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Venice Turpentine Ointment

Venice turpentine, 2 ounces; tar, 1 ounce; butter, 4 ounces. Simmer until they are well mixed. This is very good for scald-head, ringworm, &c. First wash the head well with soap and water, and then apply the ointment ointment.

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