7.—APPLICATIONS FOR THE SICK.—REFRESHING LOTION.
Mix one table-spoonful of vinegar, one of eau de cologne, and one of water. Dip a linen rag or a handkerchief into this preparation and lay upon the head. It refreshes a patient.
8.—RECEIPT FOR CROUP.
One tea-spoonful of powdered alum mixed with molasses or lard, and sometimes water; make a child with croup swallow it; it is a quick emetic.
9.—REMEDY FOR SORE THROAT.
Take a tea-spoonful of chlorate of potassium and dissolve in a tumbler of hot water, and gargle the throat every two hours.
10.—BURNS.
Dissolve alum in water, and bottle ready for use; or common lime-water; either remedy applied at once will relieve a burn and draw out the fire. Pour the solution into a bowl, and hold the burnt place, if possible, into it, or wet cloths with it. Sweet oil and laudanum can be added to the lime-water.
We simply give a few remarks for ordinary troubles, which may be useful; but we cannot leave this article without giving some useful rules for making good bread, which few make, and every young girl should learn how to do, as good bread is essential to the health of every household. An experienced housekeeper has kindly prepared for us the following article.