,transcriber's ,notes3 ,text enclosed by underscores is in italics 7italics74 ,the whole number part of a mixed fraction is separated from the fractional part with -1 for example1 #b-a_/b4 ,an additional ,transcriber's ,note is at the end4 99 99 99 99 99 ,multum in ,parvo ,library4 ,entered at ,post ,office as ,second-,class matter4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,,august1 #ahid4 ,published ,monthly4 ,no4 #h4 ,how ,to ,get ,rich4 ,smallest ,magazine in the ,world4 ,subscription price1 #ej cts4 per year4 ,single copies1 #e cents each4 ,,published ,,by ,a4 ,b4 ,,courtney1 #fga ,tremont ,street1 ,boston4 ,,how ,,to ,,get ,,rich4 ,valuable ,money-,making ,secrets4 ,these recipes have sold for five dollars each1 and have been the foundations of many good-sized fortunes4 ,this collection of recipes and formulas for making various articles which are in constant use in every household are1 for the most part1 articles upon which very large profits are made1 both by manufacturers and dealers2 some things1 which cost but two or three cents to make1 being retailed for as much as twenty-five cents4 ,we point out to you the proper method to be pursued in the manufacture of these various articles1 and expect you to use your own judgment and discretion in the matter of putting them up for market1 and exposing them for sale4 ,the goods1 when ready for market1 may be sold either direct to consumers at retail1 or to store-keepers at wholesale4 ,those who adopt the former method may canvass from house to house1 or establish a store and sell therefrom4 ,the various ingredients required to compound all the different articles for which recipes are here given may be purchased at wholesale drug and grocery stores in any of the large cities4 ,large fortunes have been made upon the manufacture of single articles1 for which recipes are here given1 and there is no reason why any one may not acquire a competency in the same way1 providing he has the necessary push and sagacity4 ,here is an opportunity to be your own manufacturer1 your own wholesaler and your own retailer4 ,given these advantages1 you may undersell those in the ordinary channels of trade1 and still make handsome profits2 and we trust that the information herein contained may be the means of starting many a poor person toward making a fortune or a good income4 ,black ,ink4--,ink1 like soap1 is something everybody uses1 and few people realize that thousands of barrels of it are made and sold4 ,recipe for making the best and most durable black writing ink1 as used by the leading penmen of the ,united ,states and ,canada4 ,to #b gallons of strong decoction of logwood1 well strained1 add #a-a_/b lbs4 blue galls in coarse powder1 #f ounces sulphate of iron1 #a oz4 acetate of copper1 #f oz4 of pulverized sugar1 and #h oz4 of gum arabic2 set the above on the fire until it begins to boil1 strain1 and then set it away until it has acquired the desired blackness4 ,the strong 8decoction of logwood0 is made by boiling2 use soft water1 into which put two ounces of logwood2 strain after taking from the fire4 ,the above ink properly made1 according to the above directions1 is unsurpassed for elegant writing of any kind4 ,it flows freely from the pen1 turns to a deep black after writing1 and does not fade4 ,records written with it fifty years ago are as legible as the day they were put upon the paper4 ,fig ,candy4--,take #a pound of sugar and #a pint of water2 set over a slow fire4 ,when done1 add a few drops of vinegar and a lump of butter1 and pour into pans in which split figs are laid4 ,red ,sealing ,wax4--,purchase #d lbs4 shellac1 #a-a_/b lbs4 venice turpentine1 #c lbs4 finest cinnabar and #d oz4 venetian2 mix the whole well together1 and melt over a very slow fire4 ,pour it on a thick1 smooth glass1 or any other flat1 smooth surface1 and make it into #c1 #f or #aj sticks4 ,silver ,ink4--,mix #a oz4 of the finest pewter or block tin in shavings with #b oz4 quicksilver till all becomes fluid2 then add to it sufficient gum arabic water to produce the proper consistency4 ,yellow ,ink4--,a little alum