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Take 5 pounds is stirred thoroughly with water and then algood common sugar, 2 pounds water, gradu- lowed to settle. The whole operation is really bring to a boil, skimming well; when peated a second and third time, and the wax cool, add 1 pound bees' honey and 4 drops of is then in a condition to be more readily peppermint. If you desire a better article bleached. use. use white sugar and 1/2 pound less water and 1/2 pound more honey. 1579. Το Bleach Wax. Wax cannot be bleached with chemicals; if any other

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