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To Make Boots Water-Tight

and with a sponge wash the harness. When In a pint of best winter-strained lard oil, dis- dry, rub it over with a mixture of oil and tala pint of best winter-strained lard oil, dis- dry, rub it over with a mixture of oil and tal- BOOT AND SHOE BLACKING. low, equal parts, with sufficient lampblack to oot and Shoe Blacking.

B give it color; or, what is better, Prussian blue, Prussian blue, The manipulations required for paste which gives it a new and fresh look. This and liquid blacking are the same, the differsempound should be applied sparingly and ence in the two being the quantity of liquid well rubbed in, which can be quickly done added. Thus, by diluting paste blacking and will leave a smooth and clean surface. with water or beer bottoms, it may be conleave a smooth and clean surface. with water or beer bottoms, it may be con-

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