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Bethune Family recipe book, October 22, 1826

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Take 1 large teaspoonful in a wineglass of water as hot as possible. 91 Sore Throat. 1/2 Figs put in 1 qt spring water let them simmer till more than half is wasted take a large lemon cut in slices & between every piece put some brown sugar candy & let it stand before the fire to roast - Strain the figs off put the juice of the lemon into it & gargle while warm. 99 Pain in the bowels 2 or 3 thin slices bread & a tablespoonful of sweet oil season it with Salt to your taste & pour boiling water over it. Cover it for a few minutes. Mrs Emart. 93 Piles. Gallmnts powdered & sifted fine a proper quantity of lard mixed as will rub in well - Spread in a piece of fine rag & apply it. 94 Worms. 1/2 oz: Horse aloes finely powdered 1/2 oz: myrrh finely powdered: 1/2 oz mittridale do: Make it into a stiff paste with fresh or
 
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