hartshorn

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The second night, I applied a liberal dose of white liniment—Uncle Holt’s own concoction of hartshorn, arnica, witch hazel, camphor gum, eggs, and cider vinegar.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

The maids were running about—one for water, another for hartshorn which was in the cupboard, while a third unfastened her jacket.

From Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne

The following is Mr Grantham’s formula:—Two ounces of strong hartshorn in two gallons of water, used in a hip bath.

From Turkish and Other Baths A Guide to Good Health and Longevity by Stables, Gordon

I take them drops, hartshorn and valerian, on a little water, when I feel nervous like.

From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

Lady B. Here, here, let's see—the hartshorn drops—Gipsey, a glass of fair water, his fit's very strong.—Bless me, how his hands are clenched!

From The Beaux-Stratagem A comedy in five acts by Farquhar, George