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It Contains many Cooking, Invalids*, Painting, 
and miscellaneous Receipts—A page (32) 
of Antidotes for Poison—A Calendar, 
Interest and other Rules—And 
many Facts Worth 
Knowing. 
NEW EVERY YEAR. 
PUBLISHED BY 
D. RANSOM, SON & CO., 
BUFFALO, N. Y. 
UAK KR, JONKS & CO.. PRINTERS, BUFFALO, N. WEAK LUNGS. 
We do not pretend that our medicines alone and unaided will immedi- 
ately replace weak lungs with strong ones. Those are charlatans, quacks, 
and humbugs who have the heartlessness to make such a claim for any par- 
ticular medicine. It would be just as sensible to assert that a certain drug 
alone would take the place of food to a starving man. The drug might be 
quite needful, in such a case, to assist by degrees in restoring the strength, 
but unless some nourishing food can be supplied, the man must die in spite of 
a world full of medicines. So starving lungs need their proper food, which is 
pure, dry, invigorating air at as uniform temperature as possible. Nourishing, 
easily-digested diet is also necessary to keep up the strength and allay irrita- 
tion of stomach, bowels, etc. These once obtained, we would say to all 
persons with weak lungs that we feel certain they will find in our medicines 
the much needed assistance which they seek to effect a perfect cure. The 
“King of the Blood” acts as a thorough blood-purifier and scrofula cure, 
and, as Consumption is generally of scrofulous origin, the “ King of the 
Blood” is its greatest foe. This is to betaken internally. Its effect Upon 
the liver, bowels, stomach, and other internal organs, is very beneficial and 
greatly assists the process of restoration. The “ Magnetic Ointment ” is to be 
applied externally. It has wonderful power to mitigate the usual suffering, 
allay inflammation, soothe irritation, remove the pressure upon the lungs, and 
thus enable the sufferer to breathe more easily and fully, and enjoy nights of 
rest and refreshing sleep. Thus Nature, relieved of her burden, and well 
aided, gains time and strength for recovery. We urge the use of these reme- 
dies in all cases of Weak Lungs, Asthma, or general debility. A Treatise on 
Diseases of the Blood, containing many certificates of cures and full directions 
for using, will be found with each bottle 
For allaying the cough our Hive Sytup and Tolu will be 
found a most valuable aid. It is prescribed throughout the country by the 
leading physicians. 
Back numbers of our Receipt Book for past 
3 years -will be sent on receipt of 6 cents In 
postage stamps, or 6 years for 12 cents, bee 
Index on 3d cover-page. 
PRICE LIST OF OUR REMEDIES. 
I)r. A. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment, small 25 cents. 
“ “ “ “ “ large 40 “ 
Dr. ltansum’s Hive Syrup and Tolu, small 55 “ 
“ “ “ “ “ “ large 50 “ 
Prof. H. Anderson’s Dermador, small 25 “ 
“ “ “ “ medium 50 “ 
“ “ “ “ large or stable size 75 “ 
Dr. J. It. Miller’s Magnetic Balm 25 “ 
King of tlie Blood !S1.00 
These medicines are kept by druggists generally, or where there are no 
druggists, by the general stores. In case they should not have them, send us 
the price and we will send you the medicine, charges prepaid. 
D. RANSOM, SON & CO., 
Buffalo, N. Y. MlSOfS FIRILTIFCEIPT1011. 
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OTTIR* MEDICIDNTES. 
All the formulae of our medicines are the result 
of careful investigations and experiments conducted 
by professional and scientific men, some of whom 
were physicians regularly graduated from the first 
medical universities of the United States^ 
To prove our faith in the genuine- 
ness of all our claims and the quali- 
ties of our Medicines, we make the 
following propositions: 
1st. For every certificate of cure published by us, 
which is not a genuine copy of, or extract from, a letter, 
voluntarily written us by the person whose signature is 
attached, we will forfeit the sum «f One Thou- 
sand Dollars, to be paid to any public hospital 
mutually agreed upon. 
We would here respectfully ask all those who 
have experienced benefit from our medicines to 
state to us the facts, thus through us giving hope 
to other sufferers* 
Don’t fall to enclotc m two-c«m$ m'inmu 
writing to anthore «f Imtlmonialt, 
2d. Upon a proper request, when we can be assured 
of the good faith of the inquirer, by personal 
reference or application, we will furnish a correct list, 
showing the names of all ingredients of our medicines. 
Neither of the above offers, we believe, was ever 
made by the proprietor of anj other Family Medi- 
cine in the world* 
D, HANSOM, SON & CO-9 
Pr©pri@toir8a BUFFALO, N. Y. Above Is a fac-simlle of the label on blue wrapper of a hot* 
tie of Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment. 
THE POWER of Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment in removing diseases is 
unequalled in the annals of medicine. Certain it is that the remarkable and 
unprecedented success which has attended its application in the cure of dis- 
eases stamps it at once as the greatest discovery of the age, and calls for a 
trial and close investigation of its properties. 
IT NEVER FAILS, while there remains sufficient life to restore a natural 
and healthy action to the capillary vessels of the body and equalize the circu- 
lation of the blood. By this means a controlling power is gained over the 
most malignant forms of disease, which cannot be obtained from any other 
remedy. Such is the power of this combination, that it penetrates to every 
portion of the human frame; every bone and muscle, vein, nerve, liga- 
ment, is searched out and made sensible of its purifying and healing in- 
fluence. Hence it copes as readily with internal as external disease. 
NUMEROUS INSTANCES are on record where this remedy has restored 
health to patients so near the grave that the most powerful internal remedies 
failed to produce any effect. Such has frequently been the case in Inflamma- 
tion of the Bowels. No patient ever need die with this disease where the 
Magnetic Ointment can be obtained. 
FOR INFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM this Ointment is the most com- 
plete remedy ever prepared. For Diphtheria, or Putrid Sore Throat, it is un- 
rivalled. 
In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred it will afford entire relief to the worst 
cases of Nervous Headache in thirty minutes. 
FOR NERVOUS DISEASES this medicine is of immense value. Piles, 
Affections of the Spine, Rheumatism, Lameness, Ulcerated. Sore Throat, 
Bronchitis, Pleurisy, Croup, Colic, Cnolera Morbus, Ague in the Face or 
Breast, Burns, Chilblains, Scald Head, Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, 
Inflamed Eyes, Fever Sores, etc., will be immediately relieved by the use of 
Dr, Trask’s Magnetic Ointment. 
Price 25 and 40 cents per bottle. Sold by all dealers in medicine., 
Don’t fail to read pag* 6, 3 
Soups, Vegetables, Eto. 
TOMATO SOUP.—Equal quantities of water and tomatoes cut in slices; 
cook until tender (at least 45 minutes), and strain. To each quart make 
a paste of two tablespoonfuls of flour, one of butter, one teaspoon of sugar, 
and one of salt. Mix with a little of the soup until smooth, and stir into the 
soup. Let boil a moment and serve. If the sour taste of tomatoes is disliked, 
dissolve a piece of soda the size of a pea in hot water, for every quart of the 
soup. 
PEA 80UP.—Shell one-half peck of pens; put them on the stove covered 
with water, and boil until tender ; take out one cupful of the peas and 
press the rest through a sieve ; add to this one pint of milk and the cup of peas; 
boil once more, stirring in for thickening one tablespoonful of butter and one 
of flour • add salt and pepper to taste. 
CELERY 80UP.—Five heads of Celery; one pint of good stock; three 
pints water; one-half pint of cream or good milk. Any ends of celery 
you may not care to use on the table will do for this soup. Cut them into inch 
pieces, and put on the fire in the water to cook until very tender. Take out 
the celery and pulp it through a sieve ; add the stock and let it stew slowly 
half an hour. Then stir in the cream ; let it get very hot, but not to boil again, 
and serve. 
NOODLE SOUP.—For the noodles take one egg; a little salt; four table- 
spoonfuls of sweet milk ; two even teaspoonfuls of baking powder ; flour 
to make it stiff enough to roll out. Roll them and cut in fine strips, adding to 
any soup stock, and cook twenty minutes. 
CORN FRITTERS.—Grate green com from the cob and allow one and 
one-half eggs for every cupful and a tablespoonful of milk. Stir well 
together, beating the eggs hard, and add a tablespoonful of melted butter to 
every pint of corn. Thicken with just enough flour to hold them together, 
using one teaspoonful of baking powder, and fry as doughnuts. 
Macaroni cream. —Cook the macaroni until nearly done; turn off the 
water and add milk to nearly cover, and salt. Stew until done, taking 
care not to bum. In another saucepan heat a cup of milk ; thicken it with a 
beaten egg, and season with salt and butter and pepper. When thick as 
cream place the macaroni; serve with the cream on top. 
EGG PLANT.—Slice the plant half an inch thick, paring the rind off and 
flaying the pieces in salted water : leave them there one hour ; wipe each 
•lice; dip in beaten egg, then in cracker crumbs and fry in plenty of fat. 
Season with salt and pepper. 
CABBAGE IN MILK.—Chop cabbage fine, and boil tende in water; drain 
off the water, and nearly cover with milk, seasoning with salt, pepper 
and butter; let come to a boil and serve. 
BAKED MACARONI.—Break into inch pieces and stew twenty minutes 
in salted water; drain and put a layer in the bottom of a baking dish ; 
upon this grate some mild cheese and scatter over it some bits of butter ; 
spread upon the cheese more macaroni and fill the dish in this order, having 
the macaroni at the top buttered well without the cheese ; add a few spoonfuls 
of milk and a little salt; bake covered half an hour, then brown nicely and 
serve in the baking dish. 
ASPARAGU8 ON TOAST.—Cut off the white ends, and tie all that is 
■green together ; boil in salted water, and have ready when done bread 
niceiy toasted ; carefully lift out the asparagus with the help of a fork at each 
end where tied ; lay on the toast; remove the strings; butter well, and add 
salt and pepper. 
Baked tomatoes .—Do not peel the tomatoes ; cut a thin slice from 
the stem end, and carefully take out the pulp and seeds, chopping the 
insides finely with some bread crumbs; salt, pepper, butter; fill the tomatoes 
with this, and put on the part taken off ; bake three-quarters of an hour. If 
there is any stuffing left put it between the tomatoes. 
THE BEST way to bake squash is to cover the bottom of the pan with a 
little waterj cut the squash in half and lay one half, flat sidt down, in the 
Trask’s Ointment is a sure cure for Piles, See p 6„ miS USE AND RECOMMEND 
TRASK’S MAGNETIC OINTMENT. 
Many eminent physician* have introduced the “ Magnetic Ointment ” into 
their practice, and speak in the most en'husiastic terms of its success over a 
large class of diseases. The following have handed in their names for refer- 
ence : 
Drs. Geo. & Wm. Cleveland, Waterville, N. Y» Dr. Bingham, XJtica, N. Y. 
Dr. Buckingham, Marshall, N. Y. Dr. Bronson, Clinton, “ 
Dr. Preston, Sangerfield, N. Y. Dr. Bissell, “ “ 
Dr. John Oliver, Stainton, 111., says: 44 My attention having been called 
to your 4 Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,’ I read the theory of disease, as set 
forth in your treatise, with care. I am now nearly seventy years of age, and 
have been engaged in curing disease upwards of forty-five years. My motto 
has been, 4 Seize upon truth wherever found.’ The theory, as set forth in said 
treatise, is correct, and the medicine that will give tone and efficacy to the 
capillary vessels is the thing needed in curing disease. I have tested your 
ointment, and find it good for the purpose of toning the pores of the skin. 
With my discoveries and experience of over forty-five years’ practice on that 
theory of treating disease, 1 am convinced your ointment is a fine article,” 
Dr. A. S. Pyi.e, New Galilee, Pa., says: 441 am an old physician, having 
had an extensive practice up to within a few years, and with the greatest 
pleasure I am constrained to acknowledge that in all my practice of medicine 
lor thirty years, I have not found the equal of your 4 Trask’s Magnetic 
Ointment,’ in cases for which it is recommended. I consider it the best 
combination of medicines for an ointment or embrocation that is known. I use 
it in every case of inflammation—Inflammation of Lungs, Affections of 
Liver, Rheumatism, Cancers, Tumors, White Swellings, Uloeration of 
Bone, Croup, in short, every case where it is proper to apply an ointment.” 
Dr. N. Bingham, Utica, N. Y., says: “In reply to your queries with 
regard to the results of the experiments I have made with your justly cele 
brated 4 Magnetic Ointment,’ I can say with pleasure that I deem it one of the 
greatest discoveries of the age. 
44 It is now nearly two years since I commenced using it in my practice, and 
1 have tested it in cases of inflammation, both local and general, of the most 
malignant kind, with universal success; even after all internal remedies have 
failed, I have succeeded with this. I have treated cases of Inflammation of tha 
Brain, Inflammation of the Lungs, Inflammation of the Bowels, lnflam° 
rtnatory Rheumatism, and Childbed Fevers, with perfect success, also cases 
of 8oarlet Fever, Canker Rash, and Ulcerated Throat and Lungs, with like 
success. 
44 In cases of Burns, 8prains, Bruises, Frozen Limbs, etc., it acts like a 
charm. No physician or family will be a single day without this medicine 
after becoming acquainted with its power to cure.” 
Dr. J. P. Kennedy, Chittenango, N. Y., says; “It requires an article of 
veal merit and intrinsic value to sustain itself during the stern ordeal of 
public experiment. The 4 Magnetic Ointment ’ has stood the test trial, and 
has not been found wanting'. Its astonishing efficacy in Inflammation of ths 
Eyas, and its wonderful success in subduing torturing pains of Rheumatism, 
and in relieving Nervous Affections, entitle it to a high rank in the list of 
remedies for those complaints.” 
If yon cannot find any of our Medicines in yonr town, we wt li 
On receipt of the price as per list on 2d page of cover, send them 
to you, no matter how small the order, with charges prepaid.. 
And with such an order we will send a handsome colored 
picture eleven inches square* 
For Pilti alone Trask's Ointsent is tamons. Fish, 
BAKED BLUE FISH.--Clean the fish, wiping it dry. Prepare a stuffing 
of grated btead crumbs, seasoned with a little chopped onion, salt and 
pepper, and a good lump of butter. The crumbs should be moistened with a 
little milk, care being taken to use only enough to hold the crumbs together. 
Stuff the fish, sewing it up well, and p.ace on a meat rack in the baking pan 
to bake, adding a little water to the pan, and placing one or two strips of fat 
pork on the top of the fish. When done, lay on a platter, and pour around it 
either of the following sauces: 
CREAM SAUCE FOR FISH.—Two teacupfuls milk, heated to boiling. 
