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SORE THROAT CURE
IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT, GARGLE WITH HERRING JUICE.
Submitter comment:
THIS CURE IS BASED ON THE MEDICINAL POWERS OF SALT. (HERRING
JUICE IS MOSTLY SALT.) THIS CURE IS CONSIDERED VILE, BUT EFFECTIVE.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: CA00001916 ; 01-13-1980