1930s
De-Bunk-Her
This seems to have been a game at the famous 1939 World's Fair. I find this partial description: "Termed 'De-Bunk-Her,' it consists of two beds, on each of which a lovely lady lies, with a target between. For a quarter the participant gets ten throws at the target..."
Posted By: Paul - Tue May 08, 2018 -
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Category: Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Games, 1930s
Plennie Wingo - Around the World Backwards
Plennie Wingo walked around the world backwards in 1931, hoping the stunt would make him money. He later described the journey in his book Around the World Backwards.And in 1976, when he was 81, he reprised the stunt by walking backwards from San Francisco to Santa Monica.
More info: wikipedia, Sideshow World
Chicago Tribune - May 6, 1932
via Amazon
Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 29, 2018 -
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Category: Publicity Stunts, 1930s
Saint Mary of the Highways
‘Saint Mary of the Highways’ I & II are names of two trailer chapels operated by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Designed by George F. Chaplain, one was built in 1938 and the second in 1948. They were dedicated by Bishop Ireton. Purchased by the donations of the people at the cost of $10,000 each, they contain church equipment, public address system and living accommodations for two priests. During the summer, programs of Scripture, music, prayer, question answering, sermons, movies and literature are presented daily. You are invited to visit the Chapel on the road, or at our home in Richmond.
Postcard source.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Apr 26, 2018 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, Religion, 1930s, 1940s
Rupkali, the Smoking Elephant of Baroda
Around 1:55, you will see Rupkali enjoying his hookah.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Apr 11, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Bad Habits, Neuroses and Psychoses, Tobacco and Smoking, 1930s
The Filling Station Ballet
Wikipedia entry here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 09, 2018 -
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Category: Motor Vehicles, 1930s, Dance
Sobriety, sobriety, sobriety…
They thought forcing him to write would teach him sobriety, and yet so many writers are alcoholics.
Indianapolis Star - Oct 23, 1933
Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 08, 2018 -
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Category: Crime, Writers, 1930s
Miss Terraplane
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Mar 30, 2018 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, 1930s, Cars
Mystery Gadget 59
Magnetism? Hydraulics? What's up with this gadget?
Answer is here.
Or after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 11, 2018 -
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Category: Technology, 1930s
Mystery Illustration 68
Who is the ultra-famous (deceased) actress in the middle?
Answer after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Thu Feb 15, 2018 -
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Category: Movies, 1930s
Artwork Khrushchev Probably Would Not Have Liked 10
I think it's unfair that we have not yet allowed a female artist to rile up Khrushchev. So here is Hedda Sterne with "Cadavre exquis 259," 1930-1932.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 12, 2018 -
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Category: Art, Avant Garde, 1930s, Women, North America, Russia
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