Benjamin Franklin Keith Archives

OMG, 1920s Slang: Ho Hum, Blind Dates, Giggle Water and Whoopee

December 9, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Discover the wild & wacky slang of the 1920s with this fun blog post! Learn why a young woman might stash a flask in her garter belt, plus other popular 1920s phrases like ‘ho hum’ & ‘blind date’. Enjoy a trip back in time!

A Munchkin in Washington: The Story of Julius Daranyi, Midget Traffic Cop

January 2, 2020May 24, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Follow the story of Julius Daranyi, a midget traffic cop in Washington DC in 1924. Relive this unique moment in history, complete with original Washington Post article, photographs, and related articles.