Stir in one tablespoonful of corn starch, wet with a little of the milk, and 
when it thickens season with salt, pepper, and a good tablespoonful of butter, 
TOMATO SAUCE FOR BAKED FISH.—On the fish baking lay one or 
two tomatoes, and fasten them to the fish with toothpicks, or srrmll 
skewers, run through the tomato and into the fish. When the fish is dofte, 
remove to the platter, adding one-half teacupful of tomato to the gravy in the 
pan, and setting on the stove, to cook. Thicken with a little flour stirred thin 
with water, and season with salt and pepper. 
CODFISH BALLS (Excellent). —Boil together one quart of sliced raw 
potatoes, and one large cup of fish. Mash when the potatoes are ten- 
der, and add two tablespoonfuls of cream or milk, a piece of butter the size of 
an egg, and one egg well beaten. Beat together with a spoon, and fry like 
doughnuts or pancakes. Do not use the hands, and do not fear it is too thin. 
CUSK-A-LA-CREME .—Take one quart of piecesof cold fish, either boiled 
or baked. Put one quart of milk, with one blade of mace, a sprig of 
parsley, and a bay leaf, into the milk boiler to boil. Stir together one. table- 
spoonful of corn starch and one ounce of butter. Remove the bay leaf mace 
and parsley from the milk, and stir in the cornstarch and butter. Add also to 
the milk the beaten yolks of two eggs; salt and pepper to taste. Put a layer 
of fish in a baking dish, then a layer of the sauce, and so continue until all is 
used, having the sauce on top. Sprinkle over the top with bread crumbs, and 
put in the oven to brown, Serve in the baking dish. 
CLAM FRITTERS. —Put on the fire two quarts of long or round clams, 
well washed, and when they commence to open extract the meats, 
straining the juice, and to two cups of the juice use three eggs, one pint of 
clam meat and a pinch of salt. Heaping dessertspoon of baking powder. 
Flour to make a stiff batter. Fry as you would doughnuts. If you cannot 
get so much juice, use enough milk to make up the deficiency. 
OYSTER CROQUETTES. —One-half pint raw oysters, one-half pint of 
chopped cooked veal, one heaping tablespoonful of butter melted, three 
tablespoonfuls cracker crumbs, the yolks of two eggs, one tablespoonful of 
onion juice. Chop the oysters ana veal very fine, soak the crumbs in the 
oyster liquor, mix all together, and shape into balls. Dip in egg, roll in 
cracker crumbs, and fry. 
LITTLE PIGS IN BLANKETS.—Season large oysters with salt and pep- 
per. Cut fat pork or bacon into thin slices. Wrap an oyster in each 
slice, and fasten with a little skewer; toothpicks are the best. Cook just long 
enough in a frying pan to crisp the bacon—about two minutes. Place on 
slices of toast that have been cut into small pieces, and serve. Do not remove 
the skewers. 
Fish mayonnaise. —This may be made of any remains of cold fish. 
but is best made of some kind of boiled fish that will flake nicely, such 
as salmon, cod or haddock. Flake the fish, not into too small pieces, and mix 
thoroughly with the following salad dressing: Take two-thirds cup of potato, 
mashed while hot as smoothly as possible, and then allow to cool. Mix with 
the cooled potato an egg well beaten, and add very slowly, working it in care- 
fully, two or three tablespoonfuls of salad oil, a teaspoonful of mixed mus- 
tard, and a tablespoonful of vinegar ; salt to taste. May be served plain, of 
the salad may be put on a bed of lettuce leaves. 
Worst cases of Piles cured by Trask’s Magnetic Ointment, Sec p. C= PILES 
CURED BTT 
TRASK’S MAGNETIC OINTMENT. 
Dr. D. Winder. Oxford, O., says: “ I have thoroughly tested ‘ Trask's 
Magnetic Ointment ’ on my own person, and also a number of others, and 
find it the most effectual remedy for inflammatory diseases that I have ever 
tried. I have been cured of a terrible affliction of five years’ standing, with a 
few bottles, the particulars of which I will give you in a future letter if you 
wish me to do so. It has cured, also, several cases of Piles of long stand- 
ing.” 
Dr. Burton Hubbell, Amelia, O., in a long letter, says, among many other 
things: “ I have used the * Magnetic Ointment ’ in a number of cases of 
Piles, and in no case has it failed to give immediate relief, and generally a 
permanent cure.” 
Judge Henry D. Barron, St. Croix Falls, Polk Co., Wis., says: “ I have 
suffered severely from Piles, and found no remedy until I applied 1 Trask’s 
Magnetic Ointment.’ It relieved me at once, and permanently to the present 
time.” 
Daniel Johns, Liberty, Ind., says: “I have suffered from the Piles for 
ten years or more, and have tried many eminent physicians, but received no 
benefit until I was induced by your agent here, Dr. Beaver, to use ‘ Trask’s 
Magnetic Ointment,’ and I can now say I am entirely cured with three bot- 
tles.” 
Wm. M. Watson, LaCledc, Mo., says: “My wife was afflicted with the 
Pile* for about three years. We tried various remedies, yet no relief was af- 
forded until I bought one bottle of your ‘ Trask’* Magnetic Ointment,’ which 
entirely cured her.” 
James Harris, Niles, O., says: “Enclosed find one dollar for one dollar’s 
worth of your ointment. I find that it does me a great deal of good.” And 
again: “ I have to state that my wife had a very bad-attack of the Piles. I 
induced her to try your ‘ Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,’ and in one week she was 
entirely cured. 1 have not heard her complain since that, which was three 
months ago.” 
C. L. Root, Monroeville, 0.,says: “ I have been using your ‘ Trask’s Mag- 
netic Ointment’ for Bleeding Piles, and find it helps me more than anything 
else I have tried.” 
William Wait, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., says: “I, the subscriber, being 
for fifty years a resident of the town of Saratoga, N. Y., do certify that I have 
for many years been afflicted with the Piles. On noticing an advertisement 
of ‘ Dr. A. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,’ I at once procured a twenty.five cent 
bottle, and used it as directed, and it has effected a perfect cure. _ I have not 
language to express my feelings of gratitude to the doctor for his invaluable 
ointment. I would say to those suffering with the same complaint, * Try this 
remedy, and you will not be disappointed.’ ” 
There is more suffering from Piles than from any other one disease in the 
world. Meats, 
BEEFSTEAK WITH ONIONS.—a sirloin cut is best, not cut too thick, 
Fry in butter, and cover on a platter until wanted. Cut onions into 
thin slices, and fry in the gravy from the steak. Season, and pour over the 
steak, serving at once. 
CHIPPED BEEF.—Cook in enough water to cover, just a few moments, 
to draw out the salt. Drain well, fry in butter, adding milk afterward, 
to cover it, and thicken to a cream with flour rubbed to a paste, with a little 
milk. Serve on buttered toasted bread, pouring all over the toast. 
MINCED BEEF ON TOAST.—Chop beef fine, and stew in a little 
water, seasoning with butter, salt and pepper when first put on the fire. 
Serve on buttered toast. This may be made of the remains of cold meat, aa 
well as from the fresh uncooked meat. 
SOUSE OF PIG’S FEET.—Carefully clean the feet, and place over the 
fire in Enough water to cover, and boil until the meat will come from the 
bones, but not to pieces. Take out on a skimmer, and put in a stone jar, tak- 
ing out the large bones. Pour over the meat the following: One quart of 
vinegar (to four good-sized feet), four bay leaves, a few cloves, a little stick 
cinnamon, one-half teacupful of salt, two teaspoonfulsof pepper, and let them 
simmer very slowly one hour. Add one quart of the water the meat was boiled 
in, if the vinegar is pretty strong. If not so strong do not add so much water. 
Strain the vinegar well, and pour over the meat, helping it through the meat 
with a knife and fork until it is well mixed. Set in a cool place. It can be 
used in two days. 
STEWED LIVER OR KIDNEY.—Wash the liver in salted water, and dry 
well. Fry about two minutes in hot fat, and put the pieces into a stew 
pan, adding a little water, half a lemon sliced, a pinch of spices (cinnamon, 
cloves and nutmeg), salt and pepper, and stew slowly twenty minutes. Thick- 
en the juices a little as for gravy, and serve. Do not have the liver in too 
large pieces. 
FILLED BEEFSTEAK.—Have a round of steak cut one inch thick. Pre- 
pare a stuffing as for fowls, and spread thickly over the meat. Roll up 
and tie well with common twine. Place it in a ktitle, and stew with a very 
little water. Needs frequent turning, and should cook at least two hours. 
Remove when done to a platter, taking off the string before serving. Make a 
gravy of the juices in the kettle, and pour around the steak. 
VEAL AND HAM.—Fry the ham first, then the veal, in the fat from the 
ham. This will season the veal delightfully. Make a gravy, and serve 
either with the meat or in a gravy boat. 
BOILED HAM.—Cover the ham with cold water and boil fifteen minutes 
to the pound; when half done add one small cup of brown sugar and 
finish boiling. Do not cut for several hours. 
MINT SAUCE (For Boiled Mutton).—Use only the freshest part of the 
mint. Cut with a silver knife finely in an earthen bowl. Do not use 
wood, as the oil is lost in the bowl. Stir in one tablespoonful of sugar, and 
one-half pint of scalding hot vinegar, Cover tightly for two or three minutes, 
and serve. 
Yorkshire pudding for roast beef.-One egg, one-haif cup 
of milk, one-half cup of water, a little salt and flour to stiffen, as for 
pancakes. Roast the meat on a rack, and pour the mixture into the pan to 
bake. It will* do in twenty minutes. 
If yon cannot find any of our medicines in your town we will, 
on receipt of the price, as per list on second page of cover, send 
them, no matter how small the order, with charges prepaid, 
and with such an order' we will send a handsome colored 
picture eleven inches square. 
Piles can be cured with Trask’s Magnetic Ointment. See page & DIPHTHERIA, SORE THROAT, GROUP, BURNS, 
BRUISES, SOTS, is,g 
CUKSSE) BIT 
TRASK’S MAGNETIC OINTMENT. 
Dr. R. W. Twitchell, Chatfield, Fillmore Co., Minn., says: 44 For several 
years past I have held the agency for.4 Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,' and thus 
became acquainted with it as a medicine, particularly in Diphtheria- During 
the summer and fall of 1861, the above disease was very prevalent in and 
about Chatfield, assuming, in many cases, great malignity. In every case to 
which I was called, a free application of the ointment was made, externally, 
and my conviction is that it contributed largely to their recovery, I would not 
treat a case without it.” 
As an external application, it is unsurpassed for Cuts, Burnt, Chilblains, 
Frozen Limbs, Rheumatism, Asthma, Croup, Sore Throat, and many other 
diseases. 
Dr. C. N. Gibbs, Oxford, O., says: 441 have used 4 Trask’s Magnetic Oint- 
ment ’ for fifteen years, and have never found anything equal to it to allay in- 
flammation. Six or seven years ago we had Diphtheria in the neighborhood. 
All the rest of the physicians lost heavily, and I used the ointment and lost 
five out of one-hundred and forty-five cases; so you see what it has done in 
my practice. I am troubled with Inflammation of the Bowels, or rather 
stricture of the bowels, and can’t get along without the ointment. I would 
rather have the ointment in Sore Throat of any kind than all the physicians 
in the world, and there is nothing so good for Piles, Inflammation of Lungs 
and Bowels, Burns, Earache, Corns, in fact, where there was Inflammation 
of the Womb I have seen it subside in twelve hours.. It would be almost in- 
credible should I state all its effects in every form of inflammation.” 
Augustus I,. White, Hamilton, N. Y., says: “Agreeably with your re- 
quest, I cheerfully communicate the following facts to the public: A few 
weeks since we lost an only daughter, an interesting girl twelve years of age, 
with Diphtheria, the wide-spread epidemic now prevailing. About eighteen 
hours before her death, the agony she seemed to undergo from difficulty of 
breathing caused us the greatest anxiety to procure some remedy to relieve her 
suffering. Having seen in the Utica Herdtd a notice of 4 Trask’s Magnetic 
Ointment,’ as a remedy for Diphtheria, we procured a bottle, and at once ap- 
plied some to her throat and chest. In about five minutes she seemed wholly 
relieved, and said: 4 O ! pa, how easy I can breathe ; I can breathe almost as 
well as I ever could.’ But the disease was too far advanced to make the relief 
permanent. After awhile the oppressive breathing returned, and although 
she was much relieved by subsequent applications, nothing could save her. 
Soon after, our two boys were attacked, apparently more violently than their 
sister, and by the advice of our physician we used 4 Trask’s Magnetic Oint- 
ment ’ from the first. They recovered without the development of any croupy 
or malignant symptoms. I regret we did not make an earlier application in 
the case of our daughter. The happy effects of this ointment have not only 
been tested in my family, but in those of a number of our citizens. I shall be 
gratified if, by this statement, I may induce those afflicted with this fearful 
scourge to try 4 Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,’ for I believe it an important 
remedy.” 
Track’s Ointment has sever been known to fail in * case o£ Pile®. Breakfast and Tea. 
OMELETTE.—Three eggs, yolks and whites beaten separately ; half pint 
milk; two tablespoonfuls flour;'salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the 
white last. In cooking much better success will attend you if you fry the 
omelette so long as will take the bottom to brown, then set it to finish in the 
oven on the top grate, where the heat is strongest. This will brown the top, 
and it can easily be folded together and served. 
Boiled oat meal. —Allow four cups of water to one cup of meal, and 
one teaspoonful of salt. Place in a double boiler or in a pail set in a 
kettle of hot water, and cover it. Do not stir nor touch for three hours, when 
it will be ready to use. 
RICE CROQUETTES.—Half pound of rice; one quart of milk; a little 
vanilla. Put together on the stove and gradually heat until the rice is 
tender and the milk absorbed. When cold form into balls, dip into beaten 
yolk of an egg ; sprinkle with cracker crumbs and fry in hot fat. Drain on a 
cloth and sprinkle powdered sugar o-er them. 
RICH SUGAR COOKIES. — Half pound each of sugar and butter 
creamed together ; three-fourths of a pound of flour• two eggs, and a 
little brandy. They should be soft when ready to roll out. Lay each in sugar 
before baking. 
SOFT GINGER BREAD. —One cupful each of sour milk and molasses; one 
tablespoonful of ginger ; one teaspoonful of soda dissolved in one table- 
spoonful of vinegar ; five tablespoonfuls of melted lard ; flour enough to make 
it like the thinnest cake batter. This is a fine receipt if you do not get in too 
much flour. a 
CAKE. 
Raised loaf cake .—At night, two cups of warm milk ; one-half cup 
yeast; one cup sugar; flour to stiffen. In the morning add one cup 
butter ; one cup sugar ; nutmeg; cinnamon, and raisins. Let rise in the pans 
and bake. 
