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School: Díseart, Droichead Átha (roll number 1434)

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Dysart, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Ailpín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0672, Page 209

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    Wildfire
    Clay that the sun never shone on, and say one our Father, and one Hail Mary.
    Ringworm
    Washing soda, and paraffin oil is a cure for ringworm.
    Warts
    Caustic or washing soda, is a cure for warts.
    Scalds and burns
    An ointment made from lard and fox tongue, is a cure for scalds and burns.
    Boils
    Sugar and soap is a cure for boils.
    A Spring tonic
    1 lb. Treacle
    1 Packet Magnesa
    2 oz Sulphur
    1 oz Cream of tartar
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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