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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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To Wash Woollens

E. A. Forsyth.

To every pail of water, add one tablespoon of ammonia, and the same of beef gall; wash out quickly and rinse in warm water, adding a very little beef gall to the water. This will remove spots from carpets, making them look fresh.

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