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ing may become unsanitary through carelessness. Grease 

 will gradually stop up the sink drain if hot water is not poured 

 down it occasionally, while the toilet drain may be blocked by 

 paper or rubbish. It is a good plan not to throw anything 

 into the toilet. If the drains do become stopped, the traps 

 should be opened and cleaned out. Wire No. 10 may then 

 be used to force or pull out most of the accumulated material, 

 and a saturated solution of caustic potash can be poured 

 into the pipes to remove the remaining part. 

 References : 



1. 1501 : 252-253. Dangers from Sewage. Plumbing. 



2. 1605:392-395. The Septic Tank. 



3. 1901 : 246-248. Sewage and Plumbing. 



a. 1507:394-395. Sewage. 



b. 1511 : 137-139. Cesspools ; Sewers and Plumbing. 



c. 1902 : 83-84. The Septic Tank. 



d. 1903 : 112-114. Bacterial Purification of Sewage. 



e. 1904 : 193-194. Building a Dry Closet. 



/. 1905 : 60-64. Sewage Disposal in Schools. 



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The kitchen closet usually contains, for domestic purposes, 

 enough remedies to cure ordinary ailments. A person should 

 resort to the use of medicines as little as possible, but it is 

 well to know how to cure one's self, as well as to aid others, 

 when need arises. 



Table salt and vinegar make a good gargle for sore throat. 

 The vinegar should be diluted with water, if it is unpleasantly 

 acid. 



Red pepper and hot water, taken internally, may aid a cold, 

 if taken during its early stages. Drink a great deal of water, 

 exercise, and bathe. 



Mustard and hot water may be used for soaking the feet 



