[SOC] Evolving language
bob baxter
[email protected]
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 07:56:24 -0700
From: "Dennis" <[email protected]>
> Whats a -
> Hoover tourist ??
A depression era hobo--Hoover (Herbert not J. Ed.) was widely blamed for
the depression.
> Irish mail car ?
A children's 4 wheel riding riding cart propelled by hand with a T
handle mounted in the center. Widely advertised in the magazines of the
30s.
On the other thread currently running---I heard a fellow sending
QC---didn't have the nerve to answer.
Bob Baxter AA7EQ
Bisbee, Az.