COFFEE CAKE.—One-half cup each of sugar, butter, strong coffee and 
molasses; one egg; one cupful of raisins; one teaspoonful each of soda, 
cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg ; two cupfuls of flour. 
ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR CAKE (two loaves).—One cup butter; one 
cup milk ; two cups sugar; three cups flour; four eggs; three tea- 
spoonfuls of baking powder ; flavoring. 
WHITE CAKE (without eggs).—One cup sugar; one cup sweet milk; 
three tablespoonfuls of butter ; two cups sifted flour; two tcaspoon- 
fuls of baking powder. 
SWISS CAKE.—One-fourth cup butter; one and one-half cupfuls sugar; 
two and one-half cupfuls flour ; one cupful sweet milk ; two eggs; two 
teaspoonfuls baking powder. Flavor with lemon. 
ROYAL FRUIT CAKE.t—‘'This is a large receipt, making five loaves. Can 
be kept a year and longer. Five cupfuls of flour ; one and one-half 
cupfuls each of sugar and butter ; one-half cupful of milk ; one cup of molasses; 
one teaspoonful of soda ; two tatspoonfuls each of allspice and cloves ; five 
eggs; two tablespoonfuls of ciimamon ; two pounds of raisins ; three pounds 
of currants; one and one-half pounds of citron ; one nutmeg. 
FILLINGS FOR CAKE. 
CHOCOLATE.—One-half cupful each of milk and grated chocolate. Boil 
together, and when creamy add one cupful of brown sugar ; one large 
teaspoonful each of vanilla and butter. Boil until, of desired thickness, 
adding the flavoring last. 
Lemon cream .—One-half cupful of boiling water ; one cupful of sugar; 
one scant tablespoonful of corn starch, wet and stirred into, the boiling 
water. Add the grated rind and juice of one lemon ; butter the size of a 
walnut, and the yolk of one egg. Let it cook until it shines. 
SOFT WHITE ICING.— Do not beat the white until stiff, but just long 
enough to make it thin. One egg with ten tablespoonfuls of sugar will 
frost two large loaves. A good rule is to measure the white, and to one table- 
spoonful of the thin substance use five of sugar, always the powdered. 
Our Medicines should always be in the houses KFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS UNO LONGS, FRY 
SIPELAS, SILT RHEUM, SCROFULA, fc, 
CURED BY 
TRASK’S MAGNETIC OINTMENT. 
The virtues of the ‘‘Magnetic Ointment” were most severely tested in the 
case of Mr. E. Stebbins, of Clinton, Oneida County, N. Y. Mr. Stebbins was 
violently attacked with inflammation of the Bowels, and fearing some severe 
illness, nad the benefit of the best medical attendance which Clinton affords. 
His medical attendant, finding all his efforts to relieve him vain, a council of 
physicians was called, and, as a last resort, a powerful dose of Croton Oil was 
administered, but with no better success, and he was pronounced to be lieyond 
medical aid. Some even expressed the opinion that mortification had already 
taken place. At this critical period a friend, who had some knowledge of 
44 Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,” recommended its use. A bottle was pro- 
cured, and by the consent of the attending physician, applied. In less than 
twelve hours all inflammation had subsided, and in a very few days the patient 
was pursuing his usual vocation, in the enjoyment of health. The grave was 
never cheated of his victim more unexpectedly. 
For the truth of the above statement we would refer the doubting reader to 
Mr. S. himself, or Dr. Bronson, of Clinton, or to any other respectable 
resident of Clinton, acquainted with Mr. Stebbins. 
Luman Youngs, Fenner, N. Y., says: 44 For the benefit of those who may 
be suffering under similar complaints, I make the following statement in rela- 
tion to 4 Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment.’ It has cured me of a violent attack 
of Inflammation of the Bowels after the efforts of two of our best physicians 
had failed to arrest the disease. It has also cured me of a bad running sore on 
my right side, caused either by Erysipelas or Salt Rheum, for which 1 had 
taken the best medical advice, and applied various remedies with no effect.” 
Moses N. Smith, Charlotte Center. N. Y., says : 44 I was severely afflicted 
for a number of years with chronic difficulties of the Lungs, Stomach, Liver, 
8pine, etc. Suffered more than to die a hundred times. Was treated by Drs. 
Fitch and Hamilton, of New York City, and other eminent physicians, and 
tried various remedies without relief. Finally I was induced to try 4 Trask’s 
Magnetic Ointment,’ which afforded relief in a short time. I have a tendency 
to Chronic Inflammation of the Bowels, which nothing relieves but the 
ointment.” 
E. L. McShank, Camden, O., eays: '* I think it a duty to inform you of a 
cure that your 4 Dr. Trask's Magnetic Ointment’ has performed. For more 
than thirty years my wife had been sorely afflicted with Scrofula in her ankles. 
We had tried all the different salves, plasters and medicines we could hear of, 
also the different physicians, and all to no effect, until by accident we got hold 
of ‘ Trask’s Magnetic Ointment.’ After the use of some half dozen bottles 
the ankles were healed up, and have been for three years, and we owe all this 
to your ointment.” 
Nathan Kimball, Ex-Judge Oneida Common Pleas, N. Y., says : “ I have 
within the last eight months (by the use of ‘ Dr. Trask]sMagnetic Ointment]), 
cured myself of three several attacks of that prevailing epidemic, Putrid 
Erysipelas, which has swept thousands into their graves, who, had they made 
a timely application of the 4 Magnetic Ointment,’ might now be enjoying the 
blessings of life and health.” 
This is an important page. Besms, Biscuits, Muffins and Fids 
WHEAT BREAD.—Mash a good-sized potato, and turn on it one pint of 
boiling water, stirring until the potato is dissolved. Add one table- 
spoonful sugar, and set all away to cool. About four in the afternoon add to 
the above one National yeast cake dissolved in a little water, and flour to make 
a stiff batter. Just before retiring, mix with a quart of flour one teaspoonful 
of lard and salt, and knead the sponge with this, adding more flour until it is stiff 
and hard. It should be kneaded at least one-half hour. In the morning mould 
into two loaves, and when well raised bake at least one hour if the loaves are 
thick. See next receipt. 
CRAHAM BREAD.—When the sponge is ready for white bread, take out 
one-third of it, add one-half cup molasses, and stir all the Graham flour 
in you can. Finish same as white bread. 
STEAMED BROWN BREAD.—Two cups Graham flour, one cup Indian 
■jjmeal, one tablespoonful salt, one tablespoonful vinegar, two cups of 
water, one teaspoon of soda, one-haif cup molasses. Steam in a steamer three 
hours, putting the bread into a well-greased pail, leaving it two-thirds full, and 
leaving the top on the pail. 
CORN BREAD OR MUFFINS.—One pint buttermilk, one egg, one-half 
cup sugar, one-half cup flour, one tablespoonful laid, one teaspoon soda, 
stir in the finest corn meal to a batter. 
COLDEN MUFFINS.—Two teacups sweet milk, two eggs beaten very 
light, one-half teaspoon salt, one tablespoon butter, one tablespoon 
sugar, three teacups flour, two teaspoons Royal Baking Powder. 
QUICK BISCUIT.—Allow one tablespoonful of lard or butter to one quart 
of flour and two teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Add a little salt, and 
mix with milk to make a soft dough. Roll out, cut into biscuit one inch thick, 
and bake. 
MOTHER’S MUFFINS.—One egg, one teacup of sour milk, two table- 
spoonfuls of sugar, a little salt, one tablespoonful of melted butter, one- 
third teaspoonful of soda, dissolved in one teaspoonful of hot water, Graham 
flour to thicken. Bake in a well-oiled and heated gem pan. 
MOTHER’S LEMON PIE.—Slice two.lemons as thin as possible, putting 
them in an earthen dish, and pour over one and one-half teacups of 
sugar. Slightly cut the pulpy parts so as to allow a free escape of the juices. 
Add one teacup of water, and two well-beaten eggs. Bake between two 
crusts. This will make one thick pie, ar two rather thin ones. 
HUCKLEBERRY PIE.—Wash and thoroughly pick over the berries. Then 
dredge well with flour until all are white, putting in one cupful of sugar. 
Do not add any water when you put them on the lower crust. Bake between 
two crusts. 
SURE CUSTARD PIE. —Beat two eggs well; add one-half cupful of 
sugar, a little salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Place this in a quart 
cup, and fill the cup with milk until the whole quantity makes one and a half 
pints. Be sure there is no more of the filling than this. Bake with an under- 
crust slowly. Do not have too hot a fire, or the custard will break. When 
the pie is done, a knife carefully inserted in the custard will come out clear 
instead of milky. 
LEMON CRUMB PIE (very good) .—Grated rind and juice of one large 
lemon, one large pint of soft bread crumbs (no crusty parts), one cupful 
of sugar, the yolks of two eggs, half a tablespoonful of melted butter. Place in 
a quart cup, and fill with water until the whole filling is a scant pint and a 
half. When baking, use only an undercrust. Spread the beaten whites of the 
two eggs, mixed with a little sugar, over the top at the last, and brown. 
Squash pie. —One-half pint of baked squash, one egg, scant tablespoon- 
ful of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Enough milk to 
make the entire mixture a large pint in quantity. Sweeten with molasses, and 
bake with only an undercrust. 
OUR MEDICINES are “ Emergency ” Remedies, and should be always in 
the house ready for use. Five minutes of time may save a life. Get a bottle 
of each next time you are down town. . 
In writing to authors of our Testimonials, be sure you inclose 
a postage stamp, ami thus insure a reply. 
Hemorrhoids can be completely cured. Sec page 6. Rheumatism, Dicers, Sore Eyes, and Many 
Other Chronic Diseases 
CURED BY 
TRASK’S MAGNETIC OINTMENT. 
Mrs. E. Spaulding, Aurora. N. Y.\ says: “ This may certify that I have 
been troubled with Rheumatism so severely that for three months I could 
not sleep much nights. My hands swelled exceedingly, and my fingers were 
drawn out of shape. I tried most all the remedies I could hear of, without any 
particular benefit, until I finally used ‘ Trask’s Magnetic Ointment,’ which 
completely cured me. I used three bottles only.” 
J /EL E. Keeler, Wheatland, Mich., says: “Among many remarkable 
cures performed by 4 Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment’ in this section of the 
country, I send you the following: Calling on my friend Deacon Barber, of 
this place, I found him prostrate and helpless, under a severe attack of In- 
flammatory Rheumatism. Knowing the curative effect of your ‘Magnetic 
Ointment ’ in this disease, I proposed a trial of it, and with his consent I made 
a thorough application of it to the diseased parts, rubbing it on with my own 
hands. I used the whole of one small bottle. The next morning he was able 
to come to the breakfast table, and said he felt like a new man—thought a 
good Providence had sent me there. Within one week he was perfectly well, 
and at work on his farm.” 
Wm. C. Armstrong, Wellsvillc., Allegany Co., N. Y., says : “ My wife was 
afflicted with Chronic Inflammation of tho Knee-joint, which had prostrated 
her to helplessness. Several of the most prominent physicians of our country 
have pronounced it incurable, and that nothing but amputation would save her 
life. As a last resort we commenced using the 1 Magnetic Ointment.’ It acted 
like a charm, and effected a perfect cure in a very short time. The dis- 
ease had been in progress about three years before we commenced using the 
ointment.” 
Galusha R. Crary, Potsdam, N. Y., says: “ My wife had been in poor 
health for several years, and, having resorted to various remedies without re- 
lief, she concluded to try your ‘ Magnetic Ointment.’ She had previously had 
three Ulcora break and discharge. Her mother, brother and sister had all 
died with Consumption, her father and herself being the only survivors. Her 
physician had abandoned her case as hopeless. She was able to sit up but 
little, and could perform no labor. At the first application she used about two- 
thirds of a bottle of the ointment over the chest, which eased her pain in a 
measure. She has continued to use the ointment up to the present time, and 
is now able to attend to her business most of the time. Although not perma- 
nently cured, her health is very much improved, and her life lias been pro- 
longed by the use of your most valuable ointment.” 
H. Hopkins, Laurens, N. Y., says: ‘“Whereas I was once blind I now see.’ 
Having been for some twenty years afflicted with Sore Eyes—at different 
times so acutely inflamed that to think of the light gave me great pain—and 
having the aid of the most skillful physicians in the country, besides using all 
the remedies I could hear of—all to little or no purpose—I had almost de- 
spaired of ever being any better. At this time, a friend recommended me to 
try *Dr. A. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment.* I obtained a bottle, and used it as 
directed; and to my utter astonishment I found my eyes rapidly improving 
,under its use. I continued the application until they were entirely restored. I 
have since kept the ointment always at hand, and have used it in a variety of 
cases, and always with success. I believe it has no equal in the world for the 
purpose for which it is recommended.” 
Trask’s Ointment is familiar to the 11 oldest inhabitant.1' Puddings, Desserts, &c. 
LEMON OR WINE SAUCE (for steamed puddings).—One pint of boiling 
water, thickened to a cream with flour; strain; return to the fire, and 
add one large tablespoonful of butter; a little salt, and sugar to taste. Just 
before serving stir in one-half a glass of wine, or rind and juice of one lemon. 
DELICIOUS PUDDINQ SAUCE.—One egg, white beaten stiff; stir in 
three tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar ; turn in the yolk, well beaten, 
and add three tablespoonfuls of milk. 
CHOCOLATE BLANC MANGE (to be eaten cold).—Grate one-eighth of 
a package of Baker’s chocolate, and boil in one quart of milk in a farina 
kettle two hours. Dissolve one-half box of Cox’s gelatine in a little water 
and put it in the milk and leave on the stove ten minutes more. Add one-half 
cup of sugar, and one tablespoonful of vanilla. Strain all through a fine sieve 
and set away to cool, skimming frequently the oil that will rise on the top. 
When cool set on ice and serve when solid, with a sauce ma„j of milk, sugar 
and vanilla. 
CHOCOLATE CORN STARCH (to be eaten cold).—One and one-half 
pints of milk ; yolks of two eggs ; two tablespoonfuls of corn starch ; 
two tablespoonfuls of sugar ; a little salt. Boil the milk and add the other 
ingredients. When it thickens pour into a pudding dish. Make the following 
and turn over the top of the pudding: One-half cupful each of m;lk, choco- 
late and sugar. Let it cool, stirring until it thickens, and flavor with vanilla. 
Beat the whites, and adding a little sugar, spread on top of the chocolate, 
browning lightly. This dessert is in three layers j first the corn starch, then 
the chocolate, then the meringue. To be eaten without sauce. 
