WAR-TIME RECIPES; A Cookery Book to Help Make the World Free for Democracy
New York: JOHN WANAMAKER, c. 1917. Staplebound. 64 pages. 15 x 11.5 cm. Introduction by Woodrow Wilson and essay by Herbert Hoover, acting Food Commissioner. Referring to the Women of America as the "Soldiers of the Home", Hoover states: "Many must go into battle, but many can only remain at home. The world's food supply is short and many must suffer... Since food will decide the war, each American woman can do a real national service by protecting the food supply of the nation." The Six Saving Principles: Save the wheat, Save the meat, Save the Milk, Save the fats, Save the sugar, Save the fuel. Recipe include an abundance of corn meal, vegetables, fish, and cheese. Interior clean, cover disbound but intact. Brown wraps. Very good. Item #4120
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