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MISCELLANEOUS
VALUABLE
RECEIPTS.
253
No.
564.
A
new
Pomade
against
Baldness.
Take
of
extract
of
yellow
Peruvian
bark
15
grains,
extract
of
rhatany-root
8
grains,
extract
of
burclock-
root,
and
oil
of
nutmegs,
(fixed,)
of
each
2
drachms,
camphor
(dissolved
with
spirits
of
wine)
15
grains,
beef-marrow
2
ounces,
best
olive-oil
1
ounce,
'^dtron-
juice
\
drachm,
aromatic
essential
oil
as
much
as
sufhcient
to
render
it
fragrant.
Mix,
and
make
into
an
ointment.
2
drachms
bergamot
and
a
few
drops
otto
of
roses
would
suffice.
This
is
considered
a
valuable
preparation.
No.
565.
Silvering
of
Metals.
Cold
Silvering.
—
Mix
1
part
chloride
of
,
silver
with
3
parts
pearlash,
IJ
parts
common
salt,
and
1
part
whiting,
and
well
rub
the
mixture
on
the
surface
of
brass
or
copper,
(previously
well
cleaned,)
by
means
of
a
piece
of
soft
leather,
or
a
cork
moistened
with
water
and
dipped
into
the
powder.
1
part
precipi-
tate
silver
powder,
mixed
with
2
parts
each
cream
of
tartar
and
common
salt,
may
also
be
used
in
the
same
wa3\
When
properly
silvered,
the
metal
should
be
well
washed
in
hot
water
slightly
alka-
lized,
and
then
wiped
dry.
No.
566.
To
solder
Irm
or
any
other
Metal
loithout
Fire.
Take
1
ounce
of
sal-ammoniac,
and
1
ounce
of
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