Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-11-15
The Equine EpIzootlc.

The horse epidemic, which has prevailed to
such an alarming extent in Canada and the
Eastern Cities, is fast spreading to all parts Of
the country. 1t made its first appearance in
Perrysburg On Saturday last, and there is now
from fifty to seventy-fve horses in this imme
diate vicinity that have 1t. We also her Of !,
ai Bowling Green, Weston, Toledo, and several
points in the country. We give below
rae Q. s. ExPREss coHrANY's REMEDY.
The United States Express Conipaoy use
ever $4,000 horses in the United States. In
New York City the following treatment brought
lie affected horses safely through without the
l,ss Of siugIe horse. The following circular
is sent to all the stables of the express company
and is officially ordered by the company that its
directions shall bs observed:
UNITED STATES ExPREss COMPANY,
BUFFALO, Oct, 25. 1877.
70 Agent, Of Ursd States EtprsH Company:
The horse distenoer originating in Canada is
now prevalent in this country, and it seems
more than likely that ID will reach you and at
tack the company's hntses in your charge. and
ms the horses in the Buff,ln stable have been so
far carried through, and Hithout loSs. send ynIP
the fnllowing treatment pursued bv uur Ar.
Gould, and, If you have none better, adopt these
'eyer, first 10 tue head, and, If not aVertsd gnrs
n the lungs. ending in lung fever. which very
often proves fatal. IL commences with short,
haehinK cough, and within twenty-four hours
abe nose discharges. first watery. then thickeus
sight cOiOr at first, then darkens no smell.
Mr.. G0uld's course is as fnoTs:
When the symptoms are hrst noticed. clm.
nance feeding warm mashss OF bran aud cut
bay; give water after the feed, nc, before keep
tse horse well and warmly blsnSeted
Do not use the horse unless compelled to do
50. and thin he must no, be driVUu faster than a
walk; put on blanket whenever he is standing
still. II tue horss refuses to eat the "mash." :"
then give him oitmed Cruel give quart or
two Al tinae-pour il down or siye frum bot
lie. The horse will have sare throat exam
Inc, and when seen, apply the fnlL'wing mixture.
rubbing thoroughly trOm the jaws t0 the chest,
twice day: Take and mix ounces tinciure Of
srn'cs, 4 ounces chlnruiorm, 4 ounces ammonia,
and ounces sweet oil. In addition to The nut
ward remedy you will buy piece OF quarter
inch rubber tube nr pipe, eight, en- inches E,ng;
pit 10 one end about a tablespoonful If finely
pulverized alum insert the tube in ihs mouth
~ and beyond the roots uf the tongue. and then
blow the powder in the throat Use this when
tAe throat becomes sore or n lch irritated. l 81
this with discretion.
Buy an eigh, ounce rubber ball sYringA aud
inject mp each nosril the following mixture,
four TINS in the twenty four hours. and c,n-
tiuue until you are well stti>ied that the liquid
has gone well up the nastrils: Mixture One
pound of eiorde of putash To three gallons OF
soft water ; mix thoroughly.
Should the horse bs taken with ff,ills, il is
sure evidsnos Of lung fever. and Immediate care
j. required you will then give thirty drops of
the following, every hour. until the horse is re
lieveJ One "unco ui Rcpnite and three ounces
Of water; mix aud use. Iis must he Kept frun
the rain or cold winds. Keen the stable clean
use a lule chloride of lime alb ut lhe floors
Watch your horses day and night; good our
and warm covering will do as much m di-
e;Hcs, llERRY KIP.