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The ladies of 1870s Chicago pooled their recipes and signed every one — corned beef from Mrs. Beaty, lemon pie from Mrs. Saulter.

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Bean Soup

Mrs. Whitehead.

One pint beans, four quarts water, small piece fat beef; boil three hours and strain. If too thin add one ; boil three hours and strain. If too thin add one tablespoon flour.

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