Gotham Slang From Taxi Cabs to Broadway Jargon
A lively survey notes Manhattan slang in taxis, shops, baseball parks, and Broadway. It catalogs terms like axle grease for butter and midget from Harlem for a small chocolate soda, plus taxi calls and showbiz lingo. It links slang to places such as Times Square Madison Square Garden Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds.
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George Ross
New York
Manhattan
George Eddy
Sociars
Yankee Stadium
Polo Grounds
Broadway
Kinker
Hollywood
Greenhorn
Hoey to Speak at Thomasville October 20
Clyde R. Hoey Democratic candidate for governor will speak at the high school auditorium in Thomasville on Tuesday night October 20 at 8 o clock. Township chairman J Glenn Pennington announced the event noting past visits drew large crowds and that prominent party members from across the county and beyond are expected.
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Thomasville
Clyde R. Hoey
J. Glenn Pennington
Hoey
Billie Wheless Celebrates First Birthday At Grandparents Home
Little Billie Wheless son of Mr and Mrs W R Wheless was honored on his first birthday on Saturday October 10 at 1614 Ward street the home of his grandparents A E Sain Those present included Anne Wardell Billie Sue Randall Jo Anne Mason Katherine Fitch Mary Parker Donald Grace Manuel French and Donald Wireless Billie received many birthday gifts from friends A tighter steering assembly may indicate front brakes dragging.
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Little Billie Wheless
W. R. Wheless
A. E. Sain
Ward Street
Billie
Anne Wardell
Billie Sue Randall
Jo Anne Mason
Katherine Fitch
Mary Parker
Donald Grace
Manuel French
Donald Wireless
Rear doors left ajar cause highway auto accidents
Officials warn that doors not fully closed before driving have led to numerous traffic incidents as vehicles travel on the highway. Readers are urged to ensure doors are securely latched before departure to prevent further crashes.
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Gotham
Rip
B. H
Gabby Gertie
Casey Stengel
Dodgers
Casey
Arts
R. K Chastain
MR. R. L
Chastain
Bob
Ge Ve
Firestone
Cabreset Auto Supply& Service
Tas
Billie Wheless
Frances Burton
Burton
High Point
High Point Enterprise Free
Paramount Theatre
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