Category Archives: 1910s

The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed” – Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Scott Huffines

The Importance of Being “Gently Stewed”: Marion Elizabeth Rodgers on Mencken, Governor Ritchie, and Prohibition By Sara Witman, 3/14/2011 Research Librarian Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger & Hollander At the start of her lecture to a packed room at the Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Faultless Night Shirts Ad, 1911, Baltimore, MD

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Scott Huffines

Faultless Night Shirts and Pajamas Ad, 1911, E. Rosenfeld & Co. Nightwear, Baltimore MD.

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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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