added to saffron1 in soft1 hot water1 makes a beautiful yellow ink4 ,mucilage for ,labels4--,dextrine1 #b ounces2 glycerine1 #a drachm2 alcohol1 #a ounce2 water1 #f ounces4 ,the ,celebrated ,chemical ,compound4--,take one pint of alcohol1 #b gills nitrous spirits ether1 #b oz4 bicromate potash1 #b oz4 powdered cinnamon1 #b oz4 aqua fortis4 ,mix all the above together and let it stand twenty-four hours and it is fit for use4 ,bottle in ounce vials1 and sell for #be cents4 ,to extract grease stains1 etc41 from cloth1 saturate with cold water1 dip a sponge in the liquid and apply it1 and repeat if necessary1 and wash off with cold water4 ,gold ,ink4--,two parts mosaic1 #a part gum arabic 7by measure72 mix with soft water until reduced to a proper condition4 ,green ,ink4--,powder #a ounce verdigris1 and put it in #a quart of vinegar2 after it has stood two or three days1 strain off the liquid4 ,blue ,ink4--,two oz4 ,chinese blue1 #c_/d oz4 pure oxolid acid1 #a oz4 powdered gum arabic1 #f pints distilled soft water2 mix well and then strain4 ,purple ,ink4--,eight parts logwood in #fd parts soft water1 by measure1 boil down to one-half1 then strain and add one part chloride of tin4 ,imitation ,gold4--,sixteen parts platina1 seven parts copper1 one part zinc4 ,put in a covered crucible1 with powdered charcoal1 and melt together till the whole forms one mass1 and are thoroughly incorporated together4 ,or1 take #d oz4 platina1 #c oz4 silver1 #a oz4 copper4 ,imitation ,silver4--,eleven ounces refined nickel1 two ounces metallic bismuth4 ,melt the compositions together three times1 and pour them out in ley4 ,the third time1 when melting1 add two ounces pure silver4 ,or take one-quarter ounce copper1 one ounce bismuth1 two ounces saltpetre1 two ounces common salt1 one ounce arsenic1 one ounce potash1 two ounces brass1 and three ounces pure silver4 ,melt all together in a crucible4 ,florida ,water4--,half pint proof spirits1 two drachms oil lemon1 half drachm oil rosemary4 ,mix4 ,freckle ,lotion4--,muriate of ammonia1 one drachm2 cologne water1 two drachms2 distilled water1 seven ounces2 mix and use as a wash4 ,it contains nothing injurious4 ,windsor ,soap4--,this is made with lard4 ,in ,france they use lard1 with a portion of olive or bleached palm oil4 ,it is made with one part of olive oil to nine of tallow2 but a greater part of what is sold is only curd 7tallow7 soap1 and scented with oil of caraway and bergamot4 ,the brown is colored with burnt sugar or umber4 ,to ,make ,maple ,sugar without ,maple ,trees4--,though the secret ,i am about to reveal may seem very simple 7when explained71 ,i believe there are few who would discover it of their own accord4 ,the value of the maple sugar crop is considerable1 and there is ready sale for all that can be made4 ,i was led by curiosity to boil down a little butternut sap1 one time1 with an equal quantity of maple sap1 and the result was1 a sugar which ,i could not distinguish from pure maple4 ,i experimented further and found that if a little common 7cane7 sugar was added to the sap of the butternut1 it would do as well as an addition of maple sap4 ,i found that the sap of birch and several other trees would also make1 when a very little cane sugar was added1 a sugar which in looks and taste exactly resembled maple4 ,to be able to make 8maple0 sugar from trees not heretofore deemed valuable for the purpose is just so much clear profit4 ,traveller's ,ink4--,white blotting paper is saturated with aniline black1 and several sheets are pasted together so as to form a thick pad4 ,when required for use a small piece is torn off and covered with a little water4 ,the black liquid which dissolves out is a good writing ink4 ,a square inch of paper will produce enough ink to last a considerable writing1 and a few pads would be all that an exploring party need carry with them4 ,as water is always available the ink is readily made4 ,this is a perfectly original and new recipe4 ,any enterprising man can make a large income out of its manufacture4 ,violet ,ink4--#a oz4 best violet aniline2 dissolve it in one gill of hot alcohol1 