Toothache - "delightfully ended"

lupaglupa

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This seems like particularly bad advice!

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The Hartford Herald, Hartford KY, April 7, 1875
 
I love old home remedies and have an abhorrence to doctor and dentist visits unless they are absolutely necessary but this might be carrying things a little too far. Give me a quart jar of 180 proof corn liquor and a pair of needle nosed pliers any day of the week over this cure!
 
Well I guess, what does not kill you makes you stronger? I do know that people have died from exposure to the higher strength ammonia. Lots of tales of woodworkers trying to fume oak, and killing themselves in the process!
 
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