cool 1933 international cookbook

I really didn't intend to post again today, but I just finished listing this great old cookbook from F.W. McNess and I had to share.   These old books not only have great and interesting recipes but they are such a window on the daily life of the average woman.

Furst-McNess Company was started in 1908 in Freeport, IL.  According to the company website (yes they are still in business, with Furst family members) the company served area farmers and small town people with a quality line of livestock remedies and household products.  Frank Furst, a young Freeport lawyer, joined his talents and ambition with those of Frederick McNess, a brilliant pharmacist in this new venture.

The thing I find most unique is that the recipes, from Argentina, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russis, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, printed in their native language and translated into English.

1933 and the recipes for Chop Suey, Egg Foo Young and Bird's Nest Soup are printed in Chinese and English. 

This from a midwest company who makes Poultry Tonic and Barb Wire Liniment, Aspirin Tablets and Mustard Ointment.

Sometimes I forget what a melting pot our nation is.  And my hat's off to a company still going strong after 100 years.