Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. skim milk
3 small slices bacon
1 can clams
1 bay leaf
1 qt. water
1 lb. potatoes
1 onion (about 1 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. salt
6 allspice (berries)

Preparation

Cut fine potatoes, onions and bacon.
Put in pan and cover with water.
Cook; when done add milk, clams, bay leaf, allspice and salt.
Let simmer for about 15 minutes and serve.
Note: Cost, including wood heat, = $0.2598 for 2 quarts in 1917 terms. From Telegram Conservation Cook Book, page 108.