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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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Ginger Snaps

Mrs Upham.

One pint of molasses, one cup of butter, a teaspoonful each of ginger, cloves, and soda; put all over the fire together and let it come to a boil, using a large vessel, as it is likely to foam over; when nearly cool add flour enough to make a stiff dough; roll out and cut into small cakes.

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