Ginger Snaps
One cupful of lard, I cupful of sugar, I cupful of molasses, I cupful of water, a little salt, I tablespoonful of ginger, I teaspoonful of soda, and I teaspoonful of cream of tartar, roll thin and bake quickly.
Feeding a family well on little, 1914 - soups to cakes, with every left-over accounted for.
One cupful of lard, I cupful of sugar, I cupful of molasses, I cupful of water, a little salt, I tablespoonful of ginger, I teaspoonful of soda, and I teaspoonful of cream of tartar, roll thin and bake quickly.