SUET PUODING.—One cupful each of chopped suet, stoned raisins, 
molasses and milk (sour if you have it); one teaspoonful each of soda, 
cinnamon and cloves; a little salt; nutmeg ; flour to make a little thicker 
than cake. Warm the molasses; add the soda dissolved in a little water. 
Put in a steamer and steam three hours. Serve with wine sauce, or the follow- 
ing; One cupful of sugar; one large spoonful of butter rubbed to a 
cream, and the yolk of one egg, stirring all well together. Add three table- 
spoonfuls of hot water, and set on the stove in a warm place to dissolve the 
sugar. Lay the beaten white on top after it is in the serving dish, and stir in 
after it is brought to the table. 
ORANGE OR LEMON MERINGUE PUDDING.—One pint of milk; 
two eggs; one cup of bread crumbs ; one-fourth cup of butter ; one- 
half cup of sugar ; juice and rind of one lemon. Soak the bread in the milk, 
and add the lemon the last thing before baking. Make a meringue of the 
whites and spread on top when done, browning lightly. 
COCOANU1 PUDDING.—One-half cup each of cocoanut and bread 
crumbs; one pint of milk; one tablespoonful of melted butter; one 
egg ; two tablespoonfuls of sugar ; a little salt. Soak the crumbs in milk, also 
the cocoanut in the milk for an hour. Mash the bread well. Bake half an 
hour. ' 
NEW RICE PUDDING. —Boil in a farina kettle one pint of milk ; half a 
cupful of raisins, and one cupful of cold boiled rice. When the raisins 
are cooked stir in the yolks of two eggs ; wet with a little milk ; salt, spice, 
and sugar to taste. Let it cook three minutes ; pour in a pudding dish ; spread 
a meringue of the whites on top, and brown in the oven. To be eaten cold. 
BAKED APPLE CUSTARD.—Pare six or seven apples, and carefully 
extract the cores, filling the core places with' sugar and a little spice, 
with a bit of butter on the top of each. Put a little water in the bottom and 
bake until soft. While baking make a soft custard of one pint of milk, the 
yolks of two eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla, and when the apples are baked 
pour carefully around them. Make a meringue of the whites; put u spoonful 
on each apple ; brown lightly and set away to cool. 
If you cannot fund any of our Medicines in your town, we will, 
on receipt of the price, as per list on 2d page of cover, scud 
them, no matter how small the order, with charges prepaid. 
And witli such an order we will send a handsome colored 
picture eleven inches square. 
Putt lead to serious complications il not checked at once. See p. t, THIS now celebrated 
remedy is the prescrip- 
tion of a distinguished, reg- 
ular physician of over twen- 
ty years’ constant practice, 
a graduate of Dartmouth 
Medical College, whose suc- 
cess in Croup was so re- 
markable that he was at 
last led to place this, his 
favorite formula, within 
reach of thousands of par- 
ents throughout the coun- 
try to whom he could not 
give his personal services. 
It has now been before the 
public in this form for over 
thirty years, and is in gen- 
eral use as a Croup and 
Cough Cure throughout all 
the Northern States and 
Territories, and Canada. Families who once used it “ can never 
get along without it in the house,” as they tell us. 
Among other ingredients it contains Balsam of Tolu, Squills, 
Seneca Root, Skunk Cabbage Root and Lobelia, and great care 
is used that all shall be of the purest and most potent quality. 
These are presented in the form of a syrup, so highly refined 
and concentrated that it is as agreeable to children as the best 
honey could make it. In short, the syrup alone, without the 
aid of the roots, herbs, etc., is “ rich” enough to cure a cough 
in many cases. 
It is a good remedy for distressing attacks of Asthma, afford- 
ing relief in a very short time. 
Remember that consumption is caused in most cases by neg- 
lecting a slight cough. Price, 35 cents per bottle. 
Ask for and get none but Dr. Ransom’s. 
D. RANSOM, SON & CO., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Above is a fac-simile upper half of out- 
side of a bottle wrapper of Dr. Ran- 
som’s Hive Syrup and Tolu. 
Ishpeming, Mich., Sept. 27,1885. 
D. Ransom, Son <V Co. : 
Gentlemen—I am handling a lot of “ Dr. Ransom’s Hive 
Syrup and Tolu.” I recommend it from experience, having 
used it in my own family for the last five years. Three years 
ago I took care of a child with Croup that three doctors had 
given up. I used this medicine—the child recovered, and I got 
the credit for saving him. Yours, etc., 
C. H. KIRKWOOD, 
Prop. ‘‘City Drug Store.’' 
8AVEDI THOUGH GIVEN UP BY THE DOCTORS. 
" Croup ic sudden. Keep our Hive Syrup by you." 15 
Pickles, Preserves, Relishes, &c. 
GRANDMA’S CUCUMBER PICKLES.—To every one hundred small 
cucumbers allow one ounce each of mustard seed and cloves; one large 
spoonful of salt and one cupful of sugar, with a little pepper to taste. Put the 
cucumbers on the fire in enough vinegar (not too strong) to cover them, with 
the spices done up in muslin bags, also in the vinegar. Let it come very 
slowly to a scald, when put in a crock with a plate over the cucumbers to keep 
them down. These are easily prepared and will keep a long time. 
CHILI SAUCE.—Allow to twelve ripe tomatoes four green peppers; two 
large onions; two tablespoonfuls each of salt and brown sugar ; one 
tablespoonful of cinnamon : three teacupfuls of vinegar. Peel the tomatoes 
and onions; chop separately quite fine; chop the peppers also, and boil all 
together one and a half hours. Need not be air-tight. 
PICKLED ONIONS.—Take the smallest you can buy. Pour hot water 
t on a few at a time and they can be peeled easily. Make a brine of salt 
and water, and let them stand in this three days and nights, making it fresh 
every morning and pouring off the old. On the fourth morning put them in 
fresh water and let them come to a boiling point. It will add to their white- 
ness to put enough milk in this water to whiten it. Drain and place in a jar, 
pouring hot vinegar over. 
SPICED CURRANTS.—Four quarts of ripe currants. Make a syrup of 
three and a half pounds of brown sugar ; one pint of vinegar; one table- 
spoonful each of cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Boil the fruit in this one hour. 
||J| USTARD SALAD DRESSING FOR PICKLES.—Two cupfuls of 
■VI sugar; one and one-half cupfuls of flour; three-fourths pound of 
mustard ; three quarts of vinegar. Boil the vinegar, and when hot stir in the 
other ingredients, wetting the flour. Let all boil, stirring constantly until the 
dressing is like cream. Pour over cucumber pickles or mixed pickles. This 
makes quite a large quantity and will keep any time. 
EASY WAY TO MAKE JELLY.—Have ready a large crock with colan- 
der set in the top and a large crash cloth spread over; scald the fruit and 
pour into the cloth; fold the ends over the fruit carefully and fit a large plate on 
them ; pile stones or flatirons on the plate and let stand all night. The next 
morning proceed in the ordinary way. No squeezing. 
PRESERVED PINEAPPLE.- Pare the pines and twist off the fruit with 
a silver fork. This is much the best. Weigh the fruit, and allow a 
pound of sugar to a pound of fruit. Make a syrup of the sugar, adding a tea- 
cupful of water to a pound of sugar. Boil the fruit in this, and when trans- 
parent take out; boil down the syrup until it is as thick as you desire ; return 
the fruit to heat, and when hot put into a jar. It will keep any length of time. 
CREAM SALAD DRESSING (nooil).—Rub the yolks of two hard boiled 
eggs very fine, adding by degrees a dessertspoonful of mixed mustard 
and a tablespoonful of melted butter; half a teacupful of cream; a little palt 
and pepper, and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Add carefully enough 
vinegar to reduce to a creamy consistency; pour on a bed of lettuce and serve. 
Raspberry sherbet. —Cover black raspberries with not too strong 
' /vinegar. Let it boil, mashing the fruit to get out the juice. Boil not 
longer than five minutes ; take from the fire and strain ; put back on the stove 
and sweeten. When the sugar is dissolved strain and bottle. Need not be 
air-tight, but is better so. When using put a tablespoonful in a glass and fill 
the glass with ice water. * 
SALMAGUNDI (a nice relish for tea).—Boil until tender salt mackerel. 
Take from the fire and pour over a teacupful of vinegar, hot, in which 
has been steeped one bay leaf; a few cloves, and a whole pepper. 
Oue of the secrets of the wonderful success of l>r. Ransom’s 
Rive Syrup and Tolu from generation to generation. Read it. 
Chesaning, Mich., Feb. 6, 1888. 
D. RANSOM, SON & CO., Buffalo, N. Y.: 
Dear Sirs—My parents gave me “ Ransom’s Hive Syrup ” 
when I was a child, and I don’t remember the day we have not 
had It in the house, and my youngest child is now nearly live 
years old. If he lives I doubt not but he will be giving the 
lame to “ other children ” some day. 
Respectfully yours, F. W. FRENCH, 
Principal of the Public Schools of Chesanlngo 
Piles can be cured by Trask’s Ointment. See p. 6, GROUP, WHOOPING-COUGH, AND LUNG DISEASES, 
CTTRKD BY 
Dr. Ransom’s Hive Syrup and Tolu. 
Salem, Mass., Oct. 7,1883. 
D. Ransom, Son Co.: 
One year ago I heard for the first time of your more than valuable medicine, 
“ Hive Syrup and Tolu.” At the time, my two children were suffering from 
the Whooping Cough. I procured a bottle and used, with the happiest result. 
My eldest boy was having the cough very hard, but the “ Hive Syrup and 
Tolu” helped his cough, and he was saved hours of suffering by its use. 1 
think it one of the best, or the best cough medicine ever used. Last week my 
little son, four years of age, was taken in the night with that awful disease. 
Croup. I gave him the Hive Syrup immediately, and it gave the desired 
effect. He was suffering very much for breath, and I repeated the dose until 
he was relieved. In a few moments he was out of danger and breathing 
sweetly. I cannot say enough in its praise. I would not be without this 
valuable medicine, and I only wish I had known of it sooner. I recommend it 
to all my friends. You can use my name if you like, but I felt that my testi- 
mony might be the means of saving some little child’s life, dear to a mother’s 
heart. Yours very gratefully, 
Mrs. ELLEN MUZZY, 44 Charter St. 
F. Jehan, 351 8th Avenue, New York City, writes;—“ Your Hive Syrup 
and Tolu is a blessing.” 
Mrs. J. Spibgl, 798 2nd Avenue, New York City, writes:—“ 1 recommend 
your Hive Syrup and Tolu for bronchial affections with the utmost security ” 
A PHYSICIAN’S CERTIFICATE. 
Fort 'NVayne, Ind., Nov. 16, 1884. 
D. Ransom, Son if Co.: 
I must say that your “ Hive Syrup ” is an elegant preparation. I have had 
many cases of croup and always prescribed Syr. Squills Co. or Tar. Emetic ; 
but a few days ago I had a case of croup, a child two years old—prescribed 
your “ Hive Syrup.” I never had a medicine act so like a charm; it produced 
emesis readily without debility. The child recovered sooner than any 1 have 
ever treated with other Quill Syrups or Ipecac treatment. 
Yours, etc., 
Dr. CHAS. W. E. NIESCHANG. 
Dr. Robinson, Burlington Flats, N. Y., says:—“ I have been selling 
your * Hive Syrup and Tolu ’ for the past year, and I often prescribe it in my 
practice, and can truly say that I have no other preparation in my store for 
Hoarseness, Colds, Coughs, and that often fatal disease, Croup, that can 
compare with it.” 
PHY8ICIAN8’ TESTIMONY. 
The undersigned, practicing Physicians and Surgeons, certify that they 
have used and prescribed the “ Hive Syrup and Tolu, prepared by D. Ran- 
som, M. D., and find it an excellent remedy for Croup, Coughs, Hoaraoness, 
Bronchial and Lung Affections : 
Dr. T. Mott Throop, ex-Surgeon,U.S.A Dr. F. W. Root, E.Hamilton,N.Y, 
Dr. O. B. Wilcox, ex-Ass’t Sur., U. S. A. Dr. Thro. Mead, Perryville, N; Y. 
Dr. Geo. Munger, Morrisville, N. Y. Dr. E. S. Lyman, Sherburne, N. Y. 
Dr. H. Mead, Morrisville, N. Y. Dr. J. A. Reskgieu, Earlvifle.N.Y 
Dr. LeviP, Greenwood, Erieville, N. Y. Dr. E. H. Gray, Eaton, N„ Y0 
“ King of the Blood ” cures Scrofula CREAM WALNUTS .—The white of nn egg, with enough confectioner's 
sugar being shaped into balls. Flavor with vanilla, and put 
between two halves of walnut meats. 
Butter cups .—Boil until it will harden in water, equal parts of sugar, 
butter and molasses. Pour on buttered tins, crease in squares, and set 
away to harden. 
WHITE CANDY.—One quart granulated sugar, one pint water, two 
tablespoonfuls vinegar. Do not stir it, but boil as for molasses candy, 
and pull it. Have a dish near by with vanilla in it, and work in enough to 
flavor as you pull it. Set away to harden. 
Chocolate creams .—Take the white of one egg, add an equal amount 
of cold water, and one small teaspoonful of vanilla, stir in confection- 
er’s XXX sugar (which can be obtained at the large groceries) until it can be 
moulded with the hands into small balls the size of marbles; lay on buttered 
or waxed paper for one hour. Prepare the chocolate by breaking into bits, 
and putting it into a cup; set the cup in a dish of boiling water, and the 
chocolate will melt; dip the sugar balls into the hot chocolate, and let dry as 
before. These do not cost more than one-half those you buy, and are as good, 
if not better. 
RAISIN OR NUT CANDY.—Press raisins or nuts into the prepared sugar 
balls, as directed for chocolates, before it hardens, and you will have a 
aimple and healthful candy for the little ones. 
BUTTER SCOTCH.—One cup of brown sugar, one-half cup of water, one 
teaspoonful of vinegar, piece of butter the size of a walnut. Boil about 
twenty minutes ; flavor if desired. 
Pop corn balls. —Boil good molasses for twenty-five or thirty min- 
utes, dip the corn into it, and press together in balls or cakes. 
FIG OR RAISIN CANDY.—Take three pounds of sugar, and three pints of 
water, which put over a slow fire. When done, add a very little vinegar, 
and a lump of butter, and pour into pans where split tigs or seeded raisins have 
been laid. 
CANDIED FRUIT.—Take two pounds of fine loaf sugar, in lumps; dip 
each lump into a bowl of clear water, and put the sugar into a preserv- 
ing kettle. Boil it down, and skim it until perfectly clear, and in a caramel 
state. Then take the fruits to be candied, such as large white grapes, oranges 
in sections, lemons and pineapples in slices, new figs, etc., all exceedingly nice 
put up in this way, with the previously-prepared syrup. Dip them into it 
while the candy syrup is quite hot; then place the fruit so treated in a cool, 
dry place. It will soon harden. 
