In 1932 all households received their newspapers on Fridays.
In rural areas the local weekly newspaper
was the only source of news for most families.
Housewives would scan the grocery store ads
looking for the best bargains
to do their grocery shopping on Saturday.
Buying a good quality broom for 25c was
both a luxury and treat to the 1932 housewife.
Hints for the Household was also a popular column...
When was the last time you made Pressed Chicken?
And if you're having trouble with mosquitoes...
just leave a bottle of penny-royal uncorked in the room at night.
In the morning there will not be a mosquito to be found.
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A broom??? Didn't the Rumba replace that. Penny-royal???? I seriously dont know what that is. Oh how the times have changed....
ReplyDeleteNow we have coupon Suzy, arghhh! Take me back to 1932! Six dozen canning rings for 25cents??? A gallon of Vinegar 25 cents!! Grandma's gotta be rolling over in her grave! I wonder if Walmart sells Penny-royal??
ReplyDeleteLook at those prices, 25 cents for 6 dozen canning rings . . . and the meat prices.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had pressed chicken but my mom's pressed beef sandwiches were my all time favorites.
Thanks for stirring up the memories . . . SO FUN!
I am following this new blog of yours , it looks great ! Looking forward to more ! Great job gals !
ReplyDeleteHi Barb. I'm Barb too. I came over from Lisa's blog. This will be a fun venture for the two of you. I don't cook much any more but will still look forward to seeing yours.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your new blog.
Hello and Best of Luck with the new blog!Anna
ReplyDelete@ TJO, Hey Cuz, penny royal is a nasty little herb. It was used to cause abortions and other things. Here is the article out of my herb book...
ReplyDelete"Pennyroyal is a well-known abortificant which causes the uterine muscles to contract, it is said to be very effective and is sometimes combined with Blue Cohosh, or mugwort. It is believed to be most effective as tea, drunk while hot. Either the fresh or dried herb can be used, some think a tea made from the fresh herb may be more effective, but at this time there is not enough information available to make a determination of which is better, if you purchase herbs of good quality it may not make any difference. For more information on purchasing herbs.
During American colonial times a tablespoon of brewers yeast was frequently added to a freshly brewed cup of pennyroyal tea to induce abortion. This combination is mentioned in King's American Dispensatory in the late 1800's, as "reputed to be a safe and effective abortifacient".
The essential oil of pennyroyal should NEVER be used internally even in small amounts it is a deadly poison, and is not a pleasant way to die, two young women from Colorado died from pennyroyal oil poisoning the doctors could do nothing to save them as their organs failed, they died a very painful death, lets learn from their tragic mistakes and not loose anyone else this way.
@ TJO, Hey Cuz, penny royal is a nasty little herb. It was used to cause abortions and other things. Here is the article out of my herb book...
ReplyDelete"Pennyroyal is a well-known abortificant which causes the uterine muscles to contract, it is said to be very effective and is sometimes combined with Blue Cohosh, or mugwort. It is believed to be most effective as tea, drunk while hot. Either the fresh or dried herb can be used, some think a tea made from the fresh herb may be more effective, but at this time there is not enough information available to make a determination of which is better, if you purchase herbs of good quality it may not make any difference. For more information on purchasing herbs.
During American colonial times a tablespoon of brewers yeast was frequently added to a freshly brewed cup of pennyroyal tea to induce abortion. This combination is mentioned in King's American Dispensatory in the late 1800's, as "reputed to be a safe and effective abortifacient".
The essential oil of pennyroyal should NEVER be used internally even in small amounts it is a deadly poison, and is not a pleasant way to die, two young women from Colorado died from pennyroyal oil poisoning the doctors could do nothing to save them as their organs failed, they died a very painful death, lets learn from their tragic mistakes and not loose anyone else this way.