Syrup of Dover's powder 1 fluid dram Tincture of Aconite 10 drops Simple syrup Enough to make two ounces Shake before using. TICKLING IN THROAT. Mothers' Remedies. Mullein Leaf Smoke Beneficial for.--"Smoke dried mullein leaves, just a few puffs are needed, and should be drawn into the throat. Myron H. Grinnel of Albion, Mich., says his grandmother always gathers mullein leaves for this purpose and finds them an excellent remedy. Too much would cause dizziness." Mullein leaves are good for inflamed membranes like the ear and throat. If a person does not wish to gather the leaves themselves they may buy them at a drug store. 2. Tickling in Throat, Good Northern Canada Remedy for.--"Chew some of the bark of slippery elm and gargle the throat with saliva. This stops tickling in a few minutes." [26 MOTHERS' REMEDIES] 3. Tickling in Throat, Tested Gargle for.--"Gargle from four to six times daily with following:-- Strong Sage Tea 1 pint Salt 2 tablespoonfuls Cayenne Pepper 2 tablespoonfuls Vinegar 2 tablespoonfuls Honey 2 tablespoonfuls Mix thoroughly and bottle for use." The above ingredients are all excellent for sore throat and it is an old tried remedy and can easily be obtained. If it is too strong dilute with warm water to the desired strength. SWELLING OF THE GLOTTIS. (Oedematous Laryngitis. Oedma of the Glottis).--Swelling or oedma of the glottis or more correctly of the structure which forms the glottis, is a very serious affection. It may follow acute laryngitis or may be met with in chronic diseases of the larynx and from other diseases. It is dangerous. Symptoms.--Difficulty of breathing which increases in intensity so that the condition becomes very serious in a short time. There is whistling breathing, the voice is husky and disappears. Acute Laryngitis.--Inhalations and sprays. Menthol 10 grains Oil of pine 1 dram Tincture of benzion 1 dram Liquid alboline 2 ounces Make a solution. Use one teaspoonful in a pint of boiling water; inhale with a cone placed over the dish or put a shawl over the head and dish and inhale the steam. Or this one to inhale same way: Tincture of benzoin 1 dram Oil of tar 1 drain Liquid alboline 2 ounces Make a solution and use one teaspoonful to a pint of boiling water as above. It may be necessary in order to save life, to have a physician make an opening by incision into the windpipe for the admission of air into the lungs. This process is called Tracheotomy.