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    How to Make Cock Ale, 1697

    To make Cock-Ale. Take nine Gallons of Ale, and let it Work…

    How to Avoid the Plague, 1595

    Whosoever eateth two Walnuts, two Figs, twenty leaves of Rew, and one graine of Salt…

    How to Make a Hedgehog, 1725

    To make a Hedge-Hog. Take a Quart of New Cream and boil it, then beat an Egg and put into it…

    How to Wash Your Head, 1612

    You shall finde it wonderfull expedient, if you bath your head foure times in the yeare…

    How to Look Good on a Budget, c. 1280

    Your clothing should be pleasing and fine, cut to your figure. If you have no expensive cloth…

    How to Make a Flaming Drink, 1862

    Blue Blazer. (Use two large silver-plated mugs, with handles.)…

    How to Grow an All-Purpose Herb, 1586

    To make an hearb to growe which shall have many savours and tastes…

    How to Make a Halloween Cake, 1893

    The Ring Cake is always an object of interest at Halloween parties…

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