FOR GAINING A LAWFUL SUIT.
It reads, if anyone has to settle any just claim by way of a law suit let him
take some of the largest kind of sage and write the name of the twelve
apostles on the leaves, and put them in his shoes before entering the
courthouse, and he shall certainly gain the suit.
FOR THE SWELLING OF CATTLE.
To Desh break no Flesh, but to Desh! While saying this, run your hand
along the back of the animal. + + +
NOTE. — The hand must be put upon the bare skin in all cases of using
sympathetic words.
AN EASY METHOD OF CATCHING FISH.
In a vessel of white glass must be put: 8 grains of civit, (musk), and as
much castorium; two ounces of eel-fat, and 4 ounces of unsalted butter; after
which the vessel must be well closed, and put in some place where it will
keep moderately warm for nine or ten days, and then the composition must
be well stirred with a stick until it is perfectly mixed.
APPLICATION. — 1. In using the hooks. — Worms or insects used for
baiting the hooks must first be moistened with this composition, and then
put in a bladder or box, which may be carried in the pocket. 2. In using the
net. — Small balls formed of the soft part of fresh bread must be dipped in
this composition and then by means of thread fastened inside of the net
before throwing it into the water. 3. Catching Fish with the hand. — Besmear
your legs or boots with this composition before entering the water at the
place where the fish are expected, and they will collect in great numbers
around you.
A VERY GOOD AND SAFE
REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM.From one to two dollars have often been paid for this recipe alone, it
being the best and surest remedy to cure the rheumatism. Let it be known
therefore: Take a piece of cloth, some tape and thread, neither of which must
ever have been in water; the thread must not have a single knot in it, and