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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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Lemon Pie (IV)

Miss Prissie.

The juice and rind of one lemon, one cup of sugar, the yolks of two eggs, two tablespoonsful of flour, a teacupful of milk; line the dish with paste; pour in the custard; bake until done; beat the whites of the eggs; add four tablespoonsful of powdered sugar, spread on the pie and brown lightly. 4

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