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28 in the mouth without damage to the enamel of the teeth. It leaves the mouth clean and the teeth free from the film of animal matter, which, if not removed, would soon become the lodging place for myriads of bacteria, to the ultimate ruin of the enamel of the teeth.” —Extract from paper by Dr. Leonard Keene Hirshberg, A. B, M. A., M. D.

(Johns Hopkins University.)

Dissolve one level teaspoonful of Bicarbonate of Soda in a glass of cool water and take on arising in the morning. This will clean the stomach of the mucus that has accumulated during the night and act as a mild laxative on the bowels.

For a baby from one to six months of age with Colic and distended abdomen give in an enema one level teaspoonful of Soda dissolved in a half glass (two ounces) of warm water.