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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 7, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 27.

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SWEET OIL.

Pure sweet oil is an excellent and mild laxative for infants and young children.
To make leather air-tight and yet not injure its flexibility, soak it thoroughly in sweet oil.
To clean papier-maché articles, wash first in warm water and soap, and polish with sweet oil.
For a burn take sweet oil and limewater (equal parts), mix, and keep the burn well covered with it.
If sweet oil is applied to the skin immediately after a blow or bruise, it will not turn black and blue.
A remedy of great value for cats and dogs is sweet oil. Put two tablespoonfuls in their milk and they will rarely refuse to take it.
After sponging patent leather with warm water and letting it dry, while still warm rub just a little sweet oil in it, then rub it well out of it.
For a stiff neck, pains in the chest, etc., warm some sweet oil and rub on thoroughly with the hands, then cover with sheet wadding, the shiny side out. Wear it until you feel comfortable.
Sweet oil is a good remedy for poisonous bites, and must be taken internally (a half cupful), and bathe the wound externally with it. For a horse give one-half pint to one pint internally and apply externally as well.—Good Housekeeping.