ORANGE OR LEMON DROPS.—Grate the rind of one orange or lemon, 
and squeeze the juice, taking care to reject the seeds; add to this a 
pinch of tartaric acid, then stir in confectioners’ sugar until it is stiff enough 
to form into small balls the size of small marbles. This is delicious candy. 
MAPLE CANDY.—Take two pounds of maple sugar, one pint or less of 
*%warm water: boil until it becomes hard when dropped into cold water 
or on plate. Then add three or four tablespoonfuls of cider vinegar. 
When it is done pour thinly into tin pans. 
Molasses candy. —Boil molasses over a moderately hot fire, and stir 
it constantly. When it is supposed to be done, which may be known 
when it becomes hard if dropped into cold water, then add a little vinegar to 
make it brittle, and such flavoring ingredient as may be preferred. Pour off 
into buttered tin pans. If the candy is to contain nuts of any kind, they 
should be placed in the pan before pouring the candy. 
Twist candy.— Boil six pounds of common sugar and one quart of 
water over a slow fire for half an hour without skimming. When boiled 
enough take it off ; then, with clean hands rubbed with butter, take that 
which is partially cooled and pull it the same as molasses candy, until it is 
bright • then twist or braid it, and cut into convenient lengths. 
LITTLE ROCK OR SNOW CANDY.—Boil loaf sugar down until it can 
be moulded into small balls or twisted. Pulling loaf sugar after it is 
properly boiled renders it snowy white. 
■■■O STOP TOOTHACHE.—Saturate some cotton with “Miller’s Magnetic 
Balm,” and insert in cavity of the tooth, also bathe the gums with the 
Balm. 
Candies. 
Our Medicines are known as “Standard Remedies” by the Trade GOOD WORDS FOR 
Dr. Ransom’s Hive Syrup and Tolu. 
P. Curran, Columbus, Ohio, writes i “ My little boy, four years old, has 
been troubled with a cough and croup for the last two months, and we could 
not find anything to relieve him till my wife read in one of your Receipt 
Books of the virtue of your Hive Syrup and Tolu. I procured a bottle of it 
at a drug store, and before she had used one bottle the little sufferer was 
relieved.’ 
No. 508 W. 125th St. ) 
New York City, Oct. 6, 1883. | 
Messrs. D. Ransom, Son Co. : 
Gentlemen—I have been using your “ Hive Syrup and Tolu ” in my family 
for the last two years, and have recommended it to my friends for Coughs and 
Colds. I have used it for hoarseness myself, which 1 am subject to, and the 
policemen and firemen in my neighborhood find it an A 1 article. 
Respectfully yours, 
CHARLES H. COTTRELL. 
THE POLICEMAN. 
Si.atk Mills, O., Jan. 6,1886. 
D. Ransom, Son & Co. : 
I can testify to the efficacy of your Croup Medicine (Dr. Ransom’s Hive 
Syrup and Tolu), for I have seen it tried so often, and always with the most 
satisfactory results. Mrs. John S. Steel, Anderson; Mrs. R. E. Biszantz, 
Slate Mills, O., and many others, think it the best croup medicine they ever 
tried. Mrs. R. J. STEEL. 
J. H. Wolf, 27 Chestnut St.. Cincinnati, Ohio, writes: “ I am using your 
Hive Syrup and Tolu for a cold on the lungs, and it does me a great deal of 
good.” 
Isaac H. Steevkr, 1522 N. 20th St.,Philadelphia, writes:"” I have with 
much benefit used in my family your Cough Remedy.’’ 
Maurice Griffin, Garden City, Long Island. N. Y., says: “I have been 
using two of your bottles of Hive Syrup and Tolu, and am cured of a cold of 
two months’ standing. I tried all other cough remedies, and they failed to do 
me any good.” 
Cincinnati, O., March 25, 1883. 
Messrs. D. Ransom, Son &• Co. : 
We have tried your Hive Syrup and Tola for our children in whooping 
cough, and found it very good. Respectfully, 
Mrs. E. GENNTHER. 
W. O. Austin, White Pigeon, Mich., says: “ I find your ‘ Hive Syrup and 
Tolu ’ an excellent remedy for Whooping Cough and Croup, especially for 
the former, which is prevailing in a neighborhood south of us. 1 must not be 
out of the syrup. Please forward me a supply without delay.” 
John B. Simeral, P. M. Bloomingdale P. O., Jeff. Co., O., says: “ I am 
entirely out of ‘ Hive Syrup and Tolu,’ and 1 Magnetic Ointment.’ Will you 
please send me a good supply of both by express as soon as possible ? The 
Measles are raging here, and are very malignant; there have been some 
deaths from them. The ‘ Hive Syrup and Tolu ’ has proved the best medi- 
cine for keeping the Measles out, and for the Cough attending them, of any- 
thing that has been used, and our physicians say so. Send at once.” 
“ King of the Blood ” is a great tonic. 19 
Receipts for Invalids. 
INDIAN-MEAL GRUEL.—One tablespoonful of fine Indian or o.itrneai, 
mixed smooth with cold water and a salt spoon of salt; pour upon this a 
pint of boiling water, and turn into a saucepan to boil gently for half an hour ; 
thin it with boiling water if it thickens too much, and stir frequently ; when it 
is done, a tablespoonful of cream or a little new milk may be put in to cool it, 
after straining, but if the patient’s stomach is weak it is best without either. 
Some persons like it sweetened, and a little nutmeg added, but to many it is 
more palatable plain. 
Milk porridge. —Two cups best oatmeal, two cups water, two cups 
milk. Soak the oatmeal over night in the water; strain in the morn- 
ing, and boil the water half an hour. Put in the milk with a little salt, boil up 
well and serve. Eat warm, with or without powdered sugar. 
THICKENED MILK.—With a little milk, mix smooth a tablespoonful of 
flour and a pinch of salt. Pour upon it a quart of boiling milk, and 
when it is thoroughly amalgamated put all back into the saucepan, and boil 
up once, being careful not to burn, and stirring all the time, to keep it perfectly 
smooth, and free from lumps. Serve with slices of dry toast. It is excellent 
in diarrhoea, and beeomes a specific by scorching the flour before mixing with 
the milk. 
TO KEEP THE BLOOD PURE, AND IN ACTIVE CIRCULATION.- 
Use “ King of the Blood ” according to directions. It is good for all 
scrofulous diseases, spring disorders, biliousness, and is an excellent tonic. 
See page 20. 
SOFT TOAST.—Some invalids like this very much indeed, and nearly all 
do when it is nicely made. Toast well, but not too brown, a couple of 
thin slices of bread ; put them on a warm plate, and pour over boiling water; 
cover quickly with another plate of the same size, and drain the water off ; re- 
move the upper plate, butter the toast, put it in the oven one minute, and then 
cover again with a hot plate and serve at once. 
SOFT BOILED EGGS.—Fresh eggs for invalids who like them cooked 
soft, should be put in a pan of boiling water, and set on a part of the 
range, where they will not boil, for several minutes. At the end of that time 
they will be like jelly, perfectly soft, but beautifully done, and quite digestible 
by even weak stomachs. 
BEEF TEA FOR THE SICK.—One pound lean beef, cut into small 
pieces. Put into jar without a drop of water; cover tightly, and set in 
a pot of cold water. Heat gradually to a boil, and continue this steadily for 
three or four hours, until the meat is like white rags, and the juice all drawn 
out. Season with salt to taste, and when cold, skim. The patient will often 
prefer this ice-cold to hot. 
MUTTON OR CHICKEN BROTH.—One pound lean mutton or chicken, 
cut small, one quart water, cold, one tablespoonful rice, or barley, 
soaked in a very little warm water, four tablespoonfuls milk, salt and pepper, 
with a little chopped parsley. Boil the meat, unsalted, in the water, keeping 
it closely covered, until it falls to pieces. Strain it out, add the soaked barley 
or rice; simmer half an hour, stirring often ; stir in the seasoning and the milk, 
and simmer five minutes after it heats up well, taking care it does not burn. 
Serve hot, with cream crackers. 
Chicken jelly .—Half a raw chicken, pounded with a mallet, bones 
and meat together, plenty of cold water to cover it well, about a quart. 
Heat slowly in a covered vessel, and let it simmer until the meat is in white 
[rags and the liquid reduced one-half. Strain and press, first through a colan- 
der, then through a coarse cloth. Salt to taste, and pepper, if you think best; 
return to the fire, and simmer five minutes longer. Skim when cool. Give to 
the patient cold—just from the ice—with unleavened wafers. Keep on the 
ice. You can make into sandwiches by putting the jelly between thin slices of 
bread spread lightly with butter. 
invalids should try out Medicines alia. K. 
KING OF THE BLOOD 
The most thorough Purifier of tho Blood yet discovered. 
CURES ALL HUMORS. 
From a common Eruption to the worst' Scrofula„ 
By its use Cancers are often cured, and Cancerous Tumors are frequently 
dispersed, without the surgeon’s knife. Scrofula is conquered, Consumption 
prevented, and in some cases actually cured. 
M ercurial Diseases, Venereal Taint, Mineral Poisons, and their effects 
eradicated, and vigorous health and a sound constitution established. 
Female Weakness and disease; Dropsy, general or partial; Swellings, ex- 
ternal or internal, and Tumors, are reduced and dispersed in a very short 
time. 
Erysipelas, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, and Fever Soraaare soon removed 
fi>y this powerful detergent medicine. 
Scorbutic Diseases, Dandruff, Scaly or Rough Skia and Pimples quickly 
give way, leaving the skin smooth and fair. 
Kidney Diseases, Fever and Ague, Disordered Liver, Dyspepsia, Rheu- 
matism, Nervous Affections, General Debility, Chronic Diseases, in short, 
all the numerous diseases caused by bad blood, are conquered and give way 
before this most powerful corrector—the King of the Blood. 
In addition to other valuable ingredients, the “ King of the Bloodcontains 
the medicinal virtues of three well-known flowering weeds or shrubs that are 
found in our swamps, that are not only perfectly harmless, but are the most 
thorough puriliers of the blood ever discovered. This medicine is worthy of a 
fair trial, and should be taken and used as directed until a complete cure is es- 
tablished. Each bottle contains between forty and fifty ordinary doses, cost- 
ing only one dollar ; and if every afflicted person should use five, or even tea 
bottles, the expense would be light in comparison to the benefit he would 
give from its use. 
XT CORES EVERY KIND OF HUMOi 
A Treatise on Diseases of tiie Blood 
and their proper treatment, containing directions for using this medicine, to- 
gether with testimonials too numerous to insert here, accompanies each bottle, 
Price, $1 per bottle, or six bottles for $5. f 
Sold by all Druggists, The Treatise will be mailed free to any address 
a RANSOM, SON & GO , Proprietors* 
BBFFJLbO,, Mo ¥, 
Boa8* fail to readl jp. & 21 
Receipts for Invalids, Continued. 
BOILED RICE.—One-half cup whole rice, boiled in just enough water to 
cover it; one cup of milk ; a little salt; one egg, beaten light. When 
the rice is nearly done, turn off the water, add the milk and simmer—taking 
care it does not scorch—until the milk boiis up well. Salt, and beat in the egg. 
Eat warm with cream, sugar and nutmeg. 
A REMEDY FOR SCROFULA. —No other remedy has accomplished 
such remarkable results as “ King of the Blood.’’ Use according to 
directions. See page 20. 
PANADA.—Six Boston crackers, split; two tablespoonfuls white sugar ; a 
good pinch of salt, and a little nutmeg; enough boiling water to cover 
them well. Split the crackers, and pile in a bowl in layers, salt and sugar 
scattered among them. Cover with boiling water and set on the hearth, with 
a close top over the bowl, for at least one hour. The crackers should be almost 
clear and soft as jelly, but not broken. Eat from the bowl, with more sugar 
sprinkled in if you wish it. If properly made, this panada is very nice. 
CUP PUDDING.—One tablespoonful of flour; one egg. Mix with cold 
milk, and a pinch of salt to a batter. Boil fifteen minutes in a buttered 
cup. Eat with sauce, fruit, or plain sugar. 
Apple pie. —Slice up one or more nice, tart apples in a saucer ; sweeten 
with white sugar, and cover with a moderately thick slice of bread but- 
tered slightly on the tinder side. When the bread is browned, the apples, if of 
a tender kind and thinly sliced, will be done. 
FOR MOST CHRONIC DISORDERS.-Try » King of the Blood.” See 
page 20. 
APPLE WATER.—One large juicy pippin, the most finely flavored you 
can get; three cups of cold water—one quart if the apple is very large. 
Fare and quarter the apple, but do not core it. Put it on the fire in a tin or 
porcelain saucepan with the water and boil, closely covered, until the apple 
stews to pieces. Strain the liquor at once, pressing the apple hard in the 
cloth. Strain this again through a finer bag, and set away to cool. Sweeten 
with white sugar, and ice for drinking. 
TO CURE “THE BLUES.”—Purify the blood by using “King of the 
Blood,” which removes the accumulations in the liver and other vital 
parts, restores the circulation, and makes an active man out of a lazy one. 
BEEF STEAK AND MUTTON CHOPS.—Choose the tenderest cuts and 
broil over a clear hot fire with your wisest skill. Let the steak be rare 
—the chops well done. Salt and pepper, lay between two hot plates three 
minutes, and serve to your patient. If he is very weak, do not let him swal- 
low anything except the juice, when he has chewed the meat well. The 
essence of rare beef—roasted or broiled—thus expressed, is considered by some 
physicians to be more strengthening than beef tea, prepared in the usual man- 
ner. 
PORTEREE.—One pint bottle best porter, two glasses pale sherry, one 
lemon peeled and sliced, one-half pint ice water, six or eight lumps loaf 
sugar, one-half grated nutmeg, pounded ice. This mixture has been used 
satisfactorily by invalids, for whom the pure porter was too heavy, causing 
biliousness and heartburn. 
TO PREVENT CONSUMPTION.—If you have a cough, use “Ransom's 
Hive Syrup and Tolu,” and for the general debility of the system use 
that excellent tonic and blood purifier “ King of the Blood.” 
C ALVES-FOOT JELLY.—Boil four nicely-cleaned calves’ feet in three 
quarts of water until reduced to one,'very slowly; strain and set away 
until cold, then take off the fat from the top and remove the jelly into a stew 
pan, avoiding the settlings, and adding half a pound of white nowdered sugar, 
the juice of two lemons, and the whites of two eggs—the latter to make it 
transparent. Boil all together a few moments, and set away in bowls os 
glasses ; it is excellent in a sick room. 
