Old Time Remedies

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Sunday, 23 March 2008

Cough, Reliable Mixture in Severe Cases

"Oil of Anise 1/2 ounce
Syrup of Balsam of Tolu 1/2 ounce
Black Stick Licorice 1/2 ounce
Best Rye Whisky 1 pint

Shake well before using. Dose:-- One teaspoonful at intervals of one hour or oftener; if cough is very bad."

Source: Mother's Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remidies from Mothers of the United States and Canada, T. J. Ritter

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