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Word: suede (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Pet Peeve. In San Diego, Mrs. Letha Wagoner sued for divorce, complained that her husband made her sleep with the dog, added: "The dog had fleas."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Dec. 16, 1946 | 12/16/1946 | See Source »

Final Round. In Los Angeles, Mrs. Meta Drinkwine sued husband Elmer for a divorce, complained that he "drank excessively."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Dec. 2, 1946 | 12/2/1946 | See Source »

Unfair. In Kansas City, Veteran Julian Tierney sued to get back his prewar job: loading crooked dice.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Dec. 2, 1946 | 12/2/1946 | See Source »

Last Puritan. In Detroit, Congregationalist Minister Albert Ziarko sued wife Zelda for divorce, complained that she smoked in front of parishioners, failed to dust his Bible.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Nov. 25, 1946 | 11/25/1946 | See Source »

Bartered Bride. In Los Angeles, Mrs. Bette Doughty sued for a divorce, complained that right after her wedding her husband Billy took her to his favorite bar, collared the bartender, said: "Well, I told you I'd marry her. Give me the $5."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany, Nov. 25, 1946 | 11/25/1946 | See Source »

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