Category Archives: H.L. Mencken

H.L Mencken on Essex, Maryland

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Scott Huffines

Hollywood Park was located in Essex, Maryland near the Back River Bridge. Tags: hollywood park

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H.L. Mencken Club vs. H.L. Mencken

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Scott Huffines

Columnist Mike Moran wishes a group some have called racist would find a new name. By Mike Moran (North Baltimore Patch, 11/8/2012) On Nov. 9 of this year, the fifth annual conference of the H.L. Mencken Club will be kicking off, just … Continue reading →

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H.L. Mencken — All Aboard For Back River!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Scott Huffines

“Be a roughneck for once and ride down to Back River,” he suggested. “There’ll be rough stuff there if you want it, but you’ll he safe enough if you’re good.” By H.L. Mencken (The Baltimore Sun, 7/23/1911) Click for large … Continue reading →

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