Burns and Scalds

1895

A remedy for scalds and burns that one woman has used successfully for years is compounded as follows:

Mix thoroughly equal parts of raw linseed oil, limewater and laudanum. Keep this mixture tightly corked, label it "poison" and set it on the top shelf of the most out of the way closet, so that inquisitive children will not get hold of it. It makes an excellent dressing, affording speedy relief from pain. Keep a soft linen cloth saturated with the mixture closely over the burn, excluding the air. Shake before using. — Washington Star.

Railroad Officials Rush Father to See Dying Child

Syracuse, New York, 1919

RAILROAD HEADS RUSH FATHER TO SEE DYING CHILD

Central Officials Break Empire Train Rule for Syracuse Manager

Through efforts of New York Central officials, J. W. Morey, with offices here, was able to reach his home at Grand View and the bedside of his 5-year-old daughter who was dying from burns, five hours earlier than he could have done except for the consideration of the railroad.

He left on the Empire, which broke its rule and stopped at Tarrytown. The engineer was told to lose no time, and he pulled into Tarrytown four minutes ahead of schedule. Central officials arranged to have the ferry at Tarrytown wait for the Empire and carry the father across the river to Grand View. The child was burned while playing near a bonfire. Mr. Morey is representative of the Westinghouse Lamp company, with offices in the University block. he has a suite at the Onondaga hotel.

--Syracuse Herald, Syracuse, New York, September 12, 1919, page 10.