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trouble gets better twirl a bit of absorbent cot- 

 ton about the end of a match stick, dip in the 

 Iodine solution and swab out the ear as far as 

 one can reach with the stick, using care not to 

 penetrate the ear drum. 



Lice, 



The louse is very prolific and matures at a very 

 early age and, as none of the various remedies 

 will destroy the vitality of the egg, no matter how 

 thorough has been the war of extermination, a 

 day or two will see their ranks full again. It is 

 necessary, therefore, in order to make a sure job 

 of it, that the work be thoroughly done in the first 

 place and thoroughly repeated at least once a 

 week, until *'the last armed foe expires." Per- 

 sian insect powder, when rightly used, answers 

 the purpose very well, but as the powder only 

 stupefies and does not kill the insect, it is neces- 

 sary to follow its application with the fine tooth 

 comb, destroying every captive by fii^e. To apply 

 the powder, place the animal on a large sheet of 

 strong paper, and with an insect gun, thoroughly 

 dust the powder into every portion of his coat, 

 following this with a vigorous shampooing. Most 

 of the lice will fall upon the paper. Those that 

 remain must be found with the fine tooth comb. 



