This section is from the book "The Cook's Guide", by Semper Fidelis Circle. Also available from Amazon: The Cook's Guide.
Boil sufficient number of potatoes with skins on; boil 2 or 3 eggs according to quantity desired; chop very fine some crisp celery and onion, also part of the eggs, reserving some to garnish salad. Remove skins from potatoes and slice very thin; add chopped celery and onion, salt and pepper to taste, a little vinegar and plenty of sweet, rich cream.
Boil potatoes with jackets on, putting on in cold water. When cooked, pour off water and place in cold water until cold; then peel and slice. Chop one small onion very fine; put a layer of potato and sprinkling of onion, alternately. Dilute vinegar and water (1/2 cup or little more); pour over potatoes and let stand over night; then drain and use salad dressing to taste.
 
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