I’m very curious about the section below this recipe: The Housewife’s Idea Box. I wish we could have seen what was in it! Cleaning with vinegar? Tips on frugality? Oh, the advice that has been lost to the ages.

Cranberry and Raisin Pie

Three and one-half cupfuls cranberries, one-half cupful raisins, one cupful sugar, two tablespoonfuls flour, one tablespoonful butter.

Line pie pan with pastry. Chop the cranberries with the raisins and mix with the remaining ingredients. Put into pastry lined pan and bake for 15 minutes in a hot oven (450 degrees). Reduce heat to moderate (350 degrees) and bake 15 minutes longer.

Cranberry and Raisin Pie

3 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh)

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup sugar

2 T flour

1 T butter, melted & cooled

Pastry for single crust pie

Line pie pan with pastry. Chop the cranberries with the raisins. Mix well with all remaining ingredients. Pour into pastry and bake for 15 minutes at 450º, then reduce heat to 350º and bake another 15 minutes.