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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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Tea Biscuits (II)

Mrs. Arthurs.

One quart flour, four teaspoonfuls Cook's Friend baking powder, about the size of an egg of butter, one tablespoonful of brown sugar, grate in a little nutmeg; bake twenty minutes in a quick oven.

— Mrs. Curtis' Muffins

Mrs. Opham.

One quart flour, two and one-half teaspoonsful Cook's Friend baking powder. Mix all dry in flour. Add cold water enough to make a stiff batter, and then a tablespoonful of melted lard.

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