Housekeepers as front line in tuberculosis defense
An advocacy piece from the National Society for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis urges housekeepers to prevent tuberculosis by improving ventilation, sunlight, clean water, milk safety, clean furniture, and modern plumbing. It stresses municipal oversight, daily cleanliness, and wholesome, varied diet, linking home conditions to public health outcomes.
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National Society For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis
Friends of Tuberculosis
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Board of Health
Some Beef Heart Recipes
A six pound beef heart can be boiled slow for an hour then torn from the interior waste. Stuff the cavity with turkey dressing, bake another hour, and serve hot with vegetables and gravy. Economical for a family of four or five, about twenty cents per dinner. Also, slice crosswise to cook as steak and use trimmings for hash croquettes or soup meat.
Apple Recipes Prove Healthful and Flavorful
An old guide extols apples for digestion and skin health, noting the belief that an apple a day keeps doctors away. It lists multiple apple based dishes including Apple Omelet, Apple Dumpling, Apple Trifle, Apple Snow, and Apple Souffle with step by step instructions and ingredients.
Desserts from an old kitchen guide for year round treats
A vintage recipe excerpt describes Apple Hedgehog and Apple and Fig Jam. It outlines making a hedgehog shaped apple mold with baked apples, almonds, red currant jelly and lemon rind, plus a method for simmering apples and figs to create a rich jam.
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Apple Hedgehog
Ay Nutting Expedition Idea for Summer and Winter Parties
A historic party game plan titled Ay Nutting Expedition describes inviting guests with walnuts and nuts hidden around rooms. Scoring uses peanuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecans for points, plus a filbert race and a nut-puzzle activity. Prizes include nut related tokens.
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State Board of Health
Marion Harris Neil
Inovel Entertainment
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