The House-Keeper's Guide and Indian Doctor

1851, and one small book promises ice creams, perfumery, soap, furniture polish, a complete system of doctoring — and model letters for every occasion.

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Inflammation of the Bowels

- Apply a mustard plaster until sufficient irritation is produced, and, on taking it off, flannel dipped in hot water should be applied every half hour, until relief is obtained. Great care should be used as to diet, the simplest and most nutritious alone being safe; and on no account should any fruit be allowed to pass into the bowels while suffering from this complaint.

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