Remedies of my family the Gladneys in 1875: Recipe for colds: 1 tablespoon of molasses 2 tablespoon of castor oil 1 teaspoon of paregoric 1 teaspoon of spirits of camphor Mix and take often: He noted a cure for rheumatism also: 1/2 oz. pulverized salt peter dissolved in 1/2 pint of sweet oil. Bathe the painful parts in the mixture. A remedy for sore eyes was easy to prepare: "Steep a handful of maple bark in a cup of water. Wash eyes in water several times a day." Hope they are (?)helpful (?) :-) Bettye Hogue Bond