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This page directs the use of hazardous substances — such as benzine, gasoline, lye, or strong acids — for household tasks. These materials are highly flammable, corrosive, or poisonous, and the practices described have caused fires, burns, and poisonings.
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Lye Hominy
Make a lye strong enough to wash and drop into the hot lye. coming off and the eyes falling eat a feather. Take good sound corn, As soon as you discover that the hull is out, remove and throw into cold water.
Wash well and put the corn in a pot, allowing room for the corn to swell. Boil until thoroughly done, add salt. It is very nice fried in butter, or pork gravy, and makes a good breakfast dish .