stir1 and when thoroughly dissolved add one gallon of boiling hot water2 dissolve in the hot water #a-a_/b oz4 white gum arabic4 ,this will make the most rich and beautiful ink of this color in existence2 will not fade or corrode steel pens1 and is not injured by freezing4 ,an addition of #a lb4 of sugar and #a_/b lb4 glycerine will make an excellent copying ink4 ,this ink is usually sold at #b per pint bottle1 #a for half pint and #ej cents for gill bottle4 ,it is worth an enterprising man or woman #a1jjj4 ,do not bury it--use it and make money out of it4 ,new ,york ,barber's ,star ,hair ,oil4--,castor oil1 #f-a_/b pints1 alcohol1 #a-a_/b pints1 oil of citronella1 #a_/b ounce1 lavender1 #a_/d ounce4 ,mix well1 put in #d-ounce bottles2 retail at #be cents each4 ,furniture ,polish4--,equal parts sweet oil and vinegar1 and a pint of gum arabic finely powdered4 ,shake the bottle and apply with a rag4 ,it will make furniture look as good as new4 ,artificial ,gold4--,this is a new metallic alloy which is now very extensively used in ,france as a substitute for gold4 ,pure copper1 one hundred parts2 zinc1 or1 preferably1 tin1 seventeen parts2 magnesia1 six parts2 sal-ammoniac1 three-sixths parts2 quick-lime1 one-eighth part2 tartar of commerce1 nine parts1 are mixed as follows3 ,the copper is first melted1 and the magnesia1 sal-ammoniac1 lime and tartar are then added separately1 and by degrees1 in the form of powder2 the whole is now briskly stirred for about half an hour1 so as to mix thoroughly2 and when the zinc is added in small grains by throwing it on the surface1 and stirring till it is entirely fused1 the crucible is then covered1 and the fusion maintained for about thirty-five minutes4 ,the surface is then skimmed1 and the alloy is ready for casting4 ,it has a fine grain1 is malleable1 and takes a splendid polish4 ,it does not corrode readily1 and for many purposes is an excellent substitute for gold4 ,when tarnished1 its brilliancy can be restored by a little acidulated water4 ,if tin be employed instead of zinc1 the alloy will be more brilliant4 ,it is very much used in ,france1 and must ultimately attain equal popularity here4 ,baking ,powder4--,the following receipt is the same as used in the preparation of the standard baking powders of the day1 and if put up attractively will sell readily at the usual prices4 ,take #a pound of tartaric acid in crystals1 #a-a_/b pounds of bi-carbonate of soda and #a-a_/b pounds of potato starch4 ,each must be powdered separately1 well dried by slow heat1 well mixed through a sieve4 ,pack hard in tinfoil1 tin or paper glazed on the outside4 ,the tartaric acid and bi-carbonate of soda can1 of course1 be bought cheaper of wholesale druggists than you can make them1 unless you are doing things on a very large scale1 but potato starch any one can make2 it is only necessary to peel the potatoes and to grate them up fine into vessels of water1 to let them settle1 pour off the water and make the settlings into balls1 and to dry them4 ,with these directions any one can make as good a baking powder as is sold anywhere2 if he wants to make it very cheap1 he can take cream of tartar and common washing 7carbonate of7 soda1 instead of the articles named in the recipe1 but this would be advisable only where customers insist on excessively low prices in preference to quality of goods4 ,babbit's ,premium ,soap4--,five gallons of strong lye1 five gallons of water1 five pounds of tallow1 two pounds of sal soda1 half a pound of rosin1 one pint salt1 one pint washing fluid4 ,let this water boil1 then put in the articles1 and boil half an hour4 ,stir it well while boiling1 and then run it into moulds3 it will be ready for use as soon as cold4 ,the above is for #ajj pounds of soap4 ,royal ,washing ,powder4--,mix any quantity of soda ash with an equal quantity of carbonate of soda--ordinary soda--crushed into coarse grains4 ,have a thin solution of glue1 or decoction of linseed oil ready1 into which pour the soda until quite thick4 ,spread it out on boards in a warm apartment to dry4 ,as soon as dry shake up well so that it will