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rated. To absorb the moisture and dry the lining fill the 

 boots with hot bran or oats ; allow to remain for the night, 

 empty and repeat the following morning, if necessary. 



WATERPROOF GREASE. 



Take One ounce of rosin, 



Two ounces of beeswax, 

 Six ounces of tallow, 

 Two ounces of india-rubber. 

 First, cut the india rubber in small pieces, place it in a 

 wide mouthed bottle, pour sufficient benzine upon it to 

 cover over, cork and allow to stand for two or three days. 

 Then mix it with the other ingredients in a tin cup, place 

 over a slow fire, stir frequently till all are melted and 

 well mixed. Apply to leather shoes or boots when they 

 are somewhat damp, and this is waterproof grease, for a 

 fact. 



