3770. Lip Salve.—Spermaceti ointment, half an ounce; balsam of Peru, one quarter of a drachm. Mix. It is not couleur de rose, but it will cure—often with but a single application. Apply a thin coating with the forefinger, just before getting into bed.
3771. An Excellent Tooth Powder.—Cuttle-fish, prepared chalk, and orris-root, commingled together in equal quantities, which any one may procure separately from any respectable chemist, and mix himself.
3772. To remove Tartar from the Teeth.—Strawberries, ripe, or dried and powdered, are excellent to clean the teeth.
3773. To drive away Rats.—Potash strewn around rat holes, will drive the vermin away.
3774. To kill Flies.—Cobalt in powder, moistened with hot water, and covered with a little sugar.