Paste for Labels.
For adhesive labels dissolve 1½ ozs. common glue, which has laid a day in cold water, with some candy sugar, and ¾ oz. gum arabic, in 6 ounces hot water, stirring constantly till the whole is homogeneous. If this paste is applied to labels with a brush and allowed to dry, they will then be ready for use by merely moistening with the tongue.