is taken off grease the part and keep on warm cloths. Hot foot baths
and hot drinks of lemonade or teas, after which the person should go to
bed and sweat and remain there for some hours.

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Liniment.--

Oil of Wintergreen 1/2 to 1 ounce
Compound Soap Liniment 8 ounces

Mix and rub on thoroughly.

MOTHERS' REMEDIES.--Lumbago, Menthol Liniment for.--Apply the menthol
liniment, cover with a thick cloth and put the hot water bottle next to it
and go to bed. If up through the day have a cotton batting sewed to cloth
and keep affected parts warm, using the liniment freely." The menthol
liniment will be found an excellent remedy for lumbago, The menthol
absorbs quickly and by applying the hot water bottle relief is sure to
follow.

1. Weak Back, Vinegar and Salt for.--"One tablespoonful of salt and one
tablespoonful of vinegar to a quart of hot water. Bathe the back, then rub
well with sweet oil and relief will soon follow,"

2. Weak Back. Simple Remedy for.--"Aching may be relieved by taking a
large pinch of buchu leaves, steep and drink. Sweeten if desired. Use a
pint of water for steeping the leaves," This is a good remedy for a weak
back, resulting from kidney trouble. The buchu leaves acts quickly on the
kidneys and it is surprising to see how quickly the backache will
disappear. You can purchase a two ounce package for five cents at any drug
store.

3. Weak Back, Good Liniment for.--

"Tincture of Aconite 1 ounce
Oil of Wintergreen 1/2 ounce
Tincture of Belladonna 1 ounce
Tincture of Arnica 1 ounce
Aqua Ammonia 2 ounces

Mix and use as a liniment."

This is a very good liniment.

4. Lameness, Chloroform Liniment for.--"Chloroform liniment is the best
for all lameness and sore limbs."

5. Lameness, Plantain Leaves and Cream for.--"Make ointment from plantain
laves, simmered in sweet cream or fresh butter. This is very cooling."

MOTHERS' REMEDIES.--1. Rheumatism, Saltpetre Good in Cases of.--"One ounce
of saltpetre to one pint of water. Take one teaspoonful of the above in a
large glass of water, about six times daily." The saltpetre acts on the
kidneys, carrying off the impurities in this way. Care should be taken not
to continue this treatment too long at a time, as continued use would
result in injury to the kidneys.

2. Rheumatism, Rochelle Salts for.--"One teaspoonful rochel