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FEVER
GET ONE-FIFTH OF SOUTHERN COMFORT
SWEET AND GOOD MIXTURE DRINK AND ONE BOTTLE OF SCHWEPPES
BITTER LEMON JUICE. MIX HALF AND HALF.
THIS WILL SWEAT THE SICKNESS OUT OF YOU.
ALSO USE SOME VICKS VAPO RUB. RUB YOUR CHEST.
PUT ON A SWEAT SHIRT, THEN GO TO BED.
THE VICKS WORKS TO PULL THE SICKNESS OUT OF YOU, WHEREAS
THE ALCOHOL SWEATS IT OUT.
Data entry tech comment: SPELLING CORRECTED.
Where learned: DETROIT
Keyword(s): INFLUENZA ; LIQUOR
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |
Date learned: 02-10-1972