Stuff It Buddy

I thought I would share another recipe from my book HANDWRITTEN RECIPES. This one is for stuffed peppers:

4 peppers
1½ cups cooked macaroni
1 can mushroom soup
4 tablespoons grated cheese
1 tablespoon onion
1 tablespoon parsley
½ cup ham

Mix soup, (macaroni), onion, parsley and meat. Sprinkle top with cheese. Bake in oven 375 degrees for 15 minutes.


 Found in The ABC of Casseroles (no author). Published by Peter Pauper Press, 1954.



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Funny Bone

Three "Specialist" cards from the game OPERATION.

Found in "Richard Scarry's Little Counting Book" published by Random House, 1998.


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For Professional Purposes

Today's post comes from reader Chris, who was nice enough to share one of his other finds, "Christmas Cheer."

Here's what I found in my copy of 'The Study of Palmistry' by Comte C. de Saint-Germain (1935) -







The book came to me from my girl friend's mother's garage. No idea how it ended up in there. Here's what's interesting about this book:
The book was owned by one 'Theodore R. Rollins'. It signed his name and dated it in 1941 on the inside front cover.
On the inside cover there is a newspaper clipping regarding a French fortune teller La Voisin from the 1600's.
Mr. Rollins later wrote a dedication of the book to his grandchildren in 1967 when he passed the book on to them.
Pasted into the front of the book on the leading blank pages is the obiturary of Mme. Emma Calvé, dated 1942. (I like to assume that it was placed there by Mr. Rollins as it seems he owned the book in '42.) This is interesting as the book was originally dedicated to a Mademoiselle Emma Calvé. [I've included a copy of the photo of her which was printed opposite of the title page; obviously, the author was a fan, as the original photo was personalized to him by her.]

The inside front-cover has the following hand written text:
 "11/15/41 Theodore R. Rollins 731-21 St. N.E. Wash, D.C.
 [newspaper clipping on French fortune teller La Voisin ] 
To my Grandchildren Charlie Man or Terry Lee April 12, 1967 
From Grand Daddy Theodore R. Rollins 
Try to master this out as your grandfather did. Learn to read your palm and other peoples palms as your grandfather did. 
with Love + Faith in God Granddaddy"
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Come Sail Away



Photograph, 7 inches by 9 inches.

Found in "Since 1900" by Oscar Barck and Nelson Blake. Published by Macmillan, 1947.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was @eaj0082, who entered on Twitter.

 Thanks to all who entered, see you all next week.

Friday Giveaway: 16 Vintage Children's Books - contest closed






Contest now closed, back with a winner shortly.


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Duty Calls

I'm home with a sick but still chipper little one today, so I'm gonna cheat a bit and post one of my favorite finds from the past:


"Some day I'll be dancing..."


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Supplies Are Limited, Call Now



"The Mystic Grip Disc" (new and improved) in original paper sleeve.

Found in "The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening: Volume 20" published by Greystone, 1973.

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Our Lady Of The Perpetual Boiler Inspection



Postcard, dated August 5th, 1965, reminding the Our Lady of Perpetual Help of a boiler inspection.

Found in "The Military History of WWII: Volume Three" by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy. Published by Franklin Watts, 1962.

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Condensed Book


Advertisement for Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed Milk.

Found in "On The Old Frontier" by William O. Stoddard. Published by D. Appleton, 1893.

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