Chronic or acute diseases are often cured by the use of our Medicines, (N THE SPRING AND FALL. 
Asa remedy in the spring- and fall of the year, to carry off the accumulation 
of thick bile from the Liver, and viscid secretions from the outer glands of the 
system, the “King of the Blood” is invaluable. One or two bottles will 
arouse all the functions of the body to healthy action, restore the appetite, 
clear the brain, and carry off those symptoms of languor and heaviness every- 
body feels, more or less, when temperature changes. 
Liver complaint and biliousness.-ii is not necessary here 
to give in detail the various symptoms that indicate Biliousness, or gen- 
eral affections of the Liver. Everyone who has ever experienced these dis- 
eases knows what is the matter without any physician to tell him; but it very 
rarely happens that the person can tell what will help or cure him. “ The 
King of the Blood,” if kept at hand, will always dispel these disagreeable 
feelings, and comfort, activity and cheerfulness will take the place of pain, 
lassitude and despondency. 
Pimples, salt rheum, eruptions, scald head, ETC.-Give 
the medicine regularly, and apply at night, to the parts affected, the 
S! King of the Blood ” and “ Magnetic Ointment ” alternately. 
Rheumatism results frequently from impurity of the blood. The 
“King,” accompanied by the “Magnetic Ointment,” will certainly 
cure it. , 
Enlarged glands, goitre, wens, tumors, etc., arc re- 
duced and driven away by the use of this medicine. It should be taken 
internally, and at the same time applied externally, alternating with the 
“ Magnetic Ointment.” 
Dyspepsia is always attended with a disordered Lymphatic system and 
bad secretions, and no remedy is better adapted to its cure than the 
01 King of the Blood.” Take according to general directions, to be found on 
She bottle. -< 
Dropsy in all its forms will be speedily cured bv this medicine, if there 
is enough life left in the absorbent system. The Lymphatic system is 
8he direct cause of the trouble in this disease. The “ King of the Blood ” will 
arouse it to action. 
FEVER AND AGUE.—After cleansing the bowels by a good, brisk cathar- 
tic, give a tablespoonful of the King of the Blood at the beginning of 
She sweating stage; afterwards give two teaspoonfuls every six hours between 
ghe fits, giving a tablespoonful at beginning of the sweating stage after each fit. 
CATARRH .—In all cases of Chronic Catarrh, the King of the Blood will 
be found a reliable remedy. Operating on the glandular system, its ef- 
fect is to restore the mucous follicles and glands of the nasal membrane (which 
are thickened and diseased) to health. It should not only be taken regularly, 
but should be snuffed once or twice a day. For snuffing, reduce by adding soft 
Water until it produces little or no irritation on using. 
FEMALE WEAKNESS, WHITES, ETC., if caused by a scrofulous con- 
stitution, are always attended with a want of good, healthy blood, and 
consequently the “ King of the Blood ” is the remedy. For Whites, put 
some of the medicine into a separate bottle, and add about three times the 
quantity of soft water (graduate the strength as it can be borne), and use once 
a day with a female syringe. Also take the medicine regularly. It will cer- 
tainly cure. 
SCROFULA.—Scrofula is the foundation of most ©f the diseases of the 
blood. The “ King of the Blood ” has been especially proven as being 
a great remedy for this evil. Our “Treatise on the Blood,” which will be 
mailed to you free upon application, describes Scrofula in all its many ten- 
dencies. 
If you want the best receipts to be had, send for back numbers of the Re 
ccipt Book. See about “ Postage,” 2d page of cover. Miscellaneous Receipts. 
FOOD FOR PLANTS (From a Professional Gardener.) 
—Dissolve in one quart of hot water one-fourth of a pound of Peru- 
vian guano and one ounce of fish guano. Let it cool. Put in a two-quart bottle, 
and add one-half pint of liquid ammonia. Shake well, and fill the rest ef the 
bottle with water. Always shake before using, and use once a week two 
tablespoonfuls to one quart of water. 
TO MAKE A GOOD TOOTH POWDER.—One ounce of prepared chalk, 
one-half ounce orris root, one-fourth ounce of pulverized castile soap, 
one-fourth ounce of cassia powder. Have the druggist mix well in a mortar. 
jpOR STY ON THE EYE.—Use Anderson’s Dermador. See pp. 28 and 30= 
FLOUR GRUEL FOR BOWEL TROUBLE.—Tie a teacupful of flour in a 
j strong cloth, and let it boil six hours. When done it will be a hard cake. 
Dry it, and stir in a little boiling milk, a tablespoonful of the flour grated from 
the cake. Boil ten minutes, and salt it to taste. 
COLIC is instantly Relieved by Dr. J. R. Miller’s Magnetic Balm. See 
p. 26. 
HOP BEER (Tonic).—Steep a double handful of hops in two quarts of 
water, and strain. Add ten quarts water, one quart molasses, three 
tablespoonfuls ginger, one tablespoonful of the essence of wintergreen. When 
lukewarm put in a dissolved yeast cake. Let it stand twelve hours, strain and 
bottle. 
TO DESTROY WATER BUQS.—Shut windows and doors, and thor- 
oughly fill the air and any of their hiding places with the Persian Insect 
Powder, or spread fresh cucumber rinds around. 
- “ I say, Brown, where have you been for a week back ? ” 
'“Down to the drug store after a bottle of ‘ Prof. Anderson’s Dermador.’ 
Best thing in the world for it, Tom.” Tom goes off very tired. 
Easy method of keeping fruit as it comes from the 
TREE AN INDEFINITE TIME.—Beat up well together equal quanti- 
ties of honey and clear water. Pour the mixture into an earthen vessel. Put in 
the freshly-gathered fruit (which should always be picked by hand for this 
purpose), and cover it as nearly airtight as possible. When any of the fruit is 
taken out, wash it in cold water, wipe it carefully, and it is fit for use, and 
scarcely inferior to what it was perhaps a year or longer before. 
TO PURIFY THE BLOOD.—Use “ King of the Blood ” according to di- 
rections. It is good for all scrofulous diseases, spring disorders, bilious- 
ness, and is an excellent tonic. See page 20. 
TO REMOVE FRUIT STAINS FROM TABLE LINEN.—Wash in cold 
water, using no soap, and put on the stove in a pan of water, in which 
has been put a little ammonia. When hot water will not remove the stains, 
this will. 
TO GET THE SCORCH OUT OF STARCHED CLOTHES.—Hang in 
the sun as soon as burned, leaving until clear. 
A''CHEAP WASHING BLUE is made by dissolving ten cents’ worth of 
soluble bluing in enough hot water to leave no sediment. 
FOR A BAD COUGH.—Put to four teaspoonfuls of Dr. Ransom’s Hive 
Syrup from one-half to a whole teaspoonful of Dr. J. R. Miller’s Mag- 
netic Balm. Shake well together. Keep with you and sip occasionally. 
WHEN A ROOM is to have a new paper, the old ought to be removed 
first. A boiler of hot water set in a room, and the doors closed for a 
while, will cause the paper to loosen, so that it may be taken off without diffi- 
culty. The woodwork may then be cleaned easily, while the dirt is softened 
by the steam. 
If you cannot find any of our Medioines in your town, we will, 
on receipt of the price, as per list on page 2 of cover, send them, 
no matter how small the order, with the charges prepaid, and 
with such an order we will send a handsome colored picture 
eleven inches square. 
In writing to authors of our testimonials, be sure you inclose 
a postage stamp, and thus insure a reply. 
See page 6 about Piles, XJR, Jp K. MILLER’S 
MAGNETIC BALM. 
UNIVERSAL 
This medicine may with 
propriety be called a “ Uni- 
versal Remedy,” as it is fast 
superseding all others as a 
general family medicine. It 
cures, as if by MAGNETIC 
INFLUENCE, Neuralgia, 
and all pain, and is therefore 
very properly termed “ Mag- 
netic Balm. It is purely a 
vegetable preparation. It has 
no equal as a remedy for 
Cholera, Cholera Morbus, 
Diarrhoea, Dysentery,Colic, 
and all Bowel Complaints. 
Its timely use will cure Colds, 
Quinsy, and all throat affec- 
tions attended with pain. 
When properly used,Fever 
and Ague, and other com- 
plaints incident to our west- 
ern and southern climates,are 
easily broken up. 
Nervous Pain and Sick Headache are cured by this medicine when all 
others have failed. Toothache, Earache, and all internal pains are relieved 
at once by its use. 
The great value and usefulness of this medicine has caused it to suffer more 
from base imitatious and counterfeits than any other medicine. The genuine 
has “ Dr. J. R. Miller’s Magnetic Balm ” blown in the bottle. 
Read testimonials elsewhere, voluntarily sent, in regard to this excellent 
medicine. Price, 36 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. 
Colic or “ Bellyache.”—“Miller’s Balm” will instantly relieve and cure. 
We have given it in hundreds of cases with never-failing success. It never 
misses. We will give a liberal reward for any case it fails to cure. 
White & Nelson, Kassan, Minn., say : “We are entirely out of your 
’ Magnetic Balm.’ This medicine gives universal satisfaction. We are in- 
formed that the ‘ Balm ’ saved the live-s of four women a few days ago, who 
were attacked by Cholera, or something like it. One woman who was taken 
in the same way, before tha medicine was procured, died in twelve hours* A 
reliable man informed us of the facts, and took all we had left. Please fill the 
enclosed order at once.” 
Christian Houck, Houck’s Hotel, 74 Washington Ave., Albany, N. Y., 
says: “ I feel it my duty to recommend to the public at large your ‘ Universal 
Magnetic Balm,’which I consider one of the most useful medicines of the 
age. I have used the same in' my family, and likewise at my hotel, for differ- 
ent complaints, such as Oiarrhcea, Dysentery, Colds, Cholera Morbus, and 
Nervous and Sick Headache, eto., etc., and in all cases that I have used 
your ‘ Magnetic Balm,’ it proved successful in curing; and many are the 
thanks that I have received at my hotel from guests, for assistance that I ren- 
dered them with your most valuable medicine ; so that I most cheerfully rec- 
ommend its good qualities to the public in general.” 
H. G. Cornwell, Addison Hill, N. Y., says: “This certifies that I have 
used 1 Dr. Miller’s Magnetic Balm,’ and found it to be what it is represented 
to be.” 
James G. Johnson, Attorney at Law, Chicago, 111., says: “ I have tried 
your ‘ Miller’s Magnetic Balm,’ and believe it to be all that is represented, and 
more too ” 
CERTIFICATES. 
“ Miller's Balm ” is good for Colic in horses Miscellaneous Receipts, Continued\ 
A SURE CURE FOR CROUP. —To a child from one to six years old 
give from one-half to two-thirds of a teaspoonful of “ Dr. Ransom’s 
Hive Syrup and Tolu” in a little warm water every ten or fifteen minut-es, 
with frequent draughts of warm water if vomiting seems necessary. Children 
from eight to fourteen years should have nearly double that quantity. The 
Hive Syrup and Tolu, taken in small and frequent doses, is also good for 
Coughs and Hoarseness. See certificates on pages 14, 16 and 18. 
CILT FRAMES.—To restore gilt frames, rub with a sponge moistened in 
turpentine. 
A GOOD THING FOR H0R8E8.—Take a seventy-five cent bottle of 
“Prof. Anderson’s Dermador,” and apply externally tq Galls, Wounds, 
Scratches, etc. See page 30. 
CLINKERS.—To remove clinkers from stoves or fire-brick, put in about 
half a peck of oyster shells on top of a bright fire. This may need 
repeating. 
*Y*0 CURE CHAFING 80RE8.-—Use “Trask’s Magnetic Ointment.” 
CREASE SPOTS.—To remove grease spots, thoroughly saturate with 
turpentine, place a soft blotting paper beneath and another on top of 
the spot, and press it hard. The fat is dissolved, then absorbed by the paper, 
and entirely removed from the cloth. 
TO CLEAN DIRTY MARBLE.—Sal soda one part, powdered pumice 
one part, whiting two parts, oxalic acid half a part. Mix. Spread the 
preparation on the marble, and moisten with sufficient hot water to form a 
f 'e. Rub well. 
O CURE FROST-BITES AND CHILBLAINS. -Use “Anderson’s 
Dermador.” 
CANTEINE FOR CLEANING KID GLOVES.—Take of white castile 
soap 250 parts, water 155 parts. Dissolve by heat, and add, when cool, 
solution of chlorinated soda 165 parts, spirits of ammonia 10 parts. Rub the 
whole together until a smooth paste is formed. A little of this is to be rubbed 
over the glove with a piece of flannel. 
FOR BITES AND STINGS OF INSECTS—Bathe liberally with our 
“ Anderson’s Dermador.” It never fails. 
TO DRIVE FLEAS AND OTHER INSECTS FROM DOMESTIC 
ANIMALS. —Mix ten parts benzine, five parts common soap, and 85 
Pts of water. Generally one or two applications are enough. 
OR CHAPPED HANDS.-“Dr. Trask’s Magnetic Ointment’’ will cure 
them at once. 
BITES OF MAD DOGS.—Apply caustic potash at once to the wound, 
and give enough whisky to cause sleep. 
TO CLEAN YOUR HAIR. —Wash well with a mixture of soft water, one 
pint; sal soda, one ounce ; cream tartar, one-fourth of an ounce. 
Baldness may be prevented by using “ Dr. Trask’s Magnetic 
Ointment.” 
TO REMOVE AN OBDURATE SCREW, apply a red-hot iron to the 
head for a short time, the screw-driver being applied immediately while 
the screw is hot. 
Our Medicines are known to the Trade as Standard, and if we did not 
spend one cent in advertising, would still increase in sale from generation to 
generation—run in the families of those who have once used them, so to speak 
—in proportion as those families increased. 
TO KEEP WORMS FROM FRUIT.—A small quantity of sassafras bark 
placed among any kind of dried fruit will keep it free from worms for 
years. 
Dr. J. R. Miller’s Msgnotie Balm is absolutely necessary in the house 
during Spring, Summer and Fall. Will check colic, cholera morbus and 
summer troubles almost instantly. See p. 28. 
In writing to authors of our Testimonials, be sure you Inclose 
a postage stamp, and thus insure a reply. 
Something new on page 30„ COLIC, CATARRH, FEYER AID AGUE, NEURALGIA, AND 
PAINFUL MENSTRUATION, 
RELIEVED AND CURED BY 
MILLER’S MAGNETIC BALM. 
Orrin Fitch, New Hartford, Ct., says: “You cannot advertise your 
• Miller’s Magnetic Balm ’ too highly, for I will say it is an excellent medicine, 
and I would not be without it. . It has not failed in anything for which I have 
applied it, either externally or internally. It is a splendid thing for Catarrh. 
