bug in your house.
No. 5 l
Wood Preservative.
A man who has tried it says thai wooden posts
i a- folloWB, at a cost of two rents apiece, will
. Long thai the party adopting it w ill not live
his posts decay.
DiRBcnoNB: Take boiled [inseed Oil and stir in
Pulverized Charcoal to the consistency of paint, and
put a coal "\ er tie- timber.
Mucilage.
Gold Glue or Mucilage. None better in use.
IV < : 1 1 1 1 1 Arabic, - - •>} ounces,
Bugar, ( Irenulated, - I ' ounces.
Water, - - - - 7' ounces,
I tissoh e.
Ihen add Acetic Acid, - 1} ounces,
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 59
To Clean Wall-Paper.
MAKING IT LOOK as BRIGHT as when NEW.
Take a loaf of fresh rye bread; remove all of the
crust and pour on ammonia, working it into a thick
I will of paste. Tak.- this in your hand and rub the
paper Be careful not to lot the finger-nails scratch
Un paper.
No. ->7
To Clean Clothes.
PUNCH METHOD OF CLEANING CLOTHES
OF ALE KINDS.
Put the clothes to be cleaned into a clean tub and
cover them with gasoline; let them remain two hours,
then take them from the tub and hang on a line
When dry, brush thoroughly and press. This method
will remove grease and dirt of all trinda
CYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINE. 6l
Hectograph.
How t<» iiiak.- Hectograph.
K Glycerine, 1| pounda
Pulverized Glue Best, - 8 ouncea
DiREt riONS:— Dissolve the glue in one pint of hot
irater; when thoroughly melted a«l«l glycerine, and
have them w.-ll mixed. Pour in graph, and set in
nd level place to harden.
Use violet hectograph ink.
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