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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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Tomato Catsup (IV)

Mrs. Carson.

One buhsel of good ripe tomatoes, one-half gallon of good vinegar, also fresh ground spices, quarter pound allspice, two ounces cloves, three tablespoons black pepper, six large onions or two heads garlic, one pint and a half of salt, four large red peppers; boil for a length of time, and strain through a sieve, and add the vinegar last; boil until it is thick enough.

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