the whiskey's fer drinkin but the rum's for shampoo

From The Frugal Housewife (1829):

New England Rum constantly used to wash the hair, keeps it very clean, and free from disease; and promotes its growth a great deal more than Macassar oil. Brandy is very strengthening to the roots of the hair; but it has a hot, drying tendency, which N.E. rum has not.

Also, this:

If you wish to preserve fine teeth, always clean them thoroughly, after you have eaten your last meal at night.

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