A Rare Find

Last weekend, Sam suggested that I go through the "recipe drawer" in the kitchen. There were cookbooks belonging to the ex-wife (that I graciously gave to Shannon to give to her mother) as well as recipes and cookbooks belonging to Sam's grandmother. I stumbled upon recipes written on the back of shower invitations, invoice envelopes, scraps of paper and even on the back of a blank check from JNB.

The find of the day was the "The Parent-Teacher Association" Cook Book dated December 1927. The book's cover is made of some kind of soft and supple fabric that is frayed on all edges. The paper on which the recipes are printed are dog-eared and stained with any number of ingredients.

What really caught my eye are the following advertisements:

"Wahl Bros. & Schraub, Phone 94, Across from the Fritz Hotel" (what we know as the Las Lomas Hotel)

"Kindrick's Grocery, Keeps on hand at all times the CHOICEST GROCERIES to fill all the recipes in this book."

"GANN GROCERY COMPANY, Groceries, Feed and Lumber"

"SAVAGE & SONS, Proprietors, All kinds of fresh meats and packing house products. Eggs, butter and cheese."

"Have you tried === Junction Grocery Co.? They probably have it! Phone 10"

"HAZELWOOD LAUNDRY, Hazelwood & Sons, Proprietors, For quick and dependable service. Prices reasonable. Phone 96"

"LOEFFLER MOTOR CO. Garage, Phone 33, Ford Sales and Service"

"N.H. Skaggs, SAENAN MILK GOATS, Young Registered Does"

"Stevenson, Baker & Knetsch, Lawyers"

"Riley, Holekamp & Denman, Insurance - Farm Loans - Radiolas"

"Mrs. Pierce Hoggett, Seasonable Cut Flowers, Pot Plants, Funeral Work, Will wire flowers anywhere, Phone 73"

"For Real Service and up to date work come to BUSTER'S BARBER SHOP. Electric Hair Dryer and Baths."

"Building Material. For that new home you contemplate; or for repairs on the old house or barn. Everything for Building. Junction Wool & Mohair Company, Menard"

"Standifer Hosptial -- Dr. Lilburn E. Standifer, Physician in Charge *** This is now the building where Laurrie and her family conduct their feed and grain business.***"

"Mrs. Irene Chase Brown, Teacher of Piano, Public School Bldg."

"THE CITY CAFE, (Formerly the Williams Cafe), Short Orders at all hours. Fish and oysters in season. SPECIAL PLATE LUNCH, 50 cents. The two best places in the world to eat are home and the City Cafe."

"Be Fashion Wise and shop at -- THE VOGUE SHOPPE. The most exclusive gowns and millinery. A complete Dressmaking room."

"Mrs. Guy E. Wynne, Teacher of Piano and Voice at Schreiner High School. Representing the New England Conservatory Method. Courses include theory, harmony and history of music. Of special interet in choral clubs now being organized."

And there is a picture of the "NEW FRITZ HOTEL" on the last page of the cookbook.

Thank you for allowing me to share this rare find with each one of you. The P.T.A. cook book speaks of so much more than just recipes.