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2. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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   Seller of hard liquor; Cheap speakeasy [20] gink Man or fellow [192] give the air Break a date [150] give the knee Dance cheek-to-cheek and Toe-to-Toe [150] glad rags Clothing to 'go out on the town; Attire to wear to parties or special occasions [193] glom The act of stealing; also glaum [194] glorious regalia Chic clothing of a flapper [150 ...

3. Raccoon coat - Wikipedia

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   A raccoon coat is a full-length fur coat made of raccoon pelts, which became a fashion fad in the United States during the 1920s. Such coats were particularly popular with male college students in the middle and later years of the decade.

4. Zoot suit - Wikipedia

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   The zoot suit originated in African American comedy shows within the Chitlin' Circuit in the 1920s. Comedians such as Pigmeat Markham, Stepin Fetchit, and many others would dress in rags or in baggy suits for their comedic routines. This style of oversized suits would later become more stylish and popular in the inner city ghettos.

5. A new hidden speakeasy bar is coming to Downtown ... - AOL

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   Starting on Jan. 17, 1920, Prohibition limited the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. Wanting to keep business and keep selling alcohol without getting in trouble ...

6. 1920s in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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   Just like women, men had certain attire that was worn for certain events. Tuxedos were appropriate attire at the theater, small dinner parties, entertaining in the home, and dining in a restaurant. During the early 1920s, most men's dress shirts had, instead of a collar, a narrow neckband with a buttonhole in both the front and back.

7. An almost-secret speakeasy bar will open in Downtown York ...

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   The speakeasy will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will offer several light appetizers, including calamari, bruschetta and meatballs, cocktails and champagne by the bottle.

8. Speakeasy - Wikipedia

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   Speakeasy bars in the United States date back to at least the 1880s, but came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920–1933, longer in some states). During that time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation ( bootlegging ) of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States, due to the Eighteenth ...

9. This Little River distillery has a hidden speakeasy room. Now ...

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   The hidden space, behind the tasting room wall and controlled by an electromagnetic lock, features red, velvet seats, an antique cash register and phone from the 1920s. This Little River ...