common poultice."

Stings, an Old, Tried Canadian Remedy for.--"For the bee sting I put soda
on and dampen it with honey." An old-time remedy and seems to do the work.
Soda is an antiseptic and cleansing remedy. If no honey at hand, dampen
soda with water.

Stings from Nettles, an Inexpensive Remedy for.--"Rub the affected parts,
if of nettles, with berry juice and let dry. This is what I always do
during the berry season." Berry juice is quieting and soothing; it
contains tannin. It would be handy to use and is recommended.

Stye, Common Tea Leaves for.--" After steeping tea gather out a small
handful of the steeped leaves, lay them in a cloth as you would any
poultice, and apply warm over the stye." It is the tannin in the tea that
cures the stye, although clear tannin bought at the drug store does not
seem to do the work as well. Black tea may be preferable.

Splendid General Salve.--

"Resin 4 ounces
Beeswax 4 ounces
Lard 8 ounces
Honey 2 ounces

Boil slowly until melted, then remove and stir until cold."

Scrofulous Difficulties, a Good Remedy for.--"A tea made of ripe dried
whortleberries and drank in place of water is an excellent remedy."

Sore Eyes, Camphor and Breast Milk for.--"When a tiny baby has sore eyes,
add one-half drop of camphor to a teaspoonful of breast milk; bathe the
eyes several times a day." Breast milk alone applied to the eyes of an
infant is very healing, but the addition of camphor improves it.

Sore Throat, Mustard Plaster for.--"Mustard plaster applied on outside of
the throat. I know it is good--have tried it." Care should be taken not to
allow the plaster to remain on too long as it will blister.

Stammering, a Canadian Mother's Treatment for.--"I always stop my boy when
I hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables. I find he
is getting much better." The above is one of the best plans and should be
tried.

Sweating, to Cause.--"Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot
soapstone and wrap in cloth. Take it to bed and you will sweat." This
creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly.

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Sweating, to Cause.--"Hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts,
will cause sweating."

Splinter, to Extract.--"When a splinter has been driven deep into the
hand, it can be extracted without pain by steam. Nearly fill a
wide-mouthed bottle with hot water, place m