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given immediate relief even though various other remedies had failed 

 of giving any relief. 



It makes one of the very best of Pain Killers for family use, and we 

 advise all to keep it on hand. 



For Flesh Wounds. 



To prevent inflammation or tendency to sloughing or mortification, 

 take 1 pound saltpetre, 2 gallons water, 3 pints proof spirits ; mix, and 

 inject into the wound with a syringe three times a day until it heals. In 

 treating deep wounds or those of a dangerous character, especially if 

 the animal is inclined to be fat, give a dose of physic, feed bran, carrots, 

 &c. No grain should be fed and grass is more desirable than hay. If 

 grass is fed freely, physic is not necessary. 



For Kemoving Enlargements, &c. 



Oil spike, 1 ounce, camphor, 1 ounce, oil origanum, 2 ounces, oil 

 amber, 1 ounce, spirits turpentine, 2 ounces. Rub on the mixture 

 thoroughly, two or three times a week. 



For Bruises, Cuts, &c., on Horse or Man. 



Tincture arnica, 1 ounce, sassafras oil, h ounce, laudanum, 1 ounce ; 

 mix. Shake well before using. Bandage lightly, and keep wet with 

 the mixture. 



Quarter Crack. 



The best way to cure quarter crack is to open the heel on that side 

 between bar and frog, cutting down pretty well, (not sufficient to cause 

 bleeding,) until the quarter will give freely; then put on a shoe that 

 will expand the heel. It is also necessary in this case that the inner 

 heel should be opened or spread, as the hoof is simply too small for the 

 foot; if this is properly done the point is directly reached. Some 

 recommend, in addition to this, burning with a hot iron a crease 

 across at the upper edge of hoof. If this is done properly the hoof will 

 not split any more. The hoof may now be more rapidly grown if de- 

 sired. Opening the foot and the shoe is the point of success. 



Quittor. 



Corrosive sublimate, | ounce, muriatic acid 20 drops, soft water, 2 

 ounces ; mix the two last and shake well, then add the first. 



Inject a little with a glass syringe one or two times, being careful to 

 inject to the bottom. Warm poultices, used for several days, generally 

 work well. 



