From Lo Spirito folletto, Milan, 1873:
After bathing, it is a good idea to have a layer of lime applied to the skin, which will firm it and will not prevent bruising.
A good tip not to be overlooked. At night, in the moonlight, it will be good to spend a few hours on the uppermost parts of your home.
So that we will not have cholera in Milan: we will have only a few cases of cholero-vino-morbo, but this variety has nothing to do with what worries you.
In all cases, readers, rest assured… if cholera comes, Lo Spirito Folletto [The Spritely Spirit] has taken all his measures. He will first publish his caricature.
Sic Transit Pestilentia 