Stained Hands
November 17th, 2017
To remove stains, rub a slice of raw potato upon the stains; or wash the hands in lemon juice or steeped laurel-leaves.
Source: The White House Cookbook, F.L. Gillette
A Recipe for the Removal of Pimples or Blotches
January 21st, 2016
Fifty grains of distilled water of cherry laurel, seventy-five grains of extract of lead, seven of tincture of benzoin, and thirty of alcohol; shake the benzoin and alcohol together, and then the whole very thoroughly.
Source: Audel’s Household Helps, Hints and Receipts