From 1916, a book that tells you all about the kind of thrift where you pay less money instead of more, Adventures in Thrift. Yes, the tips are told as the thrifty adventures of Mrs. Larry!

“Mrs. Larry was not her real name. She was Mrs. Lawrence Hall, born Gregory, christened Elizabeth Ellen, but from the day of her marriage she had been nick-named “Mrs. Larry” by all those fortunate enough to count themselves as friends or acquaintances. And she loved the name. She said it made her feel so completely married to Larry.”