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purpose, and the ticks and lice ■will all be found dead. A repetition at the expira- 

 tion of a week will be necessary, or even perhaps a third time. 



Or, use the Persian Insect-destroying powder, sold b}^ Keating, 

 of St. Paul's Churchyard, and other druggists, which seems to 

 answer well. 



Or, the following wash may be tried : 



Acetic acid (Pharm. Lond.), 3| ounces. 

 Borax, J drachm. 

 Distilled water, 4| ounces. 



Mix, and wash into the roots of the hair. 



