water welps

water n Water welps," or sores on the hands and arms caused by salt water, yield to brass chains worn round the wrists. "I've 'ad dem welps so bad," one old fellow informed me,"dat I've took me knife an' scrope 'em down, fer spite. But brass chains cured...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1976
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72280
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Summary:water n Water welps," or sores on the hands and arms caused by salt water, yield to brass chains worn round the wrists. "I've 'ad dem welps so bad," one old fellow informed me,"dat I've took me knife an' scrope 'em down, fer spite. But brass chains cured 'em. De more copper ye has in de brass, better it'll work. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit W. J. KIRWIN AUG 1976 JH AUG 1976 Used I and Sup Not used Not used on the water; salt water; fresh-water; water bear; water doctor; water dog; water fur; water gully; water haul; water hopper; water-horse; water-jug; water lily; water man; water nipper; water pigeon; water pup;water whelp; water set; waterside