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