Mothers’ remedies.—­1.  Sore throat, Used for Years Successfully.—­“Salt pork dipped in hot water then covered thick with black pepper.  Heat in the oven and lay or bind on the throat or lungs.  This has been a favorite remedy with us for years.”  Sew the pork to a piece of cotton cloth and bind over the sore parts after you have sprinkled the pork with salt and pepper.  Leave this on as long as the patient can endure it.  When the pork is removed, rub the affected parts with cold cream or vaselin and put a clean muslin cloth on to keep person from taking cold.

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2.  Sore throat, Splendid Liniment for.—­

“Olive oil 1/2 pint
Ammonia 1/2 pint
Turpentine 1/2 pint
One egg.

Shake till it forms emulsion.  This can be used as a blister.”

This is a very effective remedy, but you must watch the throat very carefully as this will blister quickly.  After removing the liniment, grease the parts with oil or cold cream.

3.  Sore throat, Simple Gargle for.—­

“Soda 1 teaspoonful
Salt 1 teaspoonful
Borax 1 teaspoonful

Dissolve in pint of warm water; use as a gargle frequently.”

This is a very good gargle.  It contracts the parts and acts as an antiseptic and thoroughly cleanses the parts.

4.  Sore throat, Home Made salve for.-

“Beeswax 1 ounce
Rosin 1 ounce
Camphor gum 1 ounce
Lard about the size of an egg.”

Mix the above ingredients together and apply to the outside of the throat.  This causes the skin to become red thus drawing the inflammation out of the throat and relieving the trouble.

5.  Sore Throat, Cold Packs, Sure Cure for.—­“Put cold packs on the throat.  Remarks:  Was in Washington once and my little girl had a very sore throat.  I put cold packs on the throat the first half of the night and the next day she was out seeing the sights as well as ever.”  Gargle with very hot water and a little soda.  This makes it very effective.

6.  Sore Throat, Ointment for.—­

“Oil Turpentine 1/2 ounce
Oil of Hemlock 1/2 ounce
Oil of Peppermint 1/2 ounce
Oil of Encaliptus 1/2 ounce

Mix with one cup warm lard, apply warm to the throat.”

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7.  Sore Throat, Remedy from a mother in Johnson City, Tenn.—­“Fat meat stewed in vinegar and bound to the neck.  Kind friends:—­After waiting so long I will help you what I can, and where is the mother that won’t want the book?  I am truly glad you have such an interest in the welfare of suffering humanity.  I hope this book will soon be out on its good mission.  Kind friends, I think it a wonderful kindness to the rich as well as the poor to have a friend in time of need.  I think a good honest book of home remedies tried by our good mothers and grandmothers will be accepted and looked to by all mothers, for we all think mother knows best.  I certainly want this book completed and in my home.”