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Barber's Shampoo Mixture

p. 583 · The White House Cook Book
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Dissolve half an ounce of carbonate of ammonia and one ounce of borax

in one quart of water; then add two ounces of glycerine in three

quarts of New England rum, and one quart of bay rum. Moisten the hair

with this liquid; shampoo with the hands until a light lather is

formed; then wash off with plenty of clean water.

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