School: Moycarkey, Thurles
- Location:
- Moycarky, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Michael Myers
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0553, Page 235
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- Whitlow(1) Boiled onion and linseed meal poultice(2) Dip the whitlow frequently in the water in which potatoes have been boiled.
- Toothache.(1) A strong sniff of whiskey taken through the nose gives relief.(2) Insert a plug of tobacco into the hole in the tooth.
- Hiccoughs.(1) Take nine sips of water without drawing breath.(2) Sip water from the side of the container furthest from you.
- Stomach Pains(1) A linseed meal poultice.(2) Apply heated pot-lids rolled in flannel to the stomach.
