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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0987, Page 051

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    Ring Worm.
    Tis cure is handed down from father to son. (First born) Ink is rubbed lightly along the edge of the sore with a pen or burned match (which is dipped in white burning)
    Three visits normally effects a cure.
    Whooping Cough
    A lock of hair from the head of a boy born after his father's death, and worn around the neck for a short period - usually a day or two.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English