Produced by the Zam-Buk Co. and C.E. Fulford, Ltd. in 1916, Helps to Overcome the High Cost of Living is equal parts cookery and advertising for the Zam-Buk herbal balm. It is likely that this cookbook was distributed to women while grocery shopping, in the hopes of interesting consumers in the Zam-Buk brand. The book is divided into sections based on food type, including “Fish” and “Vegetables,” and more specific dishes like “Cake” and “Sandwiches.” The recipes are designed to utilize household food scraps in order to avoid waste.