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FReeper Canteen~Fads~24 May 2007
The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/23/2007 5:59:57 PM PDT by AZamericonnie

The FReeper Canteen Presents

Fads of the 1920's

Bright Red Lipstick
During the roaring twenties women used to wear bright red lipstick. A very vibrant red was in style.



Swing Dancing
A popular type of dance that almost everyone was doing.
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Peter Pan Peanut butter
Peter Pan Peanut Butter was introduced in the 20's and the peanut butter and jelly sandwich was a popular food item.
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Radio Shows
Families used to gather around the radio to listen to such shows as Abbott & Costello, Amos & Andy, and Death Valley Days. We call it Old Time Radio now but back then it was new. The fad quickly fadded after the television was invented.
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Dance Marathons
People loved to dance, especially the Charleston, Fox trot, and the shimmy. Dance marathons were something everyone went to every weekend. The longest dance record ever recorded was a record of 3 weeks of dancing.
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Pez
- In 1927, Eduard Haas, an Austrian candy executive, developed a small candy mint which he called PEZ (short for pfefferminz, the German word for peppermint). The peppermint candies were stored in a small tin and sold fairly well for more than 20 years. Initially it was marketed as a tasty alternative to cigarettes for adults attempting to quit smoking.

In an effort to boost sales and develop a brand identity for the PEZ mints, the first pez dispensers were introduced in 1948. The original dispensers did not have the trademark heads, which were introduced four years later. These dispensers had cartoon heads and became very popular with children who traded them back and forth. These early dispensers are now very much in demand and are valued treasures among collectors.

More than 3 billion PEZ candies are consumed each year and is sold in more than 60 countries around the world but the candies have become almost a secondary item serving as an accessory for the dispensers of which more than 300 have been issued.
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Cloche hat
(deriving its name from the French word for "bell") became a necessity for daytime wear. The small hat fit snuggly over short hair and almost reached to the eyebrows. It was often decorated with a pin in the front or a ribbon.

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Mahjongg
China conquered the United States as millions of Americans took to the mahjongg tables to Pong and Chow their way to, well, a really big fad.
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Freudianism
America took psychoanalysis to the next level with games of personalities and ridiculous theories based on those of Sigmund Freud.
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Flappers
They smoked, drank, danced, and voted. Flappers broke away conservative image of womanhood that prevailed at the time. They wore short hair, wore less clothing so they could move freely, used make-up, and created the concept of dating. They were giddy, unconventional, and took risks. In 1929, the stock market crashed, the great depression started. and the frivolity and recklessness of flappers came to an end.
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Conk hairdo
Originated in the 1920's and was popularized by Cab Calloway. Started by the African American males trying to straighten their hair, the conk was the end result.


Flagpole Sitting
Started by Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly who was a professional stuntman. He did it on a dare in 1924, and it soon caught on nationwide. It became a spectator sport, and he eventually set the World Record at 49 days with a crowd of 20,000 people watching. When the stock market crashed in 1929 and the Great Depression started, it brought an end to this fad



Timeline of the 1920's

1920 - November 2: First Radio broadcast; President Warren Harding elected; women get their first vote

1921 - September 8: First Miss America pageant held in Atlantic City; November 11: Unknown soldier of World War I buried

1922 - November 26: Archaeologist Howard Carter finds tomb of Tutankhamen near Luxor, Egypt

1923 - August 2: President Harding dies; August 3: Vice President Calvin Coolidge is sworn into office as president

1924 - February 3: Former President Woodrow Wilson dies; November 4: Calvin Coolidge is elected President

1925 - October 2: Scottish inventor John Baird invents the first form of a television

1927 - First talking movie, The Jazz Singer released; May 20: Spirit of St. Louis and pilot Charles Lindbergh land in Paris

1928 - September 19: First Mickey Mouse talking film, Steamboat Willie, released by Walt Disney; November 6: Herbert Hoover elected President

1929 - October 24: Start of the Stock Market Crash



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To: E.G.C.

Good morning E.G.C.
Hugs
Going good....looking forward to a three day weekend. How are you?


521 posted on 05/24/2007 6:01:21 AM PDT by trussell
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To: Allegra

WOO HOO for the Good Guys!


522 posted on 05/24/2007 6:02:35 AM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; Soaring Feather; E.G.C.; darkwing104; Fawnn; Radix; stand watie; radu; ..

COOKING WITH THE CANTEEN

Rhubarb Cream Tart
You don't even need a tart pan to make this heavenly hazelnut-topped fruit dessert.

Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:3 hr 30 min
Makes:8 servings

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
2 eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
v 1/2 cup half-and-half
2 cups 1/4-inch slices rhubarb
1/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Butter springform pan, 9x3 inches, or 9-inch square pan. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour and the brown sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of pan. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and set.
2. Beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed 1 minute until lemon colored. Beat in sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, the salt and half-and-half. Sprinkle rhubarb over warm crust. Pour egg mixture over rhubarb. Add hazelnuts to reserved crumbly mixture; sprinkle over top.
3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool at least 2 hours before serving. Run metal spatula along side of tart to loosen; remove side of pan. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 415 (Calories from Fat 155 ); Total Fat 17 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 240 mg; Total Carbohydrate 60 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 6 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 14 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10 %; Iron 10 % Exchanges: *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Special Touch
A mouthwatering finish: Top the tart with crème fraîche, a thickened cream with a tangy flavor found in the dairy case.

Success
To get the best flavor from this fruit tart, make sure you let it cool for at least 2 hours.

(Recipe found on the Betty Crocker website)

523 posted on 05/24/2007 6:05:22 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Memorial Day: Remember the fallen. Honor the living.)
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To: tomkow6

ROFL!! I think I dated that guy. Once.


524 posted on 05/24/2007 6:08:39 AM PDT by Allegra (Socks.)
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To: Allegra
Hey Allegra!

 

I'm having a cook-out this week-end....

 

Can you make it?

525 posted on 05/24/2007 6:12:44 AM PDT by tomkow6 (........pickin' my nose, bit by bit......)
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To: All

The Rhubarb Cream Tart is easier, but loaded (see Nutritional info) compared to the Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars.

I think I’m going to try the Cheesecake bars for this weekend.


526 posted on 05/24/2007 6:15:12 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Memorial Day: Remember the fallen. Honor the living.)
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To: beachn4fun; trussell
Canteen Recipe Bump.

Doing OK. I'm gonn get off the computer pretty qucik. We have storms coming in from the West.

527 posted on 05/24/2007 6:21:32 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Allegra

Stay safe over there. It’s so humid here today. My ACUs are almost stuck to my skin already.


528 posted on 05/24/2007 6:26:56 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns don't kill people. None of my guns ever left the house at night and killed anyone.)
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To: beachn4fun

You have a great holiday too. I am waiting for some people to get here and do some building maintenance. Then I have to do more work.


529 posted on 05/24/2007 6:28:24 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns don't kill people. None of my guns ever left the house at night and killed anyone.)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Just hope you didn’t do what my neighbor did when he changed his blades. Had them on upside down and they didn’t cut very well.


530 posted on 05/24/2007 6:30:51 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns don't kill people. None of my guns ever left the house at night and killed anyone.)
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To: tongue-tied
TT!!!!! WE'VE MISSED YOU!!!

Prayers for your continued safety.
Thanks for checking in. ((((hugs))))
531 posted on 05/24/2007 6:49:40 AM PDT by luvie (2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
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To: Allegra

((((Allegra)))))

Good to hear from you! Sorry it’s so hot there.
We’ve actually had a cool spring this year.
Go figure! LOL! (I’m not complainng!)


532 posted on 05/24/2007 6:51:33 AM PDT by luvie (2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
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To: beachn4fun
I'll see you later :) Going to go out with Mom today. If I don't see you...


Hugs!
533 posted on 05/24/2007 6:52:43 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

LOL I’m 99.9 percent sure I didn’t do that. I hope. ;)


534 posted on 05/24/2007 6:53:27 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: beachn4fun

Those would be even more yummy if ya just threw the rhubarb out and ate it without it! ~ducking~

*snicker*


535 posted on 05/24/2007 6:53:28 AM PDT by luvie (2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
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To: LUV W
Hi Luv! :)
I’m just about to log off. I hope to see you later. Have a good day.
HUGS!
536 posted on 05/24/2007 6:54:22 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: MEG33

I never drive into water. If I can’t see grass along the edge of the road, chances are the water is too deep. The only time I’ve crossed running water was with a farm tractor.


537 posted on 05/24/2007 6:55:50 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Guns don't kill people. None of my guns ever left the house at night and killed anyone.)
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To: Allegra

Thank God no good guys were hurt. Buh bye bad guys. I can’t believe how brave you are to watch it. I’m a coward ;) Stay safe!
Hugs!


538 posted on 05/24/2007 6:56:47 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Awwww....sorry that we don’t get to “play”.

I gotta go, too! Talk later. YOU have a good day, too.

((((hugs))))

:D


539 posted on 05/24/2007 7:02:20 AM PDT by luvie (2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
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To: Allegra; tongue-tied

Seems like yesterday that you were both in Iraq together.It was nice to see your post tongue-tied:)


540 posted on 05/24/2007 7:10:48 AM PDT by fatima (Grand Eagle.,God speed dear FRiend,I will remember.)
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