To the wholesale, retail and manufacturing trade, who subscribed to the first edition, and to whose kind words of encouragement I owe the continuation of this work, I hereby tender my sincere thanks. Notwithstanding the great care and expense that I have gone to in the preparation of this volume, I am fully aware of its numerous deficiences and imperfections, but I trust to the indulgence of those for whose benefit it is written and to the fairness of critics, who, while they find it easy to discover faults, can also appreciate the usefulness of a work of this kind. 4214 Olive street, St. Louis. T. M. GRIFFITHS. 235406 INTRODUCTORY NOTES. Where there are a variety of formulas to choose from it may be of some assistance if attention is called to a few for which I have a preference. The Syrups of Sarsaparilla with Iodide of Potash, on Page 1, sell well, give good satisfaction and afford a handsome profit. To those who wish to make a small quantity of similar goods, formulas for one gallon will be found on page 283. For a high grade goods, Iodides Alterative Compound, on page 316, will do excellent work, is not expensive, but good, and will with a little pushing and advertising, make a good specialty as those who buy it will recommend it highly. For Tonics, Calisaya Cordial, page 317. Phosphorox Tonic, page 325. Solution of Iron Manganese and Pepsin, page 323. Fluid Viburnum, page 9. Creosote and Guaiac Tonic, page 322 are dependable. In Cough Syrups there is a wide choice. For goods that have merit and are not expensive, see pages 14 to 17; for higher priced goods, see Elixir of Heroin Co., at end of introductory notes. Elixir of Creosote and Heroin, pages 319 and 428, and Creosote and Guaiac Tonic, page 322, are excellent. The latter preparation is extensively used in Bronchial Troubles, etc. For Asthma remedies, Dick's Asthma Cure, page 20, is a good preparation and has given satisfaction, but the Asthma Remedy Special, page 440, is really the preparation that comes nearer to being a Specific for this distressing complaint than any that I am acquainted with. It will pay well to put it on the market. Catarrh Cures are covered on pages 21 and 22. Bergoline Oil Spray is very good. I have been making it for 20 years. (Be sure to use camphoric acid in its manufacture, not camphor.) This simple preparation for local application, and with it, for internal use, the formula on page 21 or the Iodides Alterative Compound, page 316 and good results will be obtained. Nerve Tonics on pages 7 and 24 are typical formulas. For Laxatives and Aperients, the Fig Syrup, Castroilina and Purgative Tablets on page 29. Cascara, pages 276 and 441; Cathartic Elixir, page 318; Chionanthia Compound, page 318, and Hepatic Stimulant, page 322, are all good. There is a full line of liniments to select from. The newest Kastagon Liniment, page 292, is excellent. For Pharmaceutical Preparations there is a wide range of desirable formulas, those on pages 315 to 327, scaled to one gallon quantities, comprise a standdard line of reliable goods. In Salves the Carbolic Ointment, page 35, is an excellent inexpensivė Salve, but for something a little higher priced and without doubt the best all-round healing ointment, select the Universal Ointment. Page end of foot notes. I have never seen a more useful piece of goods for diseases of the skin; it has a good record. For Chills and Fever, the Chocolate Quinine is a great favorite with the children; the preparation is more limpid than any that I have seen and therefore may be poured from narrow mouthed bottles; this is a distinct advantage. In Chill Tonics the Tasteless Chill Tonic with arsenic, page 27, and the Chill Tonic without arsenic, page 310, are recommended; also a good seller is the Syrup of Quinine Tasteless 5 grains, page 262. The formula for the Syrup of Quinine Tasteless 2 grains was omitted in error from page 262; it is prepared in the same manner as the 5 grain syrup, using only 2 grains of the Quinidine Alkaloid to each dram. The Liquid Antipyretic, page 316, is sold in some localities under the name of Fever Drops; it is also well known as Headache Drops; it is a good Antipyretic and Analgesic. In Emulsions, Acamulsia and Acamulsia preparations will be found desirable for those who prefer fresh, wholesome emulsions. Terramenthaline, the Antiphlogistic, page 327, and Injections, brown and yellow, page 309, have had a good sale. The Emulsion of Salol, page 287, the Dermalina Lotion, page 306, the Kola Syrup, pages 426 and 427, are the best than can be produced. There are hundreds of other formulas in Creams, Powders, Hair Colorers, Hair Dyes, etc., etc., that offer a choice to the seeker after specialties. Of interest to the manufacturer of articles for the household are the formulas for Table Sauces-these are actual working formulas, no guess workbut "do it just so." The Sauce "that's just as good," on page 314, has a fine aromatic flavor and is a pungent appetizer. The Croft's Sauce, page 91, is a sauce of high grade quality. The Delmonico Sauce, page 92, is a second quality sauce in which the pressed marc from the Croft's Sauce may be used to advantage. For a quick process sauce costing but little, the East India Sauce, page 92, will give satisfaction. The Baking Powders are standard goods, excepting the Quick Rising Baking Powder, page 94. Particular attention is called to this formula on account of its quality, cheapness and purity. Make up a small batch in ounces instead of pounds, or make a smaller quantity by placing 15, 17 or 64 threepenny French nails on an accurate scale and weighing separately the quantities indicated, using nails instead of ounces. Dry the powders separately, mix them well (see general directions for mixing Baking Powder, page 94), and make a batch of biscuits, using two teaspoonfuls of the powder to a quart of flour, well mixed in; bake quickly; the biscuits will be sweet, light and wholesome. The keeping properties of this powder are excellent, mainly on account of the large proportion of starch used in the mixture. The Soluble Lemon and Orange Extracts, page 95, 261, 274, and Orangeadine, page 434, are useful formulas. The artificial extracts make high-grade goods which may be diluted if cheaper goods are desired; be sure to obtain good ethers, for instance Acetate of Amyl varies greatly, some brands have a gasoline odor that would ruin the best formula ever devised. This caution applies to other material used in manufacturing. Learn to be an expert in selecting good goods; not necessarily high-priced goods, but fine goods at a fair price. The Ginger Ale Extract, page 99, makes a choice flavoring for a higher grade ginger ale. The Brazilian Furniture Cleanser and Polisher, page 267, should have a large sale; it is inexpensive and does the work well. Salad Dressing, page 268; Ink Remover, page 268; Roach Paste, page 269; Bug Annihilator, page 270; Starch Gloss, page 270; Peanut Butter, page 273; Blue Black Ink, page 274; Mucilage, pages 82, 263, 443; Orange and Ginger Wine, page 275; Sweet Cider and Orange Cider, page 297; Raspberry Jelly, Concentrated, page 279; Pancake Flour, page 280; Tea Flavor, page 280; Tomato Catsup, page 281; Weed Killers, page 276; Essence of Smoke, page 277; Butter Color, pages 82, 277, 282; Metal Polishes and Lightning Paint Remover, page 443; Flavoring Powders, page 296; Ice Cream Powders for making and bulking ice cream, page 313; Breath Perfumes, page 427; Razor Paste, page 436; Shaving Powder, page 436; Washing Powders and Washing Liquids, pages 99, 309, 382, 383, 443; Egg Preservative Liquid, page 413; |