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Morfit's Hair Tonic
Scald black potassa) is the principal article used by bartea, 2 ounces, with 1 gallon boiling water; bers for this purpose. Dissolve 1 ounce salts strain, and add 3 ounces glycerine; tincture of tartar in 1 quart soft water; sprinkle freely cantharides, 1/2 ounce and bay rum 1 quart. on the head and rub well till a lather is formed; Mix well by shaking and then perfume. 1181. Regenerative Glycerine Hair Wash. Take 1 ounce, avoirdupois, glycerine wash off with clean water. Bay rum can then be used if desired.