Show water famine in sooth africa the south african newspapers are full of amusing incidents in connection with the rand water famine soda water at five shillings a bottle is in general use for culinary and washing purposes the demand for florida bay rum eau de cologne and other liquids of like character is great and anything that can be pressed into the service of the toilet commands a fancy price A mixture of ammonia and lavender water is said to yield satisfactory results and even vaseline and ben aine are by no means despised |