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regularjoe2

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Antique recipe for furniture scratches
« on: May 17, 2010, 10:25:00 pm »
from an unknown apothecary chemist , c1671 , titled "Apothecary Recipe for Furniture Scratches" .

1 Quart - Fishworms , washed
1 Pound - Hogs lard

Stew them together.
Filter through a strainer.

Add 1/2 Pint of oil of Turpentine and 1/2 Pint of good Brandy .

Simmer it well and it is fit for use .
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Re: Antique recipe for furniture scratches
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 10:28:16 pm »
MMmmm, Sounds better the Crow Stew  :P
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Re: Antique recipe for furniture scratches
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 11:18:59 pm »
Sounds like "hog wash" to me!
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Re: Antique recipe for furniture scratches
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 09:22:38 am »
May be good for 'stink bait' too .
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