Word: misters
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Next was a monologist who began with a hearty, "Hello, Mister Ginsburg!" and proceeded to tell of the exploits of his son, Jakie, a "football player at Yale." Mystifying magic followed when an undergraduate magician pulled five handkerchiefs out of an empty box and then abruptly told a member of the audience what card he was thinking...
...deep South met an oldtimer and asked him a few questions: "Did you vote for President Roosevelt in 1932?" "Yes." "Did you vote for him in 1936?" "Yes." "If he is nominated in 1940 will you vote for him?" "Of course I will- but let me tell you something, mister, if the damn Yankees up North don't quit voting the Democratic ticket they're going to ruin this country!" SCOTT SNODGRASS San Angelo...
...Together we are all freshmen. Every man and woman in Cambridge, because all are innocent. Separately, I am Mister Vagabond. You may have the pleasure of my company again in the next four years. A fearful good evening to you." He started back, rebuttoning his coat. He stopped and turned. "I hope it doesn't rain," he said, and for an instant some ray of light escaped the darkness of the Yard and trapped a smile on his face...
Westerner: Shades of Buffalo Bill, mister! You should've seen these deserts four years ago. White and dry like a steer's skeleton...
Westerner: Use your eyes, mister. Look around you. These blighted miles of hot sand have been made fit places to live in. Think of it! One day worth nothin' 'cept to go crazy thirstin' and watchin' vinegarroons crawlin' by the cacti, and today worth one billion dollars in taxable property! That's progress for ye, mister, that's progress...