This handwritten recipe card was found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below (some adjustments made for easier reading) along with a scanned copy.

Golden Star Baked Beans Soup

2 cups beans: cover with water; add 2 Tbsp. salt. Soak overnight. Drain & rinse.

Add 2 qts water
1 ham hock
1 large onion

Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs. Then add:

1 large can stewed tomatoes
1 large red pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 garlic
juice of 1 lemon

Bake 30 to 40 mins.