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To Remedy a Scattering Gun

To prevent a gun from scattering, insert a ring about half an inch in width in th the nozzle Good and Hard. Heat a solution of 28 pounds hyposulphite of soda in 4 gallons water, with 250 pounds of bad yellow or brown soap, and the result will be a good hard soap.

This is Desborough's patent.

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