pack easily into nice1 square packages4 ,label neatly4 ,pound packages cost #g cents1 retail for #be cents4 ,patent ,starch ,polish4--,take common dry potato or wheat starch1 sufficient to make a pint of starch when boiled4 ,when boiled add one-half drachm spermaceti1 and one-half drachm of white wax1 then use it as common starch1 only using the iron as hot as possible4 ,invisible ,ink4--,sulphuric acid #a part1 water #bj parts2 mix together and write with a quill pen1 which writing can only be read after heating it4 ,fine ,peppermint ,lozenges4--,best powdered white sugar1 #g pounds2 pure starch1 #a pound2 oil of peppermint to flavor4 ,mix with mucilage4 ,india ,ink4--,ivory black ground into powder1 make into a paste with a few drops of essence of musk1 and one half as much essence of ambergris1 and then form into cakes4 ,to ,preserve ,flowers in ,water4--,mix a little carbonate of soda in the water1 and it will keep the flowers a fortnight4 ,ginger ,lozenges4--,mix with the white of eggs four ounces of powdered ginger1 two pounds of white sugar1 and one pound of starch4 ,to ,restore the ,color of ,black ,kid ,boots4--,take a small quantity of good black ink1 mix it with the white of an egg1 and apply it to the boots with a soft sponge4 ,color for ,wicker ,baskets1 or any small ,articles of the ,kind4--,dissolve one stick of black sealing-wax and one stick of red in two ounces of spirits of wine4 ,lay it on with a small brush4 ,to ,remove ,stains from ,books4--,to remove ink-spots1 apply a solution of oxalic1 citric1 or tartaric acid4 ,to remove spots of grease1 wax1 oil1 or fat1 wash the injured part with either1 and place it between white blotting-paper4 ,then1 with a hot iron1 press above the part stained4 ,to ,clean ,black ,veils4--,pass them through a warm liquor of bullock's gall and water2 rinse in cold water2 then take a small piece of glue1 pour boiling water on it1 and pass the veil through it2 clap it1 and frame to dry4 ,instead of framing1 it may be fastened with drawing-pins closely fixed upon a very clean paste or drawing-board4 ,to ,clean a ,marble ,chimney ,piece4--,if the marble is white1 procure half a pound of pearlash1 one pound of whiting1 and half a pound of soft soap2 boil all these ingredients together until they attain the consistence of a thick paste4 ,when nearly cold1 lay it upon the marble1 and let it remain on it for at least twenty-four hours4 ,wash it off with soft water1 and polish with linen rags4 ,spirits of turpentine is excellent for cleaning black marble4 ,oil ,stains in ,silk and other ,fabrics4--,benzine is most effectual1 not only for silk1 but for any other material whatever4 ,it can be procured from any druggist4 ,by simply covering both sides of greased silk with magnesia1 and allowing it to remain for a few hours1 the oil is absorbed by the powder4 ,should the first application be insufficient1 it may be repeated1 and even rubbed in with the hand4 ,should the silk be ,tussah or ,indian silk1 it will wash4 ,scarlet ,ink4--,dissolve #a oz4 garancine of the best quality in #a oz4 liquor ammonia2 add #a pint soft cold water distilled2 mix together in a mortar1 filter and dissolve in it #a_/b oz4 of gum arabic4 ,luminous ,ink4--,shines in the dark--,phosphorous1 one-half drachm1 oil cinnamon1 one-half oz41 mix in a vial1 cork tightly1 heat it slowly until mixed4 ,a letter written with this ink can only be read in a dark room1 when the writing will have the appearance of fire4 ,brown ,ink4--,take #d parts powdered catechu and put it in #f parts soft water2 let it stand for half a day1 shaking occasionally1 then strain1 and to bring it to the proper consistency1 add sufficient of a solution of bichromate of potash1 #a part in #af of water1 all by measure4 ,ink ,powder4--,one pound of nutgall1 #g ounces copperas1 #g ounces gum arabic3 this amount of ink powder will make one gallon of good black ink2 to prevent it from moulding1 powder two or three cloves and mix with each pound of powder4 ,excelsior ,hair ,oil4--,one gallon cologne spirits #ij per cent4 proof1 add of the oil of lemon1 orange and bergamot1 