saleratus
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If the horns, ears, and surface are hot, sponge the whole surface with weak lie or saleratus water, and give the following antifebrile drink:— Lemon balm, 2 ounces.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
It is 60 like the saleratus which the pioneers used to cast into their barrels of Missouri River water, to precipitate the silt and make it clear.
From The Rustler of Wind River by Ogden, George W. (George Washington)
Ignorance, not wilfulness, may be at the causal bottom of a batch of bread which is half saleratus, and a stew of venerable hens which is one-third feathers.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 by Various
Biscuits were made of flour, using a little corn meal for shortening and saleratus for raising.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
Where saleratus is used, it should be thoroughly dissolved and strained.
