STOVE POLISH.
Reading edition
Cake Polish.
Fine East India Plumbago 50 lbs.
German Lead 25 to 50 ”
Temper with water and pass through moulds; the plumbago and lead must be ground to the fineness of flour.
Paste Polish.
Powdered East India Plumbago 50 lbs.
German Lead 25 ”
Soap sufficient.
Mix thoroughly the plumbago and lead. If jet black is wanted, mix in some lampblack also; then heat some common laundry soap and a small amount of water to nearly the boiling point; then mix the whole together; use some cheap odor to disguise the soap smell. Put into tin boxes, label to exclude the air, and prevent evaporation.
Liquid Polish.
Consists of a small amount of the Pulverized Leads and a quantity of Benzine. It is dangerous.
Liquid Polish No. 2.
Copperas 2 lbs.
Boneblack 1 ”
Plumbago—fine 1 ”
Water sufficient.
Mix thoroughly, apply with a cloth.
Benzine can be substituted for the water.