fenugreek, 1 oz.; and fourth proof brandy, 1/2 gal.; mix all and let
stand ten or twelve days; then give ten drops in a pail, or one
gallon, of water.


386. RHEUMATIC LINEAMENT

Take of alcohol, 1/2 pint; oil of origanum, 1/2 oz.; cayenne pepper,
1/2 oz.; gum myrrh, 1/2 oz.; and lobelia, 1 teaspoonful; mix and let
stand one day; then bathe the part affected.


387. TO KILL LICE ON CATTLE

Take of buttermilk, 1 quart; salt, 1/3 pint; mix and dissolve; pour
this along the back, letting it run down each side; if this should
ever fail use the water in which potatoes have been boiled, in the
same way, it will be effectual.


388. HORSES FROM FIRE

The difficulty of getting horses from burning stables is well known.
The remedy is to blindfold them perfectly, and by gentle usage, they
may be easily led out. If you like you may also throw the harness
upon them.


389. SNOW BALLS