Submitted by Mrs. Lucy Maxam

Scald two ounces of black tea in a gallon of water; strain and add three ounces of glycerine, half an ounce of tincture of Cantharides, and one quart of bay rum.

Submitted by E.L. Purinton

Put three pounds lime, six pounds sal soda, and one-half pound borax in five gallons water; boil until all is dissolved, and then let it stand six hours or more; draw off the clear liquid and put in six pounds of grease, boil until it thickens. When partially cool pour into shallow dishes to harden.