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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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Cream Pie (II)

Mrs. John Thomas.

One cup powdered sugar, one cup flour, one teaspoon cream tartar and one-half teaspoon soda, five eggs beaten separately, grated rind of lemon. Cream : Set in hot water one-half pint of milk; when scalding hot add onehalf cup sugar, a little salt and one egg beaten together; stir until thick, and when cool add one tablespoon vanilla; put between crusts.

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