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First. ^Put in two ouneM or oiffht tabUspoonfuli of spirit! 

 of turpentine. 



Second. — Put in one-half ounce of sulphuric acid; pour this 

 very slowly into the bottle by letting it run down the inside of the 

 bottle which is better turned sideways. Take about five minutes 

 to pour it in. 



Third. — Pour slowly into the bottle two ounces or eight 

 tjiblespoonfuls of methylated spirits of alcohol. 



Fourth. — Pour in enough cider vinegar to make a quart, 

 then shake well and it is ready for use. 



It is a most effectual sweat blister for removing puffy en- 

 largements, such as bog spavin, wind galls, thoroughpins and 

 other pufiEy swellings around the legs, by applying it every third 

 day. It is also an effectual remedy for sweeny, curbs, etc., wbore 

 you want to work the horse. This is also an effectual remedy for 

 rheumatism by rubbing the affected joints every third day. It is 

 also used in various other ways as you will notice through the 



book. 



CREOLm LOTION. 



The following proportions are for one pint of Creolin Lotion : 



First. — Pour in one-quarter ounce or one tablespoonful of 

 creolin into a pint bottle. 



Second. — Pour in enough hard water to make a pint, shake 

 well and then it is ready for use. 



This makes an excellent healing lotion for wounds, and by 

 making it double strength it makes a most effectual wash for de- 

 stroying germs, parasites, lice or ticks on all animals. It is used 

 in various other places as you may see in this book. 



BTE WASH. 



The following proportions are to mak« an eight-ounce bottle 



of eye wash ! 



Solphat* of Ziae I dram. 



Bugar of L«ad | " 



Fluid Extract of Belladonna SO drops. 



Add enough hard water to make eight ounces, shake thor- 

 oughly and the wash is ready for use. <• 



This makes a very cheap and effectual wash for sore eyes, or 

 sores around the eyes in all kinds of animals by applying twice a 

 day after bathing with luke warm water or new milk. 



