Cure for Hot Coppers
Anon
Genre: | News-Commentary, Drollery |
Subjects: | Medical Treatment, Societies, Chemistry, Domestic Economy |
Discusses Arthur H Hassall's claim made at the British Association for the Advancement of Science that the fluid from 'street-oysters' consists largely of sulphuric acid and water and is correspondingly a good scourer for copper kettles. | |
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