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part to six of water, and put ona poultice of turnip or linseed-meal, con- 
tinuing it as long as matter forms. When the pus stops, tack on the shoe 
and keep on the foot a felt pad wet with water, applying the calendula- 
lotion twice a day. If work be required before horn has covered the wound, 
use a leather sole and tar. Clean out the hole by cutting away the horn, 
put in tar, and burn with a hot iron. This will both keep out the dirt and 
cure wounds that result from pricks of nails, tavrns, and the like. 
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