Formula 3. 
Fluid Extr. Valerian—1 ounce. 
Tinct. Tonka Bean—8 ounces. 
Alcohol—enough to make 16 ounces. 
ForMvuLA TO IMPROVE THE BURNING QUALITIES 
OF TOBACCO 
2 Ibs. of Saltpeter. 
Half gallon of Alcohol (100%. proof). 
1 gallon Port Wine. 
9 gallons Lukewarm Water. 
Mix these ingredients thoroughly together, 
and add to every 100 lbs. weight of tobacco. 
OVERCOMING DESIRE FOR TOBACCO 
(From The American Druggist, V. 51, 1908.) 
Kalometzer (Bulletin Medical, 1907) states 
that rinsing mouth with solution of silver 
nitrate (14 of 1% strength) will overcome the 
desire. 
PREVENTING INJURIOUS ACTION OF NICOTINE 
A process for the treatment of tobacco 
leaves preventing in a way injurious action of 
nicotine and of acrid empyreumatic acid pro- 
ducts, was devised some years ago by Professor 
Gerold of Halle. His process is thus described: 
He employs for 8 kilograms of tobacco leaves 
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