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Hairdressing Both for Men and Women: Tonic
HAIR TONICS, INVIGORATORS, AND RESTORATIVES Cantharides Tonic.
Wilson's Lotion.
Arnica Tonic.
Owen's Invigora tor.
Balsam Tolu.
Chili Tonic.
West Indian Invigorator.
Kilner's Tonic.
Spanish Wash.
Cheap Tonic.
Lavender Tonic.
Bay Rum.
Capsicum Tonic.
Jamaica Tonic.
Chinese Tonic. 2 oz.
Lard......
White Wax Castor Oil..
Glycerin... 1 oz.
Sweet Oil.. 3 oz. 4 oz. 3 oz. Oz. OZ. 1 qt. 1 oz. 3 OZ. 1 pt 1 pt.
Aromatic Sp. Am 1 dr.
Aqua Am.. 4 dr.
Tinc. of Arnica..
Oz.
Tinc, of Cantharides..... 2 dr. 1 oz. 2 dr. oz. 1 oz. oz. 1 oz. 2 dr. 1 oz. oz Ving. of Canthar- 1 oz. ides.... 1 dr.
Capsicum.
Carb. Am.. oz. 1 oz.
Oz.