This was posted on another list....Any of you ever used it before? Kay[Aldrich]Cutshall > Clipping Preservation > > Dissolve a Milk of Magnesia tablet in a quarter cup <2 ounces> of club > soda overnight. Pour into a pan large enough to hold the flattened > clipping. Soak the clipping for one hour, then pat dry. > > Do not move the clipping until completely dry. Estimated life: 200 > years." > > This one makes a larger quantity of the solution > Newspaper Preservation > > One quart club soda > Two tablespoons Milk of Magnesia > > Mix in shallow container and let stand 24 hours until clear. Dip > newspaper into mixture and allow to soak for one hour. Dry on paper > towel. May need one or more books on top to flatten. > > After some use the mixture will turn yellow but it will still be good. > Store in refrigerator in container clearly marked 'DO NOT DRINK'. Allow > mixture to warm to room temperature before use. > > This formula will not restore yellowed newspaper but it will stop > further deterioration. > > IMPORTANT: This formula ONLY works for newspaper. It will ruin > documents or photographs!