Timey Meals on a Week: Frugal Family Grocery Plan
A reader from Sincy Shelf shares a three-adult weekly grocery plan costing about 2.50 for staples plus 2.50 for milk and incidentals. The note emphasizes stocking pantry shelves, buying weekly, and avoiding waste while detailing a sample weekly menu and emergency pantry items.
Emergency shelf guides prudent household budgeting
In a practical letter a Detroit reader explains stocking groceries as an emergency shelf plus weekly and monthly accounting. The writer praises economical recipes and spending discipline, arguing all shelf buys should be included in weekly table expenses to prevent misallocation and conflict.
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John
Artificial comb debate on honey uses and paraffin
The letter from America discusses an article on honey and its uses, defending the accuracy of bee husbandry methods and distinguishing paraffin from beeswax in comb foundations. Readers weigh in on artificial comb, wax, and dressing bee equipment, with practical notes on making and using foundation sheets.
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Tod Dorey
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Family Meals for a Week by Miss C Detroit
Readable weekly menu listing for Monday to Supper including breakfasts lunches and dinners. Contributed by Miss C Detroit. The author claims meals for three adults can be prepared for not more than 3 per week and praises the list for practical housemothers.
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Miss C
Detroit, Mich
Reader Suggests Greens With Fish and Celery Tips
A reader praises an article on vegetables that pair with meats and offers tips for fish dishes. They recommend spinach or greens with fish, onions in any form, horseradish creamed gravy, stewed celery, and using every scrap of celery in dishes. The message also notes appreciation to the publication and the California constituency's value to the organization.
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Emma Kt
Los Angeles
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Boiling cabbage without odor uses onion bread and vinegar
A simple method to boil cabbage odor free is described. Place peeled onion in the cabbage center, top with thick stale bread, and gradually add water as it simmers. A small container of vinegar and sugar on the back of the stove completes the flavor, with bread and onion absorbing odors.
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