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244 600

MISCELLANEOUS

VALUABLE

RECEIl>TS.

No.

536.

Bedbug-

Poison.

Take

1

pint

spirits

of

wine,

2

ounces

sal-ammoniac,

1

pint

spirits

of

turpentine,

2

ounces

corrosive

sub-

limate,

and

2

ounces

gum

camphor;

dissolve

the

camphor

in

the

alcohol

;

then

pulverize the

corrosive

sublimate

and

sal-ammoniac,

and add

to

it

;

after

which

put

in

the

spirits

of

turpentine

and

shake

well

together.

No.

537.

Cologne.

Take

1

gallon

spirits

of wine,

and

add

of

the

oii

of

lemon,

orange,

and

bergamot

each

a

spoonful

add

also

extract

of

vanilla,

40

drops.

Shake

until

the

oils

are

cut,

then

add

a

pint

and

a

half

of

soft

water.

No.

538.

To

prevent

Hair

falling

off.

Take

J

pint

French

brandy,

1

tablespoonful

fine

salt,

and

1

teaspoonful

powdered

alum.

Let

these

be

mixed

and

well

shaken

until

they

are

dissolved

then

filter,

and

it

is

ready

for

use.

If

used

every

day,^.it

may

be

diluted

with

soft

water.

No.

539.

How

to

make

Extract

of

Vanilla.

This

is

made

by

taking

1

quart

pure

French

brandy,

and

cutting

up

tine

1

ounce

vanilla

beans

and

2

ounces

Tonqua,

bruised.

Add

these

to

the