When a person's clothes catch fire, smother the fire with blankets or clothing.
From a few drops to a teaspoonful of coal oil is a splendid remedy for croup, colds in the breast and like complaints. Saturate sugar with the oil and it is easily taken.
A weak gargle of salt and water is a good remedy for sore throat.
Colds in the head may be cured by bathing the feet in very hot water and wrapping them well. A little mustard added to the water will prove beneficial.
A teaspoonful, each, of salt and mustard in water will prove effectual where poison has been swallowed. It must be taken at once.
Dash water into the eye to remove dust. Don't rub the eye.
Burns and scalds may be relieved by dipping in cold water or flour.
If you are severely cut, tie a string tightly both below and above the wound until the doctor arrives.
Very ugly warts have been cured by small doses of sulphate of magnesia, or three grains of epsom salts taken morning and evening.