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To Destroy Insects (Persian Insect Powder)
Persian Insect Powder Is the pyrethrum roseum Caucasicum. The central or tubular florets are alone used. They are ground to powder. Although destructive to insect life it is harmless to man or domestic animals.
To Destroy Body Lice. 1. Mercurial ointment well rubbed on the infected part and washed off with warm water and soap. In the army a common practice was to wear a string saturated with the ointment around the waist as a means of protection. This might produce salivation. 2. Corrosive sublimate, 1 dr.; sal ammoniac, 2 drs.; water, 8 oz. This is to be used as the first; it is more cleanly.
A dog has a very visible mark in his teeth, as well as a horse, which mark does not disappear totally until he is very near or full 6 years old.
Look to the 4 front teeth, both in the upper and ❘ use when cool. 3. Coculus indicus, 1 oz.; boiling water, 1 pt.;