My plan is to put from two to four drops in a glass of lukewarm water, add a 
teaspoonful of crushed or white sugar, and snuff it thoroughly up the nose at 
least twice a day, and if followed persistently will effect a cure. It will 
eyre the worst case of Cold in the Head by using as above, and taking four to 
ten drops with a little sugar and water internally. Another thing I use it for is 
for the teeth, and find it to be excellent for keeping the gums in a healthy condi- 
tion, by saturating the brush with water and then dropping a few drops of the 
‘ Balm ’ upon it. It will drive off cold sores if they are thoroughly saturated 
with the * Balm ’ when they first appear. In fact, I will place it alongside of 
any other preventive or cure, and wager this * Balm ’ will outdo them all, and 
the best of all, leave the system in. a better or as good condition as before.” 
George Graham, Syracuse, N. ~Y., says: “I hereby certify that I have 
been afflicted most of the time for three years past with Chills and Fever, and 
for the last three months every other day, I had resorted to every possible 
means to get rid of this tormenting disease, but could not. My physicians 
had given me so much quinine that my nervous system was seriously injured. 
I was advised to go ‘ North ’ for my health. My physicians said I would die 
if I remained in Florida, and I came to Syracuse. After I had been here one 
week, having the Ague as usual, every other day, I heard of 1 Dr. Miller’s 
Universal Magnetic Balm.’ I called upon Dr. Miller, explained my case, and 
he recommended the ‘ Balm ’ as excellent for me. I purchased a bottle, and I 
must confess, without following the directions (as I only took it upon my sick 
days, instead of every four hours, until broken up), that two doses cured me of 
the Ague, and the third dose regulated my nerves, and I am restored to 
health, for which I am very thankful to God and Dr. Miller.” 
Mrs. D. Crary, Phenix, N. Y., says: “ This may certify that I have used 
* Dr. J. R. Miller’s Magnetic Balm ’ lor Rheumatism and Pain in my Stomach 
and Bowels, with which I was frequently and severely troubled. It has never 
failed to relieve me of those difficulties, and now I am but seldom obliged to 
use it. I have also seen its beneficial effects with others. In one case a girl 
was attacked with Cholera Morbus, and two potions cured her.” 
NEURALGIA.—For this painful disease we are positive that the 1 Balm ’ will 
afford a more rapid means of relief than any other preparation yet discovered 
or devised. The sufferer need only try once to be convinced. Directions for 
using are on pamphlet around bottle. 
PAINFUL MENSTRUATION.—The ‘Balin' is infallible in such cases. 
We have a multitude of letters from ladies in all parts of the country, whose 
relief from suffering they say is due to this medicine alone, and who hasten to 
express their gratitude. 
We cannot publish these letters, as the delicacy of the subject forbids our 
giving the names of the authors, but an expression from one is the voice of all. 
511 am no longer miserable from one end of the month to the other—first in 
dread, next in excruciating pain. The * Balm ’ has. changed everything. It 
so soothes and warms the whole system that both pains and chills also are ban’ 
ished. One trial will convince any woman.” See directions for using on 
pamphlet around bottle. 
Dr. Trask’s Ointment has been U3ed nearly half a century. FACTS FOR THE KITCHEN. 
WEIGHTS OF GROCERIES. 
Ten common-sized eggs weigh one pound. 
Soft butter the size of an egg weighs one ounce. 
One pint of coffee A sugar weighs twelve ounces. 
One quart of sifted flour (well heaped) one pound. 
One pint of best brown sugar weigh* thirteen ounces. 
Two teacups (well heaped) of coffee A sugar weigh one pound. 
Two teacups (level) of granulated sugar weigh one pound. 
Two teacups of soft butter (well packed) weigh one pound. 
One and one-third pints of powdered sugar weigh one pound. 
Two tablespoons of powdered sugar or flour weigh one ounce. 
One tablespoon (well rounded) of soft butter weighs one ounce. 
One pint (heaped) of granulated sugar weighs fourteen ounees. 
Four teaspoons are equal to one tablespoon. 
Two and one-half teacups (level) of the best brown sugar weigh one pound. 
Two and three-fourths teacups (level) of powdered sugar weigh one pound. 
One tablcspoonful (well heaped) of granulated, coffee A, or best brown sugar, 
equals one ounce. 
Mi** Parloa says one generous pint of liquid, or one pint of finely-chopped 
meat packed solidly, weighs one pound, which it would be very convenient to 
remember. 
Teaspoons vary in size, and the new ones hold about twice as much as an 
old-fashioned spoon of thirty years ago. A medium-sized teaspoon contains 
about a dram. 
When once you have tried our Medicines, you will never be willing to have 
them out of your reach again. 
TO STOP FLOW OF BLOOD.—When you have not got Anderson’s 
Dermador, bind the cut with cobwebs and brown sugar, pressed on like 
lint. Or, if you cannot procure these, with the fine dust of tea. Prof. H. 
Anderson’s Dermador not only stops bleeding almost instantly, but will heal 
the cut very soon. 
TO RELIEVE ASTHMA.—Soak blotting or tissue paper in strong salt- 
petre water. Dry, and burn at night in your bed-room. Also use “ Dr. 
Ransom’s Hive Syrup. ’ 
TO CURE BURNS.—Apply “Anderson’s Dermador” freely, and wrap 
with cloth tightly. Nothing equals this remedy for cuts, bruises, and all 
injuries and diseases attended with inflammation. 
TO REVIVE CARPETS.—Strew fresh-cut grass over the carpet, and let 
it remain a few, minutes before sweeping, which should be done with 
a tolerably stiff broom. This is much preferable to the use of tea leaves, 
which frequently leave stains. Fresh grass prevents dust from arising, and 
imparts to the carpet a peculiarly bright, fresh appearance. Or sweep the car- 
pet clean; procure of a butcher an ox gall, mix into a pail of raiu-water and 
scrub the carpet with it. This will remove stains. 
What does Bac-Kac-He spell ? When you have found out, go 
to your drug store and get a bottle Df “ Prof. Anderson’s Der- 
mador.” It will cure it every time. 
Dr. Trask’s Ointment is famous for File* alone. See p. 6. GOOD FOR MAN AND BEAST. 
GOOD for m. 
GOOD for BEAST 
Ihflammation 
of all kinds, 
Diphtheria, 
Wounds, 
Burns, 
Sprains, 
Rheumatism, 
Sore Throat, 
Swelling of 
the Glands, 
Inflammation 
ofl the Eyes. 
Broken Breast 
Frost Biles, 
Chilblains') 
Piles, 
Bee Stings. 
A nd all Sores. 
Fresh Wounds 
Galls, 
Sprains, 
Bruises, 
Cracked Heel, 
Ring Bone, 
Poll Evil, 
Wind Galls, 
Spavins, 
Sweeney, 
Founder, 
Lameness, 
Sand Cracks, 
Scratches or 
Grease, 
Mange, 
Horse Dis- 
tempers, 
Etc., Etc. 
DERMADOR; 
Cures Garget, Sore Teats and Bags, and all Sores and Swellings 
on Cows and Oxen, 
A HISTORY OF ITS DISCOVERY 
“ The above-named article was discovered by roe, during my connection 
with the Clinton Liberal Institute, at Clinton, Oneida County, N. Y., as Pro- 
fessor of Chemistry, in attempting to form a certain acid by a quicker process 
than the ordinary way of uniting the independent gaseous bodies of which it 
is composed. 
“ This truly wonderful agent was used a long time by the students of said 
Institute for a wash after shaving, etc., before its superior excellence became 
known—said it made their faces smooth, cured their chapped hands, etc. I 
must here relate a little incident that took place at the institution, which 
caused me to introduce it to the public as a remedy for Wounds, Inflamma- 
tion. etc. 
“ One of the students had his arm very severely bruised and lacerated by 
being accidentally caught in the machinery of the Observatory, and was 
brought to my room in a fainting condition. His arm was dressed, and the 
Dermador freely applied. The next morning the soreness was all gone, and 
the arm had not pained him any thiough the night. We were all greatly sur- 
prised at the happy result. I submitted the Dermador to various scientific 
physicians for trial, who all pronounced it the best external remedy they had 
ever used. I was, therefore, induced to introduce it to the public. 
“ HOMER ANDERSON, A. M., 
“ Late Prof. Chemistry, Clinton Liberal Institute, N. Y.” 
TO LIVERY MEN AND HORSE OWNERS.-For the especial use of 
stables, we have put up a larger size of the “Dermador” holding twice as 
much as the 50 cent size for 75 cents. Call for it. You should not be without 
this “ Dermador.” It is a cheap, efficient and sure medicine, and knows no 
such thing as “ Fail.” It never blisters, but cools. Prices, 25, 50 and 75 cents. 
Sold by ail druggists. See page 30. 
Miller’s Balm cures Horse Colic, House painting. —This should be done early in winter or spring when 
it is cold and no dust flying. To mix paint for different coats:—Outside, 
1st, 2d and 3d coats, mix the lead to proper consistency with boiled oil, allow- 
ing time between to dry hard. Inside—1st coat, mix lead and paint in mix- 
ture one-half boiled oil, one -half turpentine. 2d, one-fourth oil, three-fourths 
turpentine. 3d, mostly turpentine with a little oil to hold color. No dryer 
required. Inside paint must have light. 
Painting, Etc. 
BEST PAINTERS’ SIZE.—Heat raw oil in a pan till it emits a black 
smoke ; set it on fire, and, after burning a few minutes, cover the pan 
over to put out the blaze ; pour the oil while warm into a bottle in which some 
pulverized red lead and litharge have been introduced. Stand the bottle in a 
warm place for two weeks, shaking often. It will then be ready to decant and 
bottle. 
Black and green paint.—durable and cheap.-Bi.ack- 
grind powdered charcoal in linseed oil with sufficient litharge as dryer ; 
thin for use with well-boiled linseed oil. Green—add yellow ochre to above 
and an excellent green is obtained, preferable to the bright green, for garden 
work, as it will not fade. 
RED WASH FOR BRICKS.—To remove the green that gathers on bricks, 
pour over them boiling water in which any vegetables, not greasy, have 
been boiled. Repeat for a few days, and green will disappear. For the red 
wash melt 1 ounce of glue in 1 gallon water ; while hqt add alum size of egg, 
pound Venetian red, 1 pound Spanish brown. Tfy it ; if too light, add 
more red and brown. If too dark, water. 
COMMON OIL VARNISH.—3 pounds resin, V6 gallon drying oil; melt 
together and add, when removed from fire, two quart* warm oil of 
turpentine. 
MILK PAjNT.—FOR EARNS, ANY COLOR.-Mix water lime with 
skim-milk to proper consistency to apply with brush, and it is ready for 
use. It will adhere well to wood, smooth or rough, to brick, mortar, or stone, 
where oil has not been used, and forms a very hard substance, as durable as 
the best oil paint. Any color may be had by using colors dissolved in whisky. 
WHITE-WASH.—VERY NICE FOR ROOMS.-Whiting, 4 pounds; 
common glue, 2 ounces; stand glue in cold water over night; mix 
whiting with cold water, heat glue till dissolved, and pour it hot into the 
former. Make of consistency to apply with common white-wash brush. 
J 
TO PAINT AN OLD HOUSE.—Take 3 gallons water and 1 pint flaxseed ; 
boil half an hour; take it off and add water enough to make four gallons; 
let it stand to settle ; pour off the water in a pail, and put in enough of 
Spanish white to make it as thick as white-wash ; then add % pint linseed oil: 
stir it well and apply with a brush. If the whiting does not mix readily, add 
more water. Flaxseed having the nature of oil is better than glue, and will 
not wash off as readily. 
TO KILL KNOTS BEFORE PAINTING.-A mixture of glue size and 
red lead, or shellac dissolved in alcohol and mixed with red lead, or gutta- 
Eercha dissolved in ether, will, either of them, make a good coating for knots, 
ut will not stand the sunshine, which will draw the pitch through the paint. 
The best method is to cover the knot with oil size, and lay a leaf of silver 
over it. 
TO KILL GREA8E SPOTS BEFORE PAINTING .—Wash over smoky 
or greasy parts with saltpetre, or very thin lime white-wash. If soap- 
suds are used, they must be washed off thoroughly, as they prevent the paint 
from drying hard. 
“ Painter's Colic ” is ctsrad by “ Milter's Magnetic Balat.5, DERMADOR 
Prof. H. ANDERSON’S 
IS A LIQUID FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION. 
A Valuable Chemical Combination, Discovered by a Celebrated Chemist. 
See page 28. 
Of the safety in using it and of its value in surgical operations, Prof. 
Anderson says: 
“ It is a safe remedy, and no fear need be entertained in its application to 
the human system, and therefore I respectfully solicit all Physicians to give it 
a trial in all cases of Inflammation, and show the article no mercy if failing to 
relieve in the cases mentioned in the directions for its use. 
It is now over forty years since this article was first introduced to the 
public as a remedial agent, and without fearing to incur the ceusure of ego- 
tism, we here assert that it has not a superior among all the different medicines 
now before the people for similar complaints; and were it not for being con- 
sidered as taking too much liberty with our learned friends of the profession, 
we should not be willing even to except their medicine cases. 
We have frequently prevailed upon Physicians to try it, and in all cases it 
has given the best satisfaction. 
“ Provt all thing’s, holdfast that which is good.'1 
TESTIMONIALS. 
Garrattsville, Otsego Co., N. Y. 
Prof. H. Anderson—Sir; Agreeable to your request, I have tried various 
experiments with your Dermador in extreme cases of Inflammation, and I 
must say, with entire satisfaction. It is a valuable compound, and 1 would 
advise physicians generally to give it a trial. Yours respectfully, 
G. W. P. WHEELER, M. D. 
Wm. Bassett, M. D., of Morris, N. Y.. said: “ I tried it with the happiest 
effects, and must in justice to you, as well as the public, say, as an external 
application for local Inflammations, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, etc., it far surpasses 
any other remedy offered to the public.” 
J. C. Wycoff, M. D., So. Otselic, N. Y., said: “For Bruises, Lacerated 
Wounds, Sore Eyes, and acute local Inflammations, I know of nothing Which 
is equal to the Dermador. It is an article which no family should be without 
one day. By taking pains to supply every one with it, you will confer a last- 
ing favor on the human family.’ 
E. Holcomb, Morris, N. Y., says: “ In the winter of ’48 and ’9 I had the 
misfortune to freeze my feet severely; a friend hearing of it presented me with 
a bottle of ‘Anderson’s Dermador,’ which had a magical effect—reducing the 
Inflammation in a short time, and effecting a cure. From the high standing 
of the Professor as a Chemist and Scholar, the Dermador cannot be ranked 
among the quack medicines of the day, it being the result of scientific 
research.” 
