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On Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:34:14 -0600, SteveB wrote:


****. I once wanted to go buy some iodine. It is great for putting on
splinters, as the splinter sucks it up, and you can see what to dig out.
Same with mercurochrome. I could not find a place that sold it. It was
like banned, and they could not sell it. I have since moved to a very
small community, and don't know if it is available or not. Maybe in a
farm store, which there are many around here. A couple of ounces would
last ten years. Boy, we used to put that on everything, and it sure
burns.

Steve

You stirred fond, well maybe not so fond, memories. Apparently, iodine
can be used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.


http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/aug07/070815d.asp

I tried to get some Salt Peter for smoking meat. My FIL used it as a
preservative. The pharmacy said they could get me some, then a week
later changed their mind. By the conversation, I assumed "somebody" else
changed their minds for them...

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