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New England manuscript cookbook, 1880-1910

Page 80a

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Essence of sassafras will keep away flies. For Rheumatism Amica 3 oz. Laudanum 1 " Ess. Peppermint 1 " Ammonia 1 " Chloroform 1 " Very Strong To be well rubbed in For Lumbago 1 tablespoon Mustard. 2 " Salt 1 cup Vinegar Apply hot. How to Fold a Man's Coat To fold a man's coat lay it out perfectly flat, with the wrong side down; a thing that few wives can do; the sleeve should be spread out smoothly, and then folded back to the elbow until each end of the sleeve is even with the collar. Fold the revers back and then double the coat over. folding it directly in the centre seam. and smoothing it out carefully. The coat is then ready to place in the trunk.
 
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