Ransom's family receipt book, 1886

In all acute attacks, let the Ointment be thoroughly heated in. In all cases where the Magnetic Oint¬ ment is .applied to the whole surface of the body, stimulating drinks should be given freely, but this will not be necessary when used only on a part of the body. IN ACUTE INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS, it should be applied very freely to the chest and the back, between the shoulder-blades, once in 12 hours (night and morning), and faithfully rubbed and heated in. In ! consumption and all affections of the Lungs and Bronchials—these apply freely at night. FOR ULCERATED SORE THROAT. —Spread a thick coating of the j Ointment on a fold of woolen cloth and bind about the part affected. If the soreness is not entirely gone in 12 hours, renew the Ointment. It is well to apply it in this manner whenever there is soreness or pain in the region of the lungs, or in. case of a protracted cough. CROUP OR RATTLES,-— For this dangerous disease the Magnetic Oint-; ment may be relied on as an unfailing remedy, if applied in season. Apply profusely to the throat and chest and heat it in. Ransom’s Hive Syrup and Tolu should be used in connection with the Ointment. See remarks on Ran¬ som’s Hive Syrup and Tolu in other parts of this book. DIPHTHERIA (PUTRID SORE THROAT).- —Trask’s Magnetic Ointment j will certainly prevent and cure these alarming diseases if used early. Apply to the throat and chest and cover with a hot flannel. PILES. — In cases of Piles it acts like a charm, affording positive relief; there is no liniment in the world equal to it for the cure of Piles. Apply to the parts affected and across the small of the back. ULCERATED SORES, SALT-RHEUM. SCROFULA, FEVER-SORES, SCALD HEAD.— These are usually obstinate affections, and it will require i { some perseverance in most diseases of this class to effect a cure. Let the sores be cleansed every morning with soap-suds made of Castile soap and soft water. Apply the Ointment once in 12 hours to the parts affected and to the bottoms of the feet. It will reduce the inflammation, open the pores, extract ail the | irritating humors and heal the sores without endangering the health. Our j King of the Blood should be used in connection with the Ointment for this j class of diseases. See remarks on King of the Blood in other parts of. this i book. INFLAMED OR SORE EYES.—Apply the Ointment to the temples and eyelids, sides of the nose, and across the back of the neck. It takes out all inflammation and heals them with wonderful rapidity. NERVOUS PAIN OR IRRITABILITY.—It quiets the nerves at once, and affords the patient ease and rest. It should be applied, not very profusely, beginning at the temples and passing over the whole surface. NERVOUS OR SICK HEADACHE.—Apply the Ointment freely to the forehead and temples and back of the neck; also to the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. It will relieve the severest headache in thirty minutes. King of the Blood cures •“ the Blues.” (8) Pies, Puddings , Desserts, Etc., Continued. Almond Sponge — One pint of shelled almonds, two dozen