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Barbers' Manual (part 1) · T. J. McConnaughay — chapter 13 of 14 · ~146 words · public domain

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Turpentine ½ pint Yellow lubricating oil ½ pint Muriatic acid 1 ounce

Directions:

Mix and let stand two days, and then apply with a sponge after which thoroughly dry with a woolen cloth.

WHITE CEMENT.

Best white glue ½ pound Soft water 2½ pints

Directions:

Mix and heat over a slow fire until dissolved; then stir in 4 ounces dry white lead, ¼ pint alcohol, and 1 ounce aqua ammonia.

INDEX.

PAGES.

Barbers' Itch, 23

Black Heads, 21

Bleaching for the Hair, 22

Brilliantine, 20

Camphor Ice, 16

Engraving Fluid, 20

Face Whitenings, 23-32

Four Face and Hand Creams, 12-15

Glass Hone, 30

Hair Dyes, 9-10

Hair Oils and Pomades, 25-26

Menthol Salve, 17

Mugs, Brushes and Soap, 31

Quinine Hair Tonics and Sea Foam, 11-20

Shampoos, 17-19

Shower-Bath and Shampoo Can, 32

Suggestions to Beginners, 35

To Stop Blood, 29

Towels and Hair Cloths, 33

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