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The Accuracy Of Pressure Gauges Used On Household Steam Pressure Cookers, Arnold E. Baragar

Historical Research Bulletins of the Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station

In the pressure cooker, high temperature is obtained by using steam under pressure. Since the pressure gauge is used as the indicator of temperature it is essential that the gauge register the correct pressure. Hence, this paper deals mainly with a study of the accuracy of both new and old pressure gauges used on steam pressure cookers. At the same time, four other phases were investigated: (1) the proper functioning of safety valves, (2) the various methods of sealing the lid to the cooker, (3) the proper evacuation of air from the cooker, and (4) the use of a thermometer …

Cooking With Glass Ovenware, Phoenix Glass Oven Ware

Pamphlets

The pamphlet was produced by the makers of Phoenix Glass Oven Ware.

There is a preface written by M.S. Bruce McGee, Principal of the Midland School of Domestic Science, Birmingham where Phoenix Glass Oven Ware is promoted as an ideal wedding gift.

There is a wide ranging selection of recipes using the glass ware.

There is a reciept for goods recieved from Dockrell Sons & Co. Ltd. Dublin, dated 1939 and addressed to Mrs Lyons of Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

Marvelous Meals With Minute Tapioca : Miss Dine About Town, General Foods Corporation

Pamphlets

This pamphlet was produced by the General Foods Corporation, USA, makers of Minute Tapioca.

There is an introduction by Miss Dine about Town , in which the charactor professes not to be a good cook but due to her vast experience of dining out knows the advantages of using Minute Tapioca in your dishes.

The pamphlets contains recipes for starters, main courses and desserts.

There is a colour advertisment for Minute Tapioca on the back cover.

There is a loose cutting of a ''basic recipe for shortbread cookies'' in the pamphlet.