Catarrh Salve.
The following remedy for catarrh, and other uses for which it is recommended, was patented by William H. Thomas of Los Angeles, Cal. From the nature of its ingredients and mode of preparation we are led to believe that it is the most elegant and effective of all the “salve catarrh remedies” that have been brought to our notice:
| Petrolatum1 | ounce. |
| Pimento (powd. allspice)4 | grains. |
| Thymol4 | grains. |
| Boracic Acid2 | grains. |
| Subnitrate of Bismuth2 | grains. |
| Spirit of Wintergreen3 | drops. |
| Cassia Lanceolata Leaves (senna) 1/4 | ounce. |
The boracic acid, subnitrate of bismuth, thymol, and pimento is placed in a mortar and reduced to a fine powder. The leaves of the cassia lanceolata are subjected with the petrolatum to a sufficient degree of heat to extract the active principles of the leaves, after which the petrolatum is strained off and added to the powdered substances before mentioned with the spirit of wintergreen, the whole being thoroughly commingled and mixed in any convenient manner. In using the compound it is applied locally in the usual manner by means of the fingers or any material by which the application can be thoroughly effected. As an ointment it is especially applicable to the treatment of catarrh, malignant sores, abrasions, and other affections where a local remedy can be applied.
Rubber Patching and Waterproofing.
Capt. Paul Boyton, the famous aquatic voyager in his rubber suit, has furnished us two practical suggestions in regard to patching rubber boots, coats, etc., and also to waterproof sails, tents, awnings, and similar fabrics.
To Patch a Rubber Boot or Garment.
Take a piece of sand-paper and roughen the edges of the break as far around as the size of the patch. Next apply rubber cement to the roughened surface, and at the same time cement a piece of rubber cloth or cloth well coated with the cement. Let both remain for four hours in a place free from dust. Then put on another thin coat of cement and let them lay for about two hours. Next place the patch carefully over the break and hammer well together. Let stand for a few hours and the place will be as strong and tight as ever. Be sure the patch and the article to be patched are perfectly dry before applying the cement.