Old-Time Happy Housewifery

In Grandmother's Day

A Celebration of Yesteryear's Keeper at Home

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Wartime Penny Pinching

1. Off to work 2. $22.50/mont... 3. Herbster... 4. Turning... 5. Shopping... 6. Shoe supply 7. Daily... ... 12. Mrs....

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$22.50/month rent

The Herbsters live in a low cost housing project in Elizabeth, New Jersey. They pay $22.50 a month for five rooms consisting of three bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bath. The children have a playground which keeps them off the street.

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