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<>iveu 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, etc. No grain 

 should be fed, and grass is more desirable than hay. If grass is fed freely, 

 physic is not necessary. 



For Removing Enlargements, etc. 



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

 1 ounce ; spirits turpentine, 2 ounces. Kub on the mixture thoroughly, two 

 or three times a week. 



For Bruises, Cuts, etc., on Horse or Man. 



Tincture arnica, 1 ounce; sassafras oil, i ounce; laudanum, 1 ounce. 

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

 mixture. 



Quarter Orack. 



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

 tween bar and frog, cutting down pretty well, (not suflicient to cause bleed- 

 ing), 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 prop- 

 erly 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 desired. Opening the foot and the shoe is the 

 point of success. 



Quittor. 



Corrosive sublimate, i ounce; muriatic acid, 20 drops; soft water, 2 

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



Inject a little with a glass syringe once or twice, being careful to inject 

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

 well. 



