Word: floor
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Wearing a cutaway, striped trousers and congress gaiters, carrying a silk hat and a hickory stick, "ex-Senator" Coleman went grinning on to the floor, assisted by two young Negroes. There he answered questions: "I was born July 7, 1845 and belonged to Mr. Ely Coleman at Chester." His pay as Senator: "It was regular. I got some more when I voted fuh some of the bills." Prohibition: "Now on this prohibition question I'm all right. . . . Fuh two reasons. Fus' we needs a little liquor and second, dem what wants it gits it whether they buys...
...could drink just before being sold), had other tricks up his sleeve. One of them: "Old Daniel pulled out his proverbial red bandanna handkerchief to mop his brow before sitting down with some fellow speculators. A slip of paper bearing a 'point,' or tip, fell to the floor; a bystander put his foot on it. As Drew left, apparently not noticing the incident, the others pounced upon the piece of paper, which proved to be an order. They bought Erie stock in large quantities, and were soon gulled." Mephistophelean Jay Gould, who was so hated that at times...
...room in Wonder Bar is one of the most versatile yet employed as a cinema set. It gives the appearance of containing innumerable tables, an extensive bar, a sunken dance floor, and an enormous stage. Mirrors and revolving floors enable Dance...
...started, Fesler's men put on a flashy rally which netted three baskets in quick succession and put Harvard ahead 21 to 20. Soon the count was tied and then the Green started its scoring barrage. Bonniwell, the high scoring Dartmouth star, sank shots from all parts of the floor...
Club Touraine--$.30-.40-.35*. No Cover, Minimum $2.00 per person. Charles Hector's orchestra and floor show with Knott and Towne, dancers. One of the swankier places with a good orchestra and crowd. Better dress...