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Very Strong Liquid Glue

To make this, put 3 parts glue in 8 parts cold waused by first-class bookbinders, is made from ter, and let them stand for several hours to bottle India rubber. This must be dissolved soften the glue; then add 1/2 part muriatic acid in highly rectified spirits of turpentine; the and 1/4 part sulphate of zinc, and heat the mixhighly rectified spirit extracts every particle of ture to 185° Fahr., for 10 or 12 hours. The grease, which is of the greatest consequence. mixture remains liquid after cooling, and is

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