505. LAXATIVE PILL

Take of powdered aloes 1 drachm, gamboge 10 grains, Castile soap and
water sufficient to make a pill mass; mix and divide into 34 pills.
Dose, one, two, or three, to be given when necessary, for torpid
bowels.


506. FOR HEADACHE

In case of a severe attack of headache the best remedy is,
generally, to take a good strong physic of salts and senna. If this
does not relieve it, or where the person is very frequently troubled
with headache, apply a blister to the back of the neck, you will
find it an excellent remedy.


507. FOR MAKING SIZE

This, with the following four, are currier's receipts.

Take of sizing 1 quart, soft soap 1 gill, stuffing 1 gill, sweet
milk 1/2 pint; boil the sizing in water to a proper consistence,
strain and add the other ingredients, and when thoroughly mixed
it is ready for use.


508. FOR PASTE

First coat.--Take of water 2 quarts; flour 1/2 pint, castile soap