Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 April 1885 — How to Regain a Lost Voice. [ARTICLE]

How to Regain a Lost Voice.

A broken-down old German actor at induced Caroline Bauer to appear at a performance announced for bis benefit. On the appointed day, however, Bhe had comfdetely lost her voice from the effects of a severe cold, and the poor man was in despair since his tickets land been sold entirely on the strength of the promised appearance of the Berlin actress, and if she failed him he would be required to refund the money, the greater part of which was already expended. Ha had a wife and many children; would she not, in pity for them, try his remedy for hoarseness? It was a severe one. “too terribly Russian for a delicate lady, but—” ” “And this remedy?” “Well, you must let a whole quart of scalding hot beer pass slowly and uninterruptedly down your throat.” “Is that all?” “No; there is something more, honored fraulein,” said Dolle, timidly. drinking it you must hold a tallow candle—a good thick one, fonr to the pound—in the boilingßeer, and stir it about till nothing but the wick is left.” The kind-hearted actress shuddered, but consented to swallow the nauseous draught, and by evening had completely recovered her voice. —Fortnightly Reciew.