MEDICINES AND RECEIPTS 
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This makes a most effectual lotion for healing all kinds 
of wounds and bruises where the skin is broken, also where 
the skin is irritated, such as in scratches, grease, etc. 
3. Acid Liniment. 
Persons getting this liniment that are not experienced in 
handling drugs had better get the druggist to mix it for 
them, as it is a little dangerous mixing the sulphuric acid 
with other drugs, and requires to be carefully handled. 
The following are the proportions for one quart which is 
best mixed in a quart bottle or a quart self-sealer: 
First. — Put in two ounces or eight dessertspoonfuls of 
spirits 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 
dessertspoonfuls 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 
enlargements, such as bog spavin, wind galls, thoroughpins 
and other puffy swellings around the legs, by applying it 
every third day. It is also an effectual remedy for sweeny, 
curbs, etc., when it is necessary to work the horse. It is 
also an effectual remedy for rheumatism when used to rub 
the affected joints every third day. It is also used in various 
other ways as you will notice through the book. 
4. Creolin Lotion. 
The following proportions are for one pint of Creolin 
Lotion: 
First.— Pour one-quarter ounce or one dessertspoonful 
of creolin into a pint bottle. 
Second. — Pour in enough drinking water to make a pint, 
shake well and it is ready for use. 
This makes an excellent healing lotion for wounds, and 
by making it double strength is a most effectual wash for 
destroying germs, parasites, lice or ticks on all animals. Tt 
is used in various other places as you may see in this book 