each a spoonful1 add also of the extract of vanilla #dj drops1 shake until the oils are cut up1 then add one and a half pints of soft water4 ,commercial ,writing ,ink4--,galls1 #a ounce2 gum1 #a_/b ounce2 cloves1 #a_/b ounce2 sulphate of iron1 #a_/b ounce2 water1 #h ounces4 ,digest by frequent shaking until it has sufficient color4 ,this is a good durable ink and will bear diluting4 ,indelible ,ink4--,for marking linen without preparation4 ,nitrate of silver1 #a-a_/b oz41 dissolve in #f oz4 of liquor ammonia fortis1 archil for coloring1 #a oz4 ,gum mucilage1 #ab ounces4 ,the best extant4 ,bristol's ,tooth ,powder4--,prepared chalk1 #a pound2 castile soap1 #a_/b pound2 powdered yellow bark1 #b ounces2 powdered gum myrrh1 #b ounces2 powdered loaf sugar1 #b ounces2 powdered orris1 #b ounces4 ,mix well1 after having first pulverized the castile4 ,cold ,cream4--,one pound of lard1 three ounces of spermaceti4 ,melt with a gentle heat1 and when cooling stir in orange-flower water1 one ounce1 essence of lavender1 twenty-six drops4 ,to ,make ,paint for ,one ,cent a ,pound4--,to one gallon of soft hot water add four pounds sulphate of zinc 7crude74 ,let it dissolve perfectly1 and a sediment will settle at the bottom4 ,turn the clear solution into another vessel4 ,to one gallon of paint 7lead and oil71 mix one gallon of the compound4 ,stir into it the paint slowly for ten or fifteen minutes1 and the compound and the paint will perfectly combine4 ,if too thick1 thin it with turpentine4 ,this receipt has been sold to painters as high as #ajj for the privilege to use the same in their business4 ,almond ,cream4--7,there is nothing equal to this cream for softening and whitening the hands47 ,mix honey1 almond meal and olive oil into a paste to be used after washing with soap4 ,castile soap is best for use2 it will cure a scratch1 or cut1 and prevents any spot4 ,cream of ,roses4--,take one teacupful of rose water1 as much sub-carbonate of potash as will lie on a shilling1 and half an ounce of oil of sweet almonds4 ,let all be well shaken together until it becomes thoroughly mixed1 which will take some time4 ,this is one of the best face washes made1 and is entirely harmless4 ,excellent ,pomade4--,three ounces of olive oil1 three-quarters of a drachm of the oil of almonds1 two drachms of palm oil1 half an ounce of white wax1 a quarter of a pound of lard1 and three-quarters of a drachm of the essence of bergamot4 ,this pomade is excellent for strengthening the hair1 promoting the growth of whiskers and moustaches1 and preventing baldness4 ,superior ,cologne ,water4--,alcohol1 one gallon2 add oil of cloves1 lemon1 nutmeg and bergamot1 each one drachm2 oil neroli1 three and a half drachms2 seven drops of oils of rosemary1 lavender and cassia2 half a pint of spirits of nitre2 half a pint of elder-flower water4 ,let it stand a day or two1 then take a colander and at the bottom lay a piece of white cloth1 and fill it up1 one-fourth of white sand1 and filter through it4 ,family ,salve4--,take the root of the yellow dock and dandelion1 equal parts2 add good proportion of celandine and plantain4 ,extract the juices by steeping or pressing4 ,strain carefully1 and simmer the liquid with sweet cream or fresh butter and mutton tallow1 or sweet oil and mutton tallow4 ,simmer together until no appearance of the liquid remains4 ,before it is quite cold1 put it into boxes4 ,this is one of the most soothing and healing preparations for burns1 scalds1 cuts1 and sores of every description4 ,japanese ,cement4--,immediately mix the best powdered rice with a little cold water1 then gradually add boiling water until a proper consistency is acquired1 being particularly careful to keep it well stirred all the time2 lastly1 it must be boiled for a minute in a clean saucepan or earthern pipkin4 ,this glue is beautifully white and almost transparent1 for which reason it is well adapted for fancy paper work1 which requires a strong and colorless cement4 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcriber's ,note3 ,use of - to represent division in some expressions is standardized to _/4