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Creosote Antiseptic Solution
Nearly saturate water with sulphurous acid , and add a little creosote.
Or:-+ pound bay salt, 10 grains arsenious acid, and 1 pint water; adding 1 grain corrocorrosive sublimate when there is any tendency to softening in the parts of the subject. These are excellent antiseptic solutions.
TO PRESERVE WOOD.