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is the best of remedies for vine poisoning, 

 but temporary relief may be had by the 

 liberal use of witch-hazel. 



Sunstroke. In treating a person suffer- 

 ing with sunstroke or overheatedness 

 pour cold water on the head and spine, 

 or place the patient in a cold bath, brook, 

 or lake, and give small doses of brandy 

 and water, after which keep the sufferer 

 quiet and administer a saline aperient. 



Burns. Powder affected part well with 

 flour, and lay on medicated cotton-wool ; 

 bind with clean rag. And, again : equal 

 parts of spermacetic wax and prepared 

 lard without salt. Lay thickly on linen 

 rag and bind well. The lard may be pre- 

 pared by washing it in cold water. 



Wet Feet. With wet feet you should 

 either keep in action or change your socks 

 and shoes. Do not sit still with damp 

 clothing on any part of your body. Salt 

 water is not so dangerous as fresh water. 

 Always carry extra socks and underwear 

 on your outing trips. 



