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Word: venders (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...hotcha, how ya doin, hey hey," that the college boys want from the dance orchestra today. Rhythm, rhythm, rhythm, and more rhythm that is the spirit of the musical age. The day of the "Peanut Vender," and "Yes, We Have No Bananas," is over. 'The Big Bad Wolf," "Mine," and "Heat Wave" -- they're the kind of songs people like now. Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington have ushered in a new era of popular music...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ORCHESTRA LEADER SAYS RHYTHM CHIEF DEMAND | 1/11/1934 | See Source »

...included as a chaser for the stiff dose of Blondle Johnson, has a decided effect on the audience--that of making them want to go home. But just when the evening seems to be at its worst, a comic cartoon comes to the rescue, but the "Peanut Vender" spoils that, too. Every cloud has its silver lining, and fortunately for all concerned, Jack (Drums) Powell's excellent performance keeps the evening from being entirely wasted...

Author: By F. H. W., | Title: The Crimson Playgoer | 4/13/1933 | See Source »

...funeral last week flew Boston Merchant Edward A. Filene, no vender of Bat'a shoes. Mr. Filene was at Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Czechoslovakia when he heard the news...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CZECHOSLOVAKIA: End of Bat'a | 7/25/1932 | See Source »

...actual motive for trading haymakers with somebody, especially if you do not know him, an already acquired habit of indifference is likely to act as a double deterrent. This is particularly true if you suspect that you are being recruited as cannon-fodder for some fast-stepping varsity cauliflower vender...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INDIFFERENCE AGAIN | 12/10/1930 | See Source »

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