Scrofulous Difficulties, a Good Remedy for.—­“A tea made of ripe dried whortleberries and drank in place of water is an excellent remedy.”

Sore Eyes, Camphor and Breast Milk for.—­“When a tiny baby has sore eyes, add one-half drop of camphor to a teaspoonful of breast milk; bathe the eyes several times a day.”  Breast milk alone applied to the eyes of an infant is very healing, but the addition of camphor improves it.

Sore Throat, Mustard Plaster for.—­“Mustard plaster applied on outside of the throat.  I know it is good—­have tried it.”  Care should be taken not to allow the plaster to remain on too long as it will blister.

Stammering, a Canadian Mother’s Treatment for.—­“I always stop my boy when I hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables.  I find he is getting much better.”  The above is one of the best plans and should be tried.

Sweating, to Cause.—­“Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot soapstone and wrap in cloth.  Take it to bed and you will sweat.”  This creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly.

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Sweating, to Cause.—­“Hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts, will cause sweating.”

Splinter, to Extract.—­“When a splinter has been driven deep into the hand, it can be extracted without pain by steam.  Nearly fill a wide-mouthed bottle with hot water, place mouth of the bottle over splinter and press tightly.  The suction will draw the flesh down, and in a minute or two the steam will extricate the splinter and the inflammation will disappear.”

Toothache, Benzoin for.—­“Compound tincture of benzoin applied on batting to tooth,”

Toothache, Oil of Cinnamon for.—­“Oil of cinnamon rubbed on gum and on cotton batting and put in hollow tooth.”

Weak Back, Turpentine and Sweet Oil for.—­“Take one part of turpentine to two parts of sweet oil, mix together and apply to back several times a day.  It is well to massage the back at night with this mixture just before retiring.  Always apply warm.”

Weak Back, Liniment for.—­

“Tincture of Cayenne Pepper    1/2 ounce
Spirits of Camphor               2 ounces
Tincture of Arnica           1-1/2 ounce

No better liniment; is an excellent remedy to bathe the back with; will not blister.”

[Manners and social customs 685]

Manners and social customs
for our great middle class
as well as our best society

Correspondence, Cards and Introductions, Dress for Different Occasions,
Weddings, Christenings, Funerals, Etc.,
Social Functions, Dinners, Luncheons.

Gifts, “Showers,” Calls, and
Hundreds of Other Essential
Subjects so Vital to Culture and Refinement of Men,
Women, School-Girls and Boys at Home and in Public.