Here’s a handwritten recipe with a note that it came from a 1936 cookbook. I’ve typed out the recipe below along with a scanned copy.

Ginger Cookies
Robert Shaw Cook Book 1936

1/2 c shortening } Bring to a boil, Cool
1/2 c sugar } ”
1/2 c light molasses } ”
1 1/2 teasp vinegar } ”

1 egg–Beaten
3 c flour
1/2 teas soda
1/2 teasp cinnamon
1/2 teasp ginger
1/4 teasp salt

Add egg.

Add Dry ingredients–Chill.

Roll out on flour board.

Cut out–Bake 375° — 12 mi.