The above are only a few of the many voluntary testimonials. See in 
wrapper around the bottle for many more. 
See on page 1 our offer as to the genuineness of our testimonials. 
Price, 25, 50 and 75 cents per bottle. 
All Druggists keep it. If your Druggist happens to be out of it, and 
you can’t wait for him, send the price to us and we will send it to you, 
charges prepaid. D. RANSOM, SON & CO., Prop’s, 
Buffalo, N. Y. 
Dermador is a “ Chemical Discovery,” Rules, Table of Weights, Etc. 
TO DETERMINE THE WEIGHT OF LIVE CATTLE.—Measure in 
inches girth around breast just behind shoulder blade, and the length of 
back from tail to fore part of shoulder blade. Multiply girth by length and 
divide by 144. If girth is less than three feet, multiply quotient by 11; if 
between three and five,. by 16 ; between five and seven, by 23; between seven 
and nine, by 31. If animal is lean, deduct one-twentieth from result; or, take 
girth and'length in feet, multiply square of girth by length, and multiply 
product by 3.36. Live weight multiplied by .605 gives net weight—nearly. 
INTEREST.—Short Method: Multiply amount by number of days 
(counting 30 days to each month)—for interest in cents at 6 per cent, 
divide by 60; for 7 per cent, increase the result by % ; for 8 per cent, divide 
first result by 45; 9 per cent, by 40; 10 per cent, by 36; 12 per cent, by 30. 
Another Method : Reduce years to months; add in months if any ; take % 
of the days, and set to right of months in decimal form ; multiply result by 
J4 principal, and you have interest at 6 per cent, in cents. For 7 per cent, 
increase this by % ; for 8, by % ; for 9, by ; for 10, by % ; for 12, double 
it, etc. 
WEIGHT OF BUSHELS OF VARIOUS ARTICLES.—Wheat, beans, 
potatoes, clover seed, 60 pounds; com, rye, flaxseed, onions, 56; corn 
on cob, 70; buckwheat, 52 ; barley, 48 ; hemp seed, 44 ; timothy seed, 45 ; 
castor beans, 46 ; oats, 35 ; bran, 20; blue grass seed, 14. A barrel of potatoes 
contains 2)4 bushels as sold in New York ; one barrel of flour, 196 pounds ; 
pork and beef, 200 pounds. 
CAPACITY OF BOXES.—A box 4 feet 7 inches long, 2 feet 4 inches wide, 
2 feet 4 inches deep, holds 20 bushels ; a box 24 in. x 16 in. x 28 in., 5 
bushels; box, inches, 24x11.2x8, 1 bushel; box, inches, 12x11.2x8, jqj bushel; 
box, inches, 8x8.4x8, 1 peck ; box, inches, 8x8x4.2, 1 gallon ; box, inches, 
4x4x4.2, 1 quart. A cylinder 18)4 inches inside diameter, 8 inches deep, con- 
tains U. S. standard bushel. Any box containing the same number of cubic 
inches will hold same quantity as above sizes. To obtain a box holding any 
portion or multiple of above quantities, divide or multiply any one dimension 
of the box accordingly. 
T’o MEASURE CORN IN THE CRIB.-Two cubic feet of sound, dry 
corn in the ear will make a bushel of shelled corn. To get quantity of 
shelled corn in a crib of corn in the ear, measure length, breadth, and height 
of corn crib, inside the rail ■ multiply first by second and product by third ; 
divide result by two—giving bushels of shelled corn. Corn shrinks much in 
winter and spring and settles down. 
TO MEASURE LAND.—A “regular” piece of land is one having four 
sides, the two opposite sides always being equal to each other. If the 
land to be measured is not “ regular,” mark it off into divisions that shall be 
as nearly regular as possible. Then to find the number of acres or parts of an 
acre in each piece of land, multiply the length by the breadth. 
If you measure by rods, divide the product by 160; if by yards, divide by 
4,840; if by feet, divide by 43,660. 9 square feet make 1 square yard; 30*4 
square yards or 272)4 square feet make 1 square rod ; 160 square rods, or 4,840 
square yards, or 43,560 square feet make 1 acre. 640 square acres make 1 square 
mile. 
The side of a square containing 1 acre measures 208.71 feet, or 12.65 rods, 
or 64 paces; acre, 147.58 feet, or 8.94 rods, or 45 paces; % acre 120.50 feet, 
or 7.80 rods, or 37 paces; J4 acre, 104.38 feet, or 6.32 rods, or 32 paces; y» 
acre, 73.79 feet, or 4.47 rods, or 22*4 paces. 
TO MEASURE HAY IN THE MOW.-Multiply feet in height by feet 
in width, and that product by feet in length. Divide by 612, and the 
answer will be in tons-or parts of tons. Some allowance should be made for 
condition of hay. The above is for dry, compact, but not pressed hay. This 
»ay be relied on as an approximate mode. 
If you like our “ Receipts,” you will like our Medicine?, ANTIDOTE FOR POISONS. 
In cases where the other articles to be used as antidotes are 
not in the house, give two tablespoonfuls made mustard in a 
pint of warm water. Also give large draughts of warm milk 
or water mixed with oil, butter, or lard. If possible, give as 
follows: , 
For Bed-Bug Poison, 
Blue Vitriol, 
Corrosive Sublimate, 
Lead Water, 
Saltpetre, 
Sugar ok Lead, 
Sulphate of Zinc, 
Red Precipitate, 
Vermilion, 
Give Milk or White of Eggs, in 
large quantities 
For Fowler’s Solution, 
White Precipitate, 
Arsenic, 
Give prompt Emetic of Mustard 
and Salt, tablespoonful of each ; 
follow with Sweet Oil, Butter, or 
Milk. 
For Antimonial Wine, 
Tartar Emetic, 
Drink warm water to encourage 
vomiting, If vomiting does not 
stop, give * grain-©! Opium in 
water, 
For Oii, Vitriol, 
Aqua Fortis, 
Bi-Carbonate Potassa, 
Muriatic Acid, 
Oxalic Acid, 
Magnesia or Soap, dissolved in 
water, every two minutes 
For Caustic Soda, 
Caustic Potash, 
Volatile Alkali, 
Drink freely of water with Vinegar 
or Lemon Juice in it. 
For Carbolic Acid, 
Give Flour and Water or Glutinous 
drinks. 
For Chloral Hydrate, 
Chloroform, 
Pour cold water over the head and 
face, with artificial respiration, 
Galvanic Battery. 
For Carbonate of Soda, 
Copperas, 
Cobalt, 
Prompt Emetics j Soap os Muci- 
laginous drinks. 
For Laudanum, 
Morphine, 
Opium. 
Strong Coflee followed by Ground Mustard 
or Grease in warm water to produce vom- 
iting. Keep in motion. 
For Nitrate of Silver, 
J Give common Salt in water. 
For Strychnine, 
Tinct Nux Vomica, 
Emetic of Mustard or Sulphate of 
Zinc, aided by warm witter 
“ SUag of she Blood " Is good for Bilioasatt& 1886. 
SOUPS, MEATS, EN- 
TREES, Etc. 
Green Pea Soup. 
Duchess Soup. 
Cream of Rice Soup. 
Egg Balls. 
Lobster Croquettes. 
Salad of String Beans. 
Salad of Beets. 
Potatoes a la Parisienne. 
Potato Salad. 
Scalloped Ghicken. 
Chicken Pie. 
Ham Omelette. 
Quenelles. 
Brunswick Stew. 
Baked Beefsteak. 
PIES. PUDDINGS, DES- 
SERTS, ETC. 
Orange Pies. 
Lemon Pie. 
Green Apple Pies. 
Marlborough Pies. 
Pine-Apple Pie. 
Pumpkin Pies. 
Open Apple Custard Tart. 
Almond Pudding. 
Amber Pudding. 
Baked Apple Pudding. 
Delicate Indian Pudding 
Kiss Wafers. 
BREAD, BREAKFAST, 
TEA AND SWEET 
CAKES. 
Bread made with Dry 
Yeast. 
Sticks, Muffins. 
Graham Muffins. 
Hominy Drop Cakes. 
Raised Waffles. 
Silver Cake. 
Squash Griddle Cakes. 
Indian Waffles. 
Black Cake. 
Snow Flake Cake. 
Sponge Cake. 
Viennois Cakes. 
Jelly Roll. 
Dominos. 
Marking Cakes in Gold. 
PRESERVES. PICKLES 
FANCIES, ETC. 
Preserved Quinces. 
Preserved Grapes. 
Cider Apple Jelly. 
Crab-Apple Jelly. 
Spiced Currants. 
Pickled Cucumbers. 
Tomato Ketchup. 
Pickled Tomatoes. 
Stuffed Peppers. 
RECEIPTS FOR IN- 
VALIDS. 
22 Receipts. 
MISCELLANEOUS RE 
CEIPTS. 
12 Receipts, as in ’89book. 
RULES. TABLE OF 
WEIGHTS, Etc. 
7 Rules, as in ’89 book. 
PAINTING, Etc. 
Same as in book of 1889. 
DYEING—30 Receipts. 
Same as in book of 1888. 
1887. 
SIDE DISHES, REL- 
ISHES, Etc. 
Crust for Meat Pics. 
Mutton or LambRechauffe; 
Glazed Ham. 
Asparagus Sauce. 
Cabbage Salad or Cold 
Slaw. 
Potatoes a la Creme. 
Potato Croquettes. I 
index to receipts oe different tears. 
Hominy Croquettes. 
Rice Croquettes. 
PIES, PUDDINGS, DES- 
SERTS, ETC. 
Pie Crust Glaze. 
Apple Custard Pie. 
Cocoanut Custard Pie. 
Chocolate Custard Pie. 
Tapioca Custard Pudding. 
Bread Pudding. 
Orange Pudding, 
Boiled Lemon Pfmding. 
Plain Boiled Pudding. 
Jelly Puddings. 
White Puffs. 
Currant Fritters. 
Cream Fritters. 
Bavarian Cream. 
CAKES FOR BREAK 
FAST AND TEA. 
Johnny Cake. 
Flannel Cakes. 
Sour Milk Cakes. 
Graham Cakes. 
Waffles. 
Easter Buns. 
Cocoanut Cones. 
Orange Cake. 
Coriander Cookies. 
Lemon Cake. # 
White Mountain Cake. 
Caramel Cake. 
Black or Wedding Cake. 
Huckleberry Cake. 
Bread Cake. 
Small Sugar Cakes* 
Citron Cake. 
Fruit and Nut Cake. 
Snow Drift Cake. 
I Raisin Cake. 
Lemon Macaroons. 
Seed Wafers. 
Crullers. 
I Plum Cake. 
(Soda Cake. 
PICKLES,PRESERVES, 
Etc. 
Pickled Onions. 
Nasturtium Seed. 
Pickled Butternuts and 
Walnuts. 
Sweet Tomato Pickle. 
Picklette. 
Mixed Pickle. 
Preserved Orange Peel. 
Preserved Cherries, and 
eight others. 
MISCELLANEOUS RE- 
CEIPTS. 
27 Receipts. 
RULES, TABLE OF 
WEIGHTS, Etc. 
Same as in book of 1889. 
PAINTING, Etc. 
Same as in book of 1889. 
DYEING—30 Receipts. 
Same as in book of 1888. 
1088. 
SIDE-DISHES, REL- 
ISHES, ETC. 
Beef Soup. 
Plain Chicken Fricassee. 
Fricassee of Calf s Liver. 
Saratoga Potatoes. 
Catskill Milk Potatoes. 
Veal Marble. 
PIES, PUDDINGS, DES- 
SERTS, Etc. 
French Puff-Paste. 
Transparent Crust, 
Corn-Starch Custard Pie. 
Cocoanut Pie 
Orange Tartlets. 
Cream Raspberry Tart. ] 
Transparent Pudding. 
Snow Pudding. 
White Pudding. 
Batter Pudding. 
Farmer’s Plum Pudding. 
Sweet Potato Pudding. 
Rice Custard. 
Cottage Puffs. 
CAKES FOR BREAK- 
FAST AND TEA. 
Boston Brown Bread. 
Milton Muffins. 
Rice Muffins. 
Corn-Meal Crumpets. 
Boston Cream Cakes. 
Universal Shortcake. 
Jelly Cake. 
Cream Cake. 
Ice Cake. 
Lady Cake. 
Dover Cake. 
Sponge Cake. 
Washington Cake. 
Lincoln Cake. 
French Cake. 
Fruit Cake. 
Corn Starch Cake. 
Butter Cakes. 
Currant Cakes. 
Almond Jumbles. 
Rich Jumbles. 
Sweet Wafers. 
Snow- Drops- 
Molasses Cookies. 
PICKLES, PRESERVES 
Etc. 
Pickled Mangoes. 
Pickled Cabbage. 
Pickled Watermelon Rind 
Preserved Quinces. 
Preserved Apples. 
Preserved Strawberries. 
Preserved Crab-Apples. 
Ripe Tomato Preserves. 
Quince Marmalade. 
Quince Cheese. 
MISCELLANEOUS RE- 
CEIPTS. 
Cure fur Asthmatic Canar- 
ies. 
German Paste for Singing 
Birds. 
To Purify the Blo^d. 
To Clean Pots, Kettles and 
Tins. 
To Clean Knives. 
To Clean Silver. 
To Clean China and Glass. 
To Cure Colic in Five Min- 
utes. 
To Wash Windows. 
To Wash Lawn or Thin 
Muslin. 
To Wash White Lace Edg- 
ing. 
To Stop Toothache. 
To Remove Ink Stains. 
To Stop Flow of Biood. 
To Relieve Asthma. 
To Cure Burns. 
Antidotes to Poison. 
Sure Cure for Piles. 
To Preserve Smoked 
Meats. 
To Cleanse and Bleach 
Tallow. 
A Sure Cure for Croup. 
To Prevent Fence Posts 
Rotting. 
A Good Thing for Horses. 
To Make Sealing Wax. 
To Cure Chafing Sores. 
. To Prevent Having.Cold 
Feet at Bedtime. 
To Remove Motes From 
the Eye. 
To Cure Frost-Bites and 
I Chilblains. 
RULES. TABLE OF 
WEIGHTS, ETC. 
7 Receipts, as in ’8o book. 
PAINTING, Etc. 
io Receipts, as in ’8obook. 
DYEING. 
29 Receipts. 1889. 
ALMANAC. 
1889. 
D. RANSOM, SON & CO.’S 
CELEBRATED FAMILY MEDICINES 
SOLD BY 
Harrington & Runale, 
Horseheads, N Y. 
Pure prugs, jVledicines, 
Perfumery, Toilet and Fancy Articles, and all Drug 
gists’ Sundries. 
FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CIGARS. 
Physician?’ P-ssoriptlons Carefully Prepared.