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other words, these quarters should be most favor- 

 able for invalids. He recommends the applica- 

 tion, to the diphtheritic spots in the mouth and 

 eyes, of a 2 per cent solution of carbolic acid in 

 water or a 2 per cent solution of creoline, and that 

 some of the same should be injected in small 

 quantities into the nostrils. The removal of this 

 diphtheritic membrane is recommended if it can 

 be accomplished without bleeding. Tincture of 

 iodine has been applied to the diseased parts 

 successfully. Boric acid, 15 grains to an ounce 

 of water, may be applied to the roof of the 

 mouth, nostrils and eyes. This application is 

 often made with benefit, and is considered safe. 

 Dr. Salmon further recommends the use of chlo- 

 rate of potassium and salicylic acid in the fol- 

 lowing proportions: 2 grains of salicylic acid and 

 35 grains of chlorate in one ounce of water, to 

 which may be added 1 ounce of glycerine. This 

 should be applied two or three times a day on 

 the diphtheritic spots and may be given internally 

 in doses of about a teaspoonful to adult fowls. 



" Disinfect thoroughly by sprinkling the walls of 

 the building and the ground frequented by the 

 diseased fowls with carbolic acid water (1% 

 ounces of carbolic acid to a quart of water). 

 Wash feeding troughs, water dishes, etc., with 

 the same solution. Cover the earth with straw 

 or boards and keep the fowls perfectly dry. 



