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Gannal's Antiseptic Mixture
Dissolve 1/2 pound each alum and table salt, and 1 pound saltpetre, in 1 gallon water.
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Dissolve 1/2 pound each alum and table salt, and 1 pound saltpetre, in 1 gallon water.