The Bride's Cook Book

A wedding present from the advertisers, San Francisco, c.1918 — a young wife's whole cookery course, paid for by the Blue Bird washer, the Portland Studio and Ghirardelli's chocolate.

Housekeeping Notes

3 recipes in this part of The Bride's Cook Book.

Cleaning the House

CARE OF THE KITCHEN FLOOR. A linoleum covered floor is the most easily kept clean. The hardwood floor is the next best. Anything spilled…

Dish Washing

PREPARATION. Collect all dishes to be washed. Save time and steps in clearing off by using a tray to carry dishes from table to sink. (A…

Removal of Stains

BLOOD. Saturate the stained part with kerosene oil and then dip in boiling water. CHOCOLATE. 1. Stretch the stained part over a bowl and…

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