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ing tissue can run out; then inject once daily a lit- 

 tle lotion made by mixing one dram of chloride of 

 zinc and one pint of water. If there is any thicken- 

 ing left after it heals rub on biniodide of mercury 

 one dram, lard one ounce. Repeat in two weeks. 

 If the lump feels hard and solid make an opening 

 in its center two-thirds the depth of the lump. 

 Then roll up two grains of bichloride of mercury 

 in tissue paper, cone shaped, and press it into the 

 opening with a probe or a small, smooth stick 

 made in the shape of a probe; repeat this every 

 third day. This is by far the best method for the 

 removal of hard lumps on any part of the body; 

 besides causing a slough it stimulates the whole of 

 the tumor, and absorption takes place in it. It 

 may take several weeks to accomplish this, but it 

 leaves no blemish, which is often the case when the 

 lump is cut out. To prevent shoulders from gall- 

 ing see that the lining of the collar is smooth and 

 that it fits well; the shoulders should be exam- 

 ined every night, and if there are any signs of ten- 

 derness wash them with water to remove scurfy 

 or matted hair, then rub on a little lead lotion 

 made by mixing half an ounce acetate of lead in 

 one quart of water. This will remove any tendency 

 to tenderness and contract the relaxed skin. 



Sores on Top of Neck. — This is caused by pres- 

 sure of the collar. Take notice that the draft is 

 not too high up, as this will pull the collar down- 

 ward and bring pressure on top of the neck. This 

 can be remedied by slackening the hame strap at 

 the top and tightening the one at the bottom. In 



