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Rh Dissolve a level teaspoonful of Bicarbonate of Soda in a tumbler of cool water and take one to two hours after meals. For a tonic form, about one-quarter teaspoonful before meals.

Two teaspoonfuls of Bicarbonate of Soda to a gallon of water, dissolving it in a little water before adding it to the bath. —''Issued by United States Department of Labor, Children’s Bureau.''

A most delightful bath may be taken by filling the bathtub with water as hot as can be comfortably borne and then thoroughly dissolving in it from one-half to one pound of Bicarbonate of Soda. It has the effect of softening the skin and giving it a velvety texture; it also corrects, in a great measure, body odors.