{"product_id":"vintage-church-community-cookbook-sweets-and-meats-directory-bay-city-michigan-ladies-association-fi","title":"Vintage Church Community Cookbook — Sweets and Meats Directory (Bay City, Michigan) — Ladies Association, First Baptist Church | Local Ads + Recipes, Community Cookbook \/ Local History","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThis is a scarce, locally-made \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"355\"\u003echurch community cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eBay City, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e—titled \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e“Sweets and Meats Directory.”\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s part recipe collection, part time capsule, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e48 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e of home cooking staples (breads, cakes, meats, salads, pickles, “soups and cocktails,” and more) plus a wonderful spread of \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eperiod local advertising\u003c\/strong\u003e from Bay City businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eThe simple cord-tied binding and soft cover give it that authentic “compiled by a committee” feel you only get with community cookbooks. Photo-verified and described honestly so you know exactly what you’re adding to your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eQuick Specs \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage community cookbook \/ directory (church fundraiser style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 × 7.5 × 0.25 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper covers, paper pages; string\/cord tie binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\/gray cover with gold lettering; black-and-white interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLadies Association, First Baptist Church — Bay City, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely pre-1958\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Cookbook \/ Local History Ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English \/ 48 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with Bay City-area advertising (examples visible include Bay City Bank, Stevens Creamery Co., Miss Peck Beauty Shop, Robert Gage Coal Co., Lightning Taxi \u0026amp; Transfer Co., and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eWhat’s Inside  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eThink of this as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003ecommunity snapshot in recipe form\u003c\/strong\u003e: contributor-style dishes, practical household guidance, and pages that read like a neighborhood directory—right down to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eofficers\/members listings\u003c\/strong\u003e and the business ads that financed the printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eIt’s the kind of piece local historians love, and the kind of cookbook collectors can’t stop flipping through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy age wear to covers with rubbing\/soiling and edge\/corner wear. Spine\/edge shows wear at the tie area; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003ecord tie present\u003c\/strong\u003e (frayed\/aged). Pages show age toning and scattered spots\/marks consistent with use and storage; some pages show smudges\/spotting visible in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eOverall complete and readable—best as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003ewell-worn ephemera piece\u003c\/strong\u003e and research\/display copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2780\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2878\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3021\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eCreated by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eLadies Association of the First Baptist Church of Bay City, Michigan\u003c\/strong\u003e (as printed on the cover). Local advertising throughout (Bay City businesses shown in photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3271\"\u003eAbout the Author: Ladies Association, First Baptist Church \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003eCommunity cookbooks like this were often assembled by church groups to share trusted recipes and raise funds—leaving behind a printed snapshot of everyday life that’s hard to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003eIf you love cookbooks that double as local history, this Bay City gem is pure gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3318\" data-start=\"3292\"\u003eDisclaimer  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3841\" data-start=\"3319\"\u003eThe vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. 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