Polson & Co.’s Almanac 1904-5: Cook and Receipt Book is a 1904 publication from N.C. Polson & Co. The almanac itself is a 22cmx14cm book that contains forty-eight pages and is printed on paper. The focus of the book is both recipes and advertisements. The recipes are filed and categorized under subheadings such as Tasty Desserts, Delicious Candies, and Icings & Fillings. From these subheadings, it is clear that the recipe portion of this book is dedicated to dessert recipes, which means it was most likely intended for an audience with a sweet tooth. The rest of the cookbook is full of advertisements, which was quite common for publications of this type at the time. The advertisements are related to matters of health and wellness, which is not surprising considering a medical company called N.C. Polson & Company published the book. The advertisements target serious illnesses common in the early 20th century such as cholera, dysentery, and tuberculosis. The rest of the advertisements address more manageable ailments such as acne, fatigue, and aging. Based on its contents, the purpose of this cookbook was to raise awareness of and offer assistance for a range of illnesses, while simultaneously offering readers recipes for various unhealthy and sugary desserts.