A Little Celebration

What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 2667. An invitation to a ball should be given at least a week beforehand. A Wee Bit of Excitement Okay, it’s NOT a ball, but it is exciting. I’ve been awarded the Mayor’s Arts Awards...

HURRAH for the HOLIDAYS

What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipt for the Million 1857? 000. Mrs. Hale is speechless at the raw commercialism of the times. All she can say is have a wonderous holiday. And mind your comportment. Enjoy these ads from the Alta California 1857.  Christmas as we...

Gardening for Words

What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 1100. To remove Herbs and Flowers in the Summer. — If you have occasion to transplant in the summer season, let it be in the evening after the heat is past; plant and water the same immediately,...

Puns of Life

What’s in Mrs.Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 4082. Wanted to know,—how the six persons can transport themselves over the river in pairs, so that no woman shall be left in company with any of the men unless her husband is present. Party Mood...

Washing in the New Year

What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 212. To take  Spots off Cloths, Stuffs, Silk, Cotton, and Linen –Take two quarts of spring water, put in it a little fine white potash, about the quantity of a walnut, and a lemon cut in slices;...

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