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Item [8] promotes the Presto Fry-Master, Model 400. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for meats, poultry, and breads; advertisements for Presto minute timers, cooker-canner, Vege-Master, Cook-Master, and Meat-Master; images of women in period dress, of product, and serving suggestion; and index. Sample recipes: creamed chicken giblets, cottage cheese loaf, and English plum pudding. Marked: MPC Form 836.

Item [9] promotes the General Electric automatic skillet, Cat. No. C110. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for meats, poultry, eggs, and desserts; image of product; and index. Sample recipes: skillet meat loaf, crunchy coffee cake, and baked beans. Marked: Pub. No. 33-6038.

Item [10] promotes the Merit Enterprises automatic electric skillet, Models 44 and 77. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for vegetables, meats, and desserts; and image of product. Sample recipes: Chinese meat balls, fried rabbit supreme, and lobster stew.

Item [11] promotes the Hamilton Beach automatic fry pan. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; key features and manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for meats, vegetables, eggs, and desserts; advertisements for other Hamilton Beach products; and images of women in period dress, of product, and serving suggestions. Some recipes include wine as an ingredient. Sample recipes: sherry stew, sweet-sour beans, and peanut brittle. Marked: Form 1242.

Item [12] promotes Westinghouse automatic fry pan. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for meats, eggs, and desserts; and images of men, women, and children in period dress. Sample recipes: chow mein with chicken livers, French pancakes, and plain loaf cake. Marked: 6FY-1002-B.

Item [13] promotes the Mirromatic French fryer and buffet cooker. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; recipes for soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts; and images of women in period dress. Sample recipes: steamed pudding, shrimp creole, and ready cake mix. Marked: 550-0760.

Item [14] promotes the Dormeyer Fri-Well. Includes advice on use; recipes for breads, meats, vegetables, sauces, and desserts; advertisements for the Dormeyer Food-Fixer, Meal-Maker, blender, and Toastmaster; and image of product. Sample recipes: fried pies, brains in batter, and sweet potato puffs. 2 copies.

Item [15] promotes the Sunbeam cooker and deep fryer. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; key features; recipes for meats, seafood, breads, and vegetables; advertisments for other Sunbeam products on back cover; and image of woman in period dress. Sample recipes: Hawaiian pork chops, sweet potatoes and apples, and lemon orange sauce. Marked: 283-0036 and 7748B.

Item [16] promotes the Sunbeam automatic frypan. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; manufacturer's guarantee; fry-guide; recipes for meats, breads, vegetables, desserts, and sandwiches; advertisements for other Sunbeam products on back cover; and image of woman in period dress. Sample recipes: thrifty meat balls, barbecued fish fillets, and baked cup custards. Marked: 323-0174.

Item [17] promotes the Dulane Fryryte. Includes instructions on use and cleaning; key features; time and temperature charts; recipes for breads, meats, vegetables, desserts, and regional favorites; advertisement for the Coffyryte; and images of men, women, and children in period dress. Sample recipes: prune-ham rolls, eggplant fritters, and orange bowknots.