1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

244 600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIl>TS.

No. 536. Bedbug- Poison.

Take 1 pint spirits of wine, 2 ounces sal-ammoniac, 1 pint spirits of turpentine, 2 ounces corrosive sub- limate, and 2 ounces gum camphor; dissolve the camphor in the alcohol ; then pulverize the corrosive sublimate and sal-ammoniac, and add to it ; after which put in the spirits of turpentine and shake well together. Take 1 gallon spirits of wine, and add of the oii of lemon, orange, and bergamot each a spoonful add also extract of vanilla, 40 drops. Shake until the oils are cut, then add a pint and a half of soft water. No. 538. To prevent Hair falling off. Take J pint French brandy, 1 tablespoonful fine salt, and 1 teaspoonful powdered alum. Let these be mixed and well shaken until they are dissolved then filter, and it is ready for use. If used every No. 537. Cologne.

may be diluted with soft water.

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No. 539.

How to

make Extract of Vanilla.

This is made by taking 1 quart pure French brandy, and cutting up tine 1 ounce vanilla beans and 2 ounces Tonqua, bruised. Add these to the