08 07 1863 [Friday]

The Stanton Vindicator, August 7, 1863, p. 2, c. 2

To Wounded Soldiers.

The Rockingham Register says that the pain caused by Gunshot wounds, and wounds of any kinds,will be relieved almost instantaneously by holding the part affected over smoking lard. Put the lard on burning coals in a shovel or pan convenient to handle and let the wounded part be brought as close as possible to the lard, the smoke and fumes arising from which will act like a charm upon the part affected. The gentlemen who informed the Register states that he has seen it tried repeatedly and never knew it to fail. All who are suffering from wounds should try this simple and easily applied remedy.