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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1107, Page 72

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    I
    Mr. David Stevenson who resides in the village of Newtown Cunningham holds a perscription for an Ointment which he asserts will cure any form of skin disease.
    He practises it, and people for miles around come to him for supplies.
    II
    For chilblains the local cure is parrafin oil.
    III
    Mrs Ellen Gallagher claims that she can cure a sprain or fracture by rubbing.
    She resides at Milltown, N. T. C. ham. Co. Donegal
    IV
    Hot salt for sore throat
    V
    Mustard baths for feet.
    VI
    Nettle broth for Nettle Rash.
    VII
    Bog water for Corns
    VIII
    Rhumatism:- Potato "pourings."
    " Celery.
    Brochitis:- Garlic and olive oil.
    Burn:- Butter milk.
    " Mermaid or other oil.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English