A Certain Cure for Drunkenness
Sulphate of iron, 5 grains; magnesia, 10 grains; peppermint water, 11 drachms; spirits of nutmeg, 1 drachm; twice a day. This preparation acts as a tonic and stimulant, and so partially supplies the place of the accustomed liquor, and prevents that absolute physical and moral prostration that follows a sudden breaking off from the use of stimulating drinks.
Source: Our Knowledge Box, ed. G. Blackie
Whooping Cough Syrup
One ounce flax seed, one ounce slippery elm, one ounce boneset, one ounce stick liquorice, one and one-half pounds loaf sugar, one pint Orleans molasses. Put first three ingredients in thin muslin bag, and boil one hour in sufficient water to cover well. Dissolve the liquorice in one pint of water; then boil all together a few moments.
DOSE.–One teaspoonful every hour or two, as the case may require.
Source: Recipes Tried and True
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Apply vaseline and burnt alum; lemon juice for bee stings ; common bluing for bites of any insect, or vaseline, lard and burnt alum can be applied.
Source: 1001 Household Hints, Ottilie V. Ames
To Soften The Skin and Improve The Complexion
If flowers of sulphur be mixed in a little milk, and, after standing an hour or two, the milk (without disturbing the sulphur) be rubbed into the skin, it will keep it soft, and make the complexion clear. It is to be used before washing.
Source: The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness, Florence Hartley
Relief for Burns
For a burn or scald apply kerosene. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts.
Source: 1001 Household Hints, Ottilie V. Ames