Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1868-04-30
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90 PR9gEeT tIl LpREs; FROM BURN
IKE. .uAdd ole louhce Of alum to the last
water used jif rinsing ,children's dresses,
and they will he rendered uninflamma-
BILE, or so soslightly combustible that they
would take fire slowly,sifsat all, and
Would not fame. ~ 'ai i1 .,iH-ir ir.,i otq7i
USES OF BoRsx.-Powdered borax,
mixed with honey, or conserveof roses,
IL an excellent remedy forIinside sores OF
the mouths Of children. lIii lsbreu gdL"
/. Ii q little of the mixture be dissolved
in warm water, 1t will form, when cold,
an efiicacious gargle for an liberated sore
throat. IA :. i,.l,tI l,' .,,,o.li 5,i.
If a weak solution of borax in rose
water be constantly applied, by means
Of q fine linen cloth, over the redness
which often affects the noses of delicate
persons, il will relieve thesense heat,
and remove the redness. Many other
spots on the face may be similarly re-
moved. fAdf 'N'h
1t is likewise very useful application
to chilblains. E'YFEnB
A CERTAIN CURE FOR WARTs.--Steep
in vinegar the inner rind of a lemon for
twenty -four hours, and apply il TO the
on moret than three hours, and
should be applied fresh every day. TO
apply acetie acid with q camefs hair
brush, is still better. 'r
To PRKsBREE FURs AND WooI.LENs
FROM MoTHs.--Let the former be oc-
casionally combed while in use, and the
latter be brushed and shaken. When
not wanted, dry them first, let them be
cosl then mix'among them, bitter APP
pies from apothecary's, in small muslin
bags, sew the articles in several folds OF
linen carefully turned in at the edges,
and keep them from damp. io 1o-a
Or, lay amongst them the cuttings oi
Russia leather. 3-ie..,I
To DESTROY CATERPILLAR IN GOOSE
BERRY TREES. Gather dust from any
turnpike road, and shake it well famong
the trees, and the caterpillOrs will inn
mediately fall 70 the ground. 1t Is an
excellent plan to dust the trees twice OF
three times week, AS 1t will effectually
prevent the lodgment of caterpillars.
WOUNDED FEET.-When nail or pin
he's been run into the foot, Instantly
bind on rind of salt pork If the foot
swell, bathe itin a strong decoction OF
| wormwood, then bind on another rind
| OF pork, and keep quiet till the wound
is well. The lockjaw is often caused by
such wounds, if neglected.
For A BRUIsE OR SPRAIN.-B Bathe the
part.ineold water, till you can get ready
a decoction of wormwOod. This is enc
Of the best remedies for sprains ant
bruises. When the wormwood is fresl
gathered, pound the leaves and we
! them either with water or vinegar, ant
bind them on the bruise; when the herl
is dry, put it into cold water, and let i
boil short time, then bathe the bruis,
and bind on the herb. Oh
| Always keep cotton wool, scraped lint
and wormwood on hand.
AFEw RULES oFHEA LTH.- Rise early
Eat simple food. Take plenty of exer
else. Never fear a little fatigue. lie
| not children be dressed in tight clothes
it Is necessary their limbs and muscles
/ should have full play, If you wish TO
! either health or be6uty.n Wash Yer,
often, and lub the skin thoroughly witt
q coarse toWek gqglsssJp
Wash the eyes iri cold water ever,
I morning. Do not fead or sew, at twilight
0rsby too dazzling n light. II far sight
Ped, read with rnther ~ less light an,
with the book somewhat nearer TO tn,
eye, than you desire. If nearsighted
read witIra book as far OF az possible :
Both these inspeifecti6ns may be dimin
ished In this way.
Clean the teeth IN pure water two 0
three times day but, above all be sur
10 have them clean before you go to bed
Eat slowly. One of the most usua
causes of dyspepsia amohg our busines
men, arises from the haste in which the,
swallow their food Without sufficient,
chewing 1t, and theirhurry away to thei
active pursuits. III England very littl
busines is transacted after dinner. Their
ought to be, at least, one hour of quie
after full meal, from those pursuit
which tax the, brain, cas- well as thos
which exercise the muscles. "
Most people drink too much, becaas
they drink too fast A wine-glass O
water, sipped slowly, will quench tn
thirst as edaetually us pint swallowe,
i at a draught. When too much is takel
mt meals, especially at dinner, 1t hinder
digestion. Better drink little during tn
meal, and then, if thirsty an hour o
two afterwards, more, The practice q
taking a. cup OF tea or coffee soon afte
dinner is a good one If the beverage b
not drunk too strong or too hot. '..".
To EXTRACT GREASE FROM CLOTHES
-Scrape off all the grease that you cal
with knife; then lay over the spot
thick brown paper. and press IL with
warm Iron III the grease comes through
the paper, take another piece, and SO o
nntilit does not soil the paper. - b.
IA WAITER OF EVERY KIND--Except raj
| wster,gt&iil speedily. cover the inside of
! tee-kettlelwilh an uni npleasant tcrust !; thi
: may easily guarded against by placin
4. q clean oyster she'll IN the tea-kettle
i which viii always keep it in good order
byattracting the PARTICLES OF earth an
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