The Business of Being a Housewife
An excerpt on domestic economy by Jean Prescott Adams urges embracing market baskets and home provisioning. It praises prudent food buying, waste elimination, and garden cultivation, noting wealthier women visiting markets by carriage to select provisions and reduce costs. It also promotes regular picnics with simple baskets and practical packing tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Prescott Adams
Armour and Company
Waler
Chen
Department of Agriculture
Local Market Specials Include Dressed Chickens and Fresh Produce
The listing advertises dressed chickens 2 to 3 pounds at a per pound price, sugar by the order, special flour at $1.55 and $1.70 for Spring Wheat, fresh bread at 6 14 cents, and home grown raspberries, tomatoes, radishes, onions, beets, carrots, and cabbages available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Hottie
Mason
Lima
Picnic Provisions And Simple Sandwich Ideas
The article outlines affordable picnic planning with paper plates and cloths as practical basics. It suggests attainable hampers outfits and inexpensive foods like oatmeal bread sandwiches with spreads, ground meats, leftovers, jams, and a variety of salads and fruity punches for dessert and drinks.
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